Robbos is our best selling fodder beet variety
Robbos fodder beet has the potential to produce high dry matter yields with its clean yellow roots and medium dry matter content.
This fodder beet variety is an ideal choice for both dairy and beef production, and for first-time fodder beet growers.
Robbos fodder beet is UK proven with large leaves and clean roots.
| Relative Dry Matter Yield % | Relative Fresh Yield % | Dry Matter Content % | Skin Colour | % of Root in Ground | Mean Bolter Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBOS | 101 | 105 | 19.8 | Yellow | 60 | 0.8 |
Robbos is our best selling fodder beet variety
Robbos fodder beet has the potential to produce high dry matter yields with its clean yellow roots and medium dry matter content.
This fodder beet variety is an ideal choice for both dairy and beef production, and for first-time fodder beet growers.
Robbos fodder beet is UK proven with large leaves and clean roots.
The full dataset for our UK Fodder Beet Trial can be downloaded using the Resources, Downloads and Resources ribbon below
| Relative Dry Matter Yield % | Relative Fresh Yield % | Dry Matter Content % | Skin Colour | % of Root in Ground | Mean Bolter Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBBOS | 101 | 105 | 19.8 | Yellow | 60 | 0.8 |
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
"Robbos...is good for the sheep as it's a little softer on their mouths. It keeps its leaf well, so if stock is grazing it directly, there's feed value in the leaf. The good leaf also helps protect it against frost"
“We’ve opted for Robbos for the past few years, and I’m pleased with it. It offers a high dry matter yield and feed value. And the smooth skin, and the fact that it’s not too deep rooted, means it lifts out clean and easily, making it easier to wash"
“I can rely on my [Robbos] fodder beet when it comes to winter rations. Germination is great. We never have any gaps and we get long straight lines of plants. That’s maybe why the roots are so clean when we lift them?”
“Robbos suits our land, our system, and our cows. It’s not too deep rooted and has plenty of leafy top. It sits at just the right depth and the yields are good.”
“We tried it out to supplement the forages in the diet – to add some energy to the ration. It was so successful on all counts that we just kept using it. And the cows love it”
“Robbos is particularly popular with producers because the crown and root sit above the ground. First-time fodder beet growers like it as it’s a reliable and consistent performer and offers high dry matter yields. It’s easy to harvest and can be stored and fed to housed stock, either whole or chopped"
