Compass chicory is a short-term, insect-tolerant feed that excels in promoting liveweight gains in livestock. Ideal for warm conditions, it offers a reliable, high-quality forage solution to boost your herd’s growth and productivity.
Excellent pasture mix option for renovation phase especially when used with clovers
Increased animal performance, with low bloat risk, equals quicker to market
Less insect pressure equals more feed for livestock
To maximise water-use efficiency
6-18 months
8 weeks
Dryland 3kg/ha
Irrigation 5-7kg/ha
Compass chicory is adapted to a wide variety of climates, from summer dominant to winter dominant rainfall areas, receiving minimum 400mm annual rainfall. It requires some rain or irrigation to perform best if grown over summer.
Sheep, beef, dairy
Grazing
None/XLR8® optional
Establishment is everything. If your seed doesn’t get there in the first month, we’ll help you try again, half price.
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At AlfaGen Seeds, we’re dedicated to embracing new technology, continually enhancing our range to delivery cutting-edge solutions and superior performance in our leading forage products. With treatments like Goldstrike® and XLR8®, you’ll protect seedlings from early pests and boost establishment, setting your season up for success.
