Conservation Crops p7-14

Advice and seed products to meet your stewardship needs

Game Cover Crops p15-22

Helping you create the best habitats for game and farmland wildlife

Forage Crops p23-29

Grass mixtures to cover all requirements along with an extensive range of roots and brassicas

Green Cover Crops p30-34

Advice on how to improve soil health, structure, vitality and get the best from Ecological Focus Areas

To place orders or for more information: Tel: 0800 587 9797 or visit www.kingscrops.co.uk

Specialist Crops• Conservation • Game Cover • Green Cover • Forage

2019

Turn to Kings to improve your farmland habitat and soil vitality

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ContentsWelcome to the 2019 Kings catalogue 2

Delivering innovation 3

Natural Capital Overview 4

Making a difference with our partners 5

Stewardship update for England and Scotland 6

Conservation Crops - Introduction and case study 7

Pollen and nectar mixtures 8

Conservation grass mixtures 9

Wild bird seed mixtures - autumn sown 10

Supplementary feeding 11

Game and wild bird seed mixtures - spring sown 12

Wild Flowers 14

Game cover crops - Introduction and case study 15

Maize 16

Millet 17

Kale 18

Sorghum 19

Straights 20

Summer sown crops 21

Perennials 22

Forage grasses - Introduction and case study 23

General grass mixtures 27

Trees, shrubs and hedging plants 27

Forage crops 28

Green cover crops - Introduction and case study 30

Green cover innovation 31

Green cover straights 32

Green cover mixtures 33

Our team 35

Easy ways to order 36

Welcome to the 2019 Kings catalogue

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Eligible for selected ELS, CFE, EFA and CS options. Contact Kings for more details

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The most significant opportunities ahead lie with the shift in the way growers will be paid for land management activity. ‘Natural Capital’ and ‘Public Money for Public Goods’ are key phrases introduced in both the DEFRA 25 year Environment Plan and the Agriculture Bill. These terms signal a clear change in direction and will have increasing importance as we move through the transitional period to a life outside the European Union.

Times of change bring the need for clear guidance and industry leading expertise. Added to this, innovative services and seed products are essential to optimise the opportunities available now and in the future. Our approach to supporting your land management activity is unique, bringing together digital technology alongside seed products of the highest quality.

Your 2019 Product Development Highlights

iSoyl Scout (page 4) – an innovative digital recording system to help record, map and develop your game management, natural capital, stewardship and overall farming requirements

Grass free herb rich sward mix (page 8) – designed for forage or stewardship use to enhance existing grass leys and areas of permanent pasture. Perfect for slot seeding to improve palatability/nutrition for stock and benefit to pollinators

A fully revised forage crop range (page 23) – bringing you the highest yielding and best performing forage crops with a reformulated selection of grass mixtures including the new X-Seed range

Improved EFA Power Mixtures (page 34) – enhanced green cover solutions to meet EFA and general soil health improvement needs.

Turn to Kings for Online Innovation

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Check in on a regular basis to find out the latest industry news and see what the Kings advisory team are seeing out in the field.

Website - www.kingscrops.co.uk

Your online reference for ordering and product updates as well as a great place to read more of the case studies featured in this catalogue.

Orders can be placed directly on your Frontier account or paid for by credit/debit card, making it simpler for you to order.

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Innovation key to future success To make sure we remain at the forefront of innovation, we continue to invest in our 3D thinking trials programme. With a diverse network of activity across the UK ranging from formal replicated trials to on farm demonstration, our products and services are exhaustively tried and tested before being brought to market.

Delivering innovation

Discovery, Development and Demonstration are the key elements of our 3D programme. Working with seed breeders, crop protection product and machinery manufacturers, 3D thinking brings the newest products and management techniques to you.

A network of sites from the north of Scotland to the south of England enables us to thoroughly test and analyse new concepts across a range of landscapes, soil types and farming systems.

This network now includes five ‘Soil Life’ best practice sites, where we are undertaking a range of trials to improve soil structure and quality within a working farm rotation.

Our 3D Thinking Open Days provide the perfect opportunity for you to come and see the innovation first hand and meet our experts across the UK.

Independent TrialsAs well as our own in-house work, we collaborate with a wide range of research partners to support academic assessment of new crops along with cutting edge research. A key project which concluded in 2018 was our 3 year green cover trial with The James Hutton Institute in Dundee. This focussed on replicated plots of a range of green cover crops and fallow land followed by 3 consecutive crops of spring barley.

This ground breaking work has provided invaluable insight into the benefits of green cover crops on soil/water quality, biodiversity, soil resilience and spring

barley yield improvement. This provides a unique platform to deliver scientifically backed advice to growers across the UK, helping to support decision making in this fast paced sector.

Farm DemonstrationBringing all this to life on working farms across the UK is critical. We use our demonstration sites for testing and evaluation in ‘real life’ situations.

Working with independent organisations such as the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust’s Loddington, Auchnerran and Balgonie demonstration farms helps us to continue influencing at all levels from Government advisors deciding future policy through to growers planning their own requirements.

Our Integrated OfferWorking with our colleagues across Frontier, we advise on and supply a wide range of crop inputs to ensure your crops perform at their best. This includes:

• Soil tests and analysis

• Crop nutrition

• Crop protection products

• Foliar feeds

DISCOVERY, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION

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2 Haddington

3 Coldstream

4 Morpeth

5 Wallish Walls

6 Stokesley

7 Haywold

8 Aldbrough

9 Ormskirk

10 Bleasby

11 Staunton in the Vale

12 Ashbourne

13 Ruddington

14 Honingham

15 Wansford

16 Walsham le Willows

17 Ledbury

18 Birch

19 Wingham

20 Malshanger

21 Blandford Forum

22 Newport

23 Abbots Ripton

24 Ross-on-Wye

25 Staplehurst

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Kings can supply your crop protection requirements across the UK

Natural Capital Overview

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Natural Capital OverviewWhat is Natural Capital? It is defined by DEFRA as the resources around us in terms of water, air, trees, soil, energy, wood and biodiversity. Whilst these elements have always been present, Government policy is moving towards rewarding growers for looking after Natural Capital as well as producing food in a sustainable manner.

Why the change in focus?In the new era outside the European Union, the UK government is in a position to review the way farmers and land owners are paid for managing their land. This is seeing a shift from payments via the Common Agricultural Policy to rewarding farmers for producing food and managing the environment.

What is likely to happen next?The focus on delivering good agricultural practice in terms of reducing diffuse pollution, emissions and encouraging best practice with soils etc will be strong. Delivering good outcomes for farmland birds, pollinators and the wider farmed environment has the potential to be rewarded with payments. In basic terms soil, water, biodiversity, society and carbon storage will all become farm assets in the same way growers currently value machinery, land, buildings and staff.

Will there be agri-environment schemes going forward?Being paid for delivering more will be a key focus so expect to see more of a ‘payment by results’ emphasis from stewardship schemes in the future.

Paying growers in terms of the environmental outcomes is already being trialled in England with the Results Based Agrienvironment Payment Scheme (RBAPs). In addition the interest in a collaborative approach to delivering good environmental outcomes on a landscape scale are likely to continue in the form of Facilitation Funding (commonly known as Cluster Farms).

What should I be doing to prepare for/benefit from this?Begin to recognise what Natural Capital looks like on the land you manage or are involved in. Farmland birds, pollinators, improved soil management and wider rotations can all contribute to your Natural Capital. Record your current assets to give you a benchmark and then develop a plan to invest and improve on your Natural Capital returns.

How do I do this? Firstly take good advice from your trusted advisor to work out a Natural Capital business plan. Utilise key tools such as iSoyl Scout and other digital tools like MySoyl which records soil, yield, biomass and other essential data. This can then help you decide which parts of the farm to use for food production and which for the environment. In this way you can farm all your land effectively to deliver sustainable revenues whilst improving your natural capital assets at the same time.

How can Kings help?We have the expertise and understanding across the whole farm business to help you achieve multi-functional benefits from your options. For example, an EFA fallow wild bird seed mix meets your Basic Payment requirements but can also benefit farmland birds and integrate with your sporting interests.

We can provide the digital tools to support business decisions as well as help with mapping, plot measuring etc - all a lot simpler and more efficient than numerous photocopies and sketch plans on paper!

iSoyl Scout - a unique tool that enables you to measure/map plots and record habitat features

with commentary and photographs.

Making a difference with our partners

Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Demonstration FarmsWorking across three of the GWCT’s demonstration farms, we support the implementation of cutting edge habitat creation and management.

Our partnership with the GWCT’s Allerton Project at Loddington continues to

flourish, covering green cover crops, stewardship options and game crops. Heavy soils and the extreme heat and dry weather of the summer of 2018 tested our robust habitat system to the maximum. A combination of spring and autumn sown wild bird seed mixtures in year one and two, perennials and wildflower/nectar flower plots all created a valuable mosaic of habitat. We are also evaluating dedicated wild bird seed mixtures developed for the Interreg PARTRIDGE project.

At Auchnerran, Aberdeenshire we have been establishing wild bird seed

mixtures for two years now. This has been difficult in the past due to the large population of rabbits and the soil’s highly acidic nature. With plenty of work by the farm team to reduce the significant rabbit population, and our ongoing agronomy guidance, progress is being made. Previously tired soils are improving whilst seed mixtures with full agronomy plans to control a host of weeds are boosting fortunes for farmland birds across this hill fringe farm.

SyngentaNow into its seventh year, the collaboration between Kings and Syngenta continues to develop as more pollinator, wild bird and soil improving features are created across the UK.

The Syngenta Operation Pollinator range combines the Annual Wild Flower Mix, designed to boost pollinator food sources in April/ May alongside the Bees ‘n’ Seeds wild bird seed mix, covering all bases for farmland birds and pollinators. Soil and water is looked after through the Green Headland Mix which comprises a range of key green cover species designed to intercept nutrients and soil particles, protecting watercourses.

The partnership provides a best practice model for growers through the technical support and delivery of key features clearly aligned to the Natural Capital strategies being delivered by Government now and going forward.

Gamekeepers Welfare Trust

Over the last two years, our support of the GWT has contributed £2,490 towards the care

and support of game and countryside managers from school leavers to the elderly.

We donate £1 from each pack of our Wildlife Winter Holding Cover sold to the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust. Kings is delighted to confirm that this initiative will be repeated for the third year in 2019. Not only can you improve the fortunes of game and farmland birds by planting the mix but also make a positive contribution to those in need of a helping hand. For details of the mix see page 13.

Autumn Sown Interreg PARTRIDGE Mix at Loddington

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Balgonie, Fife is one of the GWCT’s Interreg PARTRIDGE grey partridge project sites. We have been working closely with Dr Dave Parish

on designing the most appropriate wild bird seed mixture to suit the land and the needs of grey partridges throughout the year. The mixture has been tailored to the Scottish climate and contains annuals, biennials and perennials. 2018 was the first year for this bespoke mixture and, despite an extremely dry summer, the crops have established exceptionally well providing pollen and nectar over summer followed by abundant feed value over winter.

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Agri-environment Climate Scheme (AECS) – ScotlandAECS opens again for applications in 2019 having seen 2500 applicants since it first commenced in 2015. Options are designed to support farmland birds and pollinators in addition to protecting soils and water. These can be simply incorporated into a farm business to support revenues and wider farming and sporting interests.

