1. The Role of Complementary Forages Greg O’Brien

2. What are Complementary Forages? Forages that complement ryegrass Improve forage supply (eg fill gaps) Overcome nutrient deficiencies in diet

3. Photo of winter cereal

4. Farmlet yield and profit Yield of CF 30% higher Higher utilisation required Better match herd requirements (timing and quality)

6. Photo of “quality” - silage

7. Key points from farmlets Higher yields don’t guarantee higher profits Take a planned approach

8. Where do winter cereals fit? Don’t replace high yielding ryegrass on milking platform Maybe in pasture renovation program Maybe on out paddock

11. Choosing a Forage Suited to your paddock Fits a need - complements herd diet

12. Avoiding Failure Do your home-work Can’t make money from a failed crop Yield is important but so is quality Try on small scale

13. Planned Approach from NE Not suited to perennial ryegrass Early feed (oats) Next wave of grazing (ARG and mixes) Filling the gaps (quality silage) Opportunistic (summer crops)