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Seed Guide

2027

Why choose AlfaGen Seeds? At AlfaGen Seeds, we partner with leading retailers and distributors to deliver dependable, high-performing seeds to farmers. Our focus is simple: quality you can trust, backed by experts who understand farming. With reliable supply, practical innovation and genuine support, we’re helping build a stronger, more sustainable future for agriculture. Because it all starts with a seed, and the right seed makes all the difference.

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Lucerne

Pasture grasses

Pasture legumes

Forage cereals & winter legumes

Forage herbs & brassica

Forage sorghum & millet

SOWsmart® blends

Seed treatment

Territory Managers

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Lucerne We know choosing the right lucerne for your farm is important, so we’ve made our product names straightforward:

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he first number shows the winter T activity level (from 1 to 10). A higher number means the plant stays more active during winter he second number identifies the unique T breeding program code within that activity level

Winter activity level

Breeding code

L97 Lucerne

L97

LUCERNE : Medicago sativa

L97 lucerne sets a new standard in the highly winter active category, delivering excellent forage yields without compromising quality. Bred for saline conditions, it extends the range of soils where lucerne can thrive. With outstanding winter growth, L97 ensures consistent, high-quality feed year round, for grazing or cutting. Dormancy

Highly winter active

Grazing tolerance

Low

9 High

Sowing rate Dryland

4-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

⊕ Increased salt tolerance - a leading variety in trials evaluating cultivars for salt tolerance

llowing for faster, more reliable establishment in A adverse conditions uited to a range of soil types, producing S exceptional forage in both saline and non-saline conditions

⊕ High-quality, dual purpose

I ncreased leaf-to-stem ratio, producing high-quality forage, suitable for both grazing & hay production

⊕ Bred in Australia, specifically for Australian conditions

pecifically developed to thrive in Australia’s S unique climates and soil types, ensuring better performance and resilience romotes sustainability by offering a seed variety P that is aligned with the needs of Australian farmers

⊕ Highly winter active

Producing high forage yields all year round Extended cutting and grazing opportunities in autumn and winter

Lucerne

L91®

LUCERNE : Medicago sativa

L91® lucerne is a top choice among highly winter active varieties in the Australian market, ideal for forage production in short cropping rotations. With a good pest and disease resistance package and superior yields compared to Sequel, L91® offers a more profitable solution for farmers.

Dormancy

Highly winter active

Grazing tolerance

Low

9 High

Sowing rate Dryland

4-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

⊕ Economical choice Offers great value, delivering strong quality and yield at an affordable price point

⊕ Rapid establishment in cooler months Increased planting window

⊕ Highly winter active

Maximising year-round production

AlfaGen Seeds trial site Lucerne

L70

LUCERNE : Medicago sativa

L70 lucerne has become a leading winter active lucerne variety in the Australian market and an excellent fit for both grazing and forage production. L70 has a good pest and disease package with superior yields over Aurora, making it a more profitable option. Dormancy

Winter active

Grazing tolerance

Low

7 High

Sowing rate Dryland

4-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

⊕ Improved genetics over Aurora Greater leaf-to-stem ratio, boosting overall yield

⊕ Cost-effective option

An affordable choice without compromising on quality and yield

⊕ Good pest and disease package

Increased production and performance compared with Aurora

Lucerne

Q63

LUCERNE : Medicago sativa

Q63 is a high-yielding, premium-quality lucerne variety. With moderate winter activity, it offers strong production even outside the peak season. It recovers quickly from grazing and fodder use, thanks to its high leaf-to-stem ratio that enhances forage quality. Q63 also boasts excellent resistance to pests and diseases. Dormancy

Winter active

Grazing tolerance

Low

6 High

Sowing rate Dryland

4-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

⊕ The benchmark for high-yielding, winter active lucerne

onsistently producing up to 5% more dry matter C than other standard varieties on the market

⊕ Exceptional seedling vigour

Reduced time to first cut, maximising profitability of lucerne stand from an early stage Increased flexibility in early herbicide application

⊕ Moderate winter activity

Higher growth rates coming out of the winter period than winter dormant varieties

⊕ Excellent leaf-to-stem ratio with a large leaf size High-quality hay and silage production

Lucerne

GTL60® LUCERNE : Medicago sativa

GTL60® lucerne sets the standard for grazing tolerant varieties. Its outstanding tolerance allows for more frequent grazing rotations while maintaining excellent persistence. GTL60® is a high-yielding, high-quality, winter active lucerne, ideal for boosting productivity.

Dormancy

Winter active

Grazing tolerance

Low

6 High

Sowing rate Dryland

4-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

⊕ Unparalleled for grazing tolerance - withstands and recovers from continuous heavy grazing

Improved stand longevity ensures healthier pastures and supports sustainable grazing systems, allowing for extended productivity and reduced need for replanting

⊕ A true-to-type grazing tolerant variety, bred

specifically to handle Australian grazing systems Provides reliable performance and resilience in varied conditions, ensuring consistent pasture productivity under grazing

⊕ High forage quality

Shorter internodal trifoliate leaf spacing increases leaf production, resulting in more palatable forage. This encourages higher intake and improves livestock nutrition.

⊕ Dual purpose

Highly productive and suited to both grazing and fodder production, allowing management flexibility across a range of enterprises

Lucerne

L56®

LUCERNE : Medicago sativa

L56® is the ultimate dual-purpose lucerne variety for Australian conditions suiting a wide range of soil types and enterprises. With its low and broad crown and excellent pest and disease rating, L56® can produce high-quality hay or a persistent grazing paddock, depending on the grower’s needs. Dormancy

Semi-winter-dormant

Grazing tolerance

Low

High

Sowing rate Dryland

4-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

⊕ Exceptional seedling vigour Reduced time to first cut, maximising profitability of lucerne stand from an early stage Increased flexibility in early herbicide application

⊕ Versatile all-rounder

Suitable for a wide range of enterprise systems including livestock grazing and fodder production on both dryland and irrigation, making it a versatile choice for farmers Allows for flexibility in grazing management Can withstand frequent or intense grazing, extending the life of the pasture

⊕ Strong pest and disease rating

Forms the basis of a healthier plant stand that provides increased persistence across a range of environments

⊕ Ability to retain leaf under stressful conditions Increases the production of fodder as well as the plant’s ability to recover from either a defoliation event or prolonged periods of dry spells

Lucerne

Q31®

LUCERNE : Medicago sativa

Q31® lucerne sets the benchmark for hay quality in the Australian market. It is a winter dormant variety with excellent leaf retention and large leaf size. Q31® lucerne is a high-quality option with flexible cutting times. Its increased tillering ability and fine stems make it a perfect option in premium-grade hay, chaff, and silage systems. Dormancy

Winter dormant

Grazing tolerance

Low

3 High

Sowing rate Dryland

4-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike XLR8®

⊕ High leaf-to-stem ratio For premium-quality hay and silage production

⊕ Winter dormant

Increased flexibility in cutting times

⊕ Low, broad crown

Improved tiller production, delivering finer stems and higher quality hay/chaff

⊕ Strong summer production

Larger and less frequent hay cuts through a critical hay production period, decreasing mechanical traffic and reducing harvest costs

Lucerne

Lucerne born and bred for Australian conditions By basing our global lucerne breeding program right here in Australia, we ensure a real local focus for the products we develop, and innovation for the right reasons - your farm’s success. We use this homegrown advantage to develop new lucerne varieties specifically bred for Australian conditions. With a complete dormancy range, we offer a product for every unique farming situation, ensuring you can optimise yield and performance for your environment.

more in-depth analysis on our Tip For lucerne products, download the AlfaGen Seeds Lucerne Advisor.