Key options that benefit farmland wildlife and improve water quality include:

Option Payment/ha Kings product suggestion Page

Wild bird seed for farmland birds/Creation of wild bird seed for farmland birds

£322.63 & £232.24 Highland Mix/Alba Mix 12

Grass strips in arable fields/Creation of grass strips in arable fields £495.62 & £333.51 Call Kings for details of mixture options

Stubbles followed by a green manure in an arable rotation/Creation of green manure

£498.49 & £278.16 Rye and Vetch Mix/Soil Vitality Mix 33

Stewardship update for England & Scotland

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Opportunities to improve the farmed environment as well as looking after soils and protecting water can be effectively supported through Ecological Focus Area compliance and voluntary application to agri-environment schemes.

Ecological Focus AreasA simple initiative to introduce habitats and look after soils through key options as highlighted below.

Countryside StewardshipGreat progress was made in 2018 with the introduction of the Simplified offer to run alongside Mid Tier and Higher Tier levels of agreement. Many growers have benefitted to date with excellent agreements delivering for pollinators, farmland birds, woodland, soils and water. It is essential that agreements are carefully collated to get the best outcomes

for the farm business and the wider farmed environment. Our team of advisors can offer simple guidance from option selection through to providing full scheme applications on behalf of growers. The key message is if you are not currently in a scheme and are waiting to see what comes, you should get on the agri-environment bus now!

Option Option code Payment/ha Kings product suggestion Page

Summer Insects

Nectar flower mix (AB1) £511/ha Grass Free Pollen and Nectar Mix 8

Legume and herb rich sward (GS4) £309/ha Legume and Herb Rich Sward Mix 9

Flower rich margins and plots (AB8) £539/ha Flower Rich Grass Mix 14

Winter Feed and Cover

Winter bird food (AB9) £640/ha Campaign Mix/Moir Mix 13

Supplementary bird feed in winter (AB12) £632/t Kings Supplementary Feed Options 11

Autumn Sown Bumblebird Mix (AB16) £550/ha Autumn Sown Bumblebird Mix 10

Countryside Stewardship Wild Pollinator and Farm Wildlife Package Option Summary

Fallow option Page

Wild bird seed EFA Weighting 1ha = 1ha Basic Wild Bird Seed Mix or Campaign Mix 13

Nectar flower EFA Weighting 1ha = 1ha Annual Nectar Flower Mix or Basic Pollen and Nectar Mix 8

Fallow EFA Weighting 1ha = 1ha EFA Fallow Mix 9

Field Margin option

Field corners/margins EFA Weighting 1ha = 1.5ha Basic Stewardship Grass Mix 15

Catch and Cover Crops option

Green cover EFA Weighting 1ha = 0.3ha EFA catch and cover crop mixtures 30-34

EFA option product guide

Conservation Crops Case StudyFarm manager, Richard Ward, has worked with Kings technical advisor, Neil Harris, since 2016 to enhance the natural environment at Home Farm.

While Richard’s commitment to improving the farm’s natural features was always clear, initially he wasn’t sure on the best way to make it happen. In particular he had always felt very hesitant towards Countryside Stewardship, deterred by the complicated administration and application process often associated with the scheme. Thankfully, with expert guidance from Neil, Richard needn’t have worried.

Taking responsibility for mapping the farm and its features ahead of drawing up plans for implementing stewardship options, Neil was able to compile a substantial application.

All Richard needed to do was sign the dotted line.

Following acceptance onto the scheme, Neil and Richard worked closely to make the most of unproductive land by replacing it with a variety of stewardship options to help the local environment, wildlife and contribute to the farm’s bottom line. As well as enhancing biodiversity and providing beautiful spaces that benefit the local community, taking advantage of the opportunities available with Countryside Stewardship has given Richard valuable experience. Now, he is in a much better position to benefit from the new environmental payment regimes of the future.

Visit the Kings website for more detail about the work at Home Farm.

CONSERVATION CROPS

The focus on creating new and managing existing farmland habitats has never been greater. There is much to be gained from implementing basic compliance requirements through Ecological Focus Areas, joining agri-environment schemes such as Countryside Stewardship, and improving the environment for game and wildlife.  Whether you are looking for a scheme application service, or simple guidance on choosing the best options to meet your specific needs, the Kings team has the expertise to support you.

Kings’ key conservation partners

www.rspb.org.uk/farming www.operationturtledove.org

www.naturalengland.org.uk www.gwct.org.uk

www.fwag.org.uk www.cfeonline.org.uk

To read an in depth case study visit

www.kingscrop.co.uk/

case-studies/

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POLLEN AND NECTAR MIXTURES

KWM2gf Grass Free Pollen and Nectar Mix (CS-AB1) N

• Our most popular nectar flower mix that enables grass weeds to be controlled helping to extend its delivery

• Contains: sainfoin, vetch, lucerne, birdsfoot trefoil, alsike clover, red clover, fenugreek, black medick, yellow blossom clover, phacelia, black knapweed, red campion and white campion.

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £98.75

KWM2an Annual Pollen and Nectar Mix (CS-AB1) N

• A short term (2 years) solution to supporting both pollinators and meeting EFA Fallow requirements

• Contains: crimson clover, berseem clover, white clover and red clover.

10kg/ha 20kg pack - £106.00

Well established pollinator habitats are a key element within agri-environment schemes as well as being a beneficial feature within the EFA Fallow option. Don’t overlook the benefits such mixtures bring to wider combinable crop performance and the visual impact they bring to farmland.

We provide a range of standard options and are able to advise on bespoke mixtures to meet specific requirements.

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KHERB Herb Rich Sward Mix (CS-GS4) N

• A general purpose grass and herbal ley which provides a vigorous sward that can be grazed by cattle and sheep

• Improves soil structure and creates a beneficial habitat for pollinators

• Contains: red clover, late perennial ryegrass, intermediate perennial ryegrass, timothy, meadow fescue, smooth stalked meadow grass, rough stalked meadow grass, birdsfoot trefoil, alsike clover, yarrow, ribwort plantain, sheeps burnet, ox-eye daisy and chicory.

20kg/ha 20kg pack - £138.00

KHERBgf Grass Free Herb Rich Sward Mix (CS-GS4) N

• Designed for overseeding existing grass leys to create a herb rich sward

• Overseeding existing grass leys reduces establishment costs and ensures land becomes available for grazing sooner than a full re-seed

• Contains: red clover blend, medium/large leaf white clover blend, alsike clover, birdsfoot trefoil, sainfoin, sweet clover, perennial chicory, plantain, sheep’s burnet, yarrow, sheep’s parsley, lucerne.

20kg/ha 10kg pack - £148.00

Please note pack sizes are now in either 0.5ha or 1ha packs unless

otherwise stated. To convert hectares to acres

please divide by 2.471.

Grass free pollen and nectar mix

Matt’s advice . . .

The nectar flower option of Countryside Stewardship is a rewarding one to go for. Select sites that have a warm and sunny/partially shaded aspect to get the best from them.

Kings offers a range of organic wild bird seed and

nectar flower mixtures. Please contact us for

further details.

KWM2bs Basic Pollen and Nectar Mix (CS-AB1) N

• A short to medium term mixture suitable for EFA or stewardship use that provides an economical choice for challenging sites

• Contains: vetch, sainfoin, red clover, alsike clover, birdsfoot trefoil, black medick, black knapweed, red campion, musk mallow and ox-eye daisy.

15kg/ha 7.5kg pack - £85.00

KBB1 Butterfly and Bumblebee Mix (CS-AB1) N

• An easy to establish mix that provides season long pollen and nectar for a wide range of insect species

• Contains: birdsfoot trefoil, borage, crimson clover, phacelia and red clover.

12kg/ha 6kg pack - £68.00

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CONSERVATION GRASS MIXTURES

KSAN1 Sanctuary Mix (CS-AB1/SW1/SW4/SW11) N

• Provides overhead protection for ground-nesting birds and deliver a valuable insect rich habitat

• Contains: black knapweed, birdsfoot trefoil, red fescue, lucerne, ox-eye daisy, perennial chicory, reed canary grass, sainfoin, teasel, timothy, red campion and yarrow.

15kg/ha 7.5kg pack - £99.75

KLEG2 Two Year Ryegrass Legume Mix (CS-AB15) N

• Can help manage black-grass populations, improve soils and benefit pollinators

• Contains: late perennial ryegrass, red clover, vetch, birdsfoot trefoil and black knapweed.

30kg/ha 15kg pack - £80.00

KLEG2bs Basic Two Year Ryegrass Mix (CS-AB15) N

• As above but a more economical blend for those looking for basic delivery

• Contains: late perennial ryegrass, red clover, vetch and birdsfoot trefoil.

30kg/ha 15kg pack - £65.00

The role of grass mixtures within stewardship agreements, EFA options and general farm use continues to increase.

Our extensive range covers off all your requirements from two metre buffer strips to protect water courses to field scale ryegrass/legume mixtures to meet Countryside Stewardship options.

KSR1 Species Rich Grass Mix (CS-SW1/SW4/SW11) N

• A blend of finer grass species where a tussocky type structure is not required

• Contains: chewings fescue, bent, red fescue, crested dogstail, hard fescue and smooth stalked meadow grass.

20kg/ha 20kg pack - £94.00

KBG1 Basic Stewardship Grass Mix (CS-SW1/SW4/SW11) N

• This blend of fine and tussocky grasses is ideal for field corners and buffer strips

• Contains: cocksfoot, hard fescue, smooth stalked meadow grass, red fescue, tall fescue and timothy.

20kg/ha 20kg pack - £85.00

K26 Nesting Cover/Beetle Bank Mix (CS-SW1/SW4/SW11) N

• A blend of tussock forming grasses, suitable for beetle banks or two metre margins against watercourses or hedgerows

• Contains: cocksfoot, red fescue and timothy.

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £63.00

KMED1 Meadow Mix (CS-SW1/SW4/SW11) N

• Perfect for grassland recreation projects where a ryegrass based ley is not appropriate

• Contains: meadow fescue, timothy, smooth stalked meadow grass, creeping red fescue, rough stalked meadow grass, crested dogstail, meadow foxtail.

30kg/ha 15kg pack - £114.00

KFALL1 EFA Fallow Mix N

• A simple to establish and economical mix of Italian ryegrass and red clover for areas to be left as fallow for 1-5 years

• Benefits pollinators, improves soils and reduces erosion risk on slopes

• Contains: Italian ryegrass, vetch, birdsfoot trefoil and red clover.

20kg/ha 20kg pack - £89.00.

Sanctuary mix

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AUTUMN SOWN GAME AND WILD BIRD SEED MIXTURES

KAUT1 Basic Autumn Sown Wild Bird Seed Mix N

• Autumn planting offers valuable brood rearing cover, nectar flower, a potentially higher seed yield and a strong crop structure

• Contains: barley, fodder radish, Kings kale rape (treated with Seed-Life™), oilseed rape, triticale and wheat.

62.5kg/ha 25kg pack - £57.00

With the increasing variability in weather patterns we highly recommend the use of autumn sown wild bird seed mixtures wherever possible.

Bringing benefits to wild game, farmland birds and pollinators, they tend to require fewer crop inputs and are simpler to establish than those sown in the spring.

For further details of how autumn sown wild bird seed mixtures can fit into your system, please contact us.

KEAUT1 Enhanced Autumn Sown Wild Bird Seed Mix Synergy treated kale N

• Designed to provide increased cover benefits in addition to a food source from an autumn planting for game and farmland birds

• Contains: barley, Coleor kale, fodder radish, forage rape, Gold of Pleasure, Kings kale rape (treated with Seed-Life™), linseed, phacelia, Stand and Deliver (perennial chicory), Vittasso brown mustard and triticale.

