Perennial Ryegrass

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The most widely sown grass on New Zealand farms, perennial ryegrass performs in a diverse range of farm environments. Quick to establish, simple to manage and with strong potential for multi-year persistence perennial ryegrasses underpin New Zealand's livestock industries.

Types of Perennial Ryegrass

Diploid

Our diploids are bred for increased persistence of yield, combining high tiller density and robustness with increased annual yields. Newer late-heading cultivars provide improved feed quality and palatability with increased growth in Winter and Early Spring to fill seasonal feed gaps.

Tetraploid

The pinnacle of ryegrass performance, Tetraploids provide increased digestibility, higher nutritive value and promote greater pasture utilization. Best suited to well managed rotational dairy and finishing systems with good fertility and soil moisture to maximize livestock performance.

Our Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars

Stampede

Stampede

Diploid Perennial Ryegrass

Bred for exceptional insect tolerance, yield and persistence.

Heading date: Late

Endophyte: CM142, Low

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Matrix

Matrix

Diploid Perennial Ryegrass

Proven yield performance, persistence and the ability to bounce back quickly after summer drought.

Heading date: Late

Endophyte: Standard, Low

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Raider

Raider

Diploid Perennial Ryegrass

A well proven diploid perennial ryegrass containing the NEA2 endophyte.

Heading date: Late

Endophyte: NEA2, Low Endophyte

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Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass

High performing tetraploid perennial ryegrass available with NEA or the innovative new CM142 endophyte.

Heading date: Very late

Endophyte: CM142, NEA, Low

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Ultra

Ultra

Diploid Perennial Ryegrass

Reliable performance across all seasons. Combine with AR1 endophyte for strong tolerance of Argentine Stem Weevil in New Zealand regions South of Taupo.

Heading date: Late

Endophyte: AR1, Low

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Perennial Ryegrass

Grazing management and nutrition.

To strengthen the life of perennial ryegrass pasture, good grazing management in spring is crucial, as daughter tillers require adequate sunlight to develop into high-quality pasture. The most nourishing part of the ryegrass plant is the leaf, which is easily digested by stock.

Where to buy

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Enquire here about Perennial Ryegrass or call 0800 427 676.

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