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Camello Blend

Brachiaria hybrid blend GP3025 + GP3207

A drought-focused hybrid pasture blend for grazing, hay and cut forage across warm tropical environments.

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Technical variety profile

At a glance

The technical file reports 27–30 t DM/ha/year, up to 16% crude protein and high spittlebug tolerance.

Dry matter27–30 t/ha/year

Crude proteinUp to 16%

DigestibilityUp to 65%

Seeding rate8–10 kg/ha

First grazing80–90 days

Rest period25–35 days

Best fit

Where Camello Blend belongs

Drought-exposed pasturesRotational grazingHay and cut-and-carrySites with spittlebug pressure

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Why it performs

Three reasons to shortlist it

Drought fit

High drought tolerance supports pasture continuity under irregular rainfall.

Pest tolerance

Published high tolerance to spittlebug adds resilience in exposed regions.

Blend strategy

Two complementary hybrids broaden pasture function.

Technical data

Comparable specifications

Dry matter27–30 t/ha/yearTechnical reference

Crude proteinUp to 16%Technical reference

DigestibilityUp to 65%Technical reference

Seeding rate8–10 kg/haTechnical reference

First grazing80–90 daysTechnical reference

Rest period25–35 daysTechnical reference

Growth habitSemi-decumbent perennialTechnical reference

Height80–110 cmPublished source range

Waterlogging toleranceLowTechnical reference

Soil pH4.5–8Technical reference

Elevation0–1,400 mTechnical reference

Residual15–20 cmTechnical reference

Primary product documents

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Supplied field evidence

Results with the site and comparator kept visible

These observations add useful context to the technical profile. They describe the named location, dates and management in the supplied Papalotla dossier; they are not universal performance guarantees.

Farm Bovilândia · Mato Grosso, Brazil

Camello field performance on sandy soil

Sown 12 Dec 2024 · Harvested 1 Mar 2025

A supplied Papalotla field observation on sandy soil with 1,500 mm rainfall during October–April, 1.5 t/ha lime and the reported phosphorus and sulfur fertilization program.

Dry-matter yield5,353 lb/acSingle harvest

Crude protein14%

Digestibility67%

NDF62%

TDN61%

Estimated supply4.5 AU / 30 daysDMI at 2.5% BW

The observation documents useful dry-matter output and forage quality in a seeded sandy-soil environment.
The supplied dossier positions Camello for dry-season use and cites a 500 mm annual-rainfall reference; treat this as product positioning rather than a guaranteed threshold.

Camello stand with cattle at the supplied Brazil field site

Aerial grazing view from the supplied field dossier

Field inspection during the Camello evaluation

Partner and agronomy team at the evaluation

Standing biomass inspection

Forage sample used in the supplied observation

Camello pasture image supplied with the performance dossier

Establishment

Build the stand correctly

01Plant 8–10 kg/ha, adjusted for coating and seed quality.
02Use a fine, firm seedbed and shallow placement.
03Protect establishment until approximately 80–90 days.

Management

Turn potential into performance

Begin with a 25–35 day rest and adjust to season and forage target.
Leave 15–20 cm residual.
Use on drained soils; do not position as a wet-site grass.

Limitations & safety

Know where it does not fit

Low tolerance of prolonged waterlogging.
Manufacturer and compendium height guidance differs slightly; the page shows the combined range.
Performance claims require fertility and climate context.
The supplied performance dossier identifies the tested material as Camello Hybrid; confirm that it represents the marketed Camello Blend formulation in each market.

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