Lucerne

Dormant & semi-winter-dormant lucerne Dormancy characteristics Growth

95% summer, 5% winter

Cutting schedule

38-42 days

Number of cuts

4-5 per season

Crown type

Broad with crown below ground

Utilisation

Specialist (hay/silage/chaff) Long-term grazing pasture High rainfall or irrigation

Stand life

7+ years with good management

Winter active lucerne Dormancy characteristics Growth

90% summer, 10% winter

Cutting schedule

33-35 days

Number of cuts

5-7 per season

Crown type

Broader & lower crown

Utilisation

Dual purpose (grazing/hay) Longer-term pasture or hay Dryland and irrigation

Stand life

5-7 years with good management

Highly winter active lucerne Dormancy characteristics Growth

80% summer, 20% winter

Cutting schedule

25-28 days

Number of cuts

7-10 per season

Crown type

Narrow & higher crown

Utilisation

Dual purpose (grazing/hay) Short-term cropping rotation Dryland and irrigation

Stand life

3-4 years with good management

Lucerne

Lucerne plant characteristic of dormant/ semi-winterdormant varieties, demonstrating their subterranean crown Recommended varieties Q31®, L56®

Lucerne plant characteristic of winter active varieties, expressing low broad crown

Recommended varieties GTL60®, Q63, L70

Lucerne plant characteristic of highly winter active varieties, showing the narrower and slightly raised crowns Recommended varieties L91®, L97

Lucerne

Our seeds are tested to thrive in Aussie conditions Our product innovation has one purpose: to benefit you. We don’t invest in product development just for the sake of it; we focus on what really matters. Whether it’s keeping up with agricultural trends or breeding seeds for better disease resistance, our product development program is targeted to boost your productivity and deliver real ROI, driven by the real needs of real farmers on real farms. Our knowledge comes from being on the ground we’re farmers too, living and working on the same land, facing the same pressures on the bottom line. We want to share our years of local knowledge and experience with you.

more in-depth analysis on Tip For our lucerne products, refer to the AlfaGen Seeds Lucerne Advisor.

more in-depth analysis on Tip For our ryegrass products, refer to the AlfaGen Seeds Pasture Grasses Guide.

Pasture grasses Pasture grasses are a highly versatile forage option for reliable, highquality feed production in Australian farming systems, with options suited to diverse environments, and varying levels of establishment, persistence and productivity to optimise pasture performance.

Pasture grasses

Tetrone

TETRAPLOID ANNUAL RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum/Westerwolds

An early-maturing variety with strong vigour, suited to medium & lower rainfall environments Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Strong seedling & establishment vigour ⊕ High winter production ⊕ Good establishment in cooler soils ⊕ Heading date +5 days

Koga

TETRAPLOID ANNUAL RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum/Westerwolds

Provides valuable feed in cooler periods of the year Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Rapid establishment and growth ⊕ High winter dry matter yields ⊕ Excellent option for silage/hay production ⊕ Heading date +10 days

Loader

TETRAPLOID ANNUAL RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum/Westerwolds

A consistently high and profitable performer Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Quick establishment and growth ⊕ Excellent production ⊕ Extended spring growth ⊕ Heading date +16 days 18

Pasture grasses

Kiama

TETRAPLOID ANNUAL RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum/Westerwolds

Outstanding new variety for maximising production and profitability Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Outstanding production

Provides large amounts of high-quality feed to maximise profitability

⊕ Rapid establishment and growth

Quick to first grazing and fast growth after subsequent grazing

⊕ Heading date +20 days

Maintains feed quality later into spring Allows for greater flexibility when cutting for hay or silage without compromising on quality

⊕ High tiller density and fine leaf

Improves tolerance to grazing when soils are wet, and enhances recovery Extends production in late spring High feed density, enabling higher animal intake Ebor Annual Ryegrass Trial 2023 The 2023 annual ryegrass trial at Ebor demonstrated the excellent winter feed production Kiama can deliver 12000

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Sown: Harvest method: Irrigation:

Speedyl Ascend CV=15% n.s.

13th April 2023 Plots harvested and weighed; sub samples taken from each plot for DM% No irrigation applied

Pasture grasses

Mazzoletti

TETRAPLOID ITALIAN RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum

Highly palatable, high-quality feed for excellent stock performance Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Highly productive medium-term ryegrass

Maximises feed production over winter and spring Good summer production in favourable conditions

⊕ Late maturity

Maintains feed quality and production late into the season

⊕ High feed value

Optimises stock performance and animal production

⊕ High tiller density for a tetraploid Italian ryegrass Improves grazing tolerance and recovery after grazing in wet conditions

⊕ Heading date +17 days ‣ Not recommended for horses

Maheno

TETRAPLOID ITALIAN RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum

Rapid establishing, economical option for a wide range of enterprises Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Good production late into the season ⊕ Strong seedling vigour ⊕ Late-maturing Italian ryegrass ⊕ Heading date +18 days

Pasture grasses

Bermagui

DIPLOID ITALIAN RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum

Excellent winter production and maintains high-quality feed into late spring Recommended sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ High tiller density

Increases survivability and yield potential Improves recovery from grazing in wet conditions

⊕ Rapid establishment into existing pastures Competes well in a mixed pasture sward

⊕ Heading date +10 days ‣ Not recommended for horses

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Sorrento

DIPLOID ITALIAN RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum

Bred for high winter and spring production Recommended sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Quick establishment ⊕ Heading date +20 days ⊕ Good tiller density means it recovers well from grazing/cutting

Pasture grasses

Greenmount CM142 TETRAPLOID HYBRID RYEGRASS : Lolium multiflorum x L. boucheanum

Early vigour and feed production of an Italian with the persistence of a perennial Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Fast establishment vigour

Making it an excellent option for sowing into older pastures to boost production Quick to first grazing

⊕ Very strong autumn and winter growth

Increases feed intake in cooler months when you need it most

⊕ Palatable, high-quality feed

Delivering excellent animal performance through increased daily feed intake

⊕ Heading date +18 days

Providing valuable production later into the season

⊕ CM142 endophyte

Improved insect protection and reduced animal health risks over standard endophyte options

‣ Not recommended for horses

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The PTN program is funded through partnerships with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), Dairy Australia, the Australian Seed Federation (ASF), and leading proprietary seed companies. Its core aim is to enhance the productivity of Australia’s national temperate feedbase.