50kg/ha 25kg pack - £89.50

KBUMB Autumn Sown Bumblebird Mix (CS-AB16) N Synergy treated kale

• Provides a supply of small seeds through the winter months along with a range of pollen and nectar rich plants between early and late summer

• Contains: triticale, barley, fodder radish, crimson clover, birdsfoot trefoil, gold of pleasure, phacelia, Coleor kale, vetch, black knapweed, wild carrot, oxeye daisy and red clover.

30kg/ha 15kg pack - £105.00

Enhanced Autumn Sown Wild Bird Seed Mix

Bespoke Autumn Sown Wild Bird Seed Mix

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For Farmland Birds

Providing the best wild bird seed mixtures for farmland birds is critical.

Implemented alongside wild bird seed options, supplementary feeding sees the combination of wheat and oilseed rape fed with small seeds such as sunflower hearts and millet. To support agreement holders with these options, we provide the following.

• Seed mixtures or straights of the highest quality to meet agreement needs. These can be supplied as a whole mix or as a pre-mix to go with home saved cereals/oilseeds. Available in 25kg or bulk bags to meet your requirements.

• Weatherproof supplementary feeding diaries to help ensure compliance, with entry pages for a feeding ‘year’ and a handy farmland bird identification page.

• Perdix feed buckets – whilst most food needs to be ground-fed, these vermin-proof buckets are ideal for key locations where a targeted approach is required. Buckets can be mounted out of reach of game birds. We offer an automated feed bucket to save time and effort.

For Game Birds

Holding game birds from summer through to the end of a shoot season can be challenging. To help hold partridges and pheasants where and when they are needed, Kings has created two special holding mixtures. Fed on the ground or in hoppers, these mixtures have been formulated to provide superior nutritional content and entertainment for game birds.

Kibbled maize, with or without aniseed, is also available.

Seed is available in bulk bags and 20-25kg bags, both at competitive prices and mixes can be adapted to suit individual needs.

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Supplementary FeedingThe perfect location for supplementary feeding via trailing seed on the ground and strategically placed Perdix feed bucket

Alan’s advice . . .

Target supplementary feeding within wild bird seed mixtures and on hard tracks against hedgerows. Use our feeding diary to track progress and

record bird species seen.

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SPRING SOWN GAME AND WILD BIRD SEED MIXTURES

KBS1 Basic Wild Bird Seed Mix (CS-AB9) N

• A popular, one year, wild bird seed and game mixture that is simple to plant and establish

• Contains: fodder radish, white mustard, reed millet, Sandoval Quinoa white millet, red millet and Gold of Pleasure.

20kg/ha 10kg pack - £39.00

KWM1SYN WM1 Wild Bird Seed Mix N (CS-AB9) Synergy treated kale

• Has the potential to provide two years of feed and cover for game and farmland birds

• Contains: Coleor kale, Sandoval Quinoa, triticale and wheat

50kg/ha 25kg pack - £70.00

Whether being used to fulfil the needs of an agri-environment option or to bring diversity to your game management requirements wild bird seed mixtures can deliver significant benefits.

All the mixtures listed fulfil the requirements of the AB9 Winter Bird Food option within Mid Tier Countryside Stewardship. For dedicated mixtures that meet specific needs of the AB9 option within Higher Tier, please contact us.

KALB1 Alba Mix (CS-AB9/AECS) N

• Ideal for game and stewardship needs - particularly suitable for sites with poor soils

• Contains triticale, barley, fodder radish, Kings kale rape (Seed-Life™ treated), Vittasso brown mustard, Utopia and phacelia.

50kg/ha 25kg pack - £57.50

K51 Wild Songbird Seed (CS-AB9) N

• A visually attractive mix which is ideal where a source of varied seed is required for a range of farmland birds

• Contains: buckwheat, Gold of Pleasure, Sandoval Quinoa, triticale, wheat, sunflowers, fodder radish and white millet

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £56.50

Moir Mix

Campaign Mix South

Kings also offers organic wild bird seed mixtures. Contact us to discuss your needs.

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KCAM1 Campaign Mix (CS-AB9) N

• Suitable for stewardship or game, this can be used within a rotation of kale based mixtures to provide a break crop with effective weed control

• Contains: barley, red, white and reed millet, triticale, linseed, fodder radish* and wheat.

50kg/ha 25kg pack - £55.00

KCAM2 Campaign Mix South (CS-AB9)

• Suitable for sowing south of the Humber

• Contains: dwarf and intermediate grain sorghum along with barley, red, white and reed millet, triticale, linseed, fodder radish* and wheat.

50kg/ha 25kg pack - £58.75

KHIGH Highland Mix (CS-AB9/AECS) N

• For upland regions or where there is a high perennial weed burden, this provides the perfect nurse crop where reed canary grass is planted

• Contains: triticale, barley, oats, wheat, rye, fodder radish* and linseed.

62.5kg/ha 25kg pack - £48.50

KMOIR1SYN Moir Mix (CS-AB9) N Synergy treated kale

• Supplies winter hardy cover with feed for game and farmland birds

• Pre and post emergence herbicide control options available

• Contains: Coleor kale, Goldeneye kale, Camaro marrow stem kale, Kings kale rape (Seed-Life™ treated), linseed, fodder radish, Gold of Pleasure, white mustard, phacelia, Sandoval Quinoa and Utopia.

• New for 2019 - also available with Stand and Deliver (perennial chicory)

20kg/ha 10kg pack - £68.50

K27SYN New Kingmix (CS-AB9) Synergy treated kale N

• Our blend of Coleor kale, Sandoval Quinoa and Gold Of Pleasure

• Creates a winter hardy canopy with feed and cover for up to two years.

7kg/ha 3.5kg pack - £49.50

KBRASS1 Brassica Mix (CS-AB9) Synergy treated kale N

• A huge success following its launch in 2018, this mix provides both pre and post emergence weed opportunities for grass (particularly rogue millets) and broad leaved weeds

• Very flexible sowing date ranging from May through to early August

• Contains Coleor kale, 1000 Head kale, Goldeneye kale, Kings kale rape (treated with Seed-Life™), fodder radish, Vittasso brown mustard, white mustard and Utopia.

7.5kg/ha 3.75kg pack - £65.00

We are able to supply species-specific mixes (including grey patridge, tree sparrow, corn bunting and finch) as required for the enhanced wild bird seed option within individual Higher Level Stewardship and Countryside Stewardship agreements.

For further details please contact us on 0800 587 9797.

For further advice on how these mixtures can help you manage weed control problems, please contact Kings on 0800 587 9797.

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Don’t let weed pressures beat you!The following mixtures are specifically designed to work alongside herbicide plans to ensure your crop gets off to

the best possible start.

*Due to seed legislation, we are bound to add a small proportion of forage crop to this mix. For specific management advice please don’t hesitate to contact us.

K53SYN Wildlife Winter Holding Cover (CS-AB9) Synergy treated kale N

• A very popular choice with the potential for cover over two years

• Contains: buckwheat, Coleor Kale, white mustard, phacelia, Sandoval Quinoa, Stand and Deliver (perennial chicory), sunflowers, Utopia and white millet

• For each acre pack sold, for the third year running, we will donate £1 to the Gamekeepers Welfare Trust. For further details of our donation in 2018 please see page 5.

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £62.50

Neil’s advice . . .

If planting on fresh ground you can use any of the mixtures listed. if you

have a specific weed issue or need an agronomy option then look to use one

of our herbicide tolerant options.

With the withdrawal of seed treatments that limited the impact of flea beetle on kale it is critical you consider how to manage this

significant crop pest.

Timely drilling dates, companion crops and considered crop husbandry will all help with successful establishment.

To give the best possible start all our kale varieties are treated with our exclusive Synergy treatment which combines a trace element

treatment with Seed- LifeTM growth promoter. This exclusive nutrient

combination provides a significant boost to the establishment and

overall performance of brassicas.

Please note pack sizes are now in either 0.5ha or 1ha packs unless

otherwise stated. To convert hectares to acres

please divide by 2.471.

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Cornfield Annuals

WILD FLOWERS

Interest in both the creation of wild flower areas and their introduction to existing grass swards continues both through stewardship agreements and as voluntary projects. Whilst this takes considerable work in terms of preparation, planting, establishment and management, the results make it highly rewarding.

Kings will support you through the process by bringing the highest quality, native wild flower seed together with our extensive practical guidance, to meet your specific needs.

KBW1 Basic Wild Flower Mix N

• A mix of native wild flower species and agricultural legumes which are particularly suited to adding into grass mixtures or for over-seeding existing margins

• Contains: sainfoin, birdsfoot trefoil, black medick, red clover, yarrow, black knapweed, self heal, ox-eye daisy, ladys bedstraw, red campion, ribwort plantain, musk mallow and white campion.

1kg per hectare of a suitable grass mix or 4g/m² when planted on its own 1kg pack - £52.00 (inc vat)

K55 Legacy N • This popular perennial mixture contains a blend of 27 native wild flower species (20%) with a selection of non-competitive companion grasses (80%)

• Ideal for amenity areas, field corners or margins.

4g/m² 1kg pack - £59.00 (inc vat)

Flower Rich Grass Mix

Meehal’s advice . . .

Time spent on preparation is time well spent! Make sure you address any weed

issues well ahead of planting so your wild flower project gets off to the best

possible start.

Kings is listed in the supplier directory of

‘Promoting the restoration of wild plants and habitats for biodiversity,

landscape and people.’

In addition to our native seed we also supply seed of local provenance as specified for certain options within Environmental Stewardship Higher Level, Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier and AECS agreements.

For information on our site specific mixtures or for advice on bespoke mixtures formulated specifically for your individual requirements, please contact us on 0800 587 9797.

K54a Cornfield Annuals N

• A blend of native annual wild flowers that provides a striking display of colour from late spring to early autumn

• Contains: common poppy, corn chamomile, corn cockle, corn marigold, cornflower, white campion and scentless mayweed.

1g/m² 1kg pack - £74.50 (inc vat)

K54 Wild Flower Meadow Mix N

• An economical perennial wild flower and grass mixture

• Contains: 16 native wild flower species (20%) and a selection of non-competitive companion grasses (80%)

• A flexible mixture suitable for many applications.

4g/m² 1kg pack - £43.50 (inc vat)

KFRGMIX Flower Rich Grass Mix (CS-AB8) N

• Designed for use in EFA fallow areas as well as the Countryside Stewardship and AECS agreements

• A versatile wild flower and grass mix made up of 90% grass and 10% native flowers/agricultural legumes

• Contains: red fescue, hard fescue, smooth stalked meadow grass, chewings fescue, rough stalk meadow grass, sainfoin, crested dogs tail, birdsfoot trefoil, bent, black medick, red clover, yarrow, black knapweed, self heal, ox-eye daisy, red campion, ladys bedstraw, musk mallow and white campion.

20kg/ha 20kg pack - £159.00 (inc vat)

Game Cover Case StudyA recovery project to help revive the grey partridge population has seen Blankney Estates receive the Jas Martin & Co Lincolnshire grey partridge award for conservation management. Comprising a host of well-integrated stewardship options with the help of Kings technical advisor, Meehal Grint, the Estate is a great example of how to strike a commercial and environmental balance within a large-scale farm business.

The aim of commercial director, Tim Harper, is to put the same amount of effort into mitigating the business’ environmental impact and protecting local wildlife as they do their commercial operations. While grey partridge counts have been recorded since 2009, numbers have increased considerably in more recent years following the extensive conservation work. With support from Meehal, tailored mixtures have been incorporated to promote good nesting cover and valuable winter feed – crucial for ensuring the birds make it through to the breeding season.

