Ryegrass – Seeds & Cereals (2000) Ltd https://seedscereals.co.nz Seed, grain, farm and animal supplies. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:28:35 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://seedscereals.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/no-words-100x100.jpg Ryegrass – Seeds & Cereals (2000) Ltd https://seedscereals.co.nz 32 32 AberGain https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/abergain/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:20:10 +0000 https://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=34947 Tetraploid perennial ryegrasses provide higher utilisation and increased production per hectare compared with diploid perennial ryegrass, due to increased palatability and greater animal preference.]]> AberGain provides all these benefits, and combined with its densely tillered nature, offers farmers real potential to lift animal production.

Further NZ data is currently being gathered for AberGain and it is expected to enter the Dairy NZ Forage Value Index in 2020. After two years of trialling in Canterbury, the total dry matter yield of AberGain is not significantly different to that of a conventional NZ tetraploid perennial ryegrass.

Proven performance

Recommended list trials in various locations across the UK have shown AberGain to have a ME value under grazing of 12.6 MJ (Digestibility-value of 78.6), compared with the late heading tetraploid average of 12.4 MJ ME (Digestibility-value of 77.9).

Quality of grass is just as important as total yield, with a digestibility gain of 1% worthy of 3% of yield. A higher digestibility increases voluntary intake and allows animals to absorb more energy from the feed. Maximising the high-quality grazed grass in an animal’s diet will increase milk production and reduce feeding costs.

AberGain key features

  • First tetraploid high sugar grass released in New Zealand.
  • Densely tillered for improved recovery from severe grazing events and pugging.
  • Highest ME yield of all perennial ryegrasses on the British Recommended List and highest-ranking variety on the Irish Pasture Profit Index.

Type: Perennial ryegrass
Ploidy: Tetraploid
Sowing Rate: 25-30 kg/ha
Heading Date: Very late +24 days
Endophyte: LE and AR1

 

AberGain

]]> AberGreen https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/abergreen/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:12:52 +0000 https://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=34944 AberGreen is the first perennial ryegrass to offer the closest to optimum energy-protein ratio.]]> This is a high sugar ryegrass, meaning it has been bred to contain a higher level of water-soluble carbohydrates, or sugars, than traditional perennial ryegrass.

This fosters a better balance of energy and protein in the rumen, allowing the microbes responsible for the breakdown of forage to operate more efficiently, so more protein is converted to milk and meat, and less is excreted into the environment.

More energy absorbed from feed

The quality of grass is just as important as total yield. A digestibility gain of 1% is worth 3% of yield – animals have a higher voluntary intake with high digestibility, and are able to absorb more energy from the feed, meaning animals fed on good quality grass will yield more. AberGreen is 5.5% higher in digestibility when compared to a standard ryegrass.

AberGreen key features

  • Vigorous ground cover
  • Optimum energy-to-protein balance
  • Excellent digestibility under grazing and silage management
  • Bred for enduring persistence
  • Superior late spring yields

Type: Perennial ryegrass
Ploidy: Diploid
Sowing Rate: 18-20 kg/ha
Heading Date: Late +17 days
Endophyte: LE and AR1

AberGreen

]]> AberMagic https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/abermagic/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:07:59 +0000 https://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=34941 AberMagic is a deep rooting ryegrass with very dense tillers, making it a robust plant under all farm types.]]> Its increased ground cover makes it hardy under pugging and the greater root mass seen on-farm allows AberMagic to tolerate reduced soil moisture.

Quality of grass is just as important as total yield. A digestibility gain of 1% is worth 3% of yield – animals have a higher voluntary intake with high digestibility.

Energy absorption

They are able to absorb more energy from the feed, meaning animals fed on good quality grass will yield more. AberMagic is 5.0% higher in digestibility when compared to a standard ryegrass

AberMagic key features

  • New generation of Aber HSG, bred for even higher sugar levels
  • Exceptional quality under grazing and silage mangement
  • Dense tiller growth providing increased ground cover
  • Deep roots for enduring persistance
  • Superior late spring yields

Type: Perennial Ryegrass
Ploidy: Diploid
Sowing Rate: 18 – 20Kg/ha
Heading Date: Late +19 days
Endophyte: LE

 

AberMagic

]]> ONE 50 https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/one-50/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:41:03 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3790 Perennial Ryegrass Late heading diploid, very productive high performance ONE50 is a late-heading diploid perennial ryegrass selected for Australian/New Zealand conditions. It has outstanding dry matter production and excellent persistence and recovery from grazing. Its yield potential is best realised in summer, autumn and winter in fertile, productive conditions. ONE50 is ideal for rotational grazing or producing high quality feed for silage and hay. ONE50 is available with AR37*, AR1 and standard endophyte. Sow rate: 18-20 kg/ha with clovers and herbs]]> Bred for late heading and production
ONE50 is a cross of elite genetics of New Zealand and north-west Spanish origin. It was bred using individual plants that were screened in the pest and rustprone north of New Zealand. ONE50 is a late heading diploid perennial ryegrass of medium leaf and tiller size with exceptional production.
Performance
ONE50 is one of the most trialled cultivars in New Zealand with ONE50 AR37 being in 23 individual national trials to date, and ONE50 AR1 trialled in 17 trials. This level of trialling creates confidence that the results reported today won’t change greatly in the near future.
ONE50 AR37 is a leading variety in the 2015 NFVT national perennial ryegrass yield trials and delivers particularly strong growth from summer through to winter. ONE50 AR37 also delivered outstanding yield results in Canterbury, producing a strong result in summer and autumn.
Features
  • Outstanding summer, autumn and winter growth
  • Excellent spring quality and summer leafiness
  • Excellent use of summer irrigation or natural rainfall

