Variety descriptions are in alphabetical order. Information is also given
on the breeder and on the name of the agent.
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AberEcho (HT)
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IBERS (UK);
BSH
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Produces high total yields consistently over three years with a spring growth and first silage cut performance typical of an ,Italian type, hybrid, yet develops a good sward density similar to the ,perennial type, hybrids.
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AberEve (HT)
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IBERS (UK);
BSH
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This variety has a dense sward typical of a perennial-type hybrid, average total annual yields plus a strong first cut yield all typical of a balanced Italian-perennial combination.
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AberExcel (HT)
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IBERS (UK);
BSH
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Has performance characteristics typical of a ,perennial-type, hybrid having a high sward density relative to its yield performance, though with a good first cut of silage for its type.
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Barsilo (HD)
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Barenbrug BV (NL);
Bar
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A diploid variety and the latest maturing of all the recommended hybrids. It provides good total annual yields in all harvest years, seasonal yields distributed towards excellent late season outputs and has an open ,Italian-type, sward structure.
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Drumlin (HT)
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DARD (UK) ;
Bar
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A very ,perennial-type, variety that has a sward structure similar to a perennial tetraploid and a lower tendency to produce secondary seed heads than the ,Italian-types,. It is slow to awaken in spring but outperforms all other fully recommended varieties for first cut silage.
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Foyle (HT)
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DARD (UK) ;
Bar
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Another particularly ,perennial-type, recommendation that has very similar characteristics to Drumlin, being slow in Spring, highly productive at the first silage cut and giving a good sward structure and reduced mid-season heading.
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Hymer (HT)
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D.v.P. (B) ;
DLF
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Produces good total yields and retains its performance relative to other varieties in the second and third years from swards that are more typical of an ,Italian-type hybrid.
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Ligunda (HD)
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BfAL (A);
DLF
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This diploid ,Italian-type, hybrid ryegrass has the typical open bold growth habit, yet maintains excellently high yields into the third year and features exceptional Spring, second cut and autumn productivity.
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Pirol (HD)
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Saatzucht Steinach (D);
BSH
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This diploid variety produces exceptionally high total yields in all three harvest years, yet is also the most dense growing hybrid variety on the list. Seasonal performance comprises of high spring vigour and strongest silage performance delivered in the second cut.
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Scapino (HT)
(P)
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D.v.P. (B) ;
DLF
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This new provisionally recommended variety produces high total yields and a good sward density relative to other perennial-type varieties and also has an excellent first cut silage yield.
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