Pasture grasses

Middini CM142 DIPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS : Lolium perenne

Bred for strong persistence in sheep, beef and dairy environments where the season finishes early Recommended sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Early-maturing type (+1 day)

suited to early-finishing rainfall zones xcellent winter and spring growth leading to E greater liveweight production gains in cooler months

⊕ High tiller density and plant persistency in drier environments

ombines excellent grazing tolerance, recovery C and seasonal hardiness for long-term pasture persistence

⊕ CM142 endophyte

I mproved insect protection and reduced animal health risks over standard endophyte options

‣ Not recommended for horses

Bornholm

DIPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS : Lolium perenne

Hardy and persistent, with strong winter growth for early-finishing environments Recommended sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Early-maturing (+1 day) diploid perennial ryegrass ⊕ Strong winter and spring growth ⊕ Adapted to drier environments ⊕ Strong grazing tolerance and recovery ‣ Not recommended for horses

Pasture grasses

Almonta CM142 DIPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS : Lolium perenne

Bred for high tiller density and production, ensuring very good grazing tolerance in dry or wet conditions Recommended sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ High tiller density Delivering strong persistence and recovery from grazing

⊕ Late heading date (+15 days) with low aftermath heading

Maintains a vegetative state for a longer period, allowing for better pasture utilisation and high-quality, late-season feed

⊕ Excellent dry matter production

Resulting in good pasture growth throughout winter, spring and into summer = feed when you need it most

⊕ CM142 endophyte

Improved insect protection and reduced animal health risks over standard endophyte options

‣ Not recommended for horses

San Remo

DIPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS : Lolium perenne

A late-producing variety that extends the period of high-energy and protein-rich pasture into late spring Recommended sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Very late-maturing perennial ryegrass ⊕ High tiller density ⊕ Good winter production ⊕ Heading date +24 days ‣ Not recommended for horses

Pasture grasses

Coorong CM142 TETRAPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS : Lolium perenne

Excellent palatability & production without sacrificing tiller density or grazing tolerance Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Late-maturing (+20 days) perennial ryegrass Maintains feed quality late into the season

⊕ Tetraploid variety, so it provides a pasture option more readily accepted by stock

Helps to improve feed intake and stock performance leading to improved liveweight gains

⊕ High tiller density

Improves grazing tolerance and recovery, leading to more persistent pastures

⊕ Cool-season growth

Providing more feed when it’s most valuable

⊕ CM142 endophyte

Improved insect protection and reduced animal health risks over standard endophyte options

‣ Not recommended for horses

2021 Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass Trial - Warragul, VIC The trial at Warragul shows comparative dry matter production to the market leading competitor varieties, providing you with an alternative that you can rely on 14000

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Pasture grasses

Taroona

TETRAPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS : Lolium perenne

Productive late-maturing tetraploid ryegrass with excellent palatability, grazing tolerance & persistence Recommended sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

Tathra

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⊕ Late-maturing (+20 days) perennial ryegrass that holds feed quality for extended grazing windows ⊕ Highly palatable, encouraging strong utilisation ⊕ Dense tillering habit with strong grazing recovery ⊕ Strong seasonal persistence for productivity across multiple years ‣ Not recommended for horses

E B LO C

TALL FESCUE : Festuca arundinacea

Developed for durability, strong winter growth, and top animal performance across Australian conditions Recommended sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Long-lasting persistence

Dense tillers and low growing points make it tolerant to grazing

⊕ Drought-ready

Derived from plants that have survived through severe Australian droughts

⊕ Nutritious and palatable

Soft leaves encourage feed intake, supporting healthy animal growth

⊕ Reliable cool-season growth

Produces more feed than conventional tall fescues when pasture is most needed

Pasture grasses

E B LO C

COCKSFOOT : Dactylis glomerata

Australian-bred for resilience, winter growth, and dependable animal performance Recommended sowing rate

6-10kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Built for drought

Features unique genetics designed to thrive in dry conditions

⊕ Long-term persistence

Selected from plants with a proven track record on Australian farms

⊕ Palatable and productive

Soft leaves and rust resistance support strong feed intake and healthy animal growth

⊕ Reliable cool-season feed

Rapid growth through colder months when pasture is most needed

Coogee

strong growth in NSW

Coogee cocksfoot shining in this NSW trial, displaying faster establishment and stronger winter growth than comparable varieties.

Pasture grasses

Coogee

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Sunrise PHALARIS : Phalaris aquatica

Deep-rooted perennial with high-quality winter production Recommended sowing rate

4-8kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Early-mid maturity ⊕ Low alkaloids ⊕ Increased seedling vigour for successful establishment

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Bingara

PRAIRIE GRASS : Bromus catharticus

A perennial prairie grass offering excellent autumn, winter and spring production, with reliable regeneration each autumn Recommended sowing rate

25-40kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Bred from persistent plants collected and tested in northern NSW ⊕ Reliable persistence on drought-prone farms ⊕ Excellent winter and spring growth ⊕ High stock performance ⊕ Improved disease tolerance 28

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WINTER ACTIVE TALL FESCUE : Festuca arundinacea

Excellent persistence in regions with hot, dry summers, good winter production & animal performance Recommended sowing rate

12-20kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Exceptional cool-season growth ⊕ Truly summer-dormant, enabling strong autumn recovery & drought tolerance ⊕ Tolerant of hot, dry climates

Coorong CM142 proven performance in Denison, VIC For Brad Vanderland, finding the right perennial ryegrass meant balancing persistence, productivity and milk production. Brad turned to Coorong CM142. Brad trialled Coorong CM142 across two paddock establishment methods — direct drilled into existing pasture, and fully cultivated before sowing. Both established well, but the tiller density is what stood out most. That density means a more robust, resilient pasture that holds up under grazing pressure. “Throughout the later spring months, the herd have lifted or held quality and litres in the vat,” Brad says. For Brad, that later heading date translates directly into extended high-energy grazing and stronger milk production.

The tiller density is what has impressed me the most.

