AB16 - Autumn Sown Bumble Bird Mix
The AB16 - Autumn Sown Bumblebird Mix option continues to be popular with farmers and brings a diverse range of species and benefits to wildlife. The mix of cereals and seed-bearing plants with pollen and nectar rich species ensure this mix benefits birds, pollinators and insects alike. Buy online, apply for a trade account (we review all applications within one working day) or get in touch to place an order through your buying group. You can also request a catalogue to view our full range.
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Use this mixture for AHW1 (2024/2025) Sustainable Farming Incentive, and Countryside Stewardship AB16 (Bumblebird Mix), to provide an abundant supply of small seeds during the winter months for farmland birds such as finches and corn buntings.
- Provides pollen and nectar-rich flowers for pollinating and beneficial insects including bees, butterflies and hoverflies
- Use for static implementation of AHW1 Bumblebird Mix
- Sow in autumn for optimum establishment
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): AHW1 CAHL2 AHL2
- Suitable for Countryside Stewardship (CSS): GS8 GS14 AB9 AB16
- Contains: 34% Winter Triticale, 34% Winter Wheat, 8% Linseed, 7% Common Vetch, 5% Crimson Clover, 3% Gold of Pleasure, 2% Fodder Radish, 2% Kale, 1% Alsike Clover, 1% Birdsfoot Trefoil, 1% Lucerne, 1% Phacelia, 1% Red Clover
- Sowing rate: 50kg/ha. Pack size: 20kg
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