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Photos: nice yields of concentrate cultivation
The interest among livestock farmers in growing local concentrates has been increasing for years. The explosively increased concentrate prices have given this a further boost. The acreage of field beans, the Dutch concentrate cultivation par excellence, has grown again. After a favorable growing season, good yields will be harvested this summer.
Ground or crushed field beans are high-quality concentrates, rich in protein and starch: 270 to 320 grams RE, 350 to 400 grams starch and 1.050 to 1.200 VEM/kg dry. nearby, quickly profitable:
In addition to the savings on feed purchases, the cultivation of field beans offers the following advantages:
- Field beans are leguminous and bind N from the air; they therefore require a low N fertilization and supply up to 100 kg N to the succeeding crop;
- After the field bean harvest (winter field bean from the end of July, summer field bean from mid-August) there is plenty of room for example sowing grass. The grass benefits from the beautiful soil structure and high N-redelivery;
- The intensive rooting leaves a very nice soil structure.
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Nice practical results
Below are some practical results of Tundra winter field beans this year:
