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Vast Ryegrass

Vast Ryegrass

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Endophyte: AR1, AR37, AR128

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All orders that can fit into one standard courier parcel that is 25kg or less and 0.125mᶟ. $9.00
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All orders that are more than 100kg in total and cannot fit into less than three standard courier parcels. $100.00


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Vast is a new generation tetraploid perennial ryegrass delivering density, quality, production and grazing preference for New Zealand farmers to maximise stock performance and productivity. With a +36 days heading date, Vast offers the latest perennial ryegrass heading date on the market. 
Full Details

SKU#: PID01668

Low seed head production after the initial seeding period, in combination with a late flowering date, means Vast provides high-quality feed across most of the growing season. Suitable for dairy, sheep, and beef systems using AR37 endophyte.

  • Strong annual production with exceptional summer and autumn productivity
  • Late heading date (+36 days) boosting late seasonal pasture quality
  • Diploid-level tiller density to enhance persistence
  • Tetraploid grazing preference drives animal intakes
  • Excellent rust tolerance to improve summer and autumn palatability
Specifications
Endophytes AR37, AR1, AR128
Grazing method Rotational Grazed – Medium Term
Heading date +36 days
Persistancy type Perennial (5+ years)
Resistant to Pasture Mealy Bug, adult Black Beetle, AR1 endophyte protects against Argentine Stem Weevil and Pasture Mealy Bug. AR37 and AR128 endophytes protect against Argentine Stem Weevil larvae, Root Aphid and Porina
Sowing rate 22-28kg/ha
Suitable for Dairy, sheep, beef (AR37 or AR128) or dairy, sheep, beef and deer (AR1) systems
Withholding periods 42 days

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