Forage Sunflowers
Estimated Delivery between April 24 and April 26.
Forage Sunflowers are a high-energy, summer forage crop valued for their exceptional drought tolerance, feed quality, and soil health benefits. Fast-growing and deep-rooted, they deliver reliable feed through dry summer months when pastures slow down, while also improving soil structure and microbial activity.
With their broad leaves, strong stems, and high biomass, Forage Sunflowers produce excellent-quality silage or grazing material rich in energy and oil content. They also attract pollinators and beneficial insects, making them an ideal choice for regenerative and mixed farming systems across New Zealand.
Sowing Rate: 4-6kg per hectare in a mix | 12-14kg per hectare on its own
Key benefits
- Drought Resilient Feed: Maintains production and feed quality in hot, dry conditions.
- High Energy Value: Excellent source of digestible fibre and natural oils for livestock.
- Soil Health Improvement: Deep roots enhance structure, aeration, and nutrient cycling.
- Supports Regenerative Systems: Promotes biodiversity and soil biological activity.
- Flexible Management: Works as a standalone crop or in multi-species mixes.
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Forage Sunflowers
Forage Sunflowers are a high-energy, summer forage crop valued for their exceptional drought tolerance, feed quality, and soil health benefits. Fast-growing and deep-rooted, they deliver reliable feed through dry summer months when pastures slow down, while also improving soil structure and microbial activity.
With their broad leaves, strong stems, and high biomass, Forage Sunflowers produce excellent-quality silage or grazing material rich in energy and oil content. They also attract pollinators and beneficial insects, making them an ideal choice for regenerative and mixed farming systems across New Zealand.
Sowing Rate: 4-6kg per hectare in a mix | 12-14kg per hectare on its own
Key benefits
- Drought Resilient Feed: Maintains production and feed quality in hot, dry conditions.
- High Energy Value: Excellent source of digestible fibre and natural oils for livestock.
- Soil Health Improvement: Deep roots enhance structure, aeration, and nutrient cycling.
- Supports Regenerative Systems: Promotes biodiversity and soil biological activity.
- Flexible Management: Works as a standalone crop or in multi-species mixes.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
