Growing for the Environment

GFE Organic Herbal Leys

Organic Welsh farmers can use this specialist mixture to complete the Mixed Leys objective under the Growing for the Environment (GFE) scheme.

By expertly combining energy-efficient Aber High Sugar Grasses (Aber HSG) with deep-rooting grasses, legumes, and herbs, Germinal GFE Herbal Leys gives you performance plus sustainability. Look below for the extensive list of environmental benefits you can unlock.

Please note that mixed leys can also be called multi-species swards or herbal leys. GFE objectives are only open to eligible Welsh farming enterprises.

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Key benefits

Expertly developed for organic livestock systems
Reduce inorganic fertiliser applications
Increase soil organic matter and sequester carbon
Increase water infiltration, mitigate flood risks
Retain water for longer in soil
Capture more protein with Aber HSG
Diverse feed ration improves livestock health
Feed source for birds, pollinators, insects, and other invertebrates
Provide a seed source for farmland birds

Mixture options

GFE Standard Organic

Kg/acre	Variety	Type
1.00	AberClyde Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Tetraploid
2.00	AberZeus Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Diploid
1.25	Comer	Timothy
0.75	Lidacta Organic	Cocksfoot
1.50	Laura Organic	Meadow Fescue
1.00	Iliade	Soft Leafed Tall Fescue
1.25	AberHerald Organic	White Clover Medium Leaved
1.00	Red Clover	Red Clover Blend
1.00	Lorena Organic	Berseem Clover
0.25	Puna II/ Endure	Perennial Chicory Blend
1.00	Tonic	Plantain
0.50	Sheeps Parsley	Agricultural Sheeps Parsley
12.50

GFE No Chicory Organic

Kg/acre	Variety	Type
1.00	AberClyde Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Tetraploid
2.00	AberZeus Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Diploid
1.25	Comer	Timothy
0.75	Donata Organic	Cocksfoot
1.50	Laura Organic	Meadow Fescue
1.00	Iliade	Soft Leafed Tall Fescue
1.25	AberHerald	White Clover Medium Leaved
1.00	Red Clover	Red Clover Blend
1.00	Lorena Organic	Berseem Clover
0.60	Sheeps Parsley	Agricultural Sheeps Parsley
1.10	Tonic	Plantain
0.05	Yarrow	Yarrow
12.50

GFE No Red Clover Organic

Kg/acre	Variety	Type
1.00	AberClyde Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Tetraploid
2.00	AberZeus Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Diploid
1.00	Winnetou Organic	Timothy
0.75	Donata Organic	Cocksfoot
1.50	Laura Organic	Meadow Fescue
1.25	Iliade	Soft Leafed Tall Fescue
2.25	AberHerald	White Clover Medium Leaved
0.75	Milky-Max SAS Premium	Lucerne
0.50	Aurora	Alsike Clover
0.50	Puna II/ Endure	Perennial Chicory Blend
0.75	Tonic	Plantain
0.25	Burnet	Agricultural Burnet
12.50

GFE No Red Clover No Chicory Organic

Kg/acre	Variety	Type
1.00	AberClyde Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Tetraploid
2.00	AberZeus Organic	Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Diploid
1.00	Winnetou Organic	Timothy
0.75	Donata Organic	Cocksfoot
1.50	Laura Organic	Meadow Fescue
1.25	Iliade	Soft Leafed Tall Fescue
2.25	AberHerald	White Clover Medium Leaved
0.75	Milky-Max SAS Premium	Lucerne
0.50	Aurora	Alsike Clover
0.60	Sheeps Parsley	Agricultural Sheeps Parsley
0.85	Tonic	Plantain
0.05	Yarrow	Yarrow
12.50

Rate	12.50kg per acre
Time	March/April or August
Depth	15mm (1/2 inch) or broadcast
Process	Drill into a fine tilth. Moist and warm soil conditions (minimum 5°C). Roll before and after drilling for good soil-to-seed contact. Sow red clover and herbs at least three weeks before final sowing. Sow white clover by mid-September. Please note: Crops must be established according to the deadlines in your agreement.