Maxum Oats
Maxum Oats are a popular choice for farmers in New Zealand who are looking for a reliable and productive forage crop for their livestock. They are known for their high yield potential, disease resistance, and palatability to livestock. They also have good nutritional quality making it a great feed in winter for livestock.
$2.90 – $3.50 excluded GST
Description
Maxum Oats are a high-yielding annual forage crop that can be used as a green feed or grazing crop. Maxum Oats are highly palatable and a valuable source of feed for grazing livestock, particularly during winter and early spring when other forage options may be limited.
Additional information
| Treatment | DYNASTRIKE, GOLDSTRIKE, UNTREATED |
|---|---|
| Maxum Oats | 100% |
Cultivation
Generally, Maxum Oats need around 42-56 days of growth before grazing.
Grazing guide: Start grazing when the plants are 15-20 cm and leave a residual of 5-7 cm to encourage regrowth. Grazing should be managed to avoid overgrazing and damage to the growth point of the crop.
Sowing Rates
Recommended sowing rate of 120-130 kg per hectare.
Price Table
| Treatment | 800 kg + | 200 – 800kg | 10 – 200kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated | $1.80 | $1.85 | $2.90 |
| Dynastrike | $2.40 | $2.45 | $3.50 |
| Goldstrike | $3.40 | $3.45 | $4.50 |
All prices are excluded GST. Minimum order 10kg.
