{"product_id":"diamond-multispecies","title":"Diamond Multispecies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Multispecies Sward bring together 2 grass species, 2 legume species and 2 forage herb species to create a mixture that provide a wide range of services. These include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNitrogen fixation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– legumes will fix nitrogen from the air to feed the sward. This will allow a reduction in fertiliser N applications without losing forage production. The quantity of nitrogen fixed is principally dependent on the proportion of legume in the sward and the amount of fertiliser N applied (clover seems to get lazy when fertiliser N is applied and fixes less N). The best legume species are White Clover for grazing and a mix of Red Clover and White Clover fsor silage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReduced leaching of Nitrogen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Plantain is said to reduce the risk of Nitrogen leaching due to its diuretic properties. This claim is backed by New Zealand research; it is yet to be proven in Ireland and there are currently ongoing trials to investigate it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHigh palatability\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– clovers and herbs are highly palatable and high forage intakes are achieved. This is particularly noticeable in summer, when grasses in the sward are prone to becoming stemmy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHigher protein silage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– By having high clover swards for silage, you can expect a higher protein content in the silage produced compared to a grass only sward. This may allow a reduction in the protein content of purchased concentrate feeds, depending on the requirements of the animals being fed – growing weanlings and finishing beef animals have a higher dietary protein % requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDrought resistance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Plantain and Chicory have deep roots that allow greater tolerance of drought conditions; maintaining production much better than grasses. Clovers and Meadow Fescue are also better than Perennial Ryegrass in drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMine nutrients from depth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– species like Plantain and Chicory with deep root systems will collect nutrients at depth for growth and also present them to the animal in their foliage for a more balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeed suppression\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– with varied species types and shapes in the sward there is more potential to outcompete weeds and not allow them to establish and thrive in the sward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Advantages of Species included in Diamond Muiltispecies Sward:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerennial Ryegrass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Produces high quantities of highly digestible forage. Very responsive to nitrogen fixed by legumes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTimothy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Grows well in cold wet soils, different root structure to PRG and different feed fibre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite Clover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Persistent under tight frequent grazing. Can spread via stolons to increase proportion and improve persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRed Clover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Tap root structure is less persistent under tight grazing but is more aggressive growth and N fixation in year of establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibworth Plantain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– More robust under frequent tight grazing. Diuretic effect, with deeper rooting N capture, helps reduce Nitrogen leaching into groundwater. Higher mineral content than grasses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChicory\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Extremely highly digestible leaf material, giving animal performance benefits in early life of sward. Proven not to be persistent under very tight grazing. Antiparasitic properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-15\" id=\"tablepress-15\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003ePERENNIAL RYEGRASS - ASTONENERGY (T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e3.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003ePERENNIAL RYEGRASS - OAKPARK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e3.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eTIMOTHY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e0.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eRED CLOVER - MILVUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eWHITE CLOVER - CRUSADER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e1.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003ePLANTAIN - TUATARA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-7\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003ePLANTAIN - CAPTAIN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e1.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eCHICORY - COMMANDER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e0.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e12.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eKGS PACK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASTONENERGY – Perennial Ryegrass\u003c\/strong\u003e – Famous Graze out variety with unbeatable sward quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOAKPARK – Perennial Ryegrass\u003c\/strong\u003e –  Highly productive late diploid bred by Teagasc. High ground cover important for weed suppression as post emergence herbicide not an option\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMILVUS – Red Clover\u003c\/strong\u003e – Proven high production and persistence under grazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRUSADER -White Clover\u003c\/strong\u003e – The most popular white clover in Irish grazing systems over 20 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHercules – Ribwort Plantain\u003c\/strong\u003e – Late season plantain that maintains quality in the mid season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPTAIN –\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRibwort Plantain\u003c\/strong\u003e – Early type plantain that has higher productivity in the spring period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMANDER – Chicory\u003c\/strong\u003e – Highly productive, leafy type chicory\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AgriExpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57422095548764,"sku":null,"price":133.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7967\/5484\/files\/Muilti-Species-Sward-450x450.webp?v=1776871379","url":"https:\/\/www.agriexpress.ie\/products\/diamond-multispecies","provider":"AgriExpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}