Perennial ryegrass is the backbone of most temperate permanent pastures because it is the most efficient and cost effective method of supplying a highly nutritious, long term feed option for any grazing enterprise.
‘Spring sowing perennial ryegrass is an opportunity not a salvage’
Here are 4 keys for setting yourself up for success with spring sown pastures:
1. Pick your paddocks carefully
2. Prepare a clean seedbed
3. Sow with quality seed with high germination rates like Bistro LE
4. Apply good grazing management
To get advice on how you can take advantage of spring sowng windows book a chat with our Pasture & Forage expert Craig Altmann or reach out to your local AGF Seeds Representative.
Late heading Tetraploid Perennial bred in Australia to combine early vigour, later maturity, persistence under heavy grazing, high tiller density, and rust resistance.
Bistro LE is suited to high rainfall and irrigated perennial systems where late maturity allows multiple silage cuts and grazings through early Summer in medium to high input Dairy, Sheep and Beef systems.
A true late heading perennial with improved winter production.
550mm+
Tetraploid
Low Endophyte
650mm+
Diploid
Low Endophyte
A mid late maturing variety that has good late season growth and improved disease resistance. Avalon Plus LE suits dairy and high-end beef grazing enterprises.
550mm+
Diploid
Low Endophyte
Early Mid maturing variety suited to sheep and beef operations in medium rainfall environments. Can be used with other perennial grasses as a low endophyte component to reduce the risk of losses associated with livestock staggers. An economical permanent pasture option.