Ideally suited to high production dairy or beef systems and, in Australia, a replacement for Porto Cocksfoot in areas receiving in excess of 700mm average annual rainfall.
Very palatable, High tiller density, Summer active.
Geographical range of adaptation: Throughout warm temperate and cool Mediterranean climates.
- No knowHigh metabolisable energyn animal health issues
- Consistently produces high drymatter yields
- Has a low crown and low aftermath heading
- Excellent seedling vigour
- Suitable for all classes of livestock
Megatas is a valuable forage plant used in long term perennial pastures for high rainfall sheep, beef and dairy industries and is useful in hay production.
Produces a large bulk of highly palatable, high protein and high energy forage all year round.
Best suited to a high input, rotational cattle grazing system, although it will persist if closely grazed by sheep.
To maintain the high feed quality of this cultivar, grazing should take place prior to the plant reaching the 5 leaf stage.
Suited to high rainfall areas of 600mm+ annual rainfall.
Seed can be drilled, direct drilled or broadcast.
Do not sow any deeper than 10mm.
6-8kg/Ha alone.
2-3kg/Ha in a mix.
