Heritage seeds international product handbook

INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT HANDBOOKFeaturing Heritage Seeds’ extensive range of quality temperate and tropical pastures, environmental repair, fodder crops, forage cereals and turf products.

Turf

Clover & Pasture

Legumes

Forage Cereals

Tropicals & Common Varieties

General Information

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Minimum Annual Average Rainfall

pH range that can be used as an indicator for the suitability of a cultivar. The pH referred to is for a suspension of 1:5 soil:0.01M calcium chloride (CaCI2).

Preferred Soil Type

Inoculant (rhizobia) group recommended to inoculate the cultivar in order to achieve successful nodulation and nitrogen fixation.

Best results under irrigation.

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CONTENTSAbout us .................................................................................. 2Turf ........................................................................................... 4Pasture legumes ..................................................................... 6

Clovers .................................................................................. 6 Annual clovers .................................................................... 10Other pasture legumes ..................................................... 13 Medics ................................................................................ 14 Vetch ................................................................................... 16

Forage herbs and brassicas ................................................ 18Alfalfa ..................................................................................... 20Forage cereals ...................................................................... 26Forage sorghum ................................................................... 32 Forage millet......................................................................... 33Temperate sowing guides .................................................. 34 Tropicals ................................................................................ 36

Grasses ............................................................................... 36 Legumes ............................................................................. 41

Tropical sowing guide ......................................................... 46 Common varieties ................................................................ 48 Information ........................................................................... 59

Pro-Tech seed coating ...................................................... 59Heritage Seeds offices ...................................................... 64

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With a product portfolio as broad as the Australian landscape, Heritage Seeds stands alone combining national distribution with exports to over 50 countries. Heritage Seeds has the largest private seed and plant research facility in Australia, together with co-operative research and development programs that extend around the globe. The combination of new varietal discovery, quality seed production, excellence in customer service, and our ‘can do’ ethos allows Heritage Seeds to give you – our customer – the leading edge. Whether your quest is temperate or tropical pasture seed, alfalfa, forage cereals, amenity grasses, coated seed, seed for environmental repair or the development and or commercialisation of new gene technology – we have the right seed solutions for you.

Research & DevelopmentThe millenium promises a new era in the evolution of gene technology and seed bioscience, revolutionising food production systems and transforming agriculture as we know it. Our focus on newly emerging seed technologies and research and development, combine to yield plant cultivars that demonstrate seed solutions for amenity, revegetation and agriculture. It is one reason why Heritage Seeds has the largest private seed and plant research facility in Australia at Howlong, NSW - as well as maintaining joint-venture research and development programs and strategic alliances spanning five continents. The search for new germplasm, plant breeding and selection, trialing and evaluation, is the basis of varietal discovery for the development of new and improved seed products.

Heritage Seeds are also industry leaders in revegetation and environmental repair solutions maintaining ‘state of the art’ seed enhancement plants at Toowoomba, Queensland and Melbourne, Victoria. The company license seed coating technology around the globe, having over 20 years of research and development experience into coated seed products for mining, reafforestation, roadways, hydro-seeding, aerial and conventional seed broadcasting; as well as general agriculture and amenity markets. The company embraces the new technological era of improved seed products and is well placed for varietal maintenance, basic and 1st generation seed production, and commercialisation of new plant cultivars.

Exporting to the WorldHeritage Seeds export clean, fresh, quality seed to international customers in more than 50 countries around the globe. The Australian continent spans many latitudes from cool, temperate Tasmania to tropical Far North Queensland, providing a diversity of environments almost unavailable from any other country. Experienced seed growers link directly with Heritage Seeds to provide the highest quality standards for international customers. Australian seed quality is only half the story; timely shipping delivery, import-export documentation, product certification, personalised service and advice, all contribute to our aim of total customer satisfaction. Heritage Seeds is one of Australia’s largest seed companies and is part of the world wide Royal Barenbrug Group. Together the group acts synergistically across continents for the research and development, production, marketing and export of seed. Whether its supplying seed for agriculture, international golf course architects, environmental earthworks engineers, or for simple landscape construction - we have seed solutions for you.

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TURF

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Heritage Seeds specialises in the development and marketing of high performance proprietary turf varieties. As part of the worldwide ROYAL BARENBRUG GROUP, one of the largest privately owned grass seed companies in the world, Heritage Seeds has strategic marketing and supply alliances throughout Australia and international markets.

• 3Premiumqualityvarieties• Provenover-seedingperformance(eveninhotter

environments such as the Middle East)• Greateradaptability/Fullsuntolightshade• Lowgrowthhabit/Adaptedtofairwaymowingheight• Excellentmowingquality/Minimalshredding• Veryuniformturfdensitywithfineleaftexture• Darkgreencolour• Weartolerantwithgoodrecovery• Easyspringtransition• Competitivelypriced®Turf Star is a registered trademark of Barenbrug USA.

Clay loams - sand

5.5-8.0 Irrigation only

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Kikuyu Pennisetum clandestinum

• Attractiveandcompetitivelawngrassthatspreadsrapidlybytillers and stolons

• Cangrowindifficultsoilandmoistureconditionswhereitsvery deep root system assists survival. Excellent for erosion control

• Shouldbeplantedinspringandearlysummerformsanideal, dense, hard wearing surface for playing fields, parks, lawns and other public areas

• Kikuyuwilltolerateheavygrazingorcutting.

Most Soil Types5.0-7.0400mm+

TURF

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Irrigation

Bahia grass Paspalum notatum

Carpet grass Axonopus affinis

Queensland Blue Couch Digitaria didactyla

Bermuda grass Cynodon dactylon

• Suitableasapermanentpastureforintensivegrazingandfor hay production particularly in the higher rainfall areas

• Lowgrowingorprostrategrowthhabit• Strongrootsystemandcanspreadslowlybystolons• Whengrownforgrazing,itcombineswellwithlegumesand

appears relatively tolerant to shading.• Alsosuitableasamenityturforasagroundcoverforerosion

control.

• Cangrowonpoor,lowfertility,acidsoils• Broadleaf,withaprostrategrowthhabitwhichformsa

dense sod• Canhandleupto50%shade

• Afine,eventexturedlawngrasswithadistinctiveblue-greencolour

• Aggressiverunninggrasswithstrongstolons• SlightlymoreshadetolerantthanBermudaGrass(butless

than Carpet Grass)

• Mostwidelyusedwarm-seasonamenitygrass• Commonlyusedasforageinsomemarkets• Vigorousgrassthatrapidlyformsadensematofturfduring

summer• Peakgrowthduringthespring/summerperiodandbecomes

dormant during the autumn/winter period• Preferslight-mediumsoils• Duetoitslowcuttingabilitiesisexcellentforuseonsports

fields, cricket wickets, tennis court, golf courses, fairways, tees and lawns.

Light Well

Drained

Most Soil Types

Most Soil Types

Most Soil Types

5.0-7.5

4.5-8.0

5.5-8.0

5.5-7.0

700mm–1500mm

600mm+

600mm+

400mm+

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PASTURE lEgUmES

White clover 2 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium repens

White clover is tolerant of, and persistent under a wide range of management systems and has a high feed value. Its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen makes a substantial contribution to the growth of companion grasses. White clover will grow over a wide range of soil and fertility conditions although a pH of 5.4 or higher with reasonable phosphorus levels is required for good results. It has poor tolerance of drought conditions and is best suited to medium-high rainfall or irrigation, where it will respond well to spring and summer moisture.White clover has little winter growth, is slower to grow in the spring than ryegrass and is susceptible to shading. Spring management aimed at keeping pastures short and leafy is therefore important to maintain good clover content and to capitalise on its good growth and feed value in summer.In white clover, a large leaf size generally means lessstolons, but more potential yield. However a high stolon density and smaller leaf size means that there’s bettertolerance of adverse conditions, such as drought, pests, closegrazingorpugging.It’simportanttoselecttherightclover for the situation based on these attributes. Small-mediumleafsizevarietieswillofferbetterpersistenceandoften greater nitrogen fixation under sheep and extensive beef enterprises, whereas the larger leaf varieties are better suited to dairy and beef operations with good rotationalgrazing.Itisoftenusefultouseasmallerandalarger variety in a pasture blend.

• Australianbredwhiteclover• Tallplantthatcanaggressivelycompeteinamixedsward

with ryegrass• Excellentseedlingvigourandisquicktoestablishwithvery

high yield potential across all seasons• StolondensityofStormishighcomparedtootherlargeleaf

types• Persistentundercuttingandremainsdense• Highproductioninwinterandsummer.