Brad Vanderland Denison, VIC

Pasture grasses

What’s CM142? CM142 is a novel endophyte discovered and researched by scientists from Cropmark Seeds. After screening thousands of ryegrass samples from around the world, they discovered this exciting new endophyte from a dry, infertile semi-alpine region of Greece. Following years of rigorous research, on-farm trials, and independent testing across New Zealand and Australia, CM142 has proven to be a stable, effective option for farmers. It delivers strong insect tolerance, optimal alkaloid levels, and enhanced safety, making it a valuable tool in balancing persistence, productivity, and animal wellbeing.

Key benefits of CM142 endophyte:

⊕ Proven protection against major ryegrass pests including Argentine stem weevil, black beetle adults, porina caterpillar, and root aphid

⊕ Significantly reduces the frequency and severity of ryegrass staggers compared with standard endophytes

⊕ Achieved the Plant Breeding and Research

Association’s highest animal safety rating (++++) after five years of testing

⊕ Demonstrated no reduction in sheep growth compared with nil endophyte controls

⊕ Successfully transmitted into seed and proven

stable in the Cropmark ryegrass breeding program

⊕ Zero production of toxic lolitrem B or ergovaline alkaloids

‣ Not recommended for horses or deer

Pasture grasses

Understanding the importance of ryegrass heading dates Ryegrass heading date is when a paddock has 50% of the plant seed heads visually emerged. Ryegrass heading date influences pasture production in two ways:

⊕

arly to mid-season flowering ryegrass E can produce increased dry matter throughout winter and early spring

⊕ Later heading ryegrasses produce

high-quality leafy feed later in the season

Early

Mid

Late

Very late

Tetila tetraploid annual ryegrass Nui diploid perennial ryegrass Bornholm diploid perennial ryegrass Middini CM142 diploid perennial ryegrass Tetrone tetraploid annual ryegrass

Koga tetraploid annual ryegrass Bermagui diploid Italian ryegrass

Almonta CM142 diploid perennial ryegrass Loader tetraploid annual ryegrass Mazzoletti tetraploid Italian ryegrass Maheno tetraploid Italian ryegrass Greenmount CM142 tetraploid hybrid ryegrass Sorrento diploid Italian ryegrass Taroona tetraploid perennial ryegrass Coorong CM142 tetraploid perennial ryegrass Kiama tetraploid annual ryegrass

San Remo diploid perennial ryegrass

Pasture grasses

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Pasture legumes Pasture legumes enhance soil fertility while delivering nutritious forage for livestock. Known for their nitrogen-fixing properties and adaptability, they are a sustainable choice for grazing or hay production across various conditions.

Pasture legumes

Enduromax® BALANSA CLOVER : Trifolium michelianum

Early-maturing balansa with elite winter production Sowing rate

Dryland

4-6kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

8-12kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Earliest balansa clover variety ⊕ Very high hard-seed levels ⊕ Good early winter growth compared with other balansa clover varieties

Border

BALANSA CLOVER : Trifolium michelianum

Mid-maturity balansa with excellent persistence Sowing rate

Dryland

4-6kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

8-12kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Excellent regenerating annual for late-season environments with wet winters ⊕ Heading date similar to Paradana ⊕ High hard-seed levels ⊕ Waterlogging tolerant

Baler

BALANSA CLOVER : Trifolium michelianum

Very late-maturing balansa for maximum yield potential Sowing rate

Dryland

4-6kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

8-12kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Very late-maturing ⊕ Waterlogging tolerant ⊕ Good cold tolerance ⊕ Excellent regrowth from grazing and cutting 34

Pasture legumes

Turbo

PERSIAN CLOVER : Trifolium resupinatum

Late-season Persian with excellent recovery from grazing or harvest Sowing rate

Dryland

6-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

10-15kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Excellent seedling establishment & winter growth ⊕ Very late-maturing variety ⊕ Good frost tolerance ⊕ Highly digestible source of forage

SARDI Persian PERSIAN CLOVER : Trifolium resupinatum

Hard seeded type with mid-maturity Sowing rate

Dryland

5-8kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

10-15kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Highly digestible forage legume ⊕ Tolerant of waterlogging ⊕ Hard seeded Persian clover ‘resupinatum’ type ⊕ Excellent feed conversion for grazing animals

Rosella

CRIMSON CLOVER : Trifolium incarnatum

Mid-maturing soft seeded type Sowing rate

Dryland

5-8kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

10-15kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Quick biomass production in cover crop and grazing situations ⊕ Good cool-season growth ⊕ The flower is very attractive to pollinators Pasture legumes

SARDI Rose ROSE CLOVER : Trifolium hirtum

Highly persistent rose clover with improved hard-seed levels Sowing rate

Dryland

5-8kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

10-15kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Highest hard-seed levels of any rose clover ⊕ Pioneering species ⊕ Tolerant to mildly acidic soils ⊕ Regenerates in soils with low fertility pastures

Zulumax® ARROWLEAF CLOVER : Trifolium vesiculosum

Long-season variety with high yield potential Sowing rate

Dryland

6-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

10-15kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Late heading date ⊕ Adaptable to heavy and low pH soils ⊕ Low bloat potential ⊕ Very high yield potential

Casper WHITE CLOVER : Trifolium repens

Early-maturing variety with large leaf size Sowing rate

Dryland

3-4kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5-8kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Early-maturing variety ⊕ Large leaf trait ⊕ Excellent permanent pasture option ⊕ Quick recovery from grazing 36

Pasture legumes

Jumbo WHITE CLOVER : Trifolium repens

Late-maturing ‘Ladino’ type Sowing rate

Dryland

3-4kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5-8kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ ‘Ladino’ type with large leaves ⊕ Excellent recovery from grazing ⊕ High heat tolerance gives year-round production

Riesling WHITE CLOVER : Trifolium repens

Early-maturing variety with high stolon density Sowing rate

Dryland

3-4kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5-8kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ High stolon density ⊕ Strong root system ⊕ Highly persistent in higher rainfall environments ⊕ Highly digestible forage

Renegade RED CLOVER : Trifolium pratense

High-yielding, short-term red clover Sowing rate

Dryland

3-4kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5-8kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Tetraploid type ⊕ Erect growing ‘hay type’ ⊕ High-yielding ⊕ Good disease tolerance Pasture legumes

Clover

Species identification and agronomic traits Variety & species

Annual/ perennial

Maturity

Hard seed

Turbo persian

Annual

Very late/ multi-cut

Low

SARDI Persian

Self-regenerating

Mid

High

Self-regenerating

Late

High

Annual

Mid

Low

Self-regenerating

Early-mid

Medium

Bartolo bladder

Self-regenerating

Early

High

Enduromax balansa

Self-regenerating

Early

High

Border balansa

Self-regenerating

Mid

High

Baler balansa

Self-regenerating

Late

High

Renegade red

Perennial

Mid

Haifa white

Perennial

Early

Riesling white

Perennial

Early

Casper white

Perennial

Early

Jumbo white

Perennial

Late

Palestine strawberry

Perennial

Early

High

Dalkeith sub

Self-regenerating

Early (97d)

High

Trikkala sub

Self-regenerating

Mid (112d)

Low

Antas sub

Self-regenerating

Mid (134d)

Low

Goulburn sub

Self-regenerating

Late (140d)

Low

Zulumax arrowleaf Rosella crimson clover SARDI Rose

Pasture legumes

Waterlogging

Other traits

Tolerant

Good heat and frost tolerance, low bloat, large leaf

Tolerant

Low growth points. Regenerates from hard seed.

