Learn about the origin, management, cultivars, Victorian trial work results and fodder conservation of this hairless, semi-erect annual legume.
The stage of growth of the crop at harvest will determine whether it is mown and wilted before harvesting or direct cut and ensiled as a 'standing' crop.
The very short chop length achieved by a precision chopper facilitates the compaction of the stored product, particularly when made at the later growth stage.
Tall wheat grass is a drought tolerant, summer active, tussock-forming perennial that grows to a height of 2 metres.
Find out when to cut the crops and how to determine this using dry matter (DM) or growth stage.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
