Barenbrug Nudan Forage Sorghum Thiram Treated 20kg
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Nudan is a next generation forage sorghum hybrid that's been specifically bred for the top end forage market where quality and performance are paramount.
Nudan has soft velvety leaves, high forage yield and fine stems for better utilization and quicker dry down after cutting, providing a low prussic acid option for forage operations.
Key features:
Sudan x Sudan Hybrid
Fine stemmed for quicker drydown after cutting
Intensive grazing for sheep and cattle
Low prussic acid
Benefits:
Exceptional feed quality, allowing for higher animal performance compared to other forage sorghums
Exceptional regrowth, with high tillering ability and late flowering attributes
Multiple use patterns; allows for grazing, hay or silage with higher leaf production
Management:
Optimal sowing temperature of 16°C and rising. Plant into good soil moisture 2-3cm in depth. Ensure there is adequate plant height (80cm+) before first grazing, and allow adequate plant growth post grazing or cutting to minimise prussic acid potential.
Suggested sowing rates:
Marginal dryland: 2-4kg/ha
Good dryland: 5-8kg/ha
Irrigated: 10-12kg/ha
Rainfall requirement: 400mm (summer rainfall). pH: 4.8-7.6.
Common Questions
What is Nudan Forage Sorghum?
Nudan is a next generation Sudan x Sudan forage sorghum hybrid bred for the top end forage market. It has soft velvety leaves, high forage yield and fine stems, and is a low prussic acid option for forage operations.
What can I use Nudan for?
Nudan has multiple use patterns: it allows for grazing, hay or silage, and is suited to intensive grazing for sheep and cattle.
What sowing rates should I use?
Suggested sowing rates are marginal dryland 2–4 kg/ha, good dryland 5–8 kg/ha and irrigated 10–12 kg/ha. Plant into good soil moisture 2–3 cm deep once soil temperature is 16°C and rising.
When can I first graze it?
Ensure there is adequate plant height (80 cm+) before first grazing, and allow adequate plant growth after grazing or cutting to minimise prussic acid potential.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.