The Bana Grass
The Mackay variety bana grass crop, initially imported from Australia, is being supplied by MGE through its existing plantations, which are strategically located in the key areas of Butuan, Iloilo, Misamis Oriental, Negros, Nueva Ecija, Leyte, Rizal, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.
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Suitable soil conditions and preparation. Bana grass thrives in well-drained soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. Before planting, it is essential to prepare the soil properly. Start by removing any weeds or debris from the area. Then, plow or till the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches to ensure good root penetration.
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Back in 2012, Mackay Green Energy (MGE) acquired the world rights and introduced "bana grass" in the Philippines. A fast-growing crop variety from Australia planted once every 25 years, with three harvests per year, it yields up to a minimum of 360 wet tonnes per hectare per year. The hybrid of pennisetum purpuruem and pennisetum americanum.
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Permaculture teacher John Champagne of Brogo Permaculture Gardens in the Bega Valley introduces you to Bana grass and a few of its' many uses in Permaculture.
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Bana grass is a plant with a growth habit similar to sugar cane, reaching a height of 3m on the coast and even taller on the Tablelands. It grows erect and retains the old dead leaves (trash) to form an effective wind screen. The Bana grass hybrid was originally produced in South Africa as a stock food plant.
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Bana Grass originated in Africa and was brought to Australia to be used as windbreak planted around sugarcane crops to protect them from typhoons. In Gympie, Queensland, Australia the MacKay Bana Grass Hybrid was selectively enhanced to create superior properties of Pennisetum P urpureum (Elephant Grass) and Pennisetum Americanum (Pearl Barley).
Bana grass planting, propagating, watering, uses as fodder, energy, more
Bana grass and more! July 9, 2012. Learnt a nasty little lesson today as you do. I got some bana grass cuttings from Shelly beach farm (bio dynamic) about 12 mths ago and then poked them in the soil behind our garage. They have grown like mad, which given this spot doesn't get all day sun is amazing!
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It takes about 4 months for bana grass to reach about 2 meters, after harvesting and drying, it can be stored for a long time as fodder for cows, horses, sheep and goats. Fresh bana grass can be fed as feed within growing for 45 days, the grass is high in protein content, about 16~18 CP at this age. The average yield per hectare per year of the.
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growing season, but did so within specific periods. Both bana grass and kikuyu had their highest growth rates in autumn, with kikuyu somewhat later than bana grass. Table 1 OM yield of bana grass and kikuyu during different periods of the growing season Growth rate Yield Season (kg DM/ha/d) (kg DM/ha) 1 Oct.- 6 Jan. 93,1" 9125 7 Jan.-l0 Feb. 97.
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Bana grass is a specific hybrid of Pennisetum. Its amazing growth power makes it suitable for many purposes, from tall grass hedge to fuel and fodder. Basic Bana grass facts Name: P ennisetum purpureum x americanum Common names: bana grass, elephant grass, sugarcane grass Family: Poaceae Type: grass Height - 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m)
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Construction of the first plant will be in North Queensland, Australia will commence in 2023. SCL will acquire the land to produce its own Bana Grass feedstock during the first five years of operation, to ensure continuity and security of supply.
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Bana grass is a clumping and very fast-growing perennial grass. It can reach over 4 m in height within a few months. It can be grown as an ornamental plant with many uses like: windbreak hedge fodder for cows, goats, sheep, pigs, birds mulch organic matter for compost production Planting and growing tips:
Jabulani’s Bana Grass Plantation Jabulani
Mackay Bana Grass. A hybrid of Pennisetum Purpuruem and Pennisetum Americanum. A grass that can yield a minimum of 360WT per hectare per year. ADVANTAGES. Highly Renewable _____ A fast growing crop that is planted once every 25 years, with 3 harvest per year for Biomass and 5 harvest for Silage. Sustainable.
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By the time they complete this practical training video, farmers will be able to: • Describe the unique properties of bana grass, • Describe the advantages of bana grass as fodder for livestock, • Explain the step-by-step process of planting, caring for, and harvesting bana grass, and • Describe the optimal way of feeding bana grass to animals a.
Bana grass planting, propagating, watering, uses as fodder, energy, more
Mackay discovered a crop called Bana grass in Australia, which could adapt well in the Philippines, as it is tolerant to drought and typhoons. MGE acquired the IP rights from Australian biodiesel company BTOLA Pty. Ltd. for the conversion of Bana grass into green coal. A hectare planted to Bana grass yields up to 200 tons a year in the Philippines.