Poor

Deep taproot, low bloat, poor winter growth. Regenerates from hard seed. Fast to establish with high winter growth. Ideal for forage or cover cropping. Pioneering species (acidic, dry, low fertility)

Poor

Susceptible to frost. Regenerates from hard seed.

Tolerant

Good winter production. Regenerates from hard seed.

Tolerant

Frost tolerant. Regenerates from hard seed.

Tolerant

Spring sow – slow establishment. Regenerates from hard seed.

Moderately tolerant

Upright/hay type

Moderately tolerant

Common, large leaf, high stolon density

Moderately tolerant

Medium leaf, high stolon density

Moderately tolerant

Large leaf, improved early vigour

Moderately tolerant

Ladino type, vigour, heat tolerance

Tolerant

Deep-rooted, drought and salt tolerant. Regenerates from hard seed.

Poor

Subterraneum, burr burial 9

Tolerant

Yanninicum, burr burial 5

Poor

Brachycalycinum, burr burial 1

Poor

Subterraneum, burr burial 6

Poor Poor

Pasture legumes

Penfield

SPINELESS BARREL MEDIC : Medicago truncatula

Early-maturing spineless barrel medic with sulfonylurea (SU) herbicide residue tolerance Sowing rate

Dryland

10-15kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

15-20kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Early maturity ⊕ Aphid resistance ⊕ Excellent growth rates, grazing recovery, and tolerance to drought and low-fertility soils ⊕ First barrel medic that is both spineless and has SU herbicide residue tolerance

The addition of the SU herbicide tolerance trait offers increased persistence and is a valuable option for those with mixed farming systems, as the use of SU herbicides is common in crop rotations. Previously, medics have been highly susceptible to damage from a range of herbicide residues, particularly SUs. From the field

Yield and feed value of grazing end-use medic varieties grown as a crop, Nullawil 2022 Variety

Sowing rate (kg/ha)

17 Oct Biomass (t/ha)

Crude protein (%)

ME (MJ/kg)

ADF (%)

NDF (%)

Paraggio

2.7

21.1

10.8

29.9

36.3

Parabinga

4.9

18.8

9.3

38.8

47.3

Seraph

4.7

22.7

10.4

32.4

38.4

Penfield

5.6

19.4

9.7

34.4

41.0

Product developed in collaboration with MLA, AlfaGen Seeds & SARDI

Pasture legumes

Cavalier

SPINELESS BURR MEDIC : Medicago polymorpha var brevispina

Highly adaptable annual medic with versatile uses Sowing rate

Dryland

10-15kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

15-20kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Very early-maturing ⊕ Barrel shaped seed pod ⊕ Aphid resistance ⊕ Excellent base legume for low rainfall pasture grazing

Seraph

STRAND MEDIC : Medicago littoralis

Powdery mildew resistant, SU residue-tolerant strand medic Sowing rate

Dryland

10-15kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

15-20kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Excellent early vigour and winter production ⊕ Resistant to SU herbicide and powdery mildew ⊕ Palatable at all growth stages ⊕ Good adaptation to alkaline soils and low rainfall

Silver

SNAIL MEDIC : Medicago scutellata

xcellent base legume for low rainfall E pasture grazing Sowing rate

Dryland

15-18kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

18-25kg/ha

Seed treatment

Goldstrike®

⊕ Early-maturing ⊕ Erect growth habit with very early bulk ⊕ Excellent hay option ⊕ Excellent vigour and persistence Pasture legumes

Medic identification Cavalier spineless burr

Button

Burr

Barrel

Penfield spineless barrel

Silver snail

Seraph strand

Pasture legumes

Forage cereals & winter legumes AlfaGen Seeds provides a range of proprietary forage cereals and winter legumes to help bridge the winter feed gap. With flexible planting windows from early autumn to early spring, our varieties ensure reliable forage supply when other feed sources are limited. They can also play a role in improving soil quality, reducing erosion, and minimising pollution of waterways.

Forage cereals & winter legumes

Forage cereals Sowing guide

Northern regions BRONCO FORAGE OATS & KRAKEN FORAGE BARLEY

Southern regions KRAKEN FORAGE BARLEY, OVERLAND FORAGE OATS, PEK & TIMOK VETCH

In the north, begin with Bronco forage oats; in the south, choose Overland. Follow with Kraken forage barley in early winter for ongoing growth. Timok vetch sown in early autumn suits grazing or manure crops, while a later sowing is ideal for hay. Overland and Bronco also work well planted in early spring for late-season feed. Stagger sowing dates to maintain steady grazing until spring pastures return. EARLY AUTUMN

EARLY SPRING

⊕ Bronco ⊕ Overland

⊕ Bronco ⊕ Overland ⊕ Timok ⊕ Pek

Forage cereals & winter legumes

WINTER

⊕ Kraken ⊕ Overland ⊕ Bronco ⊕ Timok ⊕ Pek

Bronco FORAGE OATS : Avena sativa

A highly palatable, semi-erect, late-maturing forage oat ideal for Northern producers Sowing rate

Dryland

25-60kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

60-100kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Adapted to a wide range of soil types, with ⊕ ⊕ ⊕

proven performance across diverse Australian growing regions Moderately resistant to leaf and crown rust, helping maintain yield and feed quality throughout the season Excellent warm soil emergence, making it well suited to early sowing for earlier winter feed Long-season production, delivering extended late-season growth and a high-quality feed source

2024 Warwick forage oats cutting trial 2 5

4.88 4.49 3.82

Dry matter yield (t/ha)

0 Bronco

Drover

Harvest 1: 26 June

Harvest 2: 23 July

Sabre

Harvest 3: 4 Sept

Forage oats total dry matter yield across 4 cuts, Warwick, QLD. Sown 16 April 2024

Trial data provided by Palafor Partners

Forage cereals & winter legumes

Overland FORAGE OATS : Avena sativa

A high-yielding true forage oat, delivering quality feed from autumn through to spring Sowing rate

Dryland

30-75kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

75-100kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ High yield potential ⊕ Rapid establishment ⊕ Excellent tillering ability & high leaf-to-stem ratio ⊕ True forage type

