Short term feed
Seed Force Short Term Feed Options:
Forage Brassicas
Forage brassicas can provide significant cost effective benefits as a specific crop to address feed supply and quality issues at various times of the year.
Fodder Beet
Fodder Beet is one of the highest yielding forage options available to farmers. Its full potential will only be achieved by good husbandry.
Annual Ryegrass
Ryegrass that is limited to one year's production is also referred to as annual ryegrass or Westerwold ryegrass. Westerwold annual ryegrass is well known for its quick establishment and early vigour.
Italian Ryegrass
The true italian ryegrass is capable of producing feed over one to three years depending on climate and management. They are quick to establish and provide growth over the full season.
Medium term feed
Seed Force Medium Term Feed Options:
Italian Ryegrass
The true italian ryegrass is capable of producing feed over one to three years depending on climate and management. They are quick to establish and provide growth over the full season.
Hybrid Ryegrass
Hybrid ryegrasses offer similar production capabilities as italian ryegrasses with the additional benefit of greater persistence. Hybrids offer flexibility in pasture systems, providing productivity over a longer period.
Long term feed
Seed Force Long Term Feed Options:
Perennial Ryegrass
Perennial Ryegrass is the primary species in New Zealand's permanent pastures. It tolerates a range of conditions and management practices. It establishes quickly, has a high feed value and yields well.
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue is a perennial grass species which is generally more tolerant of hot conditions and heavier/poorly drained soils than perennial ryegrass.
Cocksfoot
Cocksfoot is a perennial grass species which is generally more tolerant of hot/dry conditions and if well managed can provide feed when other species are not.
Lucerne
Lucerne is a perennial legume species with excellent quality and has the ability to access deep water and nutrients due to its tap root. this provides superior drought tolerance in comparison to grass species.
Clovers
Clovers are a legume species which offer high quality and have the ability to fix nitrogen which in turn makes them an ideal addition to improve the production and quality of grass based pastures. There are different types of clovers suited to different farming systems and climates.
Herbs
Chicory and plantain are herb species with a tap root enabling them to access moisture and nutrients in free draining soils. They provide animal health benefits and high quality.