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Forage value of rapeseed

Brassica napus var. napus

Rapeseed is a versatile forage crop used as a source of green biomass and high-protein concentrates (meal, cake). Modern “00” varieties with low erucic acid and glucosinolate content allow for their safe inclusion in the diets of cattle and poultry.

In the reference 157 varieties crop Rapeseed, where this is mentioned in the description.

Rapeseed green biomass is used for grazing, silage, and haylage production, with mowing stimulating rapid regrowth. In the flowering phase, crude protein content reaches 14–17%, which is comparable to alfalfa. In terms of amino acid content, such as lysine, methionine, and cystine, rapeseed cake and meal are close to soybean products, while the metabolizable energy in rapeseed significantly exceeds that of cereal and pulse crops.

The “00” technological standard ensures the absence of anti-nutritional factors, making the crop a lactogenic supplement that increases milk yield and weight gain in livestock. Agronomic control is necessary during grazing to prevent bloat: rapeseed should not exceed 50% of the diet. Monitoring high sulfur content is also required to prevent metabolic disorders and issues with micronutrient absorption.

The maximum nutritional value of the green biomass is achieved when harvested between the onset of flowering and pod formation. During further maturation, especially after the lower leaves begin to drop, protein concentration decreases significantly.

General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.

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Varieties of Rapeseed mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

PR 45 D 03

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER SALES| Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe Sales Division GmbH

DE FR HR IE UA
16 records

HT R24

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Stuart Growers

6 records

PX 115

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK UA
8 records

DK Exstorm

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Nelly Guguin, Jean-Pierre Despeghel,

CZ DE FR PL UA
14 records

SY Marten

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

CZ PL UA
9 records

Romeo

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Serasem, FR

CZ ES FR PL UA
14 records

Inspiration

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DSV Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DE)

CZ HR PL
14 records

Doublol

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Semences Cargill SA (FR)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

BE DE DK FR HU PL
14 records

Ceres

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

NORDDEUTSCHE| Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

CZ DE DK FR PL SE
10 records

Aspect

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

DE DK PL UA
15 records

Anderson

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

DK FR PL UA
11 records

Adriana

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Thierry Ronsin

DE FR HR PL UA
11 records

Libravo

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

CZ DE DK ES PL
9 records

Exotic

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC (SAD)

CZ HR PL
7 records

Emerald

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IRLAND| Republik Irland, vertreten durchDepartment of Agriculture and Fisheries

DE DK IE SE
14 records

Doktrin

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

CZ DK PL SE UA
10 records

Apex

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Seeds

CZ DE DK IE PL
11 records

Symbol

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

DE DK FR PL
10 records

Smilla

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

FI
9 records

Heros

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Raps GbR Saatzucht Lundsgaard

CZ DE PL
15 records

Akela

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Feldsaaten Freudenberger GmbH&Co.KG

DE DK HR
7 records

Triangle

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS Saat AG, DE

DE HR
8 records

Spok

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S

DK FR PL
8 records

Sparta

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

J. JOORDENS' ZAADHANDEL

BE DE IE
8 records