Through the implementation of bespoke, well thought-out game cover and conservation crops, the Estate is seeing clear evidence of a growing grey partridge and farmland bird population. The business is also mitigating the effects of intensive agricultural practices, making the farmed environment more resilient for the future.

Visit the Kings website for more detail about the conservation projects at Blankney Estates.

Gaining the right advice and using the most appropriate seed products to get the best outcome from your game cover crops is critical. These crops are the key to success in holding game and presenting them on shoot days – furthermore we are increasingly seeing this core requirement having to be integrated into Ecological Focus Area and stewardship agreement requirements. The Kings team will support you through the process, ensuring you get the results you need.

GAME COVER CROPS

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Kings’ key game management partners

www.gwct.org.uk www.thegamekeeperswelfaretrust.com

www.basc.org.uk www.scottishgamekeepers.co.uk

www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk

For our full range of game cover and wild bird seed mixtures please see pages 12 and 13.

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Moir Mix and Poacher Maize

Bespoke autumn sown wild bird seed mix

MAIZE

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Kings Early Cob Maize

K20aSYN Poacher Maize Synergy N

FAO 230

• Your number one maize variety where you need excellent establishment and standing power through to the end of the season

• Combines Mesurol®, N, P, Zn and Seed-Life™ in one seed treatment to get the crop off to a flying start.

111,000 seeds/ha 1 acre pack - £58.50

K20a Poacher Maize N

FAO 230

• All the attributes of Poacher Maize with Mesurol only.

123,000 seeds/ha 1 acre pack - £54.00

K20d Kings MaizeFAO 250

• A more economical alternative to Poacher Maize, standing well through the winter

• Treated with Mesurol®

123,000 seeds/ha 1 acre pack - £46.50

K20b Poacher Maize Blend N

FAO 180/230/250

• A blend of Kings Early Cob Maize, Poacher Maize and Kings Maize that creates a spread of feed provision due to a range of maturity dates

• Treated with Mesurol®

123,000 seeds/ha 1 acre pack - £55.00

Had wireworm issues in your plots? Then you should consider using Sonido™ treated seed. This is an insecticide treatment which can provide protection during the early stages of establishment - for further details please contact us.

Poacher Maize and Second Year Coleor Kale

Lee’s advice . . .

Maize needs targeted nutrition to ensure successful canopy and cob development. Use a combination of

seedbed fertiliser at drilling and foliar feeds as the crop develops to get

the best results.

Kings Maize

Maize continues to be the first choice game crop for those looking for an all round feed and cover provider. The exceptional heat seen in the summer of 2018 resulted in mixed results in terms of performance. Where Poacher Maize with Synergy was used many reported that despite the challenging conditions the crops came through the summer and performed well.

Where you wish to broaden your cover options you may consider planting Campaign Mix South or Poacher Millet Mix either alongside or oversown within the maize crop itself. Such a method will improve your game holding capacity and also look after farmland birds through the winter months.

It is important to recognise that 2019 will be the final year in which both Mesurol and Sonido seed treatments will be available. With this in mind, stock of treated seed will be limited so please ensure you place your order in good time to secure your requirements.

We continue to include the FAO (maturity rating) number for each maize product in order to help you choose the variety most suited to your needs. The higher the FAO number, the later the maturity date.

Clive’s advice . . .

Millet is an often underrated crop - look to add some to maize or sorghum crops to boost the feed benefits to a wide range of bird species.

K20c Kings Early Cob MaizeFAO 180-190

• Perfect for those who need an early maturing variety that produces plenty of food in the season

• Treated with Mesurol®.

123,000 seeds/ha 1 acre pack - £58.00

K20e Kings Late Cob MaizeFAO 620

• Helps address issues of badgers, rooks and deer associated with standard maize varieties

• Produces relatively immature cobs when sown from mid-June onwards

• Treated with Mesurol®.

123,000 seeds/ha 1 acre pack - £56.00

Synergy – our market leading treatmentKings’ exclusive and unique maize seed treatment, Synergy, continues to be a great success in helping the maize crop through the critical early establishment period.

This carefully formulated application contains:

• Seed-Life™

• Nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc

• Mesurol®

This targeted approach gives the plant an ideal start, providing a reserve of nutrients to draw upon.

The Synergy treatment is available exclusively on Poacher Maize - given the limited availability of Mesurol this year please order early to secure your supply.

Kale Maize

Millet is an excellent, low cost addition to bring valuable feed to a wide range of game cover and wild bird seed mixtures.

In order to ensure our millet is of the highest standard possible, we work with specific professional growers to secure the best seed available. In addition, our own stringent quality control processes are designed to minimise exposure to rogue millet and other potentially challenging invasive seed species.

For further details on how to manage plots with grass weeds or other pernicious species please contact us on 0800 587 9797.

K21d Tanka Millet Mix N

• Provides a valuable combination of food and cover and is a valuable alternative to sorghum

• Performs well in cooler growing conditions

• Red and white millet feeds game and farmland birds through the winter whilst Japanese reed millet supplies winter hardy cover.

12.5kg/ha 6.25kg pack - £37.50 (inc VAT)

K21a Poacher Millet Mix • Contains red and white millet

• Provides copious amounts of seed through the winter months.

12.5kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £37.50 (inc VAT)

K21c Poacher White Millet • A great early season holding crop

• Excellent food source for partridges in late summer and early autumn.

12.5kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £37.50 (inc VAT)

K21b Poacher Red Millet N

• An early maturing seed crop ideal for game and farmland birds

• A good choice for northern England and Scottish Borders due to its early maturity.

12.5kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £37.50 (inc VAT)

Poacher Millet Mix

MILLET

Millet options available in 25kg bags for larger areas, please contact Kings for further details and prices.

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KALE

Kings Kale Blend

Despite the extreme weather conditions seen through the late spring and summer of 2018, we have seen many excellent crops planted both as straights and within mixtures. Those that were planted from mid-summer onwards kept their heads down until the weather broke in the late summer and have since flourished. These crops will make excellent second year stands that will deliver super habitat for game and farmland birds alike.

As we enter a new era without flea beetle treatments on kale seed, it becomes even more important to put careful plans in place to ensure kale crops are a success. The Kings team has extensive experience with regard to plot preparation, drilling techniques, nutrition strategies and agronomy plans that can all come together to give you the best opportunity to successfully establish kale crops. Don’t forget that time invested in the first year with kale can often bring rewards of two or, in some instances, three year crops!

K7SYN Coleor Kale N

• Exclusive to Kings, the variety of choice by many due to its excellent vigour, flexibility of sowing date and performance in year two and often year three

• A good selection for poorer, upland or exposed sites.

5kg/ha 5kg pack - £108.00

K9SYN 1000 Head Kale N

• A great variety with a tall growth habit and noted winter hardiness.

5kg/ha 5kg pack - £89.50

K57SYN Up ‘n’ Away N

• A blend of Coleor kale and Kings kale rape that continues to be a popular choice in exposed and challenging locations.

5kg/ha 2.5kg pack - £55.00

KGE1SYN Goldeneye Kale N

• An interesting club root tolerant variety that provides an alternative to Caledonian.

5kg/ha 5kg pack - £98.00

K10SYN Kings Kale Blend N

• Coleor, Goldeneye and Camaro marrow stem kale blended together to bring a wide variety of beneficial growth characteristics

• A good choice for difficult growing conditions.

5kg/ha 5kg pack - £108.00

KKR1 Kings Kale Rape N

• A useful annual brassica which grows quickly but provides winter hardy cover.

7.5kg/ha 3.75kg pack - £27.00

K6SYN Caledonian Kale N

• A well known and highly respected Clubroot tolerant variety.

5kg/ha 5kg pack - £118.00

K11 Poacher Clubroot Blend N

• A valued combination of Caledonian and Goldeneye kale with Sparta forage rape and fodder radish

• Use where you are aware of clubroot issues or require a more interesting/varied canopy than straight kale alone.

7kg/ha 3.5kg pack - £39.50

We are able to offer untreated, re-cleaned only Coleor kale for organic use (derogation required).

All Kings kale varieties are supplied with our exclusive Synergy seed

treatment as standard.

Paul’s advice . . .

Kale needs ongoing attention to ensure success regardless if it is planted as a

straight crop or within a mixture. Be vigilant for flea beetle, slug and

pigeon damage and be ready to address promptly.

K42e Kings Sorghum Mix • A blend of dwarf and intermediate height sorghum varieties

• An excellent option in the South of England where deer, badgers, rats or corvids have created problems with maize crops.

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £52.00

K42b Kings Milo • A robust cover crop that performed very well due to the hot summer of 2018

• Great for flushing cover or use as a wind break along the edge of plots.

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £50.00

2018 was the perfect year for sorghum growing! Warm seedbeds ensured prompt establishment and the constant heat ensured that the majority of crops thrived. The resulting winter hardy cover stood well through the winter. Understandably interest in this crop is increasing but do consider that it should not be selected for areas north of the Humber.

Whilst a straight stand has its place look to add to the value of it by including linseed, Poacher Millet Mix or triticale. Both of which are compatible with sorghum in terms of agronomy options and will bring benefit to both game and farmland birds.

Kings Sorghum mix

SORGHUM

Matt’s advice . . .

Looking for the standing power of sorghum but fancy more feed to go with it? Consider our Campaign Mix South - the best of both worlds that you can keep

weed free and help farmland birds at the same time!

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With the withdrawal of seed treatments that limited the impact of flea beetle on kale it is critical you consider how to manage this

significant crop pest.

Timely drilling dates, companion crops and considered crop husbandry will all help with successful establishment.

To give the best possible start all our kale varieties are treated with our exclusive Synergy treatment which combines a trace element

treatment with Seed- LifeTM growth promoter. This exclusive nutrient

combination provides a significant boost to the establishment and

overall performance of brassicas.

Please note pack sizes are now in either 0.5ha or 1ha packs unless

otherwise stated. To convert hectares to acres

please divide by 2.471.

STRAIGHTS

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Sunflowers in Operation Pollinator Bees n Seeds Mix

Whether you are looking to enhance another game cover crop element or have a specific weed control plan in mind straight crops give you the flexibility to pick and choose as required.

We will be pleased to offer guidance on which crops may fit your specific needs along with offering expertise on agronomy requirements.

K41 Sandoval Quinoa N

• Sandoval Quinoa provides a prolific source of nutritious seed

• The unique blend of six varieties provides a striking visual display, as well as delivering plentiful seed.

10kg/ha 5kg pack - £67.50

K4 Buckwheat N

• Quick growing seed producer - ideal for late season planting on its own or with a cover producing mix such as Summer Blend.

125kg/ha 25kg pack - £59.75

K44a Dwarf Sunflowers N

• Excellent standing ability

• Creates additional structure and cover when planted with other crops.

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £96.00 (inc. VAT)

KGOP1 Gold of Pleasure N

• A prolific crop that produces large volumes of nutritious seed that is of interest to game and farmland birds

• An excellent choice for poor soils or challenging locations.

12.5kg/ha 6.25kg pack - £39.00

K19 Linseed N

• Despite being susceptible to flea beetle attack, it is a robust seed producer

• Good for poor or exposed sites, it can produce some useful early season cover.

125kg/ha 25kg pack - £59.00

K30 Phacelia N

• Known best for its huge attraction to pollinators, it is best grown with other crops if cover is required.

