FADO
Medicago sativa
- Markedly higher protein content
- Very high tolerance to Verticillium and antrachnose
- High nematode tolerance
- Good standability to preserve yield and quality
- Dormancy group 4
17 tons dry matter per year!
Fado starts out with high production in the first two cuts and remains productive during the summer months due to the deep rooting and excellent drought tolerance.
"Protein x yield" is the recipe that makes the difference
The 17 tonnes dry matter becomes even more valuable knowing they contain close to 20% protein (~ 3.400 kg protein/ha).
Resistance to diseases and stem nematode
The anthracnose resistance is outstanding and the level of resistance to nematodes and verticillium are so good that yield and quality is maintained year after year.
Withstands lodging and hard winters
The fall dormancy is among the lower on the French list (3.4), allowing to resist rather strong winters. The score for standability is so good that the forage can be harvested in good conditions in most circumstances.
Technical Specifications
- Alfalfa/Lucerne
Top protein level and good disease tolerance
- Listed/recommended in EU FR
About Foragemax
The Foragemax range showcases the latest and most advanced technology in grass breeding. Foragemax was the first to successfully introduce now widely used species such as Festuloliums and the measurement and classifying of variable digestibility within grass varieties (Insert Fiber logo), which helps its users achieve the best possible and most profitable outcomes. Drawing on global resources, Foragemax ensures it remains relevant to local markets by creating customised mixture portfolios to suit each country.
Contact the forage team
Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:
Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk
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Grass & Clover Mixtures
Every farm is different – and special. Our expert teams will help you find the right grass and clover mixture for your farming system, your livestock, your soil, and your climate.
Alflafa
A field composed of forage grasses and alfalfa provides more protein than a field of forage grass, maize silage or soybean. What is more, the deep rooting system helps farmers maintain or even increase feed production during dry seasons.