White Clover Large Leaf

Wide Range Types

5.4-8.0650mm+ B or AgriCOTE


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Subterranean clover 6 - 8 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium subterraneum (inc.subterraneum, brachycalycinum & yanninicum)

Sub clovers are amongst the most widely used pasture legumes in southern Australia. They are typically used in low-medium, winter rainfall dominant areas for extensive grazingoperations.Thetermsubcloverreferstoagroupof three species:Subterraneum: Black seeded, acidic (4.5) - neutral soils, most soil textures, low-medium rainfallYanninicum: White seeded, acidic - neutral pH, medium-heavy soils, medium rainfallBrachycalycinum: Neutral soils (5.8) - alkaline soils, medium-heavy soils, medium rainfall.The features mentioned above will vary between varieties.Sub clovers can contain varying levels of phytoestrogens that may affect fertility in sheep, although more recently developed varieties generally have lower levels. Sub clover can cause bloat. They are usually quite susceptible to RLEM; monitoring and control is needed for best performance.Seeds are relatively large and sowing rates need to be 2 or 3 times higher than most other clovers in order to reach a similar plant density. Sub clovers are annuals and re-seeding is needed to provide persistent nitrogen fixation and quality in the pasture. Once a pasture has been established with sub clover, a couple of years of re-seeding will help create a seed bank to back-up the occasional failed season. Sub clovers have been developed for varying rainfall and flowering dates. It is highly recommended to sow at least two varieties with differing flowering dates, so as to allow for a spread of flowering and seed set as frosts, drought, grazing, pests and herbicides may reduce seed set orcause failure. In areas with an early spring, it is suggested to sow an early and a mid-flowering type. In later areas, sow a mid-maturing and a late variety. Levels of hard-seed will vary between cultivars, although most varieties have at least some hard seed component.Sub clover is a high quality protein feed. Sometimes older stock or those not use to an enriched diet will need greater management.Inmixedswards,grazepastureaccordingtograss stage e.g. introduce stock at 3 leaf stage of ryegrass or 5 leaf stage of phalaris. Sub clover will survive as long as there is an accompanied “spelling” phase. Opening up the sward will allow sunlight for the clover to grow and compete.


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Red clover 3 - 6 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium pratense

Red clover is a tap rooted, short-lived (2-5 year) perennial legume with high feed value. It has good summer growth and some drought tolerance, but little winter growth. It performs best on free draining soils under moderate stockingrates,longsummergrazingrotationsorhayproduction. Under high stocking rates or quick rotations its persistence is reduced. Summer moisture is required for best results. Red clover is commonly sown as a component of a permanent pasture, to boost late spring and summer growth and feed quality. It is often used as a specialist stand for hay or silage.

Red clovers contain phytoestrogens so care should be taken if feeding to breeding stock during mating (this mainly applies in the late summer and autumn periods when red clover is growing well). Phytoestrogen levels vary between red clover varieties.

Strawberry clover 2 - 3 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium fragiferum

This is a true perennial clover that tolerates waterlogging and drought, and is suitable for neutral to alkaline soils, although it will survive in more acidic conditions. Strawberry clover is often used in slightly saline areas, as it is more salt tolerant than white clover and most sub clovers. It is quite slow to establish, but will form a large crown in 2-3 years, and can become the dominant legume in a pasture sward. Itisoftenusedinextensivegrazingareasasacomponentin a tall fescue or phalaris pasture. It is very tolerant of close grazingbysheepandextensivebeefonceestablished.


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Alsike clover 2 - 5 kg/haTrifolium hybridum

Alsike is a short-lived perennial clover that can be used in a similar fashion to red clover with the added feature of being able to tolerate and thrive in more acidic as well as alkaline conditions. It is very waterlogging tolerant. It has been widely used as an ideal pioneer plant, although is very productive in its own right. Like red clover, Alsike is an upright plant and can be used for making quality hay. It has been reported to produce photosensitivity in sunny conditions and may cause bloat. Over time it may not persist as fertility increases and more vigorous varieties start to dominate the pasture.

Caucasian clover 3 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium ambiguum

Caucasian clover can be a very persistent perennial clover, although the right type needs to be selected for conditions as there are great variations in growth habit and climatic suitability. It is generally better suited to elevated, medium to high rainfall areas with slightly acidic to neutral pH soils. It has a strong underground root system, and once establishedwillgrowwellandpersistunderclosegrazing.Hexaploid varieties have larger leaves, are better suited to lower altitudes and are very slow (3 years) to establish. Tetraploid varieties typically establish more quickly and will suit higher altitudes and colder conditions. The diploid varieties are suited to higher elevations again, have smaller leaves, and are more cold and waterlogging tolerant. Caucasian clover can be a useful component in a long-term cocksfoot or phalaris pasture, particularly in elevated areasundermixedsheepandbeefgrazingwheresummerrains are common.


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ANNUAl ClOvERSAnnual clover offers a range of grazing, hay and silageoptions with multiple benefits including nitrogen fixation, weed control rotations and disease breaks. The addition of annual clovers to grass or hay mixes can increase feed quality, protein of feed and provide nitrogen for grass or cereal to grow.

Paddock & Grazing ManagementAnnual clovers are suited to rotational grazing. Whenusedinamixedsward,grazetomanagegrassbutensureanimalsdonotre-grazeareas,asthiswillgreatlyaffecttherecoveryofannualclover.Inpurestands,avoidgrazinginthemiddle ofwinter.Don’t grazebelow 5-8cm to allowmaximum recovery. Avoid pugging.

Ingeneral,growthperiodbetweengrazingwillbearound50-60 days in winter and 30-40 days in spring. These clovers are generally annual options only, however hard seeded varieties (e.g. Balansa) can be locked up just prior to flower initiation. They will then flower and set seed, and providing thereisinitialdrymatter,grazehardpriortotheautumnbreak to allow maximum germination.

Monitor stock – especially relating to issues such as bloat and excess protein. Certain weather conditions, lack of fibre and other energy sources can cause some stock issues. Remove stock during such times. Allow access to good quality water.


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Balansa clover 2 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium michelianum/balansae

Annual legume for medium rainfall areas that suits most soils of acid - neutral pH. Tolerates mild salinity and some waterlogging.Suitableforgrazingandfodderconservationwith fair winter growth. It is very early flowering and seed setcanbeaffectedbyfrosts.OftenusedaspartofaHDLmix as the earliest flowering component. Also useful as an alternative to sub-clover in perennial pastures, or to add bulk and quality to annual and Italian ryegrass hay crops. Not known to cause bloat. Regenerates by re-seeding. Hard-seeded.

Persian clover 2 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium resupinatum

Annual legume for medium rainfall areas that suits most soils of neutral - moderately alkaline pH. Tolerates mild salinityandsomewaterlogging.Suitable forgrazingandfodder conservation with fair-good winter growth. It is later flowering than balansa and an essential component inHDLmixes.Alsousefulasanalternative tosub-cloverin perennial pastures, or to add bulk and quality to annual and Italian ryegrass hay crops. Regenerates by re-seeding. Hard-seeded and soft-seeded varieties available.

Berseem clover 2 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium alexandrinum

Annual legume for medium-high rainfall areas that suits medium-heavy soils of neutral - moderately alkaline pH. Suitable for grazing and fodder conservation withreasonable winter growth. Can be affected by frosts. OftenusedaspartofaHDLmixandcanproducemultiplehay cuts. Not known to cause bloat. Regenerates by re-seeding. Soft-seeded.


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Arrowleaf clover 2 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium vesiculosum

Annual legume for medium rainfall areas that suits well-drained soils of acid - neutral pH and tolerates mild salinity. Suitable for grazing and fodder conservation with fairwinter growth. It is very late flowering and seed set can beaffectedbydrought.OftenusedaspartofaHDLmixas the latest flowering component. It is also useful as an alternative to sub-clover in perennial pastures, or to add bulk and quality to annual and Italian ryegrass hay crops. Not known to cause bloat. Regenerates by re-seeding. Hard-seeded.

Crimson clover 2 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium incarnatum

Low pH tolerant annual for medium rainfall areas with well drainedsoils.Suitableforgrazingandfodderconservationwith reasonable winter growth. Traditionally used as a pioneer plant on acid soils of limited fertility. Regenerates by re-seeding. Soft-seeded.

Rose clover 2 - 5 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium hirtum

Early flowering annual legume that suits hard-setting acidic soils in low rainfall areas. Often used as a pioneer plant where early flowering and seed set is useful. It is not very productive or persistent over the longer period, but can do a job where sub clovers and many medics struggle. Regenerates by re-seeding. Hard-seeded.

gland clover 1 - 3 kg/ha (in a mix)Trifolium glanduliferum

Low pH tolerant annual for low rainfall areas in extensive grazingoperations.Regeneratesby re-seeding.Typicallyvery hard-seeded.


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Serradella 3 - 6 kg/ha (in a mix)

Acid, aluminum tolerant annual legume that suits well drained sandy soils. Suitable for grazing and hayproduction in low rainfall areas. Non-bloating. Tolerates Red Legged Earth Mite. Regenerates by reseeding, seed hardness depends on species:

French (pink) Serradella Ornithopus sativus: High levels of soft seeds, prostrate growth habit

Yellow Serradella Ornithopus compressus: Mostly hard-seeded, more upright growth, most persistent

Hybrids: Intermediate level of hard seeds, intermediate growth habit.

OTHER PASTURE lEgUmES

Sulla 8 - 12 kg/ha (sown alone)Hedysarum coronarium

Annual or biennial forage legume (regenerates only from seed) with potential for high yields of palatable forage or fodder. Grows in neutral to alkaline, well drained medium to heavy soils. Spring and autumn active with limited winter growth and summer dormant. Suits as a short-term grass-free break in mixed grain cropping and livestock operations in medium-low rainfall areas. Non-bloating. Waterlogging likely to reduce performance. Limited weed-control options available.

Biserrula 4 - 6 kg/ha (in a mix)Biserrula pelecinus

Low pH tolerant, deep rooted annual legume for low rainfall areas. Tolerant of Red Legged Earth Mites. Needs to re-generate from re-seeding each year. Varying levels of hard-seed depending on the variety.


