Forage ryecorn is a versatile species that tolerates very dry conditions and grows well on sandy soil types. It performs best when grown on good fertile soils that will respond well to nitrogen applications to gain the most out of the shorter growing season.
Oats are a good robust dual purpose cereal for graziers around Australia, they can be grazed during the winter months prior to being shut up for hay or silage. Oats are a great source of on farm forage producton that can be sown as a monoculture or blended with other species such as ryegrass and clovers to increase yield and quality.