{"product_id":"per-kg-millet-shirohie-20","title":"PER KG MILLET SHIROHIE (20) AGF MISHI-UT-25","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-118\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eShirohie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-119\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eKey Advantages\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-120\"\u003e• Fast growing – 5-6 weeks to first grazing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-121\"\u003e• Can be sown at soil temperatures of 14°C and above\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-122\"\u003e• No risk of hydrocyanic acid (HCN) poisoning\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-123\"\u003e• Suitable for direct feeding, hay, or silage\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-124\"\u003e• Can be sown earlier than sorghum and offers an early feed option in the season\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-125\"\u003e• Requires good soil nutrition to optimise yields\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-126\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Nutrition Requirements\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-127\"\u003e• Soil temperature at sowing: 14°C or higher for good germination\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-128\"\u003e• Starter fertiliser recommended to ensure good production before first grazing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-129\"\u003e• General fertiliser guideline for a 2.5t per hectare crop:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-130\"\u003e     Nitrogen (N): 30kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-131\"\u003e     Phosphorus (P): 8kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-132\"\u003e     Potassium (K): 30kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-133\"\u003e     Plus trace elements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-134\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSowing Rates\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-135\"\u003e• Light sandy loams: 7-10kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-136\"\u003e• Medium sandy loams: 10-18kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-137\"\u003e• Sandy clay loams \/ irrigated: 25kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-138\"\u003eThis range depends on soil type and whether irrigation is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-139\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eGrazing \u0026amp; Management\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-140\"\u003e• Time to first grazing: 5-6 weeks after sowing\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-141\"\u003e     Subsequent grazings possible after 3-4 weeks depending on growth\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-142\"\u003e• Grazing height:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-143\"\u003e     20-30cm for optimum feed quality\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-144\"\u003e     Can be grazed up to 70cm\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-145\"\u003e• Grazing management:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-146\"\u003e     Graze down to 15cm to encourage better regrowth\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-147\"\u003e     Light roll after sowing helps seed to soil contact\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-148\"\u003e     For improved regrowth, graze in smaller blocks and use back fencing if possible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-149\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSeedbed \u0026amp; Sowing Depth\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-150\"\u003e• Sowing depth: 3-4cm\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-151\"\u003e• Light rolling after sowing improves seedbed contact and establishment\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48632948490482,"sku":"MISHI-UT-25","price":3.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/MISHI-UT-25.jpg?v=1767600387","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/per-kg-millet-shirohie-20","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}