Gold Circle is a 4 - 6 year cutting ley that produces high yields of quality silage with good grazing potential.

Gold Circle is also available without Timothy as Northern Gold. Mainly used in the North of England, Isle of Man and Ireland, Northern Gold has found a niche in areas where due to higher rainfall, Timothy has predominated in some situations.

Gold Circle is also available without clover as Bronze Circle.

Characteristics and Management

Very High Yields

Gold Circle contains varieties that are high yielding on the NIAB, SAC and DANI recommended lists and are proven in Nickerson mixture trials.

Top Quality Silage and Hay

...are achieved by selecting varieties and species with high D value, high levels of sugar, minerals and protein content.

Good Early Spring Growth

Modern intermediate and late perennials start growth much earlier than older varieties providing good quality early bite or an early silage cut.

Reliable and Durable

The use of prolific tillering varieties, high seed rate and top quality seed gives a dense bottom which is resistant to poaching and weed invasion.  It also aids moisture retention, reduces soil contamination in silage, and aids repid recovery after cutting.  The inclusion of Timothy and tetraploid ryegrasses improves winter hardiness and drought tolerance.

Excellent Animal Performance

High yields of palatable, high quality grass result in high levels of milk and meat production.

Extended Grazing

Late perennial ryegrasses start growth early and finish late giving 3 weeks more leafy grazing.  They also grow well in summer when other species slow down production.

Easy to Establish and High Seed Rate

A high seed rate (14kg/acre) and the inclusion of vigorous tetraploids ensures good ground cover, and hence good control of weeds, and maximum yields.

Management

Gold Circle has erect growth for easy cutting and wilting.  Can be managed to utilise clover content for optimum grazing output.

Gold Circle is available with organically produced constituents for organic units