Raider
Diploid Perennial Ryegrass
A well proven diploid perennial ryegrass containing the NEA2 endophyte.
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Get startedRaider is a well proven diploid perennial ryegrass containing the NEA2 endophyte for persistent, high-yield performance pastures. Late heading, with low aftermath heading, Raider is well suited for dairy, beef and sheep farms.
Where it fits
Dairy, sheep and beef farming systems where high performance and strong persistence under insect pressure is required.
Agronomic Information
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Persistence: 5+ years*
- Heading date: Late
- Growth: Strong cool season
- Disease tolerance: 7**
- Endophyte: NEA2, low
*Subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management
**1 = Susceptible, 9 = Resistant
Available Endophytes
Fungal endophytes exist naturally in symbiosis with ryegrasses, helping to protect plants from insect attack and improving pasture persistence. In New Zealand many ryegrass cultivars contain endophyte, passed down within the seed. These include the naturally occurring Standard Endophyte (SE) and novel endophytes AR1, NEA2 and CM142, each providing a different level of plant protection.
While endophytes help to protect against insects, some endophytes can impact livestock performance, including causing grass staggers and heat stress. Therefore, it is important to consider animal health when selecting an endophyte that is best suited to your farms environment and the livestock class being grazed.
NEA2
Produces animal safe Peramine, very low Lolitrem B, low-medium Ergovaline for broad spectrum insect control while maintaining livestock performance.
Animal safety
Recommend for:
- Dairy
- Beef
- Sheep
Ryegrass staggers
Low risk of ryegrass staggers.
Insect pest control
- Argentine Stem Weevil: Moderate
- Pasture Mealy Bug: Very good
- Black Beetle adult: Good
- Root Aphid: Moderate
Low Endophyte
Low endophyte may not be suitable for all regions in New Zealand.
Animal safety
Recommend for:
- Dairy
- Beef
- Sheep
- Deer
- Goats
Ryegrass staggers
Does not cause ryegrass staggers or heat stress.
Insect pest control
Provides no insect pest control.
Downloads
Raider technical documents
Sowing Information
- Sowing rate: 18-20kg/ha in pasture mixes with 3-4kgs of clover, plus 2-4kgs of herbs (chicory and/or plantain) if desired
- Under-sowing: 8-15kg/Ha
- Sowing depth: 1-2cm
- Sowing season: Autumn and Spring
Our sowing guides are a great way to compare a broad range of grasses.
Sowing guides