Kraken

FORAGE BARLEY : Hordeum vulgare

Versatile early-maturing awnless forage barley for grazing, hay and silage, ideal for late sowing Sowing rate

Dryland

30-50kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

50-80kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Quickest-to-grazing forage cereal when planted in optimal sowing window ⊕ Exceptional winter growth ⊕ Excellent regrowth after grazing, delivering ⊕

exceptional dry matter accumulation in short windows Two-row awnless forage barley

Forage cereals & winter legumes

Pek

SEED O EW

E B LO C

COMMON VETCH : Vicia sativa

A highly rust-resistant common vetch with improved performance on acid soils Recommended sowing rate

35-60kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Improved tolerance to acid soils (pH 5–7), compared with current varieties ⊕ High yielding (9% more than Timok in acid soils) ⊕ Highly rust-resistant ⊕ Mid-maturity (105+ days) ⊕ Multipurpose – grazing, hay/silage and green manure ⊕ Tolerant of low rainfall (350-450mm+)

Timok

COMMON VETCH : Vicia sativa

Mid-maturing common vetch suited to areas receiving more than 380mm of annual rainfall Recommended sowing rate

35-60kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Very high dry matter potential ⊕ Mid-maturity and excels in environments where spring rainfall can be limited ⊕ Strong disease package with rust-resistance for improved quality and yield

Forage cereals & winter legumes

Forage oats vs forage barley Choosing the right winter grazing option

When perennial pastures slow down over winter, forage cereals are one of the most practical ways to bridge the feed gap. Forage oats and forage barley both establish well, produce solid biomass, and adapt across a range of soil types, rainfall zones and farming systems. Getting feed out of the ground quickly is often the whole point, and this is where the two crops differ. Forage oats

Forage barley

Establishment speed

Reliable, slightly Typically quicker to slower initial growth establish

Speed to first grazing

Ready to graze 10-12 weeks from sowing if sown in optimal sowing window

Ready to graze 6-8 weeks from sowing if sown within optimal sowing window

Sowing window

Flexible - performs well across a range of sowing dates

Last minute/ opportunistic product for bulk feed, fast. Ideally sown from April/May onwards, when seasonal rains present.

Best suited for

Early planting opportunities and management flexibility. Reliable bulk feed production later into season.

Speed to first graze on opportunistic sowing windows. Delivers high quality feed, fast.

Barley can deliver exceptional quantity and quality of feed in as little as 6–8 weeks, but only if sowing conditions line up. If you wait for that ideal rain and it doesn’t come, you can end up sowing oats too late, missing a big chunk of the winter feed window.

Forage cereals & winter legumes

A smarter strategy is to establish oats early as a reliable base, then follow up with barley if a good rain event arrives. Expected growth habits of forage barley & forage oats over a growing season Barley ﬁlling winter feed gap

Autumn

Winter

Oats late-season production

Spring

Summer Barley

Oats

Relative forage value

Both crops support strong performance. Barley ﬁlling winterfeed feed gap livestock Oatslate-season late-season production Barley ﬁlling winter gap Oats production Forage oats are highly palatable, support consistent intake, offer good regrowth for flexible grazing rotations, and hold feed quality later into the season. Forage barley delivers excellent feed quality and often higher energy during vegetative growth, Spring intake,Summer Summer Winter Autumn suits systems prioritising bulk energy and is Spring Winter Autumn the quickest cereal to grazing when planted in its Oats Oats Barley Barley optimal window. First grazing

Second grazing

Third grazing Barley

Oats

Relative Relative forage forage value value

Expected forage quality/liveweight gains over time

Firstgrazing grazing First

Secondgrazing grazing Second

Thirdgrazing grazing Third Barley Barley

Oats Oats

Torn between the two?

Both crops reward good establishment practice, but they suit different points in the sowing window, and that’s actually one of the best reasons to run them together. This can extend your overall grazing window and give you more options if one performs better or worse than expected in a given season. Forage cereals & winter legumes

Forage herbs & brassica Forage herbs and brassica provide highly nutritious, high-quality feed, supporting livestock health and delivering significant liveweight gains. Their rapid establishment, excellent regrowth and high palatability make them ideal for filling feed gaps quickly when traditional pastures underperform. Additionally, they offer an agronomic solution for pasture renovation, helping to control weeds and address paddock challenges while boosting productivity.

Forage herbs & brassica

Forage herbs & brassica Sowing guide

Regions QUEENSLAND, NEW SOUTH WALES, VICTORIA, TASMANIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA & WESTERN AUSTRALIA

AUTUMN

SPRING

⊕ Compass ⊕ Balance® ⊕ Subzero ⊕ Ranger® ⊕ Ninja ⊕ Smart Radish®

⊕ Compass ⊕ Balance® ⊕ Bouncer ⊕ Subzero

Forage herbs & brassica

Compass CHICORY : Cichorium intybus

Short-term, insect-tolerant summer feed that excels in promoting liveweight gains in livestock Sowing rate

Dryland

3kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5-7kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Short-term type with rapid establishment & high production in the first year ⊕ Excellent pasture mix option for renovation phase ⊕ High digestibility and preferred intake leading to increased animal performance, with low bloat risk ⊕ Tolerant to insects that damage brassica crops less insect pressure = more feed for livestock ⊕ Deep taproot capable of extracting water and nutrients from depth to maximise water-use efficiency

Balance® CHICORY : Cichorium intybus

Ideal for warm conditions, it offers a reliable, highquality forage to boost animal growth & productivity Sowing rate

Dryland

3kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5-7kg/ha

Seed treatment

XLR8®

⊕ Perennial chicory type, an excellent pasture mix option in perennial pasture blends ⊕ High digestibility and preferred intake for increased animal performance = quicker to market ⊕ Tolerant to brassica-feeding insects ⊕ High forage quality and palatability with rapid

rumen degradation leading to high daily dry matter intake

Forage herbs & brassica

Subzero

HYBRID FORAGE BRASSICA : Brassica napus

Long-season hybrid forage brassica with improved cold tolerance and multiple grazing opportunities Sowing rate

Dryland

3kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5kg/ha

Seed treatment

XLR8®

⊕ Quick to establish in warm soils, so quicker to first grazing ⊕ Retains and holds quality once ripe, allowing flexibility in grazing management ⊕ Excellent regrowth after grazing, allowing for multiple grazing without the need to resow

Breeza Forage Brassica Trial 2023 Comparison of autumn sown Subzero, Winfred and Leafmore forage brassicas

Rel. to mean = 100

140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

Subzero

Leafmore

Winfred Cut 1 Cut 1

Cut 2 Cut 2

Total Total

Bouncer

HYBRID FORAGE BRASSICA : Brassica campestris

An early-maturing hybrid forage brassica, perfect for filling feed gaps. Great for both spring and autumn Sowing rate

Dryland

3kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

5kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Very quick time to first grazing, 6-8 weeks from ⊕

emergence, so can provide feed quicker than other brassica No ripening of forage required before grazing, excellent grazing tolerance

Forage herbs & brassica

Case study

Calculating crop requirements and making it pay! Scenario

I have 100 young steers that I want to feed from December to February on a crop of Subzero hybrid forage brassica and Rebound® millet.

