Revolution BMR

Forage sorghum

  • Superior 12 gene BMR release
  • BMR sorghum x BMR sudan sorghum
  • Extremely vigorous hybrid well suited to early sowing
  • Safe low prussic acid levels - recommended for early grazing
  • Fine stemmed and very leafy ideal for hay making and silage
  • Higher water use efficiency (WUE) 
  • BMR technology may boost weight gain and milk production by around 20%
  • Contains lower amounts of lignin
  • Highly palatable

Download a copy of the Revolution BMR forage sorghum factsheet.

 

The ground-breaking 12 gene brown mid rib forage now delivers new standards in intensive livestock grazing, where feed quality is paramount and a bulk of feed  is needed. Revolution BMR is your best option for a highly productive, highest quality summer feed.

 

Crop story: Wagyu thrive on Revolution BMR forage sorghum.

 

Product fit

Any livestock producer seeking a highly palatable, high quality feed and lots of it. Revolution BMR is the perfect choice for intensive grazing, quick regrowth, hay and silage.

 

Key features

  • Superior 12 gene BMR release
  • BMR sorghum x BMR sudan sorghum
  • Extremely vigorous hybrid well suited to early sowing
  • Safe low prussic acid levels - recommended for early grazing
  • Fine stemmed and very leafy ideal for hay making and silage
  • Higher water use efficiency (WUE) 
  • BMR technology may boost weight gain and milk production by around 20%
  • Contains lower amounts of lignin
  • Highly palatable

 

Suggested sowing rates

Marginal dryland: 3 – 5 kg/ha

Good dryland: 8 – 10 kg/ha

Irrigated: 15 – 20 kg/ha

 

Agronomy & management

 Genetic type BMR sorghum x BMR sudan sorghum
 Planting time Spring to summer
 Soil temperature at sowing 16 degrees and rising
 Seed size/kg 28,000 - 40,000
 Early grazing Excellent
 Standover Not preferred
 Haymaking Excellent
 Green chop

Excellent

 Silage - pit Useful
 Silage - plastic wrap Excellent

 

 

 

Disclaimer: The information presented in this brochure is from official and other sources and is considered to be reliable. It is provided in good faith and every care has been taken to ensure its accuracy. Barenbrug does not accept any responsibility for the consequences that may arise from the acceptance of recommendations or the suggestions made.

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