7kg/ha 3.5kg pack - £40.00

K44 Sunflowers N

• Full of colour and seed in the summer/early autumn

• Often tricky to establish so be ready to deter crop pests.

25kg/ha 12.5kg pack - £52.00 (inc. VAT)

K45 Sweet Clover N

• Has no notable benefit in year one; this biennial comes to life in year two producing an abundance of flowers followed by a wiry winter cover.

12.5kg/ha 6.25kg pack - £45.00

K47 Tic Beans N

• Good for plots that are tired and need a break crop whilst needing to supply an abundance of food for pheasants

• Also available in 500kg bulk bags - please contact us for further details.

250kg/ha 25kg pack - £37.00

K48a Spring Triticale N

• A popular cereal that is derived from wheat and rye - spring and winter varieties available

• Stands well through the winter months and produces plenty of grain

• Also available in 500kg bulk bags, please contact us for further details.

125kg/ha 25kg pack - £32.50

We also supply varieties of spring barley, oats, wheat, triticale and tic beans in both 25kg and 500kg bags. Please call our team on 0800 587 9797 for further details.

Phacelia

Aian’s advice . . .

Don’t forget weed control requirements when picking a range of straight crops

to mix together. We can help offer guidance on good combinations that

work with some key herbicide options.

White Mustard

SUMMER SOWN CROPS

Game crops sown in July and August can deliver excellent cover and provide a welcome alternative to earlier sown crops such as kale and maize.

With milder winters, we are seeing many crops delivering cover throughout the season. Crops sown in July can benefit from the addition of buckwheat to provide valuable additional feed.

KSUM1 Summer Blend N Synergy treated kale

• Winter hardy yet quick growing cover from Utopia and Carbon with Coleor kale

• Consider adding buckwheat for additional feed value.

7kg/ha 3.5kg pack - £52.00

K50SYN Universal Mix N (CS-AB9) Synergy treated kale

• An excellent mid season option for areas where a wild bird seed mix needs planting or re-establishing

• Contains Coleor kale, Gold of Pleasure, Carbon, Vittasso brown mustard, fodder radish, Kings kale rape (treated with Seed-Life™), white mustard and Utopia.

12.5kg/ha 6.25kg pack - £54.00

KWC1 Winter Cover Mix N (CS-AB9)

• This winter hardy option saved the day for many in 2018 when many original crops struggled due to the drought

• The quick growing Utopia provides additional winter hardiness along with fodder radish, Kings kale rape (treated with Seed-Life™), white mustard, turnip rape and Vittasso brown mustard.

10kg/ha 5kg pack - £43.00

K14 Fodder Radish N

• A low cost, high value crop - quick growing, good pollinator benefits and abundance of seed from a late planting.

7.5kg/ha 3.75kg pack - £26.00

K15 Forage Rape N

• A low cost, quick growing cover option that can be grazed off after shooting has ceased.

7.5kg/ha 3.75kg pack - £22.50

KKR1 Kings Kale Rape N

• Produces rapid, winter hardy growth in good growing conditions

• Treated with Seed-Life™.

7.5kg/ha 3.75kg pack - £27.00

K23 Mustard N

• A flexible low cost option ideal for stubbles or patching up sparse areas of cover

• Also available in 25kg bags for larger areas, please contact us for further details.

Drill at 7.5kg/ha Broadcast at 10kg/ha 10kg pack - £32.50

Neil’s advice . . .

Great results can be achieved by sowing these crops during June,

July and August. With milder winters now many of these will keep

growing until Christmas!

K43 Stubble Turnips N

• Delivers low cost cover and valuable grazing options

• Also available in 25kg bags for larger areas, please contact us for further details.

7.5kg/ha 3.75kg pack - £22.00

KUT1 Utopia N

• An excellent summer sown option where quick growing winter hardy cover is needed

• Consider adding buckwheat if you need some additional feed from a mid summer planting.

5kg/ha 5kg pack - £75.00

KVITT1 Vittasso Brown Mustard N

• Much greater winter hardiness than conventional white mustard

• Sown in May it will bolt and seed, sown from July onwards it will stay green and leafy.

5kg/ha 5kg pack - £59.00

All of these mixtures have weed control options - contact us for

further details.

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Stand and Deliver

We continue to encourage all our customers to consider having a third of their area allocated to perennial crops. 2018 was a classic case in terms of difficult establishment conditions for newly sown crops - those with perennial crops already in place felt a sense of relief knowing that they had crops that would perform.

We are increasingly seeing improved return from drives with perennial headlands as they provide warmth and protection as well as giving game greater protection from overhead predation.

KPL1SYN Poacher Leave-it N Synergy treated kale

• If you are looking for a simple perennial cover crop with a first year nurse then this the option for you

• Can be used within the EFA Fallow option where a long term cover is required

• Contains Gold of Pleasure, Coleor kale, lucerne, phacelia, reed canary grass, Stand and Deliver (perennial chicory), sweet clover and Utopia.

12kg/ha 6kg pack - £85.00

K2 Artichokes N • Ideal on all sites other than those prone to water logging - will make decent cover in the first year

• Stocks are limited, so order early to secure yours

• Minimum order size of 0.5 acre (250kg/10 packs) - haulage charged at cost due to its bulky nature.

1235kg/ha 25kg pack - £17.50

K40 Reed Canary Grass N

• EFA Fallow compatible option that is simple to establish under a nurse crop of Campaign or Highland Mix

• Potential to last several seasons but must be drilled in wide rows (36”) for best results.

7kg/ha 3.5kg pack - £68.50 (inc. VAT)

K58 Stand and Deliver N

• An EFA Fallow compatible that produces plenty of summer colour, early season seed for farmland birds and excellent cover through the winter months

• Delivers essential sanctuary from overhead predation, but needs to be planted in wide rows if game birds are to benefit fully.

5kg/ha 2.5kg pack - £54.00

When to Sow ChartCrops Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecMaizeMaize (except Poacher Maize)Poacher Maize

KaleColeor Kale*Kale/Kale Blends*Kings Kale RapeUp N Away*

MilletPoacher MilletTanka Millet Mix

SorghumSorghum and Sorghum Mixes

StraightsBuckwheatGold of PleasureLinseedPhaceliaSandoval QuinoaSpring TriticaleSunflowers/Dwarf SunflowersSweet Clover*Tic BeansWinter Triticale

PerennialsArtichokes (year 2 onwards)Poacher Leave It (year 2 onwards)Reed Canary Grass (year 2 onwards)Stand and Deliver (year 2 onwards)

Game Cover MixturesCampaign MixCampaign Mix SouthCoveys Delight*New Kingmix*Kings Partridge MixMoir Mix*Poacher Sun MaizeWild Songbird SeedWildlife Winter Holding Cover*

Summer Sown CropsFodder RadishForage RapeKings Kale RapeMustardSummer Blend*Stubble TurnipsStubbles MixtureUniversal MixtureUtopiaVittasso Brown MustardWinter Cover Mixture

Conservation MixturesAll Conservation Grass Mixtures (year 2 onwards)Enhanced and Basic Autumn Sown Wild Bird Seed Mixtures (following year)Basic Wild Bird Seed MixBrassica MixOrganic Wild Bird Seed MixWM1 Wild Bird Seed Mix*All Pollen and Nectar Mixtures (year 2 onwards)Wild Flowers (year 2 onwards)

Sow Period of Use *may last more than 1 season

When to sowFor a useful table showing sowing times and period of use for each

of Kings’ varieties, please visit www.kingscrops.co.uk.

Poacher Leave-it

Meehal’s advice . . .

With careful thought effective weed control options are available

for both perennials and their required nurse crop.

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PERENNIALS

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FORAGE CROPS

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Regardless of the livestock enterprise in question, securing cost efficient, high quality, home grown forage has never been more important. With expertise across livestock and arable sectors we offer wide a range of forage crop opportunities that can bring multiple benefits to your business. From short term root mixtures that deliver additional soil improvement benefits to high performance grass leys that support cutting and grazing regimes, we have the solutions to meet your needs.

Short Term

Kings Westerwolds 37-50kg/hectare

• Quick growing annual ryegrass

• In production 8 – 10 weeks from sowing.

1-2 Year Cutting Leys

Kings Sprinter50% Major Westerwolds Ryegrass (T)50% Alamo Highest 1st year yield 102%

• For mid summer sowing after cereals for a cut in the autumn, sowing following maize for an early cut before re-planting maize or spring planting to give 3-5 high volume cuts.

• Will achieve quality cuts 4-5 weeks after the initial cut (8-10 weeks after planting).

• Aimed at 1 season or as a late season catch crop only.

Kings Catch Crop50% Italian Ryegrass50% Italian Ryegrass (T)

• Provides high yields in both years of production

• Rapid recovery after cuts.

X-seed Vesuvius36% AberNich Italian Type Festulolium (Highest Yielding

Listed Advanced Grass 115% early spring)

32% Muriello Italian Ryegrass Diploid (Best Early Spring Growth 106%, Best 2nd year yield 102%)

32% Kigezi1 Italian Ryegrass Tetraploid (Highest 1st Cut and Highest 1st & 2nd Cut cumulative yield)

• New for 2019 a 4-6 cut 2 year mix with potential for a cut in year 3 early enough to plant maize in early May

• Can be sown late after maize or in early spring

• An excellent choice as a 2 year hay/haylage mix.

Kings Extra Cut10% Perun Ryegrass Plus™30% Alamo Italian Ryegrass10% Hunter Italian Ryegrass (T)25% Tetragraze Hybrid Ryegrass (T)25% Aston Crusader Hybrid Ryegrass (T)

• Extra Cut is aimed at 3-5 huge conventional cuts over 2 seasons 109% of NIAB Mean yield

• Can be sown late autumn or early spring.

All of our grass products, have a recommended seed rate of 37kg/ha, unless otherwise specified.

Forage Crops Case StudyFarm managers, Richard Pennock and Gavin Wilson first introduced cover crops to their large North Yorkshire farming operation in 2016, following severe floods which decimated significant parts of the land. Determined to revive the struggling soils, they planted a large area and were blown away by the difference the crops made. Now, they are incorporated into the wider rotation and used as part of a whole-farm soil management and grazing strategy.

With the help of Clive Wood, Kings business development manager, the bespoke mixes have been designed to complement existing rotations and enhance soil health while also meeting Ecological Focus Area requirements and providing a valuable feed option for the farm’s livestock.

This multifaceted approach contributes to the farm’s environmental assets, gives valuable ground cover and provides a cost-effective grazing method. As a result, the farm business is benefitting from improved soil management and yields, alongside significantly reduced costs associated with cover crop desiccation.

Thanks to detailed planning and careful management, Richard and Gavin are a great example of how an effective cover and forage crop strategy can help to make the most of environmental and commercial opportunities.

Visit the Kings website for more detail about Richard and Gavin’s work.

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3-5 Year Cutting Leys

Kings Protein Plus15% Lofa Ryegrass Plus™ High Yielding Festulolium Drought and stress tolerant15% Perseus Ryegrass Plus™ High Yielding Festulolium Drought and stress tolerant15% Perun Ryegrass Plus™ High Yielding Festulolium Drought and stress tolerant20% Alamo Italian Ryegrass Highest 1st year yield 102% Best Ground cover yr1 & 215% Tetragraze Hybrid Ryegrass (T) Highest 1st cut Yielding Hybrid 106%20% Red Clover Blend (33.3% Amos 33.3% Magellan 33.3% Sangria)

• This 3 year ley can deliver 3-4 huge cuts with increased protein levels and reduced nitrogen inputs.

