Forage species
BONAR
Forage rape
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Green forage during the fall!
Fonctionnal benefits
- Forage production during the fall
- Forage with a high total nitrogen content.
Benefits in detail
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Forage production during the fall:
- BONAR is a type “00” rapeseed: without erucic acid and with a low content of glucosinolate allowing a use as a forage without any risk for the animals.
- BONAR can be sown in summer or in the fall. 60 to 80 days after sowing, BONAR can provide 3 to 5 t DM/ha (1.2 to 3 t DM/ac).
Forage with a high total nitrogen content:
- BONAR is very rich in digestible proteins so it’s The perfect supplement for maize silage and it allows to save on the concentrate.
- BONAR is highly adapted for free grazing of the sheep and for the finishing of lambs.
- For cattle, it’s better to offer them a grazing limited by electric wired, so it isn’t over-consumed and wasted.
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Scoring refers to registration trials performed in France. They range from 1 (very low) to 9 (very good).
2022 - this document is provided for information purpose only. Recommandations may vary according to local soil and climate conditions and local agricultural practices.