What area do I need to sow, and will I make a return? Assumptions

⊕ A 250kg steer, gaining 1kg/day has a DSE rating of 9 ⊕ Maximum daily feed intake = 0.8 x DSE (or use 1.2 x liveweight ÷ NDF%)

⊕ The crop provides the energy, protein, and fibre

requirements for this class of stock and has grown 8t/ha of Dry Matter (DM)

⊕ Allow 30% wastage in a set-stocked grazing system Calculations

Step 1: How much crop? Intake = 0.8 x 9 = 7.2kg/DM/head/day 7.2kg + 30% wastage = 9.4kg/DM/head/day 9.4kg x 100 head = 940kg/DM/day 940kg x 100 days = 94 tonne to fully feed all steers 94t ÷ 8t/ha supplied = 11.75ha required

Step 2: What’s the cost? Knockdown herbicide/insecticide $25 Lime & fertiliser $450 Cultivation/contractor $400 Seed $85

⊕ Total cost = $960/ha

Step 3: What have I made? Stocking rate = 100 steers ÷ 11.75ha = 8.5 steers/ha Gaining 1kg/head/day for 100 days = 850kg/ha 850kg x $5.00/kg = $4,250.00/ha

⊕ Total potential income = $4,250/ha

Forage herbs & brassica

Ranger®

PLANTAIN : Plantago lanceolata

Perennial grazing forage herb that delivers minerals to support animal health and liveweight gains Sowing rate

Dryland

1-3kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

4-8kg/ha

Seed treatment

XLR8®

⊕ Excellent cool-season growth for improved livestock weight gains in cooler months ⊕ Accumulates nutrients and minerals in forage, ⊕

providing an excellent source of trace elements and may provide some anthelmintic properties High forage quality and palatability, with rapid rumen degradation leading to high daily dry matter intake

Ninja

BLACK MUSTARD : Brassica nigra

Early/mid-maturing floral resource for bee forage and insect habitation Sowing rate

Dryland

8-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

8-10kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Releases glucosinolates from roots and foliage ⊕ Establishes ground cover quickly ⊕ Produces large volumes of biomass ⊕ Attracts pest insects away from other crops ⊕ Develops deep, vigorous root

Forage herbs & brassica

Smart Radish® RADISH : Raphanus sativus L.

Specially bred for cover cropping, with a ‘pull-down’ bulb that aids aeration & breakup of compacted soils Sowing rate

Dryland

5kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

8kg/ha

Seed treatment

Fungicide/XLR8® optional

⊕ ‘Pull-down’ bulb grows further into the ground. ⊕ ⊕ ⊕

A feature unique to Smart Radish®, this increases water and air infiltration in soils, assists in reducing soil compaction, and allows for greater root depth in subsequent crops or pastures Creates quick ground cover, reducing weed competition Bio-fumigant effects Highly digestible forage source

Forage options

How to make the right choice Product

Bouncer Subzero

Species Hybrid forage brassica Hybrid forage brassica

Crop

Time to graze

Lifespan

Leafy turnip

6-8 weeks

6-9 months

Kale/ turnip

8-12 weeks

10-18 months

Compass

Chicory

Short-term

8+ weeks

6-18 months

Balance®

Chicory

Perennial

8-14 weeks

2-3 years

Ranger®

Plantain

Perennial

8+ weeks

2-4 years

Forage herbs & brassica

Forage sorghum & millet Forage sorghum is a versatile and drought-resilient crop, ideal for warmer regions of Australia. Known for its rapid growth and high biomass production, it provides a reliable source of feed for livestock, particularly in regions with variable rainfall. Its adaptability and efficiency make it a valuable option for sustainable forage production in challenging climates.

Forage sorghum & millet

Fine As

FORAGE SORGHUM : Sorghum x Sudan x Sudan

An early to mid-maturity forage sorghum hybrid, ideal for multiple high-quality hay cuts or grazings Sowing rate

Dryland

6-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

15-20kg/ha

Seed treatment

Enhanced or Standard

⊕ Finer stems for faster, more even drying when making hay ⊕ Low prussic acid risk ⊕ High leaf-to-stem ratio. More leaf = less waste. ⊕ Large seed for easier establishment ⊕ Highly palatable ⊕ Quick regrowth for more cuts or grazings per season

Fine As forage sorghum - stem diameter

stem diameter (mm)

14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Chomper

Fine As

SSS

Fine As is a forage sorghum selected for its fine tillering characteristics, exceptional regrowth and fine stems. These traits make it a superb choice for hay and grazing, and the low prussic acid risk means you can graze with confidence.

Forage sorghum & millet

Chomper FORAGE SORGHUM : Sorghum x Sudan

A versatile sorghum × Sudan grass hybrid, well-suited to grazing, silage, and hay production Sowing rate

Dryland

4-8kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

15-20kg/ha

Seed treatment

Enhanced or Standard

⊕ Large seed size for fast, reliable establishment ⊕ Good early season vigour ⊕ Quick regrowth after cutting or grazing ⊕ High leaf-to-stem ratio

FlexiGraze® FORAGE SORGHUM : Sorghum x Sudan x Sudan

An ultra-late flowering sorghum hybrid, offering flexibility for hay production and grazing Sowing rate

Dryland

6-10kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

15-20kg/ha

Seed treatment

Enhanced or Standard

⊕ Photoperiod sensitivity provides a very long growing period prior to flowering

Enables flexibility in management of grazing or cutting times Maximises yield given long vegetative growth period

⊕ High leaf-to-stem ratio

More leaf, less waste and higher dry matter yields Increased palatability which leads to improved liveweight gains

⊕ High tiller density

Strong regrowth and grazing recovery

⊕ Low prussic acid risk

Safer grazing over a wider range of growing conditions

Forage sorghum & millet

Rebound® FORAGE MILLET : Echinochloa esculenta

Fast growing summer forage millet Sowing rate

Dryland

10-15kg/ha

High rainfall/irrigation

30-40kg/ha

Seed treatment

None/XLR8® optional

⊕ Fast growing summer grass ⊕ Safe, good quality feed ⊕ Excellent regrowth after cutting ⊕ Plant when soil temperatures are 14°C and rising

Seed treatment options for forage sorghum

⊕ Enhanced seed treatment for forage sorghum Includes Thiram fungicide and Epivio® C seed treatment to protect from the phytotoxic effects of some herbicides.

