Fosyma fodder beet is a new variety (National Listed 2020).
Fosyma is a diploid fodder beet with pink/rose skin colour. It has good tolerance to bolting.
Fosyma has been bred to provide a high energy feed for dairy and beef and can be mechanically harvested or grazed in situ.
The variety grows approx. 40% out of the ground, making the crop very easy to utilize and harvest. Its root shape is conical - less fangs.
Good resistance to powdery mildew and is Rhizomania resistant.
| FOSYMA | |
|---|---|
| Relative DM yield % | 114 |
| Relative fresh yield % | 110 |
| Dry matter content % | 21.3 |
| Skin colour | Red |
| % of root in ground | 65 |
| Mean bolter count | 0.0 |
Fosyma fodder beet is a new variety (National Listed 2020).
Fosyma is a diploid fodder beet with pink/rose skin colour. It has good tolerance to bolting.
Fosyma has been bred to provide a high energy feed for dairy and beef and can be mechanically harvested or grazed in situ.
The variety grows approx. 40% out of the ground, making the crop very easy to utilize and harvest. Its root shape is conical - less fangs.
Good resistance to powdery mildew and is Rhizomania resistant.
| FOSYMA | |
|---|---|
| Relative DM yield % | 114 |
| Relative fresh yield % | 110 |
| Dry matter content % | 21.3 |
| Skin colour | Red |
| % of root in ground | 65 |
| Mean bolter count | 0.0 |
Data source: Limagrain UK trials 1998-2022, (c) = Control. RT = Rhizomania tolerant. *No data available. Not all varieties tested every year. Not all scores taken every year
For the best results, crops should be sown in April into a fine moist seedbed.
Seed is supplied pelleted and includes both an insecticide and fungicide for maximum protection.
Target plant population is 100,000 per hectare.
Fertiliser and weed control are both important, please dowload the "LG Essential guide to Forage Crops” for further details.
Feeding Crops
Crops should be ready for harvesting from October onwards. Fosyma can be mechanically harvested and stored for winter feed.
Roots are easily eaten, but chopping will help intakes and liveweight gain.
Fodder beets are very high in energy but low in protein, so access to other forages is important.
Some crops can be grazed in situ.
“Fosyma is the best we’ve ever grown, and we’ll certainly be drilling it again... Fodder beet has been an essential part of livestock rations and the crop rotation here for 23 years, so that’s not set to change"
