Stevens
Seeds Limited recognized the potential for this type of product
for the stockfeed and human consumption market and secured
the rights to produce and market in New Zealand.
We
have grown PROMORE White Lupins for the past
three years on a limited scale while evaluating the advantages
in our market place and have now a large market for these.
An
analysis conducted by Massey University has shown very favourable
results as below
Massey University Analysis
|
| DRY MATTER |
87.39% |
| NITROGEN |
5.78% |
| GROSS ENERGY |
4.4590 Kcal/g |
| MET ENERGY |
18.6690 KJ/g |
| FAT CONTENT |
25.00% |
| PROTEIN |
36% |
We
believe this product is ideal as part of a stock food situation
for not only the Pig / poultry Market but offers advantages
to Velveting Deer, Stud Sheep or as supplements for other stock.
Production
is on going and is increasing on an annual basis depending
on the market requirements.
Also
available Blue Lupins & Tic Beans, ideal as a fodder crop
or for nitrogen fixation in soil.
VARIETY
OVERVIEW
Samson
is a tetraploid variety, this crop can produce a nutritious,
highly palatable feed in around 12 weeks from sowing. Samson
has proven to be very palatable, it is better utilised with its
purple-topped roots growing out of the ground. This variety is
also very flexible, it can be sown into a cereal stubble straight
after harvest, or perhaps following potatoes. Depending upon
sowing date, a single hectare can give excess of 40 tonnes of
fresh dry matter.
SOWING
AND ESTABLISHMENT
Sown on its own at 3-4 kg/ha or part as a mix at 1-2 kg/ha. Period for sowing
Samson is from November through until March. Samson produces a quality feed
in around 12 weeks from sowing.
GRAZING
MANAGEMENT
Usual management practices for turnips can be adopted. Samson is firmly rooted
therefore little wastage.