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Barrel medic 2 - 4 kg/ha (in a mix)Medicago truncatula

Annual forage legume that suits neutral to alkaline pH range.Suitslow-moderaterainfallextensivegrazingareas.Good for cereal/pasture rotations. Regenerates by re-seeding. Typically very hard-seeded.

mEDICS

Strand medic 2-4 kg/ha (in a mix)Medicago littoralis

Annual forage legume that suits sandy/loamy soils in the neutral to alkaline pH range. Suits low-very low rainfall extensivegrazingareas.Goodforcereal/pasturerotations.Regenerates by re-seeding. Typically very hard-seeded.


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Burr medic 2 - 4 kg/ha (in a mix)Medicago polymorpha

Annual forage legume that suits heavier soils of neutral to alkaline pH range. Suits low-very low rainfall extensive grazing/croppingareas.Goodforcereal/pasturerotationsthat have longer pasture phase. Can tolerate some waterlogging. Regenerates by reseeding. Higher level of soft seeds than strand or barrel medics.

Snail medic 2 - 4 kg/ha (in a mix)Medicago scutellata

Annual forage legume that suits heavier soils with a neutral to alkaline pH range. Suits low-moderate rainfall extensive grazing/croppingareas.Goodforcereal/pasturerotations.Regenerates by re-seeding, soil disturbance often needed toobtainagoodstrike.Largeseedpodsareeasilygrazedby sheep.


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Woolly pod vetch 15 - 30 kg/ha

Namoi

• Midmaturingselfregeneratingannual• Indeterminateflowering• Suitableforgrazing,hayandgreenmanure.

Vicia villosa ssp. Dasycarpa Hard Seeded

EMost Soil

Types5.0-8.0400mm–650mm+


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Common vetch 20 - 40 kg/ha

Blanchefleur

• Midmaturityvariety• Lowhardseedlevels• Suitableforgrain,hayorgreenmanure.

Vicia sativa Soft Seeded

EMost Soil

Types5.0-8.0350mm–650mm+

• Availablecommerciallyin2016• Highyielding,highlyrustresistantcommonvetchvariety• Moderatelyresistanttoascochytablight• Verygoodearlyestablishment• Earlierinmaturityby7-12daysthanRasina(fromseedingto

full flowering 90-100 days)• Higheryieldinginbothgrainandhaythancurrentvarieties

in < 380mm rainfall.

COMING SOON Soft Seeded

Most Well

Drained5.0-8.0225mm+ E

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Chicory 5 - 6 kg/haCichorium intybus

Chicory is a persistent leafy herb lasting 2-3 years with a large tap root. It performs best in fertile, free draining soils in regions of greater than 550mm rainfall. It has potential for high dry matter of excellent quality with most growth through warmer periods.

Chicory should be sown at 5-6kg/ha as a sole stand or at 1-2kg/ha as part of a grass clover mix. Often used as an annual (summer) forage in combination with millet, clover or forage brassicas.

Chicory requires a well prepared seed bed and soil temperatures of greater than 10°C for successful establishment. Chicory should be rotationally grazed ona 4-6 week rotation and will require added nitrogen for maximum performance.

• Performsallyearroundincludingwinter• Fastestablishmentandregrowthaftergrazing• Highqualitywinteractiveforagechicorywithaleafyand

erect growth habit• Respondstosummerrain• Lowcrowngivesgoodproductionover2-3years• Alternativetoalfalfainproblemsoils• Sownat5-6kg/hawithlegumesand1-2kg/haaspartofa

pasture mix.

Forage Chicory Winter Active


Plantain 3 - 5 kg/haPlantago lanceolata

A drought tolerant, deep tap-rooted perennial herb with high digestibility. Spring or autumn sown, with potential for year-round growth. Usually sown as a specialist paddock as weed control in mixed stands may be problematic.

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Forage brassicas 2 - 6 kg/haBrassica hybrid

Brassicas are potentially high yielding, high quality annual crops that are established during the warmer months to fill a summer, autumn or winter feed gap.

Sowing rates vary widely, and depend on many factors including: condition of the seed-bed at sowing time, methodandaccuracyofsowingequipment,seedsizeandlength of time to maturity.

Brassicas need a fine, weed-free seed bed, with a pH of 5.5 or above. Crops may respond to boron, molybdenum and phosphorus. Nitrogen application is usually needed, but care should be taken to avoid nitrate poisoning, particularly with drought (or other) stressed crops. Newly introduced stock should be carefully monitored, and may take a little time to become accustomed to the crop. Flowering crops should not be fed to livestock.

Within the brassica options there are good forage solutions as well as great versatility. Seek specific advice for your situation.

Forage rape 2 - 5 kg/haBrassica napus

Rapeisafastmaturingleafy,singleormulti-grazecropthatcan be sown for summer, autumn or winter feed. It typically has higher protein and dry matter than turnips. Rape can be sown from early spring to late summer depending on its use.

Usually sown as a lone stand, but may be sown in combination with other summer forages such as millet, or often sown for winter feed in combination with annual or Italian ryegrasses with good results. Rape’s feed value is high,butusuallythecropmustbematurebeforegrazing,approximately 10-12 weeks after sowing.

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AlfalfaMedicago sativa

Alfalfa isusedasa longtermpasture forgrazingand/orhay production, a short term stand in cropping rotations, or as the legume component of mixed pastures. Being a legume, alfalfa has the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, providing nitrogen for its own growth, to companion species or increasing soil nitrogen levels for subsequent crops.

Alfalfa can utilise more rainfall and dry the soil profile with a large taproot that can easily grow to three metres depth or more to access deep soil moisture. This taproot also acts as an energy store for the plant making established alfalfa very hardy.

Alfalfa has a moderate tolerance of salinity, which combined with its ability to dry the soil profile and lower the water table makes it a useful tool in managing soil salinity, particularly as an option in recharge areas.

The main limitations to alfalfa’s use are soil waterlogging and high soil aluminum (Al) levels which inhibit root development and cause difficulties with establishment.

Modern alfalfa varieties are now available that have beendevelopedinAustraliaundergrazingforAustralianand international conditions, with adequate resistance to key pests and diseases, ensuring they have the best chance of performing in a broad range of countries and environments.

Selection of the right alfalfa variety is a crucial component of establishing a successful, productive and profitable alfalfa stand.

Rainfall kg/ha Plant counts(after 1st summer)

350 - 450 mm 4 - 6 15 - 40

450 - 600 mm 6 - 8 50-70

600 - 800 mm 10 -15 80 -120

800 mm+/Irrigation 18 - 35 130 -160

Sowing rates

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Winter dormant alfalfaWinter dormant alfalfas grow actively through spring and summer and into early autumn when growth rates decline. They can be very productive under high rainfall or irrigation, but less productive than winter active types in regions with winter dominant rainfall below 650mm.

These varieties generally have a low prostrate crown giving goodgrazingtoleranceandimprovingpersistence.Theyalso have a high leaf to stem ratio which can contribute to higher feed and hay quality. Winter dormant alfalfas are not suited to late autumn/early winter sowing.

These alfalfas are best suited to irrigated hay production or long term pasture situations in colder, wetter environments, where rainfall continues into late spring and early summer, andwintergrazingisprovidedbyotherpasturesorcrops.Winter dormant alfalfas can also be used in mixtures with perennial grasses.

Winter active alfalfaWinter active alfalfas have an intermediate crown and can provideexcellentgrazingtoleranceandpersistence.Theyare the most versatile and therefore the most popular alfalfa group giving good growth into late autumn and holding their quality longer than highly winter active varieties.

Winter active varieties are best suited to medium term mixed farming situations that require grazing toleranceand the ability to make reasonable quality hay. They are well suited to irrigated or dryland production and are useful as a pure stand or as a perennial legume component in pasture blends for regions with 450-650mm winter dominant rainfall.

These alfalfas also make excellent permanent summer forage crops in the high rainfall dairy regions because they provide feed over a longer period than summer brassicas without the insect problems.

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Highly winter active alfalfaHighly winter active alfalfas are bred for late autumn/early winter sowing and have excellent seedling vigour for undersowing. Some of the newer Australian bred material in thisgrouphas increasedgrazing tolerancebecause itwas selected from and developed for these broadacre grazingsystems.

These alfalfas have a more upright crown and erect growth habit, they are well suited to a 3-5 year cropping rotation system in the 300-500mm rainfall zones. They providemaximum growth from winter dominant growing season rainfall. Generally highly winter active alfalfas do not persist as well as more dormant types.

Paddock & grazing managementAlfalfa is a highly nutritious feed that does require specific management. Maximum production and persistence will occurwhenalfalfaisrotationallygrazed.Whilstalfalfawillnot produce much in its first season, it will grow rapidly offering choice grazing once the stems are matured.Ideallyoncegrazed,itshouldbespelledtoallowcrownsand root carbohydrate reserves to restore themselves.

At certain times of rapid growth, alfalfa will produce higher tannins that cause build up of detergents and gas within the rumen-causing bloat. At these times of year, it is best to allow the plant to go through its growth spurt, diffuse the tannins throughDM and graze once slowing down.Howeveravoidgrazingwithhungrystock.Ensurestockisacclimatised, allow run-off areas or alternative sources of fibre.

Being a legume, alfalfa not only fixes large amounts of nitrogen but has high protein levels also. In intensive production systems, excess protein could be an issue and needs to be managed with alternative fibre sources or over sown energy options such as cereals or grasses.

Dormancy Dormancy rating

Life expectancy Suitability

Winter dormant

3 to 5 8 years +Grazingandfinecut

hay

Winter active

6to7 6 to 8 years +Grazing/hay,general

purpose

Highly winter active

8 to 10 3 to 5 years +Winter feed, hay production, short

pasture phase

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• Semi winter dormant variety with fine stems and a low, broad crown

• Suited to challenging, wet, cold environments• Persistentundergrazingandperformswellinbothirrigated

and dryland environments• Good Anthracnose and Phytophthora root disease

resistance• Ideal for hay production with very bushy and dense growth.

