Forage Rape

NEW, Leafier for longer. Fast summer feed that stock chase; supports multiple grazings under good management.

Balanced performer with excellent palatability.

Robust, reliable, re-growth - key variety in marinal dryland growing areas

Compared to hybrid leafy turnips, forage rapes take longer to mature — but deliver more dry matter per grazing and can be grazed multiple times if moisture and regrowth time are available.
Grazing too early can lead to animal health issues. Wait until the crop is mature — you'll know it's ready when the leaves shift from purple to a bronze tinge.
Modern varieties now include kale genetics, giving better tolerance to pests, aphids, frost, and tough conditions — making them a hardy option for dairy and sheep operations.

Situation	Choose Rape	Choose Leafy Turnip	Choose Kale
Need feed in ~10–12 weeks	✅	✅ (fasf)	❌
Multi-grazing over summer	✅	✅ (shorter regrowth)	❌ (single graze/longer)
Heavier country / tougher seasons	✅ (modern genetics)	⚪	✅ (if longer program)
Finishing lambs quickly	✅	✅	⚪