• With the high inclusion of advanced grasses has good drought and stress tolerance.

X-seed Ruby23% AberClyde Int Tetraploid 2nd Highest D Value 23% AberEve Hybrid Tetraploid Highest 1st Cut D Value15% AberWolf Intermediate Diploid 2nd Highest ME Yield Highest Ground Cover15% AberGain Late Tetraploid Highest DM and Highest ME Yield12% AberChianti Red Clover 5 yr persistency Highest 3rd Yr Ground Cover12% AberClaret Red Clover 5 Yr persistency Highest 2nd Year DM Yield

X-seed Quartz21% AberEve Hybrid Tetraploid Highest 1st Cut D Value36% AberGain Late Tetraploid Highest DM and Highest ME Yield29% AberEcho Hybrid Tetraploid Highest 1st and 2nd Cut ME Yield 107%14% AberClyde Int Tetraploid 2nd Highest D Value

Kings HayMax Full Term25% Genesis Early Perennial Ryegrass20% Solomon Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass27% Boyne Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 14% Timing Late Perennial Ryegrass14% Dolina Timothy

Dual Purpose 5 Years +

Kings Flexicrop15% Lofa Ryegrass Plus™ High yielding festulolium drought and stress tolerant20% Tetragraze Hybrid Tetraploid Highest 1st cut yielding hybrid 106%14% Nifty Intermediate Diploid High D value high ME yield and high late summer grazing14% Seagoe Intermediate Tetraploid High 1st cut yields and spring growth15% Timing Late Diploid Good mid season growth and ground cover17% Nashota Late Tetraploid Excellent early season yield 2nd highest DM and ME5% Dual Purpose White Clover Blend (available without clover)

• A high annual yield under both cutting or grazing regimes and can be alternated from one to the other

• New recipe for 2019 DM values and energy yields are greatly improved, whilst maintaining ground cover.

Kings Meat & Milk18% Nifty Intermediate Diploid High D value high ME yield and high late summer grazing10% Seagoe Intermediate Tetraploid High 1st cut yields and spring growth14% Diwan Intermediate Tetraploid 2nd highest 1st cut yield, high disease resistance24% Cancan Late Diploid High mid and late season growth20% Nashota Late Tetraploid Excellent early season yield 2nd highest DM/ME8% Dolina Timothy6% Dual Purpose Clover Blend

• Timothy added for winter hardiness, early spring growth and improved tolerance to cold and wet.

• Nashota and Nifty give good ground cover along with high energy yields

• Seagoe gives the ley impressive early season growth.

• New for 2019 X-seed aimed at a 5 yr term with the emphasis on forage quality

• High yields with high D-values high ME yields and high proteins

• AberClaret and Aberchianti have the persistency to last for the full 5years.

• Formulated for 3-4 cuts of a very high quality forage plus end of season grazing

• Huge yields with high D values means more milk per hectare.

• Excellent resistance to foliar diseases

• Outstanding yields for both hay and haylage with late season grazing

• Timothy improves summer palatability and colour of the mown sward.

Kings Sprinter

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Kings All Stock20% Premium Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass24% Glenstal Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)25% Romark Late Perennial Ryegrass20% Solas Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)7% Winnetou Timothy4% Dual purpose clover blend

• Provides an economy option that delivers general all round performance

• Can be cut and grazed.

X-seed Jade25% AberWolf Intermediate Diploid 2nd highest ME yield highest ground cover25% AberGreen Intermediate Diploid High ME yield 104% high D value25% AberGain Late Tetraploid Highest DM and highest ME yield14% AberClyde Int Tetraploid 2nd highest D value11% AberSpey Int Tetraploid New variety 2019 highest ME yield

• Aimed at 4 week cutting intervals or very intensive grazing systems

• Will produce huge yields of highly digestible forage.

X-seed Emerald35% AberGain Late Tetraploid Highest DM and highest ME yield14% AberZeus Intermediate Diploid Huge ME yield with good early season growth15% AberGreen Intermediate Diploid High ME yield 104% high D value14% AberWolf Intermediate Diploid 2nd highest ME yield highest ground cover11% AberChoice Late Diploid Highest yielding late diploid with good early growth11% AberLee Late Diploid New 2019 with highest ME, very high mid-season D value

• Aimed at 1 cut followed by high quality intensive mid and late season grazing.

Kings DroughtMax Dual Purpose16% Perun Ryegrass Plus™ High yielding festulolium drought and stress tolerant12% Perseus Ryegrass Plus™ High yielding festulolium drought and stress tolerant18% Lofa Ryegrass Plus™ High yielding festulolium drought and stress tolerant10% Fedoro Tall Fescue Plus™ Deep rooting fescue type festulolium16% Romark Late Diploid Late perennial ryegrass17% Alfonso Late Tetraploid Late perennial ryegrass5% Red Clover Blend6% Dual Purpose white clover blend

• Contains naturally deep rooting advanced ryegrass

• Provides drought and stress tolerance.

X-Seed Quartz

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Over-Seeding Mixtures

Kings GrassMax Cut10% Lofa Ryegrass Plus™30% Tetragraze Hybrid Ryegrass (T)20% Aston Crusader Hybrid Ryegrass (T)30% Glenstal Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)10% Iona White Clover

Kings GrassMax Cut No Clover10% Lofa Ryegrass Plus™40% Tetragraze Hybrid Ryegrass (T)20% Aston Crusader Hybrid Ryegrass (T)30% Glenstal Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)

Kings GrassMax Cut Red Clover35% Glenstal Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)40% Tetragraze Hybrid Ryegrass (T)25% Red Clover Blend

Kings GrassMax Graze20% Glenstal Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)35% Aspect Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)35% Solas Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)10% Iona White Clover

Kings GrassMax Dual Purpose

30% Tetragraze Hybrid Ryegrass (T)30% Glenstal Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)30% Aspect Late Perennial Ryegrass (T) 10% Iona White Clover

Kings GrassMax Dual Purpose No Clover40% Tetragraze Hybrid Ryegrass (T)30% Glenstal Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)30% Aspect Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)

Kings GrassMax No Clover55% Solas Late Perennial Ryegrass (T)45% Aspect Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass (T)

Specialist Grazing 5 Years +

Kings Intensive Grazing20% Nifty Intermediate Diploid High D value, high ME yield and high

late summer grazing17% Solomon Intermediate Diploid Huge early season growth 1st cut 115% 24% Cancan Late Diploid High mid and late season growth15% Aspect Late Tetraploid High mid season growth and D value

18% Nashota Late Tetraploid Excellent early season yield 2nd highest DM/ME

6% Grazing White Clover Blend

• Aimed at season long grazing with high D values

• Early season growth from Solomon and Nashota, mid and late season from Nifty, Cancan and Aspect.

X-seed X-tend29% AberGain Late Tetraploid Highest DM and highest ME yield 118%,

early growth14% AberGreen Intermediate Diploid High ME yield 104% high D value

14% AberLee Late Diploid New 2019 with highest ME, very high mid-season D value

22% AberChoice Late Diploid Highest yielding late diploid with good early growth

21% AberZeus Intermediate Diploid Huge ME yield with good early season growth

• Designed for intensive extended grazing

• Early growth coming from AberGain and AberZeus with mid and late season from AberGreen, AberLee and AberChoice

• All varieties have high digestibility.

Biostimulants assist the seedling’s ability to take advantage of the soil’s own nutrient reserves by stimulating the soil’s microflora. This results in improved root growth and establishment.

All Kings forage grass mixtures, except the X-Seed and organic range have GrowMax™ applied as standard and at no extra cost.

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GENERAL GRASS MIXTURES

TREES, SHRUBS & HEDGING

K38 Rearing Pen Grass Mix • A dedicated rearing field mixture • Hard wearing, suited to either laying pens or rearing fields

• Formulated to be of interest to both poults and adult birds

• Can be grazed • Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass, birdsfoot trefoil, red fescue, meadow fescue, late perennial ryegrass, tall fescue and white clover.

32.5kg/ha 16.25kg pack - £84.00

KG3a/b KingsScape • Suitable as a domestic lawn mix or for more extensive landscaped areas

• Contains: amenity perennial ryegrass and strong creeping red fescue.

Seed Rate varies - speak to Kings 10/20kg pack - £45.00/£88.00

KG2a/b KingsFine with Ryegrass • A high quality yet robust lawn seed mixture

• Contains: chewings fescue, amenity perennial ryegrass, slender creeping red fescue and strong creeping red fescue.

Seed Rate varies - speak to Kings 10/20kg pack - £48.50/£95.00

Woodland and hedgerow habitat improvementThe Kings team offers guidance on the opportunities available through grant schemes and Countryside Stewardship as well as on species selection to meet your needs.

We provide a wide range of hedge plants, trees and shrubs throughout the winter months. Whether you need to gap up an existing hedgerow or create a new area of woodland, we will be pleased to help.

With many years of practical experience in this area we can advise on the design and species selection as required. Once agreed on the makeup of your project, we can supply the nursery stock and required protection at very competitive prices.

Kings offers a portfolio of proven, high quality grass products designed to cover a wide range of situations. Our mixtures contain the latest grass varieties, selected to ensure the best possible results for your equine needs, landscaping around farm buildings or creating the perfect lawn.

For further details of our extensive range and how we can help you please contact us on 0800 587 9797

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FORAGE CROPS

Kale rape hybridsThe result of hybrid breeding between kale and forage rape, kale rape is quick growing and winter hardy, ideal for summer sowing and grazing through autumn and winter. Dry matter yields are often 15%/20% above traditional forage rapes.

• Interval - Great leaf to stem ratio. Ideal for early grazing - 10-12 weeks of planting. The top yields at typically 8% above the nearest competition. Top mildew resistance.

• Swift – High yielding. Can provide notable regrowth after initial grazing period. Suits later sowings.

Forage rapeForage rape is a quick growing, leafy brassica generally planted in the summer months to provide a complete grazing crop during late autumn and early winter. With fleshy growth, most of the plant is consumed, including leaf and stem, so there is little waste. Often sown in mixtures with stubble turnips to provide a balanced autumn/winter feed.

• Sparta - Top dry matter yield potential. Importantly with clubroot resistance and high winter hardiness.

• Hobson - Excellent for finishing lambs. Top yielding conventional variety and ideal for late grazing. Good resistance to mildew and with top winter hardiness scores.

Fodder beetFodder beet is grown to harvest the mature root for feeding during winter. It will notably out-yield, in terms of Dry Matter, both turnip and swede crops. Energy beet varieties for biogas use are also available.

• Tarine - Produces the top dry matter yields. It has a medium dry matter percentage. Pink flesh with low bolting risk and Rhizomania tolerant.

• Barents - Very high yields of clean well shaped roots that allow easy harvesting with a high % in the ground. Large tops and suitable for late harvesting. Low disease risk.Rhizomania tolerant.

• Brick - A high DM% variety with top yields. Rhizomania tolerant with 75% of root in the ground like sugar beet.

• Magnum - Can produce substantial yields. Notably good frost tolerance.

• Beretta - High dry matter. Good disease resistance. Ideal for late lifting.

• Splendide - Excellent all round variety. Good dry matter content. High beet yield. High root to leaf ratio.

Turnip rapeTurnip rape provides a useful alternative to traditional forage brassicas, combining a leafy top with a small root.

• Jupiter - Quick growing and winter hardy, particularly suited to northern regions. Flexible sowing window, ideal for planting until end of September.

