Forage Oats

High volume forage that fills feed gaps

Forage Oats are a reliable, quick-establishing cereal option that provides valuable green feed through autumn and winter. They are widely used across dairy, beef, and sheep systems to fill feed gaps, produce silage, or provide high-quality grazing. With strong early growth, good cold tolerance, and excellent regrowth potential, Vernado’s oats give farmers flexibility and confidence when pasture supply runs short.

Sown from late summer through early autumn, oats establish rapidly under a range of soil types and conditions. Typical sowing rates are 90–120 kg/ha for grazing or 100–150 kg/ha for silage. Under good management, they deliver 6–10 t DM/ha, depending on fertility and moisture. Their upright growth habit and dense tillering support strong biomass production, making them ideal for fast rotations or undersowing with annual clover to boost protein content and soil recovery.

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Beyond yield, Vernado oats offer real versatility on-farm. They can be used for winter feed, green chop, or silage, and serve as a break crop that helps manage weeds, pests, and disease cycles. With proven local performance and dependable quality, Vernado forage oats are an easy, low-risk way to extend your grazing window, support stock condition, and maintain pasture performance throughout the cooler months.