• ThemostgrazingtolerantcommercialalfalfavarietyinAustralia

• Persistsunderperiodsofsetstockingupto2monthsonceestablished

• Requiresminimalrotationalgrazingmanagement• Exceptionalpersistenceacrossarangeofenvironments

from low to high rainfall, dryland and irrigation• Broadlyadaptedtoavarietyoffarmingsystems• Wellsuitedtomixedswardswithperennialgrassessuchas

winter active tall fescue, cocksfoot or phalaris.

Alfalfa Dormancy 5 Semi Winter Dormant

Alfalfa Dormancy 6 Winter Active

AL or AgriCOTE

AL or AgriCOTE

Deep Well

Drained

Deep Well

Drained

5.8-8.0

5.8-8.0

325mm+

325mm+

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• Verypersistentandtolerantofgrazing,resultinginhighlyproductive long-term stands

• Broad low crown, many fine upright stems which carry a high number of large leaves

• Broad pest and disease resistance profile• Higher total dry matter than more winter dormant varieties• Suitedtocontinualharvesting,hardgrazingandtreading• Bridges the summer and autumn feed gaps.

• EvenmorebroadlyadaptedandgrazingtolerantthanSardi7• Highyielding,multi-purposewithexcellentpersistence• Strongpestanddiseaseresistanceandgoodgrazingtolerance• Improvedperformanceincold,wetenvironments• Wellsuitedtograzingandhayproductionwithabroad

crown and high leaf to stem ratio.



AL or AgriCOTEIrrigation

IrrigationAL or

AgriCOTE

Deep Well

Drained

Deep Well

Drained

5.8-8.0

5.8-8.0

350mm+

350mm+

AlFAlFA

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Irrigation

Irrigation

• Highly productive 3 - 4 year+ option suited to dryland systems with a winter dominant rainfall pattern

• Valuable in farming systems with intensive management, such as dairy farms

• Exceptional seedling vigour and regrowth after cutting and or grazing

• Broad base of pest and disease resistance with no weakness to any of the major alfalfa diseases

• Highwintergrowthandgoodgrazingtolerance• Suited to cropping rotations, pasture mixes and hay production

systems requiring maximum yield.

Alfalfa Dormancy 10 Highly Winter Active

AL or AgriCOTE

Deep Well

Drained5.8-8.0350mm+

• Suited to cropping rotations, pasture mixes and year round hay production systems

• ImprovedforageproductionandpersistenceoverSARDI10• Highwintergrowthandgrazingtolerance• Very good seedling vigour• Highly productive 3 - 4 year+ option• Multiple screens for excellent disease and insect resistance.


350mm+Deep Well

Drained5.8-8.0 AL or

AgriCOTE

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Forage cereals in general are quick to establish and relatively robust. They have strong winter and spring growth and well managed crops produce moderate to highqualityfeedthatcaneitherbedirectlygrazedorcutand conserved as hay or silage.

EstablishmentForage cereals are well suited to sowing into either a prepared seed bed, or more commonly, by direct drilling into spray-fallows or crop residues. Consider the paddock history, or conduct a soil test to determine fertiliser requirement, however a modest application of DAP orsimilar at the time of planting is usually beneficial. Consider the options for pre-emergent herbicides and insecticides where appropriate as they will give the crop the best chance to out-compete pests. In heavy trash situations, incorporating an early application of a molluscicide for slugs or snails may be necessary.

Sowing depth should be between 10-35mm, although slightly deeper sowing is often still satisfactory. Assess the crop for weeds again when it has developed 3-4 true leaves, and treat accordingly. Forage cereal crops are generallyreadyforalightfirstgrazingwhen20-25cmhigh,down to about 10cm. This will be around 6-8 weeks after sowing depending on conditions, and the crop can be allowedtore-growformultiplesubsequentgrazings.

500mm Rainfall

600mm Rainfall

700mm Rainfall

800mm Rainfall

Irrigation

Sowing Rates kg/ha

70 80-90 80-90 80-90 100-120

Grazing managementTrue forage cereals are developed towithstand grazingpressureandcanbegrazedthroughwinterwithminimalloss of total forage yield if grazed correctly. The cropshould only be grazed when the roots have developedsufficiently to anchor the plants so that they will not pull out. This is generally the case once the crop has reached 25cminheight.Ideallythecropshouldbegrazedbeforethe first node has developed, to avoid the loss of the nodes and resulting tiller death. As a rough guide the crop should begrazedataheightof25-30cm.

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How hard to grazePostgrazingheightiscriticalinmaintainingcropyield.Thecropshouldbegrazedtonolowerthan10cmorjustabovethe first node. If the first node is removed, regrowth will be significantly reduced as the removal of the node will result in the death of that tiller. True forage cereals do have the ability to re-tillerpostgrazinghowever this regrowthwillbe slower than growth from established tillers resulting in lost production.

On-going managementRotational grazing is the best way to maximise cropproduction and the crop can be re-grazed each time itreaches 25-30cm in height. As the crop progresses it is inevitable that the nodes will begin to rise and additional caremustbetakentoavoidovergrazingandtillerdeath.Grazing crops at these later stages of development willmost likely reduce the yield at final harvest. Set stocking of forage cereal crops will often give the best results for fattening cattle, particularly in northern Australia. For best results the stocking rate needs to be adjusted depending on the growing conditions and growth rate of the crop.

Adverse conditionsGrazingwhenthesoil isverywetwillresult incrownandroot damage and recovery and total yield will be reduced. Ifconditionsbecomeverydry,grazingto10cmtoremoveleaf tissue may aid survival by reducing evapo-transpiration.

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Forage oatsAvena sativa

Forage oats are a broadly adapted and reliable winter forage crop and are the most widely used of the forage cereals.

Forage oats are easy to establish and are the only true forage cereal that can be sown in late summer and early autumn, giving forage oats the highest potential yield of the forage cereals.

Forage oats have a winter habit – growth will slow over the colder months and are slow to establish if sown too late. They produce reasonably well from a late winter/early spring planting given a higher sowing rate. In southern Australiabarely yellowdwarf virus (BYDV) is a significantdisease limiting production in susceptible varieties.

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• Excellentseedlingvigourleadingtomoreearlygrowth• Verylatematuritywhichstaysleafyintolatespring• Upto15%higheryields–morefeed• Potentiallymoredurableleafrustresistance.

Forage Oat True Forage Cereal


• CompleterustresistanttoallAustralianpathotypesofleafrust• Producesaveryhighforageyieldunderbothdrylandand

irrigated conditions• Goodrecoveryfromgrazingandwilltolerateheavygrazing• ThestemandleafthicknessofAladdinmakesitsuitablefor

oaten hay production• Latematurityhelpstokeepqualitythroughthegrowingseason.



• Veryfastautumnwintergrowth• Goodspringbulkupforhay/silage• GoodBYDVtolerance.


450mm+ Most Soil Types4.5-8.0

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Forage triticaleTriticale hexaploide

Triticale is a cross between wheat and cereal rye or rye corn. Combining the quality and yield of wheat and the broad adaptability of rye, triticale is an extremely hardy and adaptable species. It has good disease resistance and is suited to a wide range of climates and growing conditions including light, sandy soil. It can also tolerate acid soils and waterloggging better than other forage cereal species, and has a more developed root system, giving better suitability to light soils.

The reliable grain yield of triticale is the key factor in its use for whole crop silage production. With whole crop silage the crop is taken through to near maturity and while other cereals lose feed quality rapidly after emergence and continue to fall, the quality of triticale climbs again as the grain fills.

• Mid/latematurity• Striperustresistant• Veryhighforageyieldorwholecropsilageoption• Excellentwintervigour• Verygoodresistancetolodging• Longandbroadleaves• CanbesownearlierthantheoriginalCrackerjack.

Forage Triticale True Forage Cereal

Most Soil Types4.8–8.0450mm+

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• AwnlesstrueforagebarleybredtoreplaceDictator• Fastestwintergrowthofalltrueforagecereals• Suitslatesowing• Rapidestablishmentandearlygrowth• Fasttofirstgrazing• Quickregrowthaftergrazing.

Forage Barley True Forage Cereal


Forage barleyHordeum vulgare

Barley has fast establishment and high winter production and is best suited to late planting situations where its quick early growth under cold conditions can be an advantage over other forage cereals. Barley provides excellent forage forgrazing,hayor silage,withgood foragequality.Thelater planting window gives more flexibility with late finishingcropslikemaizeandearlierfinishgivesthebestchance of getting the summer crops sown early into adequate soil moisture.

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Forage sorghum 15 - 30 kg/haSorghum spp.

Awarmseason,annualgrassusedforstripgrazing,silageand hay, capable of very high yields under the right conditions. Irrigation usually essential for best performance. There are many varieties, hybrids and sub-types - select with care to suit your conditions. In southern Australia, cool tolerant varieties should be used. It should be sown when soil temperature is over 16°C and rising. Crops less that 50cm high or under drought or other stresses may create issues with prussic acid poisoning, depending on the condition of the crop and the variety.

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Forage millet 10 - 20 kg/haEchinochloa utilis

A warm-season, fast growing annual grass. Needs soil temperatures of 14°C and rising for good germination. Usually sown in late spring as millet does not tolerate frost. Often used as a summer forage or hay/silage crop in summer irrigated areas. Can be sown alone or mixed with rape, turnipsor chicory.Ready forgrazing inabout6-8 weeks after sowing. Palatable and free of prussic acid.