Main crop turnipsMain crop turnips provide a robust forage crop when planted in early summer and can provide a flexible grazing opportunity from late summer to the end of winter. Often mixed with a stubble turnip to spread the period of feed availability.

• Green Globe – Late maturing variety that can be grazed from between 90- 120 days of planting. Combines a leafy top with a substantial root.

SwedesSwedes provide a high energy winter feed that can be grazed or lifted as required. Where grazed they should be strip grazed to avoid wastage.

• Gowrie – Top yielding variety for pre or post Christmas use. Good resistance to clubroot and powdery mildew.

• Invitation – Ideal for late winter use. Very hardy with high DM% and large leaves. Useful for sheep or cattle.

MaizeForage maize is grown to make silage from the immature plant. Best results come from harvesting when most grain sites have converted soluble sugars to starch. The target for harvest is to achieve 27-35% dry matter silage.Available varieties include:

• Augustus - FAO 160 - Maturity rating 11. Ultra early variety with yield potential 4-5% over Kentaurus. No. 1 in the Ultra early class.

• Calvini - FAO 170 - Maturity rating 9. New for 2019 - sets a new standard. Exceptional yields in the early class. The best early plant vigour. Suits forage and biogas.

• Ambrosini - FAO 220 - Maturity rating 6. Later maturing but unbeatable yields. Suitable for high yielding sites in favourable locations. Ideal for AD..

A wide range of varieties available for biogas use -

please enquire.

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2019VARIETIES

MAIZEA comprehensive guide to the best maize varieties for the UK climate,

including advice on successful establishment and growth

Talk to the people that work for the company that makes a difference.

COMPLETE CROP PRODUCTION SERVICEAGRONO

Visit www.kingscrops.co.uk or call 0800 587 9797 to request your copy of our guide to Forage and AD Maize varieties.

Lee’s advice . . .

Forage crops are an increasingly valuable element of farm rotations. Their use as a break crop within the

wider rotation and a means of reducing the reliance on bought in feeds can not be underestimated.

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Arable silageMost commonly combining legumes and cereals, these mixtures are an excellent way to create a high volume forage crop containing both starch and protein. Sown from March onwards, they can provide fresh cut material fed directly or be ensiled for winter use. They also benefit following crops by helping to improve soil structure, retain nutrients and fix atmospheric nitrogen.

• Peas and oats – A simple combination of a legume and cereal.

• Peas, triticale and wheat – Provides a blend of energy, palatability and yield.

• Bespoke mixtures – Contact Kings to discuss mixtures to suit specific needs.

Forage ryeForage rye is excellent for early grazing where the window between other crops is short. It can be strip grazed for cattle or winter sheep and made into big bale silage as required. It is useful for Biogas with an early harvest date.

• Traktor - New for 2019. Specially bred for forage production (not a grain type). Best in class yields at 7% above Protector. Ideal for early ‘bite’ grazing as spring growth can be three weeks earlier than Italian ryegrass. Very good mildew resistance and top protein %.

• Protector – Grows quickly in low temperatures. Provides good entry to a following forage maize crop.

• Ovid – a spring rye. Can be sown between January and May.

LucerneLucerne provides palatable high protein forage from 3-4 cuts a year. Drought tolerant and it has five years potential. Seed requires an innoculant.

• Marshall - Well adapted to the UK. Highly suited to silage or hay. Thin stems give a very palatable crops.

• Daisy - Verticillium wilt resistance avoids drying out of leaves and disappearance of plants. High protein content and high dry matter yields.

Stubble turnipsStubble turnips are the most common forage crop, either broadcast into a standing cereal crop prior to harvest or drilled into the stubble immediately after the combine. Economical to grow, they provide a flexible late autumn and early winter forage opportunity.

• Samson – A fast growing sweet tetraploid that encourage significant intake by livestock. Produces large purple ‘tankard’ roots with the top yields.

• Delilah – Notably the best resistance to mildew, creates large white roots with plenty of grazing potential.

• Barkant – Traditional stubble turnip. High yielding. High leaf to root ratio.

• Tyfon – Leafy type with a small bulb. Winter hardy. Can be summer sown but also useful for late spring planting to provide grazing during dry periods, when other forage opportunities may be limited.

KaleKale can provide an abundant feed supply for grazing from mid summer to late winter. A versatile crop offering the highest dry matter utilisation of all forage brassicas. Cruiser insecticide is no longer available, but we apply our Synergy seed treatment to boost early growth - see page 29.

• Caledonian - The top yielding Marrow stem type variety, with clubroot resistance. Usually the highest yielding variety in trials. Ideal for cattle and very winter hardy. About 20% extra yield over Maris Kestrel.

• Coleor - High yielding, leafy, diploid kale of short to medium height. Renowned for high leaf to stem ratio. Notable winter hardiness. Distinctive purple colouration.

• Maris Kestrel - Excellent leaf to stem ratio. Long grazing utilisation period. Top digestibility rating and winter hardy.

A wide range of other forage crops always available - including westerwolds ryegrass, forage peas, vetch, chicory and plantain.

Bespoke forage kale blend

GREEN COVER CROPS

Green Cover Case StudyAs Scotland’s most northerly seed potato producer, efforts to safeguard the soil are paramount to production at Bindal Farm.

As well as being significant growers of malting barley, winter oilseed rape and winter wheat, farmer James Gordon and his sons Alan and Callum also sell straw. As a result, protecting their soils and trying to mitigate any nutrient loss has always been a priority but, after a challenging winter led to severe erosion, the family knew they needed to do more.

Following a visit to a local Kings Farm Demonstration Site and seeing the benefits offered to soil from cover crops, the Gordons sought the expertise of Kings Scotland technical advisor, Alan Johnson. Working together, they implemented specific green cover mixes suited to the region to mitigate erosion, capture nitrogen and improve soil health all-round.

The Gordons are also set to benefit from future agri-environment schemes too. With an increasing focus on safeguarding natural capital, many stewardship agreements look set to reward growers for enhancing the natural environment. With ongoing support from Alan and the rest of the Kings team, the Gordons are already helping to meet agriculture’s environmental objectives.

Visit the Kings website for more detail about the conservation projects at Bindal Farm.

The use of green cover crops within rotations continues to grow in popularity across the UK. This drive comes from both legislative influence and the desire to improve soils, crop health and overall business resilience.  Working closely with research institutions and seed breeders, we continue to drive innovation on farm, delivering multiple outcomes. With our guidance, your green cover crops can support integrated pest management strategies, provide valuable forage and deliver agri-environment revenues.

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Green Cover InnovationThe need to understand the issues taking place in our soils, in virtually every field we farm, has become an important starting point to address what we all realise is a yield and quality plateau. We continue to see a significant growth in the interest in and use of green cover crops across the following areas.

• Meeting compliance needs – through EFA obligations and stewardship options

• Improving soil health and structure – utilising a range of species with varied soil biota and rooting activity

• Development into Conservation Agriculture – reduced and no-tillage systems with extending rotations

• Management of soil borne pest and disease – across cereal, legume and root crops the opportunities for integrated crop management are considerable

• Supporting livestock grazing requirements – whether it be in house stock or a flying flock cover crops are becoming increasingly important to livestock interests that in turn can improve soils and hep recycle nutrients.

In order to support the ongoing innovation we are actively involved in a number of projects across the UK. We see this as a critical step in the progression of learning and knowledge transfer – the following summarises the key projects.

River Wensum Demonstration Test Catchment Project – University of East Anglia/Salle Farms

Innovative Farmers – Alternative Methods for Terminating Cover Crops

James Hutton institute – Completion of Three Year Rotational Trial of Green Cover and Spring Barley

University of Sheffield/PlantWorks - Ongoing Evaluation of Mycorrhiza and Rhizobacteria within cover crops and spring crops.

Kings is Cover Crop Partner to Groundswell 2019 as the event moves into its fourth year at Lannock Farm, Ware, Hertfordshire.There are exciting developments for this year as the site rotates to a new field within the farm – in addition to our usual fixed demonstration plots and larger scale working machinery cover crop area, we will be supporting work looking at techniques for direct drilling with and without crimping straight into a fully established crop of rye.

The 2018 event was a tremendous success with both days seeing us inundated with visitors from across the world, all of whom were hungry for information and open to expansive dialogue across this fascinating and growing sector.

We look forward to seeing on the 26th and 27th June.

Tickets go on sale in March – for details of these and the wider event visit www.groundswellag.com

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Catch crops and cover crops for EFAsWith the withdrawal of the use of Plant Protection Products on all EFA areas and in particular on the nitrogen fixing crops (peas and beans), in 2019 cover and catch crops will attract greater interest as a means of meeting Ecological Focus Area (EFA) requirements of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).Cover crops and catch crops as an EFA option must be selected and managed to meet key requirements around mixtures, species, dates and areas.

They need to be a mix of at least two different types and within specified periods, as highlighted below.

The 2019 English EFA rules are as follows:

• Catch Crops must be established by 20th August 2019 and retained until at least 14th October 2019

• Cover Crops must be established by 1st October 2019 and retained until at least 15th January 2020.

Cereal Species Each mix needs at least 1

Oats, Rye and Barley

Non-Cereal Species Each mix needs at least 1

Radish, Mustard, Vetch, Phacelia and Lucerne

The percentage of crops contained in the mix is flexible, as long as there is a visible mix of at least one cereal and one non-cereal from the list above.

Inclusion of other species will mean that the mix will not count as an EFA.

Kings has a range of standard mixtures that suit the EFA option and can also tailor-make mixtures to individual needs. Taking advice is highly recommended to ensure compliance with the rules while also meeting the needs of the farm.

To learn more about how growing cover crops can benefit your business and the options available, speak to your local advisor or call Kings on 0800 587 9797.

Oil RadishOil radish has rapid growth and is excellent at catching residual nitrogen preventing it being leached. It produces high levels of organic matter and its strong, deep roots will penetrate and work through compaction to improve soil structure. It is not a clubroot host, making it valuable in a rape rotation and is approved for use within a mix with a cereal in Ecological Focus Areas in England and Scotland. Kings oil radish varieties include:

• Siletta Nova - Our most popular classical oil radish variety. It has a medium flowering date and produces high biomass levels with deep roots. It is useful in a potato rotation as it reduces corky ring spot and the transmission of tobacco rattle virus carried by the Trichodorus nematode.

• Bento - Bento is a sister variety to Siletta Nova and has the same nematode activity characteristics. Similar in growth habit to Siletta Nova but may start flowering a little earlier. It is very popular in potato rotations in Scotland.

• Baracuda - Combines a high early vigour and deep roots with, importantly, very late flowering. It covers the soil with crop canopy very quickly, making it an ideal choice as a cover crop. It is a medium/low biomass variety, making it easy to destroy. It is a Class 2 beet cyst nematode reducer as well.

• Adagio - This variety has all the benefits of Baracuda as above, but has larger biomass so is good for grazing, but still with very late (or no) autumn flowering.

• Bokito - Produces a large amount of biomass and is a good choice when grazing is needed. When increase of organic matter is your goal, Bokito is the answer. In addition, it is a BCN 2 variety.

• Defender - Classified as a multiresistant, medium flowering oil radish, it is very valuable within potato rotations. It can reduce both cyst and free living nematodes. Has good Beet Cyst Nematode reduction and is efficient at reducing free living nematodes such as root knot, stubby root and root lesion types. Offers good bio-fumigation opportunity with the correct management.

• Stinger - A tillage (Daikon type) oil radish with very deep powerful roots. Especially useful to improve soil structure either alone or in mixtures with other radish varieties.

