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Base Ryegrass

Base Ryegrass

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Base tetraploid perennial ryegrass offers good production with increased animal preference, meaning higher animal intakes and easier management of post-grazing residuals. Available with AR1 and AR37 endophytes, Base is ideal for dairy and intensive sheep/beef systems as part of a rotational grazing programme.
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SKU#: PID00742

Ideal for high-performance systems with a focus on pasture management and quality. AR37 endophyte protects from five major pasture pests. Base has a low aftermath heading, maximising summer quality and animal production. Contact your local PGG Wrightson store or Technical Field Representative for further information and availability.

  • High yielding tetraploid perennial ryegrass
  • Excellent cool season yields
  • High tiller density
  • AR37 endophyte for strong persistence
  • Excellent for dairy and intensive sheep/beef systems
  • Best suited to rotational grazing
Specifications
Endophytes AR1, AR37, LE
Grazing method Rotational
Persistancy type Perennial (5+ years)
Resistant to Black Beetle adult, Pasture Mealy Bug, Porina, Root Aphid, AR1 endophyte provides protection from Argentine Stem Weevil and Pasture Mealy Bug. AR37 endophyte provides protection from Argentine Stem Weevil (larvae)
Sowing rate 28 kg per ha
Suitable for Dairy, sheep, beef (AR37) or dairy, sheep, beef and deer (AR1) systems
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