ProtaPlus

More protein with less input

Your cows need high-quality protein to produce milk efficiently. Protein from concentrates is very expensive and, moreover, not sustainable. With ProtaPlus, you can effortlessly increase the protein yield from your own land by 30% (Figure 1) in a short period.

 

The highest grass yields

If your climate is not suitable for perennial grass, or if another crop has been harvested or perhaps failed, ProtaPlus is the perfect solution for you. Each cut yields 10% (Figure 2) more dry matter than any other annual grass.

 

The benefits of nitrogen

The success of ProtaPlus lies in the combination of the best annual grass varieties and the fastest growing clovers. Clover absorbs nitrogen from the air, which has the following three advantages.

1. Less nitrogen fertilization needed
2. Increased protein production
3. Improved soil for the next crop

 

Drought resistant

Another advantage of clover is its deep taproot. This root extracts moisture and nutrients from deeper layers of the soil. It also loosens the soil. The grasses and your next crops also benefit from this. It makes your soil more resistant to drought and extreme rain.

 

Species and benefits

ProtaPlus is a high-quality mixture containing top varieties of annual ryegrasses combined with annual clovers like Persian-, Crimson- and Berseem clover. The exact composition is based on the specific area and management system. ProtaPlus is designed by Barenbrug Research after internal trials and tested in practice in many different regions.

Composition*:

• 50 – 70% Italian/Westerwold ryegrass
• 50 – 30% Mix of Crimson-, Berseem- and Persian clover

 

Application instructions

ProtaPlus is a product for short-term forage production (6-12 months). It can be used as an intercrop between arable crops like corn, cereals or cotton. ProtaPlus can be harvested 2-3 times and used as silage, hay or as fresh feed, which is directly fed to animals. Grazing is also possible, as long as rotational- or strip-grazing is applied.

ProtaPlus application instruction