We have a wide range of other oil radish varieties for different purposes, such as beet cyst nematode reduction only varieties (Level 1 and 2), along with alternative multi-resistant types that can tackle other free-living nematodes.Using the incorrect brassica variety may encourage some nematodes. It is important when tackling nematode problems with brassica cover crops that laboratory tests have been carried out to indicate which nematode speciesare present.

MustardAn economical option with rapid growth and high biomass, mustard has a short growing season and is suitable for late drilling. It is an efficient nitrogen catcher but not always winter hardy. Careful variety selection can provide biofumigant properties and provenreduction of Beet Cyst Nematode, but mustard can exacerbate clubroot and nematode issues, so be sure to take expert advice. Kings varieties include basic white mustard, nematode resistant mustard, brown mustard and Ethiopian mustard for biofumigation.

Clive’s advice . . .

Bringing livestock into the arable system to graze of green cover crops can bring benefits to soils and the farm business. We can offer specific guidance

on varieties and species most suit your particular requirements.

Soil Vitality Mix

Carefully formulated green cover mixtures can provide multiple benefits. They often combine a deep rooting crop to retain fertility, with a legume crop to trap atmospheric nitrogen. With careful selection, mixtures can provide increased organic matter and soil biodiversity, a rich improvement in soil humus, improved soil structure and a reduction in soil pests and diseases.

Kings’ range of standard mixtures suits most situations. Where you have more specific needs or require organic seed, we provide advice and guidance on creating individual mixtures to suit your soil type and cropping rotation.

GREEN COVER MIXTURES

Biofumigation cropsBiofumigation needs crops that mulch easily and have a high glucosinolate content that rapidly breaks down to produce biofumigant gas - Isothiocyanates. Working closely with specialist breeders, Kings mixtures of mustards and radish are formulated to give high biofumigant gas production.

VetchVetch is a large seeded legume which fixes large volumes of atmospheric nitrogen and supports soil fungi and bacteria significantly. Vetch can provide winter hardiness, deep roots and fast growth. Kings varieties include common vetch and hairy vetch. Vetch is also a very useful partner in mixtures.

CloverClovers have a wide range of growth characteristics and levels of productivity, but all of Kings’ varieties are effective at fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Options in the clover group include Berseem, Crimson, Balansa and Red varieties.

CerealsCereals are easy to establish with high biomass production, good nutrient catching ability and good support of soil bacteria and fungi - especially Mycorrhizal fungi. Depending on variety selection, other benefits include fast growth and reduction in free living nematodes. Kings’ cereal options include forage rye, strigosa oats and common oats.

GrassKings offers a number of grass based options designed to provide green cover benefits. These can range from short term Westerwolds to three year high output grass blends that will improve soils and deliver high volumes of biomass for AD units.

Other speciesOther species with benefits in a green cover situation include winter linseed, Gold of Pleasure, phacelia, sticky nightshade and buckwheat. These crops can provide nitrogen catching, soil health improvement, fast growth, good rooting and nematode reduction; take expert advice to select the best crop for your specific needs.

Kings Soil Vitality Mix • Enhances the soil biota with a selected range of species – can be used within the EFA Catch or Cover Crop options

• Strigosa oats and phacelia are fast-growing

• Vetch fixes valuable amounts of nitrogen and supports soil life

• Oats, phacelia and radish are efficient at catching nitrogen

• A beet cyst nematode (BCN) reducing version of this mix is also available

• Contains oil radish, winter oats, strigosa oat, vetch and phacelia.

Vetch and Rye Mix • Suitable for the EFA Catch and Cover Crop options

• Sown in late summer, vetch will establish quickly and fix nitrogen at lower temperatures than clovers

• Rye is one of the most effective crops for catching nitrogen left by a previous crop

• Contains vetch and rye

Kings Soil Structure Mix • Adds large volumes of organic matter – suitable for the EFA Catch and Cover Crop options

• Has deep rooting species that help soil structure; Tillage radish is ideal for addressing compacted soils

• Frost hardy and will continue to improve soil throughout the winter

• BCN reducing version of this mix also available

• Suitable as an EFA cover crop within the BPS greening scheme

• Contains oil radish, Tillage Radish, winter oats, rye and phacelia.

Super 10 Mix • A multi species/crop family blend that will deliver significant soil health improvement

• Can be sown during the summer or in the early autumn.

• Contains quinoa, winter oat, Siletina oil radish, berseem clover, vetch, buckwheat, phacelia, sunflower, Gold of Pleasure (camelina) and rye.

Soil Structure Mix

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GREEN COVER MIXTURES

EFA Power Mix 4

EFA Basic Mix 1 • Simple EFA Catch and Cover Crop compliance

• Contains 94% winter oats, 5% white mustard and 1% Siletina oil radish

EFA Basic Mix 2 • A low cost solution for the EFA Catch and Cover Crop options

• Contains 80% winter oats, 17.5% white mustard and 2.5% vetch

EFA Basic Mix 3 • A multi benefit blend that meets EFA Catch and Cover Crop option needs

• Contains 65% winter oats, 30% vetch and 5% phacelia

EFA Power Mix 1 • A simple yet highly effective EFA compliant mix

• Contains 60% winter oats and 40% Siletina oil radish

EFA Power Mix 2 • For those looking for a higher proportion of radish whilst remaining EFA compliant.

• Contains 90% Siletta Nova oil radish and 10% winter oats

EFA Power Mix 3 • Combines a later flowering radish with BCN control properties in an EFA compliant mix

• Contains 60% winter oats and 40% Baracuda oil radish

EFA Power Mix 4 • An effective EFA compliant mixture covering a range of rooting depths

• Contains 66% winter oats, 32% Siletta Nova oil radish and 2% phacelia

EFA Power Mix 5 • EFA compliance with good scavenging and fixing of soil and atmospheric Nitrogen

• Contains 80% winter oats and 20% vetch

EFA Nematode Reducer • An EFA compliant option that targets soil borne pests to support an integrated pest management strategy

• Contains 95% Defender oil radish and 5% Strigosa oats

Kings Summer BioFum • A specialist mix for biofumigation

• Provides a range of glucosinolates with myrosinase enzyme

• Requires specific growing conditions, dedicated agronomy and careful destruction and incorporation for best effect

• Contains Ethiopian mustard, oil radish and white mustard. EFA compliant version available.

Summer Sown Catch Crop • An EFA Catch Crop which quickly produces significant rooting and crop biomass. Ideal before later sown winter wheat

• Contains Siletina oil radish, Strigosa oats and phacelia

Summer Sown Catch Crop (non EFA) • Designed to be planted from May to August, creates excellent soil structure and improves vitality for following crop.

• Contains Siletina oil radish, buckwheat, phacelia, linseed and Berseem clover.

Cover Crop Options For Maize • We offer a range of companion and cover crops that are suitable to use in a maize crop or planted after a maize harvest.

Custom mixtures • Kings can provide advice and guidance on creating specific mixtures to suit soil type and cropping rotation.

• We produce all our own mixtures from a wide range of raw materials at our specialist plant and offer a range of bag sizes to suit individual needs.

Speak to your local contact or call 0800 587 9797

to discuss your requirements.

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Paul’s advice . . .

EFA Catch and Cover Crops bring a simple yet tremendous opportunity to improve your soils whilst meeting

compliance requirements.

Soil Vitality Mix

Delivery Details

Free delivery and handling on orders totalling £150 or more (mainland UK only Monday to Friday).

A £10 delivery charge applies to orders under £150.

Orders delivered outside mainland UK will be charged at cost, based on total weight and final destination. Please contact us for more information.

We aim to dispatch standard products within three working days. Special mixtures could take longer; please contact us for more information. You will be informed if we are experiencing any delays or are unable to fulfil your order for any reason.

On receipt of your goods please check and report any concerns, damages or losses to the administration team on 0800 587 9797 within 24 hours.

Failure to do so may affect our ability to process your claim or refund.

Packaging

Multiple product orders may be consolidated into an outer bag to minimise the risk of loss or damage during transportation. Please check for internal bags before reporting losses to the administration team.

QualityKings only supplies the highest quality seed and related products, and will never compromise on quality, reliability or service.

We make every effort to provide and supply products as stated, however availability may vary subject to season and peaks of high demand.

Terms and ConditionsSeed returned will only be credited if the packs remain unopened and can be resold during the same season. Special mixtures cannot be returned. You will receive a full refund less 15% handling charge, plus the cost of delivery back to our distribution site.

The advice and recommendations contained in this catalogue have been provided to the best of our ability.

No liability will be accepted for any actions taken by growers as a result of this information.

Frontier Agriculture’s standard terms and conditions apply. For further details refer to www.frontierag.co.uk

Kings Regional AdvisorsPaul Beazley Cornwall and Devon

T 01769 550223 M 07812 940064 F 01769 540844 E janebeazley@hotmail.com

David CooperDerbyshire, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and YorkshireT 01302 851692 M 07951 662064 F 01302 851692 E d.a.cooper@btinternet.com

Harold CritchlowStaffordshire, Warwickshire and West MidlandsT 01889 500250 M 07738 219463 E haroldcritchlow@yahoo.co.uk

Claus Hansen Scandinavia

T 0045 644 91918 M 0045 401 61918 F 0045 644 91916 E skyttecbh@gmail.com

Philip Kammer Scotland T 01466 751350 M 07836 593800 E kammer.philip@gmail.com

Ivor Ramage Northern Ireland

T 02820 768484 M 07836 356253 E ivor.ramage@nomixenviro.co.uk

Avril Egar Ireland

T 00353 596 481122 M 00353 872 522947 F 00353 596 482432 E avril.egar@redmills.ie

Meehal GrintCentral Senior Technical Advisor

Mob: 07919 013520meehal.grint@frontierag.co.uk

Lee WardWestern Technical Advisor

Mob: 07967 553010lee.ward@frontierag.co.uk

Clive WoodBusiness Development Manager/

Northern Technical AdvisorMob: 07970 097523clive.wood@frontierag.co.uk

Claire ColchesterCustomer Service Administrator

Tel: 01379 658129 claire.colchester@frontierag.co.uk

Richard BarnesManager/Southern Technical Advisor

Mob: 07834 098784richard.barnes@frontierag.co.uk

Neil HarrisWestern Technical Advisor

Mob: 07342 055216neil.harris@frontierag.co.uk

Matt WillmottWest Midlands Technical Advisor

Mob: 07776 464066matt.willmott@frontierag.co.uk

Rebecca PageCustomer Service Team Leader

Tel: 01379 658109rebecca.page@frontierag.co.uk

Paul BrownEastern Technical Advisor

Mob: 07970 220761paul.brown@frontierag.co.uk

Daisy HaversCustomer Service Administrator

Tel: 01379 658127daisy.havers@frontierag.co.uk

Alan JohnsonScotland Technical Advisor

Mob: 07827 842107alan.johnson@frontierag.co.uk

Charlotte Holliday Northern Technical Advisor

Mob: 07825 193953charlotte.holliday@frontierag.co.uk

Talk to our team for expert advice on specialist crops

Your 2019

Easy Ways to OrderOnline: www.kingscrops.co.ukfor fast and efficient 24 hour online ordering.

Freephone: 0800 587 9797 Tel: +44 (0)1379 658135 (suitable for international callers)

Our customer service team is available Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm.

Fax: +44 (0)1522 866529

Post: Kings, Sandy Lane, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HY.Remember to include any remittance. Cheques to be made payable to Kings. Alternatively contact your local Kings or Frontier representative (see page 51).

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