Use
Complements perennial ryegrass in all types of mixtures in challenging, stressful, conditions.
FOJTAN is a perfect partner in mixtures with intermediate perennial ryegrass, where it improves persistency and drought tolerance.
Yield
Dry matter yield similar to perennial ryegrass with the potential for better yields in more stressful situations.
Stress and Drought Tolerance
Very deep rooting similar drought tolerance to cocksfoot and tall fescue and more tolerant to drought than perennial ryegrass.
Persistency
Similar to perennial ryegrass and tall fescue.
Growth Habit
Few stems in re-growth and very early spring growth compared to tall fescue
Forage quality
Very similar to perennial ryegrass and much better than tall fescue.
Ratings
Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced
Persistency
Rust tolerance
Winter hardiness
Spring growth (early)
Ground cover
Grazing tolerance
Density
Digestibility
- Very high yield of dry matter
- Intermediate heading
- Well suited for grazing
- Better feeding value than tall fescue
- Adapted to dry and wet conditions
Fojtan: Excellent yield and good feeding valueTrials 2008-09 Danish Agricultural Advisory Service |
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| % protein in DM | % sugar in DM | % Digestible Organic Matter | NEL, MJ/kg DM | Ton DM/ha, 1st year | Ton DM/ha, 2nd year | NEL, GJ/ha, 1st year | NEL, GJ/ha, 2nd year | |
| Fojtan | 15,2 | 9 | 72,6 | 6,3 | 14,1 | 16,79 | 86,6 | 98,6 |
| Perennial ryegrass | 14,3 | 16 | 76,4 | 6,02 | 13,73 | 12,25 | 86,2 | 77,4 |