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SOWINg gUIDES

Species Product Dormancy Seedling Vigour Autumn Winter Early

SpringLate

Spring SummerSowing rate kg/ha

Low-Med rainfall

Med-Hi rainfall Irrig’n

Alfalfa

Sardi 5 5 - Winter dormant êê êêê ê êê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi-Grazer 6 - semi-winter active êêê êêê êê êêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi7 7-semi-winteractive êêê êêê êê êêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi7series2 7-semi-winteractive êêê êêê êê êêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi 10 10 - highly winter active êêêê êêêê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi 10 series2 10 - highly winter active êêêê êêêê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Species Product Maturity Sub-type Seedling Vigour Autumn Winter Early

SpringLate


Spread Presc. Drill Mix

Chicory Commander - - êêêê êêê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêê 6-8 5-6 3-4


SpringLate


Pure stand Mix Oversowing

White clover Storm late lge êê êê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêê 4-6 2-3 n/a


SpringLate



Forage cereal

Dictator2 early barley êêêêê êêêê êêêêê êêêêê êêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Gallileo mid oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Genie mid-late oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Aladdin mid-late oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Mammoth mid-late oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Crackerjack 2 mid-late triticale êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

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SOWINg gUIDES

Species Product Dormancy Seedling Vigour Autumn Winter Early

SpringLate


Low-Med rainfall

Med-Hi rainfall Irrig’n

Alfalfa

Sardi 5 5 - Winter dormant êê êêê ê êê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi-Grazer 6 - semi-winter active êêê êêê êê êêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi7 7-semi-winteractive êêê êêê êê êêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi7series2 7-semi-winteractive êêê êêê êê êêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi 10 10 - highly winter active êêêê êêêê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35

Sardi 10 series2 10 - highly winter active êêêê êêêê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê 2-8 6-15 18-35


SpringLate



Chicory Commander - - êêêê êêê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêê 6-8 5-6 3-4


SpringLate


Pure stand Mix Oversowing

White clover Storm late lge êê êê êêê êêêê êêêê êêêê 4-6 2-3 n/a


SpringLate



Forage cereal

Dictator2 early barley êêêêê êêêê êêêêê êêêêê êêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Gallileo mid oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Genie mid-late oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Aladdin mid-late oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Mammoth mid-late oat êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

Crackerjack 2 mid-late triticale êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêê êêêêê - 90-120 70-100 40-60

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TROPICAlS

Brachiaria decumbens x ruziziensis x brizantha

• AvailableforsalesoutsidetheAmericas• Suitableforenvironmentsthatwouldgenerallybe

considered outside the normal range for adaptation for many Brachiaria species

• Willtolerateacidsoilsofhighaluminum• Forageyieldsrecordedupto27mtdrymatter/Ha/year&16%CrudeProtein

• Verypalatable,grazing&droughttolerant• Recommendedforcattle,sheep,goatsandsometypesof

surface dwelling fish• Suitablefordirectgrazing,cutandcarrymethods,bailing

and ensilage.

Brachiaria decumbens x ruziziensis x brizantha

• AvailableforsalesoutsidetheAmerica’s.• Similaringrowthhabit,andcharacteristicstoMulatoII• MorewaterloggingtolerancethanMulatoII• Suitablefordirectgrazing,cutandcarrymethods,bailing

and silage• Resistanttodiseasesandpests(spittlebug)• Recommendedforcattle,sheep,goatsandsometypesof

surface dwelling fish.

Hybrid Brachiaria

Hybrid Brachiaria

700mm+

700mm+

Most Soil Types

Most Soil Types

5.0-8.0

5.0-8.0

TROPICAl gRASSES

Biloela Buffel Cenchrus ciliaris

• Taller,morerobustbuffel,latermaturity• Establishesreadilyinheavysoiltypes• Greaterdroughttolerance.

Light to Heavy 5.5-8.0350mm+

Buffel Grass

AgriCOTE or Bare

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Gayndah Buffel Cenchrus ciliaris

USA Buffel Cenchrus ciliaris

Hatch Creeping Bluegrass Bothriochloa insculpta

Bisset Bluegrass Bothriochloa insculpta

• Finer,mediumheightbuffelthatestablishesreadily• Adaptedtoawiderangeofsoiltypes,mediummaturity• Goodstocktolerance.

• Finestemmed,mediumheight,densevariety• Earlymaturity,purpleflowers• Suitableforlighter,textured,welldrainedsoils.

• Gooddroughtandgrazingtolerancewithcreepingstolons• Astrongstoloniferousgrasssuitableforhayproduction• Canbeslowertoestablishthanothergrasses.

• Finerinthestem,latermaturingandmorestoloniferousthanHatch

• Gooddroughtandclosegrazingtolerance• Ahardyandusefulgrassthatwilltoleratelowfertilesoils.

Light to Medium

Light to Medium

Wide Range Types

Wide Range Types

5.5-8.0

5.5-8.0

5.0-7.0

5.0–7.0

350mm+

350mm+

600mm+

600mm+

Buffel Grass

Buffel Grass

Bluegrass

Bluegrass

Floren Bluegrass Dichanthium aristatum

• Thrivesonheavysoilsandperiodicinundation• Forms large tussocks and will compete with weeds once

established • Highlypalatable.

Basaltic Clays5.5–8.0650mm+

Bluegrass

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

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TROPICAlS

Consol Eragrostis curvula

• Highlypersistentonlightsandysoils• TolerantoflowpHandhighexchangeablealuminium• Requires intensive grazing management to maintain feed

quality.

Light Soils4.0–6.0400mm+

Lovegrass

Humidicola Urochloa humidicola

Gatton Panicum maximum

Bambatsi Panicum coloratum

• Highlystoloniferousandcantolerateprolongedwaterlogging• Vigorousanddensematforminggrowthhabit• Withstandsheavygrazingwithminimalweedinvasion.

• Verypalatable,shadetolerantgrasswithbroadgreenleaves• MorevigorousanddroughttolerantthanGreenpanic• Suitedtosub-tropicalareaswithfertile,welldrainedsoils.

• Highyieldingandpalatableperennialgrass• Distinctivebluishleaveswithprominentwhitemidrib• Toleratessalinesoils,waterlogging,droughtconditionsand

has some tolerance to frost. Also tolerates heavy black clays and melon hole country.

Wide Range Types

Fertile and

Lighter

Clay Loams

4.5–7.5

5.5-8.0

5.5-8.0

1000mm+

500mm+

450mm+

Tully Grass

Panic Grass

Panic Grass

Green Panicum maximum

• Oneofthemostpalatabletropicalspecies• Suitedtohigherrainfallregionsandfertilewelldrainedsoils• Needstobemanagedwell,doesn’thandleheavygrazing

pressure.

Fertile and

Lighter5.5-8.0500mm+

Panic Grass

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

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TROPICAlS

Mombasa Panicum maximum

• Tall,stoloniferous,uprightgrowthhabit(tussock)• Leafygrassverysuitableforcut-and-carry,rotationallygrazingorsetstocking

• Suitableforalllivestocktypes,includinghorses


Guinea Grass

Paspalum Wettsteinii

• Palatable,productiveperennialwithastoloniferoushabit• Tolerantofawiderangeofsoilsincludingpoordrainage• Moderatefrosttolerance,goodfloodingandisshadetolerant.

Wide Range Types

4.5–8.0400mm+

Paspalum

Paspalum Dilatatum

• Palatable,tuftedperennialgrass• Bestsuitedtohighfertilitysoils,moderatefrosttolerance• Goodgrazingtolerance,withquickreturnaftergrazing.

Wide Range Types

4.5–8.0800mm+

Paspalum

Premier Digitaria eriantha

Whittet Kikuyu Pennisetum clandestinum

• Highlyproductive,robusttuftedperennialthatispalatableand persistent

• Welladaptedtoinlandregionswithlowerrainfallandhassome frost tolerance

• Drought,fireandcoldtolerance.Lowinoxalate.

• Stoloniferousperennialwithexcellentwaterlogging&drytolerance

• Productiveunderheavygrazing• Respondswelltogoodfertilityandmanagement.

Light

Loam/Clay/Red

Basalt

5.5-8.0

4.5-7.0

400mm+

800mm+

Digit Grass

Kikuyu

AgriCOTE or Bare

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TROPICAlS

Callide Chloris gayana

Katambora Chloris gayana

• Highlypalatable,verylatefloweringandproductivestoloniferous grass

• WellsuitedtocompanionlegumessuchasSiratroandBurgundy Bean

• Idealforqualitygrazingand/orhaymaking.

• Highlystoloniferous,versatileandearlierfloweringthanCallide• Greaterdroughttoleranceandabilitytogrowonlower

fertility soils• Withstandssoil/moisturevariationsandperiodicwaterlogging.

Wide Range Types

Wide Range Types

5.0-8.0

5.5-8.0

700mm+

500mm+

Rhodes Grass

Rhodes Grass

Setaria Splenda Setaria sphacelata var. anceps

• Hardy,highyieldingandlatermaturing.Suitedtothesub-tropical regions

• Verypalatable.Maybeheavilygrazedwithoutriskofplantdeath• Relativelyfrosttolerantandwithstandswaterlogging.

