TWELVE new varieties have been added to the Recommended Grass and Clover
Lists.
The lists include 11 new varieties of ryegrass and one white clover variety, which have been added to the 2018/2019 Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL).
Dr Liz Genever, AHDB senior scientist, said: “The lists give details on the performance and
characteristics of each variety. When thinking about reseeding they are an invaluable tool,
helping farmers make informed decisions with their seed merchants about the varieties that
will perform best on their farm and help them get the most out of their grassland.
“Only grasses and clovers that have undergone at least four years of independent testing
are included in the lists. Varieties are rigorously tested for factors such as total and seasonal
yield, feed quality, disease and persistence before making the Recommended Grass and
Clover Lists.”
In addition to providing information on the varieties, the RGCL also includes a range of
technical information for farmers on how they can manage their reseed and maximise the
productivity of their grassland.
The 2018/2019 RGCL handbook and the full lists for merchants are available to download
from beefandlamb.ahdb.org.uk/returns and britishgrassland.com/rgcl
The online interactive version for perennial ryegrasses has been updated and is
available at dairy.ahdb.org.uk
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