 

]]> NUI 1G https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/nui-1g/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:39:04 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3788 Perennial Ryegrass A great option for general purpose low budget situations Nui 1G  is an older mid season heading diploid ryegrass renown is quick and easy to establish which reaches maximum production and persistence under a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. It makes a great option for general purpose low budget situations. Nui 1G is available in Standard and Low endophyte Sow rate: 18-25 kg/ha with clovers and herbs]]> Perennial Ryegrass A great option for general purpose low budget situations Nui 1G  is an older mid season heading diploid ryegrass renown is quick and easy to establish which reaches maximum production and persistence under a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. It makes a great option for general purpose low budget situations. Nui 1G is available in Standard and Low endophyte Sow rate: 18-25 kg/ha with clovers and herbs]]> UC ITALIAN https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/uc-italian/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:33:10 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3782 Italian Ryegrass Bulk quality feed at a competitive price UC Italian is an uncertified late flowering diploid Italian ryegrass. It is quick to establish with good winter growth and bulk quality feed from late winter through until the hot summer dry weather sets in. S&C Italian is ideal for hay, silage and recovers well from close grazing. It is capable of producing a second year particularly after a cool summer. Sow rate: 10-15 kg/ha in mixtures, 20-30kg/ha alone]]> Italian Ryegrass Bulk quality feed at a competitive price UC Italian is an uncertified late flowering diploid Italian ryegrass. It is quick to establish with good winter growth and bulk quality feed from late winter through until the hot summer dry weather sets in. S&C Italian is ideal for hay, silage and recovers well from close grazing. It is capable of producing a second year particularly after a cool summer. Sow rate: 10-15 kg/ha in mixtures, 20-30kg/ha alone]]> RAGT SULTAN https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/sf-sultan/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:31:19 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3780 Annual Ryegrass Excellent autumn/winter/spring activity and palatability RAGT Sultan is a fast establishing short-term diploid annual ryegrass with a mid season maturing date. It offers a new level of productivity with very high cool season yields continuing through spring and well into the warmer months. Sultan is bred with excellent palatability and disease tolerance. Sow rate: 10-15 kg/ha in mixtures, 20-30kg/ha alone]]> RAGT Sultan
Diploid Annual Ryegrass
RAGT Sultan offers a new level of productivity from annual ryegrass. It offers a lower sowing cost for higher winter feed and carrying capacity.
Agronomic Features:
  • Fast establishing diploid annual
  • Suitable for all types of stock
  • Mid season maturity
  • Very high yielding
  • Strong autumn/winter/spring activity with excellent palatability
  • Good leaf retention well into heading
  • Bred with broad disease tolerance

 

]]> MOATA https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/moata/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:29:14 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3778 Italian Ryegrass Bulk highly palatable feed during winter and spring Moata is a late flowering tetraploid Italian ryegrass, it is quick to establish producing plenty of highly palatable growth during winter and spring.  Moata is it is an older variety but is still widely used for grazing and baleage, it is capable of producing a second year but requires summer moisture and rotational grazing to avoid plants being ‘chewed out’. Sow rate: 10-15 kg/ha in mixtures, 20-30kg/ha alone]]> Italian Ryegrass Bulk highly palatable feed during winter and spring Moata is a late flowering tetraploid Italian ryegrass, it is quick to establish producing plenty of highly palatable growth during winter and spring.  Moata is it is an older variety but is still widely used for grazing and baleage, it is capable of producing a second year but requires summer moisture and rotational grazing to avoid plants being ‘chewed out’. Sow rate: 10-15 kg/ha in mixtures, 20-30kg/ha alone]]> JIVET https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/jivet/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:17:10 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3776 Annual Ryegrass A short term pasture for top end farming systems Jivet is a late maturing tetraploid annual ryegrass used as a short term pasture and high-yielding silage/hay crop. It is very quick to establish, has excellent winter and spring performance and improved feed quality in spring. JIVET is an excellent option in good dryland or irrigated ground where the extension of spring summer growth is required. It has excellent disease tolerance and produces the high animal performance required for top end farming systems. Sow rate: 10-15 kg/ha in mixtures, 20-30kg/ha alone]]> DFL
JIVET
Jivet is an annual ryegrass that is very quick to establish, has excellent winter and spring performance and improved feed quality in spring.
Jivet has an excellent reputation for its high yields and the high feed value of its silage, it is a preferred cultivar to maximise production between maize crops.
Features
  • Excellent winter production
  • Superb quality silage
  • Outstanding animal performance
  • Excellent disease resistance
  • Maintains good spring quality and performance

 

]]> UC HYBRID RYEGRASS https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/uc-hybrid-ryegrass/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:12:35 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3771 A highly palatable and productive ryegrass for low budget situations UC Hybrid Ryegrass is a tetraploid short rotation ryegrass with a early flowering date. It is quick to establish with good palatability and highly productive. U/C Hybrid Ryegrass is available with Nil endophyte Sow rate: 18-20 kg/ha with clovers and herbs]]> A highly palatable and productive ryegrass for low budget situations UC Hybrid Ryegrass is a tetraploid short rotation ryegrass with a early flowering date. It is quick to establish with good palatability and highly productive. U/C Hybrid Ryegrass is available with Nil endophyte Sow rate: 18-20 kg/ha with clovers and herbs]]>