As the market for organic produce in the UK continues to develop, HF’s commitment to developing the very best mixtures for the organic farmer continues into 2008.  This includes the introduction of new and improved varieties to meet challenges of organic farming and which are capable of maximizing both yield and forage quality under the pressures of organic management.

The requirement for grass mixtures to have an organically produced content has risen to 65% for 2008 

For 2008 all HF 65% organic mixtures have been designed on the basis of their technical performance under organic conditions to meet the following key criteria:

• The optimum Clover content of varieties best suited for organic production  
• Companion grasses which allow clover to thrive but at the same time maintain total forage yields 
• The achievement of high sugar yields and maximum feeding value from the inclusion of SugarMax varieties
• The production of top quality high D-value and palatable forage
• Seasonal growth patterns suited to organic management, particularly good early Spring growth with late heading
• Appropriate disease resistance, in particular against Crown Rust which an be a major problem in organically managed swards affecting production, palatability and forage quality

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HF 65% ORGANIC SHORT TERM

A highly productive two to three year mixture based primarily on high yielding Hybrid Ryegrasses and containing a high proportion of Red Clover designed for two cuts per year followed by aftermath grazing.

ORGANIC STORM	Hybrid Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC SOLID	Hybrid Ryegrass (T)
CITELIAC	Hybrid Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC CALIBRA	Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)
AMOS	Red Clover
ORGANIC RAJAH	Red Clover

12 - 14 kg/acre (30 - 34 kg/hectare)

• Contains 65% organically produced seed to meet 2008 organic certification regulations
• Specially formulated for high sugar forage including Calibra the highest yielding SugarMax variety
• Contains Citeliac, a new Hybrid variety which is very high yielding under both cutting and grazing with good forage quality and excellent disease resistance
• Contains a high proportion of Hybrid Ryegrass varieties for their yield potential over two to three years
• Very good Spring growth and late heading ensures high yields of quality forage at first cut
• Strong vigorous regrowth for second cut and aftermath grazing

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HF 65% ORGANIC DUAL PURPOSE

A high sugar mixture specially designed for a dual purpose medium term cutting and/or grazing ley for organic management.

ORGANIC PREMIUM	Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass
ORGANIC CALIBRA	Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)
PASTOUR	Late Perennial Ryegrass
ORGANIC FOXTROT	Late Perennial Ryegrass
DELPHIN	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC POLIM	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC DOLINA	Timothy
PROMESSE	Timothy
AMOS	Red Clover
HF DUAL PURPOSE   CLOVER BLEND	White Clover

13 - 15 kg/hectare (32 – 37 kg/hectare)

• Contains 65% organically produced seed to meet 2008 organic certification regulations
• Contains Pastour the highest yielding Late Perennial Ryegrass on the SAC and NIAB Recommended Lists
• Achieves SugarMax status with high proportions of the top sugar yielding varieties Calibra and Foxtrot
• Formulated with Tetraploid and Diploid Perennials and Timothy to ensure the correct balance between grass and clover
• Excellent Crown Rust resistance from Foxtrot, Pastour, Polim and Delphin all of which receive very high Crown Rust resistance ratings on the 2008 NIAB Recommended List
• Clover varieties selected for both yield and early Spring growth to ensure early season Nitrogen fixation and grass growth

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HF 65% ORGANIC GRAZE

A medium to long term grazing mixture produced from persistent grazing varieties of both grass and clover and specially formulated to ensure good clover development and survival under organic grazing management.

ORGANIC CALIBRA	Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC BREE	Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass
ORGANIC FOXTROT	Late Perennial Ryegrass
PASTOUR	Late Perennial Ryegrass
ORGANIC POLIM	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
DELPHIN	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC TIVOLI	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
HF GRAZING   CLOVER BLEND	White Clover

13 - 15 kg/acre (32 – 37 kg/hectare)

• Contains 65% organically produced seed to meet 2008 organic certification regulations
• Achieves SugarMax status with high proportions of the top sugar yielding varieties Calibra and Foxtrot
• Varieties chosen for their high grazing yields particularly Bree, Foxtrot, Pastour and Polim on UK Recommended Lists
• Excellent Crown Rust resistance from Foxtrot, Pastour, Polim and Delphin Polim all of which receive very high Crown Rust resistance ratings on the 2008 NIAB Recommended List
• Formulated with Diploid and Tetraploid varieties to ensure the correct balance between grass and clover in a grazing situation
• Clover varieties chosen for maximum Spring growth to ensure early Nitrogen fixation and grass growth

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HF 65% ORGANIC REJUVENATOR

Specially formulated to meet demand for a mixture to rejuvenate grass and establish clover in pastures intended for organic production. This practice is no substitute for a full reseed but with the right mix and attention to detail, it can increase clover levels and breathe new life into tired swards. The key to success lies in the correct sward preparation before over-sowing and selecting a mixture containing varieties with the best possible establishment vigour.

ORGANIC CALIBRA	Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)
DELPHIN	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC POLIM	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC TIVOLI	Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)
ORGANIC RAJAH	Red Clover
HF DUAL PURPOSE   CLOVER BLEND	White Clover

10 - 12 kg/acre (25 – 30 kg/hectare)

• Contains 65% organically produced seed to meet 2008 organic certification regulations
• Achieves SugarMax status with high proportions of the top sugar yielding varieties Calibra
• The most effective way to introduce both new grass and high sugar into existing pastures
• Grasses based entirely on Tetraploids which have the largest seeds and greatest establishment vigour
• Clover varieties chosen for maximum Spring growth to ensure early Spring Nitrogen fixation and grass growth

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