Wide Range Types

5.0–7.0800mm+

Setaria

Signal Grass Urochloa decumbens

Urochloa Urochloa mosambicensis

• Formsadense,highyieldingsward,toleratesheavygrazing• Hasanaggressivestoloniferousrootsystemandlong

trailing stems• Bestsuitedtohumidtropical,highrainfallregions.

• Palatable,hardyandquicktoestablishperennialtropicalgrass• Wellsuitedtothedrytropics• Respondswelltorainfallandgrowsinarangeofwell

drained soil types.

Wide Range Types

Wide Range Types

4.5–7.0

5.0-8.0

800mm+

500mm+

Signal Grass

Sabi Grass

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

AgriCOTE or Bare

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Vigna unguiculata

• Anextremelyversatilesummerforageprovidinggoodgrazing,hayandsilageoptions

• Prostrategrowthhabitthatcanwithstandhardergrazing• Improvedrootandstemrotresistance• Greatsourceofnitrogenfixationinsummerrotation• Idealforproducinghighqualitysummerfinishingfeed• Nilprussicacidpoisoningissues• Suitableasacompanionlegumewithmilletandforagesorghum.

Stylosanthes scabra

• Anerectshrubbyperennialthatcangrowuptotwometrestall• ExhibitsgreateranthracnosetolerancethanSeca• Widelyadaptedandcanpersistunderheavygrazing• Showsgoodtolerancetodroughtandissuitedtoawet-dry

climate• Produceslargequantitiesofhighlynutritiousfeedforthedry

season.

Macroptilium bracteatum

• Highlypalatable,quality/non-bloatingsummerperennial• Suitableforgrazingorhay• Excellentnitrogenfixation• Suitsawiderangeofsoils(sandyloamtoheavyclays)• Gooddroughtandcoldtolerance• Strongseedingregenerationundergoodmanagement• Suitableasaleylegumeinrotationsystems.

Multi-graze Cowpea

High Protein Legume

Multi-purpose Legume

400mm+

450mm+

500mm+

Wide Range Types

Light

Light to Heavy

4.0-7.0

4.5-8.0

4.5-8.0

TROPICAl lEgUmES

I

CB1717 or

AgriCOTE

CB82 or AgriCOTE

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TROPICAlS

Ubon Stylo Stylosanthes guianensis

Seca Stylo Stylosanthes scabra cv. Seca

Finestem Stylo Stylosanthes guianensis var. intermedia

• HighresistancetoAnthracnose• Highlyproductiveerecttosemi-erectshort-livedperennial• Upto19%CrudeProtein• Preferswell-drainedsoiltypes• ModeratelytoleranttohighAluminium,butnothighsalinity

• Buriedcrownprotectsplantfromfire,frostandheavygrazing• Morecoldtolerantthanmostwarmseasonlegumes• Respondswelltoheavygrazingpressure• Goodpalatability• Largelyresistanttoanthracnose• Efficientinextractingcalciumandphosphorusfromthesoil• Naturalisesonsuitablecountry.

• Widelyadapted• Verydroughttolerant• Wellsuitedtosoilslowinphosphorus• Tolerantofheavygrazing• Wellsuitedtoextensivegrazingsystems.

Sands – Light Clays

Sands – Light Clays

Light

5.0-8.0

6.5-8.0

4.5-7.0

700mm+

700mm+

350mm+

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

Stylosanthes hamata

• HighlypalatableandpersistentVeranotypestylo• Suitedtocoolermorearidregionsofthetropics• Easytoestablish• Producesanabundanceofseed.

High Protein Legume

400mm+ Light5.4-8.0CB1650

or AgriCOTE

CB82

CB82

CB82 or

AgriCOTE

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Cooper Glycine Neonotonia wightii

Aztec Macroptilium atropurpureum cv. Aztec

Dolichos Lab Lab Lablab purpureus

Tinaroo Glycine Neonotonia wightii

• Earlyfloweringvariety• QuickertoestablishthanTinaroo• MoredroughttolerantthanTinaroo

• Bestsuitedtograzingpermanentpastures• Preferswelldrainedsoilsofmoderatefertility• Suitableforsoilconservation.

• Rongai (late-flowering) & Highworth (earlier-flowering) varietiesavailable

• Annual vining tropical legume suitable for greenmanure andgrazing

• Alsosuitableforbrowsinggame• Droughttolerantonceestablished

• LaterfloweringvarietythanCooper• Performsbestondeep,free-drainingfertilesoils• Productive&persistentundercorrectmanagement

Medium to Heavy

Medium to Heavy

Most Soil Types

Medium to Heavy

6.0-8.0

5.0-8.0

4.5–7.5

6.0-8.0

800mm+

700mm+

500mm+

800mm+

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

TROPICAlS

M or AgriCOTE

M or AgriCOTE

J

M or AgriCOTE

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Siratro Macroptilium atropurpureum

Wynn Cassia Chamaecrista rotundifolia

Milgarra Butterfly Pea Clitoria ternatea

• Bestsuitedtograzingpermanentpastures• Preferswelldrainedsoilsofmoderatefertility• Suitableforsoilconservation

• Non-bloating,freeseedingselfregeneratingannual• Adaptedtolowfertilityandacidsoils• Lowpalatability,particularlyyounggrowth

• Suitedtoheavyclay,andsurfacecrusting-soils• Non-bloating,fastestablishingperennialforagelegume• Persistencedependsongrazingmanagement

Wide Range Types

Light

Medium to Heavy

5.0-8.0

5.0-8.0

5.0-8.0

700mm+

400mm+

550mm+

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

M or AgriCOTE

M or AgriCOTE

M or AgriCOTE

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Greenleaf Desmodium Desmodium intortum

Cavalcade Centro Centrosema pascuorum

Leucaena Cunningham Leucaena leucocephala

• Perennialviningtropicallegume• Canbeusedfordryland&irrigatedpastures,cut&carry,greenmanureorhay&silage

• Prefersmoderatefertilityandcantoleratewaterlogging.

• High-qualityforageforpasturesandleyfarming,productionofhay and legume cubes

• Welladaptedtothedrytropics,toleratesseasonalfloodingandadapts to a wide range of soil conditions including heavy clays but excluding very acid, low-fertility soils

• Self-regeneratingannualthatgrowsandspreadsrapidly• Highyielding• Palatable.

• Veryhighnutritivequalityforruminantlivestock• Highlyproductiveonsuitablesoils• Tolerantofprolongeddryperiodsandretainsleafintodry.

Light to Medium

Sand to Heavy Clay

Deep Well

Drained

5.0-8.0

5.0-8.5

5.0-7.0

800mm+

700mm+

650mm+

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

Tropical Legume

CB1923 or

AgriCOTE

CB81 or AgriCOTE

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Legume oversowing Minimum Rainfall Drought Frost Water

LoggingPreferred Soil Type

Sowing Rate (kg/ha) ProTech oversow Planting Time

Burgundy Bean (B1 Burgundy) 400 Good Fair Poor Light-Heavy 3 -4 Spring/SummerGlycine (Tinaroo/Cooper) 750 Good Poor Poor Medium-Heavy 3 – 8 Spring/SummerGreenLeafDesmodium 800 Good Poor Good Light-Medium 1 - 3 Spring/SummerLeucaena Cunningham 650 Good Fair Poor Light-Heavy 1.5 - 3 Spring/SummerCavalcade Centro 700 Good Poor Good Light-Heavy 2 - 6 Spring/SummerMilgarra Butterfly Pea 550 Good Poor Fair Medium-Heavy 3 – 8 Spring/SummerSiratro/Aztec 700 Good Poor Fair Medium-Heavy 3 – 8 Spring/SummerStylo shrubby 350 V.Good Poor Fair Light 1 – 5 Spring/SummerStylo Caribbean 400 Good Fair Fair Light 1 – 5 Spring/SummerStylo Guianensis 700 Good Fair Fair Light-Medium 2 – 4 (Bare) Spring/SummerFine Stem Stylo 700 V.Good Fair Poor Light-Medium 2 – 5 Spring/SummerSeca Stylo 350 V.Good Poor Fair Light 1 – 5 Spring/SummerWynn Cassia 400 V.Good Fair Poor Light-Medium 3 Spring/Summer

Grass Variety RainfallPreferred soil

typeWater

loggingFrost Drought

Sowing rate AgriCOTE ProTech (kg/ha)

CommentsMarginal Dryland

Good Dryland

Irrigated

Bambatsi Panic 450 Clay loams Good Good V. Good 3 - 5 6-10 10-15 Coolseasongreenness,toleratesheavygrazing,heavy black soils, periodic waterlogging.

Buffel USA, Gayndah

350 Light to medium

Poor Poor to Fair

V. Good 3 – 6 6-10 10-15 Most widely planted sub-tropical grass, hardy and productive with high fertility.

Buffel Biloela

350 Light to heavy Poor Fair V.Good 1-2 1-3 N/A Highly persistent on light sandy soils, acid soils with high levels of exchangeable Al.

Creeping Bluegrass Bisset, Hatch

600 Wide range, tolerates lower

fertility

Poor Poor Fair 4-6 8-10 12 - 15 A hardy grass that will invade spear grass and establish on clays. Good for erosion control. Performs well on lower fertility soils.

Gatton/Green Panic

500 Fertile&lighter

Poor Fair Fair 3 – 6 6-10 10-15 Grows best on high fertility soils. Garron Panic tolerates textured soil types and shade but can be preferentiallygrazed.

Guinea Mombasa

1000 Wide range Poor Good Good 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 Grows best on high fertility soils. Large tussocks 1.6m – 1.8m.

