Nudan

Nudan is a next generation forage sorghum hybrid that’s been specifically bred for the top end forage market where quality and performance are paramount. 
Nudan has soft velvety leaves, high forage yield and fine stems for better utilization and quicker dry down after cutting. Providing the perfect low prussic acid option for forage operations.

Where to use Nudan

• Short term summer grazing or forage conservation systems
• Use pattern annual summer grazing or hay operations
• Summer dominant rainfall zone (>400mm) or irrigation
• Stand alone forage or in multi species, performs well with Sustain LS Lablab
• Ideal for high production to fill specific summer feed requirement
• Dairy, beef, silage and hay with quick regrowth
• Highly recommended across a range of environments for exceptional summer production and forage conservation.

Benefits of sowing Nudan

• Exceptional feed quality, allowing for higher animal performance compared to other forage sorghums
• Exceptional regrowth, with high tillering ability and late flowering attributes
• Multiple use patterns; allows for grazing, hay or silage with higher leaf production, finer stem and improved hay dry down
• Standout feed quality, and maintenance of quality throughout the growing season
• Improved animal performance & liveweight gain potential;
      o    Increases of up to 4% extra liveweight gain vs SSS 
      o    Increase carrying capacity by 11 DSE compared to Shirohie Millet.
   

Management and Agronomy

Growth Habit

Nudan is a heavy tillering Sudan Hybrid, with rapid regrowth post cutting or grazing. To maintain in optimal quality for animal performance Nudan exhibits late flowering, allowing more flexibility for grazing management.

Optimal Sowing Conditions 

Nudan has an optimal sowing  temperature of 16°C and rising for germination and after last risk of frost. Plant into good soil moisture 2-3cm in depth, with good soil moisture profile for optimal establishment.

Agronomic Management

The use of OptiCote Plus Seed Treatment allows for the use of selective grass pre-emergent herbicides such as Dual Gold®, ensure all herbicides are registered for use in forage sorghum and observe grazing WHP.

Fertiliser

Nudan, like all forage sorghum is very responsive to Nitrogen (N), growth rates will continue to respond dramatically to increasing linear rates of N. In lower fertility soils, very responsive to phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K). Fertilising to maximise growth is recommended. Soil test should be used to form foundation of fertiliser program.

Grazing Management

Ensure there is adequate plant height (80cm+) before first grazing. Grazing height significantly affects prussic acid risk, allow adequate plant growth post grazing or cutting to minimise prussic acid potential. Best suited to rotational grazing to optimize forage yield and maintain forage quality. 

Performance