PER KG MILLET SHIROHIE (20) AGF MISHI-UT-25
Shirohie Millet is a fast growing summer forage crop that provides quick, high quality feed for livestock. It can be grazed early, is safe for sheep and cattle (no hydrocyanic acid/HCN risk), and is suited to lighter soils with good nutrition. Its rapid establishment makes it a useful option before other summer forages and helps fill summer feed gaps.
Key Advantages
• Fast growing – 5-6 weeks to first grazing
• Can be sown at soil temperatures of 14°C and above
• No risk of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) poisoning
• Suitable for direct feeding, hay, or silage
• Can be sown earlier than sorghum and offers an early feed option in the season
• Requires good soil nutrition to optimise yields
Soil & Nutrition Requirements
• Soil temperature at sowing: 14°C or higher for good germination
• Starter fertiliser recommended to ensure good production before first grazing
• General fertiliser guideline for a 2.5t per hectare crop:
Nitrogen (N): 30kg/ha
Phosphorus (P): 8kg/ha
Potassium (K): 30kg/ha
Plus trace elements
Sowing Rates
• Light sandy loams: 7-10kg/ha
• Medium sandy loams: 10-18kg/ha
• Sandy clay loams / irrigated: 25kg/ha
This range depends on soil type and whether irrigation is available.
Grazing & Management
• Time to first grazing: 5-6 weeks after sowing
Subsequent grazings possible after 3-4 weeks depending on growth
• Grazing height:
20-30cm for optimum feed quality
Can be grazed up to 70cm
• Grazing management:
Graze down to 15cm to encourage better regrowth
Light roll after sowing helps seed to soil contact
For improved regrowth, graze in smaller blocks and use back fencing if possible
Seedbed & Sowing Depth
• Sowing depth: 3-4cm
• Light rolling after sowing improves seedbed contact and establishment
Common Questions
What is Shirohie Millet and what's it used for?
Shirohie Millet is a fast growing summer forage crop that provides quick, high quality feed for livestock. It can be grazed early and is suitable for direct feeding, hay, or silage.
Is it safe to feed to my livestock?
Yes, it's safe for both sheep and cattle. There's no risk of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) poisoning, which makes it a safe choice compared to some other summer forage options.
How quickly will I get feed from it?
Shirohie Millet is fast growing — you can graze it for the first time around 5–6 weeks after sowing. It can be sown earlier than sorghum, making it a useful early feed option in the season to help fill summer feed gaps.
What soil type does it suit?
It's suited to lighter soils with good nutrition. Sowing rates vary depending on soil type: light sandy loams need 7–10kg/ha, medium sandy loams need 10–18kg/ha, and sandy clay loams or irrigated land need 25kg/ha. Your soil temperature at sowing needs to be 14°C or higher for good germination.
How should I graze it?
Graze at a height of 20–30cm for optimum feed quality, though it can be grazed up to 70cm. After the first grazing at 5–6 weeks, you can graze again after 3–4 weeks depending on growth. Graze down to 15cm to encourage better regrowth, and for improved regrowth, graze in smaller blocks and use back fencing if possible.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
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