Hybrid Brachiaria Cayman

700 Wide Range V.Good Good Good 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 More water logging tolerant than Mulato II.

Hybrid Brachiaria Mulato II

700 Wide range Fair Good Good 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 Better option than Signal with a broader planting window than other Brachiaria species.

Humidicola* Tully Grass

1000 Varying, tolerates lower

fertility

V. Good Poor Fair 3-5 3-5 3-5 Adapted to wetter, low lying areas than Decumbenswithashortergrowingseason.

Kikuyu Whittet

800 Wide range Good Good Good 1.5 – 3 3-6 6-10 Has high fertility requirements and does best in moist and elevated, fertile basaltic tablelands.

Premier Digitaria 400 Lighter Poor Fair V.Good 3-6 6-10 10-12 Perennial tufted grass suited to acidic, sandy soils of low fertility.

Paspalum* 400-800 Wide range Good Good Fair 2 – 5 6-8 8-10 Palatable,tufted,grazingtolerantperennialgrassbest suited to higher rainfall areas.

Rhodes Grass Katambora

500-700 Wide range of light to medium

Fair Fair Good 3-6 6-10 10-15 Productive, more stoloniferous grass, suited for erosion control. Rhodes grasses are quick to establish and have moderate salt tolerance.

Rhodes Grass Callide, Finecut

700 Wide range Fair Fair Fair 3-6 6-10 10-15 Callide: less stoloniferous, broad leaf suited to intense production coastal region with high rainfall or irrigation.

Setaria Splenda 800 Varying V. Good Good Fair 3-6 6-10 10-15 Hardy and palatable coastal grass well suited to sub-tropical regions.

Signal Grass* 800 Varying Fair Fair Fair 2-4 4-6 6-8 Valuable grass in the wet tropics, when nitrogen fertilised.

Urochloa Sabi grass

500 Varying Poor Fair Good 3-6 6-8 8-10 Useful in the tropics. Needs some fertility or companion legume.

*Available as bare seed only

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TROPICAl SOWINg gUIDE

Legume oversowing Minimum Rainfall Drought Frost Water

LoggingPreferred Soil Type

Sowing Rate (kg/ha) ProTech oversow Planting Time

Burgundy Bean (B1 Burgundy) 400 Good Fair Poor Light-Heavy 3 -4 Spring/SummerGlycine (Tinaroo/Cooper) 750 Good Poor Poor Medium-Heavy 3 – 8 Spring/SummerGreenLeafDesmodium 800 Good Poor Good Light-Medium 1 - 3 Spring/SummerLeucaena Cunningham 650 Good Fair Poor Light-Heavy 1.5 - 3 Spring/SummerCavalcade Centro 700 Good Poor Good Light-Heavy 2 - 6 Spring/SummerMilgarra Butterfly Pea 550 Good Poor Fair Medium-Heavy 3 – 8 Spring/SummerSiratro/Aztec 700 Good Poor Fair Medium-Heavy 3 – 8 Spring/SummerStylo shrubby 350 V.Good Poor Fair Light 1 – 5 Spring/SummerStylo Caribbean 400 Good Fair Fair Light 1 – 5 Spring/SummerStylo Guianensis 700 Good Fair Fair Light-Medium 2 – 4 (Bare) Spring/SummerFine Stem Stylo 700 V.Good Fair Poor Light-Medium 2 – 5 Spring/SummerSeca Stylo 350 V.Good Poor Fair Light 1 – 5 Spring/SummerWynn Cassia 400 V.Good Fair Poor Light-Medium 3 Spring/Summer

Grass Variety RainfallPreferred soil

typeWater

loggingFrost Drought

Sowing rate AgriCOTE ProTech (kg/ha)

CommentsMarginal Dryland

Good Dryland

Irrigated

Bambatsi Panic 450 Clay loams Good Good V. Good 3 - 5 6-10 10-15 Coolseasongreenness,toleratesheavygrazing,heavy black soils, periodic waterlogging.

Buffel USA, Gayndah

350 Light to medium

Poor Poor to Fair

V. Good 3 – 6 6-10 10-15 Most widely planted sub-tropical grass, hardy and productive with high fertility.

Buffel Biloela

350 Light to heavy Poor Fair V.Good 1-2 1-3 N/A Highly persistent on light sandy soils, acid soils with high levels of exchangeable Al.

Creeping Bluegrass Bisset, Hatch

600 Wide range, tolerates lower

fertility

Poor Poor Fair 4-6 8-10 12 - 15 A hardy grass that will invade spear grass and establish on clays. Good for erosion control. Performs well on lower fertility soils.

Gatton/Green Panic

500 Fertile&lighter

Poor Fair Fair 3 – 6 6-10 10-15 Grows best on high fertility soils. Garron Panic tolerates textured soil types and shade but can be preferentiallygrazed.

Guinea Mombasa

1000 Wide range Poor Good Good 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 Grows best on high fertility soils. Large tussocks 1.6m – 1.8m.

Hybrid Brachiaria Cayman

700 Wide Range V.Good Good Good 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 More water logging tolerant than Mulato II.

Hybrid Brachiaria Mulato II

700 Wide range Fair Good Good 6 - 8 8 - 10 10 Better option than Signal with a broader planting window than other Brachiaria species.

Humidicola* Tully Grass

1000 Varying, tolerates lower

fertility

V. Good Poor Fair 3-5 3-5 3-5 Adapted to wetter, low lying areas than Decumbenswithashortergrowingseason.

Kikuyu Whittet

800 Wide range Good Good Good 1.5 – 3 3-6 6-10 Has high fertility requirements and does best in moist and elevated, fertile basaltic tablelands.

Premier Digitaria 400 Lighter Poor Fair V.Good 3-6 6-10 10-12 Perennial tufted grass suited to acidic, sandy soils of low fertility.

Paspalum* 400-800 Wide range Good Good Fair 2 – 5 6-8 8-10 Palatable,tufted,grazingtolerantperennialgrassbest suited to higher rainfall areas.

Rhodes Grass Katambora

500-700 Wide range of light to medium

Fair Fair Good 3-6 6-10 10-15 Productive, more stoloniferous grass, suited for erosion control. Rhodes grasses are quick to establish and have moderate salt tolerance.

Rhodes Grass Callide, Finecut

700 Wide range Fair Fair Fair 3-6 6-10 10-15 Callide: less stoloniferous, broad leaf suited to intense production coastal region with high rainfall or irrigation.

Setaria Splenda 800 Varying V. Good Good Fair 3-6 6-10 10-15 Hardy and palatable coastal grass well suited to sub-tropical regions.

Signal Grass* 800 Varying Fair Fair Fair 2-4 4-6 6-8 Valuable grass in the wet tropics, when nitrogen fertilised.

Urochloa Sabi grass

500 Varying Poor Fair Good 3-6 6-8 8-10 Useful in the tropics. Needs some fertility or companion legume.

*Available as bare seed only

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COmmON vARIETIES

Tyrell

Currie

Porto

• Perennialforuseinsaline,wetareastoaidsoilconservation• Allowtogrowspringandsummer,toreducerecharge.• Grazeinautumn,moreproductivethatPuccinellia.

• Mediterraneanbutnotcompletelysummerdormant• Welladaptedtoawiderangeofsoils• NotaspalatableasPorto• PersistsbetteronsandysoilsthanPorto.

• Intermediatetype,latematuring,perennialgrass• Goodseedlingvigourandearlygrowth• Veryproductiveinthehigherrainfallzones(700mm+).

Most Soil Types

Most Free

Draining

Most Free

Draining

4.5-8.5

4.0-8.0

4.0-8.0

350mm+

425mm–650mm+

450mm–700mm+

Tall Wheat Grass Saline Tolerant

Cocksfoot Summer Dormant

Cocksfoot Some Summer Activity

Holdfast

• Semierecttoerectwinteractivevariety• Goodseedlingvigour• BredbytheCSIRObreedingprogram• Goodtolerancetoacidsoils.

Most Soil Types4.5-8.5500mm–

700mm+

Phalaris Winter Active

COmmON gRASSES

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COmmON vARIETIES

Sirosa

• Semi-erectwinteractivevariety• Variablegrowthhabit–moreerectthanAustralian• OutclassedbythemorepersistentHoldfast.


700mm+

Phalaris Winter Active

Australian

• Poor seedling vigour, low crowned prostrate cultivar thatgrows in autumn and spring and fairly well in winter

• Persistswell,particularlyundersetstocking• OutclassedbyAustralianII.


Phalaris Semi-Winter Dormant

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COmmON vARIETIES

White Clover Large Leaved

COmmON ClOvERS

Haifa

• Large-leaved,uprightvariety• Performswellinwarmtemperateandsub-tropicalareas• Goodheattoleranceandseedsettingability.

B or AgriCOTE

Most Heavy4.7-7.0700mm-

850mm+

Palestine

• Prostrate growing perennial clover with vigorous spring/summer growth

• MoreproductivethanO’Connorsinwinterandearlyspring• Withstandswaterloggingandsalineconditions.

Strawberry Clover Hard Seeded

B or AgriCOTE


700mm+

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COmmON vARIETIES

O’Connors

• Finerstems,leavesandsmallerseedthanPalestine• Generallyamoreprostratevariety,widelyusedinlawns• Canwithstandheavygrazingandcutting.

Strawberry Clover Hard Seeded

B or AgriCOTE

Medium to Heavy6.0-8.5500mm–

700mm+

Dalkeith

• Earlyseasonmaturity–97daystoflowering(Perth)• Goodearlyrootgrowthandestablishment• SusceptibletoCloverScorch• OurimprovedalternativeisLosa.

