Bonar is a late maturing forage rape with relatively short stems and large paddle-like leaves. A higher leaf-to-stem ratio gives increase...Read Mored utilization compared to Giant type rapes. Bonar can be sown where soil fertility and moisture is good, ideal for finishing stock over the summer/autumn period. It is a high yielding rape variety that can provide quality winter feed after crops, or can be used as part of a pasture renovation program.
Bonar has been used extensively throughout New Zealand and has consistently out-performed other commercially available brassica lines. It is resistant to powdery mildew. The improved animal preference and quality results in superior animal performance and increased animal production.
Bonar is a late maturing forage rape with relatively short stems and large paddle-like leaves. A higher leaf-to-stem ratio gives increase...Read More