Grow & Utilise

Grazing pastures and crops well, and achieving high animal performance are the cornerstones to farm profitability and sustainability. And this is an art, as it requires continual adjustment to weather and farm requirements. This section covers information on grazing management.

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Seasonal priorities – Preparing for dry summers

Extended dry summers hit hard. Help your paddocks survive and recover faster, cutting costs along the way.

Pasture feed value

Pasture feed value drives animal performance. ME and digestibility are key, with ME the most practical measure.

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Using tetraploid perennial ryegrass

Boost animal performance using tetraploid ryegrass; more palatable, productive, but requires careful management.

Seasonal priorities – Managing pasture in the wet

Pugging can slash pasture yield by over 35%. Repair quickly with new seed before weeds take hold.

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Mixing tetraploid & diploid ryegrass

Striking the perfect pasture balance: mix tetraploid & diploid ryegrass for palatability, persistence & easy management.

Making great silage

Light silage crops boost quality, regrowth and persistence. Less really is more for pasture performance.

Improving environmental outcomes

Small changes, big impact: smart pasture choices for better environmental outcomes.

Ryegrass heading dates

Ryegrass heading dates impact spring feed quality—learn how to use them for better on-farm performance.

Principles of ryegrass growth

Graze ryegrass at 2.5–3 leaves per tiller and maintain ideal residuals to boost growth and pasture quality.