Subterraneum Clover Black Seeded

C or AgriCOTE

Medium to Light4.5–7.0350mm–

650mm+

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COmmON vARIETIES

Woogenellup

Clare

• Midseasonmaturity–130daystoflowering(Perth)• SusceptibletoCloverScorchandRootRots• OurimprovedalternativeisCampeda.

• Latemidseasonmaturity–136daystoflowering(Perth)• SusceptibletoCloverScorchandPhytophthoraRootRot• OurmoreproductivealternativeisAntas.


Brachycalycinum Clover Black Seeded

Paradana

Seaton Park

Trikkala

• Annualregeneratingclover• Midseasonmaturity–approximately120daystoflowering• Tolerateswaterloggingandmildsoilsalinity• OurimprovedalternativeforhigherrainfallareasisBolta.

• Earlyseasonmaturity–112daystoflowering(Perth)• GoodresistancetoPhytophthoraRootRot• OurimprovedalternativeisCampeda.

• Earlyseasonmaturity–112daystoflowering(Perth)• ModeratelyresistanttoCloverScorch• OurimprovedalternativeisGosse.

Balansa Clover Mid Maturing


Yanninicum Clover White Seeded

C or AgriCOTE

C or AgriCOTE

C or AgriCOTE

C or AgriCOTE

C or AgriCOTE

Most Soil Types

Medium to Heavy

Most Soil Types

Medium to Light

Medium to Heavy

4.5–7.0

6.0-8.0

4.6–7.8

4.5-8.0

5.0-8.0

525mm–700mm+

600mm–675mm+

450mm–550mm+

475mm–700mm+

500mm–750mm+

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COmmON vARIETIES

Shaftal

• Lateseasonmaturity–about160daystoflowering• HistoricallyknownasShaftalClover• VigorouserectgrowthbutsusceptibletoRust• OurimprovedalternativesareLaserandLightning.

Persian Clover Soft Seeded

C or AgriCOTE

Most Soil Types6.0–8.5600mm–

800mm+

Hykon

• Earlyseasonclover–approximately100daystoflowering• Veryhardseeded,vigorousspringgrowth• Adaptedtolowfertilitysoils,frosttolerant.

Rose Clover Hard Seeded

C or AgriCOTE

Most Soil Types5.0–7.0350mm–

550mm+

Prima

• Earlymaturing–about100daystoflowering(Perth)• Excellentregeneration• RedLeggedEarthMiteandBlueGreenAphidTolerant.

Gland Clover White Seeded

C or AgriCOTE

Most Soil Types5.0-8.0

350mm+ Sth

550mm+ Nth

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COmmON vARIETIES

Mauro*

Santiago

• Midmaturing-116daystoflowering(Perth)• SofterseededthanCasbah• Higherregenerationinthe2ndyearthanCasbah• Deeprootedplantwithlowbloatrisk• ResistanttoRedLeggedEarthMiteatadultstage.*PBR protected - WA Agriculture

• Earlytomidseason–laterthanSerenaandCircleValley• Adaptablevarietywhichgrowsonwiderangeofsoils• Veryhardseeded(91%)• OutclassedbyScimitar.

Bisurella Mid Maturing

Burr Medic Early-Mid Maturing

AM or AgriCOTE

Clay Loam & Heavy Black

Sandy Loams to

Clay

5.5-8.0

5.3–8.5

450mm+

350mm+

French Serradella Soft Seeded

OTHER COmmON PASTURE lEgUmES

Cadiz

• Early to mid maturity – 105 days to flowering (Perth)• Soft seeded for easy establishment• Suitableforbothhayandgrazing.

G or AgriCOTE

Lighter Acid4.0–7.0350mm–

450mm+

Parabinga

• Earlymaturing–88daystoflowering(Perth)• Veryhighlevelsofhardseed• Possiblereplacement–Toreador.

Barrel Medic Early Maturing

AM or AgriCOTE

Wide Range Types

5.7–8.5250mm–350mm+

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COmmON vARIETIES

Kelson

Paraggio

• Earlytomidseasonmaturity• Suitedtohayproduction• Canbegrowninmediterraneanorsub-tropicalclimates.

• Midmaturing–98daystoflowering(Perth)• Adaptablevarietywithgoodearlyvigour• OurimprovedalternativeisJester.

Snail Medic Early-Mid Maturing

Barrel Medic Mid Maturing

AM or AgriCOTE

AM or AgriCOTE

Most Soil Types

Heavier Textured

5.7–8.5

>5.7

400mm+

350mm–450mm+

Barloo

• Early maturing popany type• Soft seeded• Suitableforgrazing,hayorgreenmanure.

Purple Vetch Soft Seeded

Purple Vetch Soft Seeded

Common Vetch Soft Seeded

E or AgriCOTE


450mm+

Popany

Languedoc

• Late maturing variety• Suitableforgrazing,hayorgreenmanure• Mostly grown as a mixture with cereals.

• Purple flower type• 7-10daysearliermaturingthanBlanchefleur• Suited to lower rainfall regions.

E

E

Most Soil Types

Most Soil Types

5.0–8.0

5.0–8.0

450mm–600mm+

300mm–450mm+

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COmmON FORAgE HERBS & BRASSICAS

Rangi

• Remainsadequateforsomelow-intensityapplications• Suitstoughconditions• Susceptibletomildewandgenerallyoutclassedbyimproved

cultivars.

Forage Rape

Mammoth Purple Top (MPT)

• ‘Keeper’typewithreliableperformance,suitsallstockclasses• 14-16weekmaturity• Goodforsummerplanting,lateautumngrazing.

Forage Turnip



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COmmON vARIETIES

COmmON AlFAlFA

Hunter River

Aurora

Siriver

• Dormancyratingof5• SusceptibletoPhytophthoraRootRotandAnthracnose• OurimprovedalternativesareVenusandSardi5.

• Semiwinteractivewithadormancyratingof6• Generalpurposecultivarsuitedtodrylandandirrigation• AlternativetoHunterfieldandTrifecta• OutclassedbyGenesisandSardi-Grazer.

• Highlywinteractivewithadormancyratingof9• Suitable for hay production under irrigation and rotationalgrazing

• DerivedfromHunterRiverandCUF101• OutclassedbyAlfamaster9TM, Pegasis and Sardi 10.

Alfalfa Dormancy 5 Semi Winter Active

Alfalfa Dormancy 6 Semi Winter Active


AL or AgriCOTE

AL or AgriCOTE

AL or AgriCOTE

Deep Well

Drained

Deep Well

Drained

Deep Well

Drained

5.5-8.0

5.5-8.0

5.5-8.0

325mm–400mm+

350mm+

350mm+

Sequel

• SusceptibletoStemNematodeandBacterialWilt• Showshighsusceptibilitytowinterleafdiseases• OurimprovedalternativesarePegasisandSardi10.


AL or AgriCOTE

Deep Well

Drained5.5-8.0375mm–

480mm+

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COmmON vARIETIES

COmmON FORAgES

Saia Avena sativa

• Early sown forage/hay option• Fine stemmed tall variety• Grows in wide range of soil types.


Swan Avena sativa

• Dualpurposeoat• Goodgrainquality• Canbegrazedifseasonallows.

Forage Oat Soft Seeded

Forage Oat


Japanese & Shirohie Millet Echinochloa utilis

Siberian Millet Echinochloa frumentaceae

• Fast-growing,short-termsummercrops• Canbeusedasacatchcropbetweenseasons• Avaluablegrazingandhaycrop.

• Summerforagecrop,suitableasanalternativetoforagesorghum

• Avaluablecropforgrazing,silage&haymaking• LatermaturingthanJapanese&ShirohieMilletvarieties.

Sandy - Clay Loams

Sandy - Clay Loams

5.0-8.0

5.5-8.0

500mm+

500mm–700mm+

Forage Millet

Forage Millet

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PRO-TECH SEED COATINg

Tailored seed enhancementPro-Tech conveniently combines all the AgriCOTE technologies into the one high performing seed enhancement. It’s designed to enhance seedling establishment by delivering improved early seedling vigour and root development through the inclusion of growth promotants and dormancy breaking technologies. Including nutrients designed to be immediately available to the seedling. Protection against fungal diseases through a fungicide treatment with added deterrents to reduce ant theft. Insecticidal treatments provide protection from biting and sucking insects. In addition to all of these state-of-the-art elements, Pro-Tech also features encapsulated Rhizobiawhichprolongsshelflifeoftreatedlegumesandhelps to ensure good legume nodulation in the paddock and maximising your investment.

Potential benefits include:•Dormancybreakingtechnologywhichisnotavailableinany

other seed coat•Improvedplantestablishment•Improvedearlyrootgrowthanddevelopment•NPKnutrientsandtraceelementsthatareimmediately

available to the seedling•Amorerobustseedlingforslowestablishinggrasses•EncapsulatedRhizobiaforlongershelflife•Protectionagainstbitingandsuckinginsects•Protectionagainstfungaldiseases•Betterballisticpropertiesforflyingontohillcountry.

Lime Coatingcreates a favourablegermination environment

Bonding Polymerbonding Pro-Tech seed capsule

Fungicide Protectionoption of pythium andphytopthera protection

NPKS and T.E. Nutrientsimmediate rhizobia and seedling nutrition

Growth Promotantpromotes establishmentand seed vigor

Biological Inoculantpromotes establishmentand seed vigor

Protective Polymerprotects and isolates bacteria

Pro-Tech® Seedtypical coating make-up

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