⊕ Standard seed treatment for forage sorghum Includes Thiram fungicide only.

Forage sorghum & millet

Forage sorghum options

Find your perfect product Easy management

FlexiGraze®

Yield

Chomper

Regrowth

Chomper

Quality

Fine As

Yield

Chomper Fine As

Number of cuts

Chomper

Quality

FlexiGraze® Fine As

Yield

Fine As

Quality

Fine As

Yield

Chomper

Quality

Fine As

Yield

FlexiGraze®

Quality

Fine As Chomper

Yield & quality

FlexiGraze®

Grazing

Hay

End product usage

Silage & stand-over feed

Green chop

Baleage

Stand-over feed

Forage sorghum & millet

SOWsmart ® blends SOWsmart® blends combine top-performing seed varieties with ongoing innovation to create pastures well suited to Australia’s diverse environments. With options designed for different livestock operations, SOWsmart® makes it simpler to find the right pasture. Each blend’s name starts with a clear descriptor, and some include a two-letter code to guide your selection. LR = low rainfall HR = high rainfall

Descriptor

Suitability

Perennial HR SOWsmart® blends

Custom blending AlfaGen Seeds also offer tailor-made seed blends designed to match specific growing conditions. These blends allow you to choose the best combination of forages, legumes, cereals, and other crops, optimising yields and resource use while enhancing sustainability. Custom blends improve efficiency by complementing growth habits, boosting disease resistance, and adapting to environmental conditions. With a custom seed blend, you can sow the mix in a single pass, reducing labour costs and increasing efficiency. Speak to your local retail store or AlfaGen Seeds Territory Manager to find out more.

SOWsmart® blends

Perennial HR SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

650mm

Soil type

Light & heavy

Sowing rate

25-30kg/ha

Usage

Pasture grazing systems

Coorong CM142 tetraploid perennial ryegrass Almonta CM142 diploid perennial ryegrass Casper white clover Goldstrike® Riesling white clover Goldstrike®

‣ Not recommended for horses

52% 36% 6% 6%

Standing out in NW Tasmania In February 2026, while dry paddocks stretched across the landscape in northwest Tasmania, one block of green stood out from the rest. That was Craigie Elphinstone’s family farm, after sowing paddocks of AlfaGen Seeds SOWsmart® Perennial HR blend. Craigie, along with his wife Jean and son Leigh, runs a mixed farming operation, fattening 800-1,000 head of steers each year alongside various vegetable crops. The Perennial HR blend is the perfect package of quality performance, dry matter production and insect tolerance for high-performing dairy and beef operations. While neighbouring paddocks dried off, the cattle were still grazing a quality green pasture.

Even the neighbours are keeping a close eye on it, keep asking questions and are considering sowing it also.

Craigie Elphinstone NW Tasmania

SOWsmart® blends

Perennial 500 Max SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

500mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

20-35kg/ha

Usage

Pasture grazing systems

Tathra tall fescue Middini CM142 diploid perennial ryegrass Coogee cocksfoot Sunrise phalaris Riesling white clover Goldstrike® Leura sub clover Goldstrike® Seaton Park sub clover Goldstrike® Not recommended for horses

‣

32% 24% 12% 12% 8% 6% 6%

Grazier

SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

400mm

Soil type

Light & heavy

Sowing rate

18-25kg/ha

Usage

Pasture grazing systems

Middini CM142 diploid perennial ryegrass Origin tall fescue Dalsa sub clover Goldstrike® Casper white clover Goldstrike® Enduromax balansa clover Goldstrike®

‣ Not recommended for horses

40% 20% 20% 10% 10%

Persistor SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

450mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

18-25kg/ha

Usage

Pasture grazing systems

Dalsa sub clover Goldstrike® Origin tall fescue Sunrise phalaris Coogee cocksfoot Cavalier spineless burr medic Goldstrike® Border balansa clover Goldstrike® Trikkala sub clover Goldstrike® 68

SOWsmart® blends

20% 20% 15% 15% 10% 10% 10%

Spring Forage Max SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

300mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

4-8kg/ha

Usage

Pasture grazing systems

Subzero hybrid forage brassica XLR8® Compass chicory

60% 40%

Trio Graze Plus SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

600mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

15-25kg/ha

Usage

Pasture grazing systems

Sorrento diploid Italian ryegrass Subzero hybrid forage brassica XLR8® Tonic plantain

SOWsmart® blends

72% 16% 12%

Bloat Fighter SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

350mm

Soil type

Light & heavy

Sowing rate

4-6kg/ha

Usage

Pasture grazing systems

Q63 lucerne Goldstrike XLR8® Compass chicory

70% 30%

Winter Express SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

450mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

23-35kg/ha

Usage

Fodder conservation systems

Kiama tetraploid annual ryegrass Turbo Persian clover Goldstrike®

75% 25%

Winter Max SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

450mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

23-35kg/ha

Usage

Fodder conservation systems

Mazzoletti tetraploid Italian ryegrass Bermagui diploid Italian ryegrass Turbo Persian clover Goldstrike®

‣ Not recommended for horses 70

SOWsmart® blends

40% 35% 25%

Southern Horse LR SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

400mm

Soil type

Light

Sowing rate

12-18kg/ha

Usage

Southern equine pastures

Bingara prairie grass Coogee cocksfoot Sunrise phalaris Dalsa sub clover Goldstrike® Enduromax balansa clover Goldstrike® Trikkala sub clover Goldstrike®

30% 20% 15% 15% 10% 10%

Southern Horse HR SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

650mm

Soil type

Light & heavy

Sowing rate

12-18kg/ha

Usage

Southern equine pastures

Sorrento diploid Italian ryegrass Bingara prairie grass Coogee cocksfoot L70 lucerne Goldstrike XLR8® Trikkala sub clover Goldstrike® Baler balansa clover Goldstrike®

30% 30% 20% 10% 5% 5%

Medic Oversow SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

350mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

3-10kg/ha

Usage

Tropical pasture

Cavalier spineless burr medic Goldstrike® Caliph spineless burr medic Goldstrike® Silver snail medic Goldstrike® Penfield spineless barrel medic Goldstrike®

SOWsmart® blends

25% 25% 25% 25%

WINS Row SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

650mm

Soil type

Light & heavy

Sowing rate

80-160kg/ha

Usage

Covercrop/interrow

Kraken forage barley Timok vetch Smart Radish® radish, fungicide treated

80% 17% 3%

Multi Species Soil Builder SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

450mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

50-65kg/ha

Usage

Covercrop/interrow

Overland forage oats Timok vetch Loader tetraploid annual ryegrass Smart Radish® radish, fungicide treated Subzero hybrid forage brassica XLR8® Rosella crimson clover Goldstrike® White quinoa Ranger plantain Compass chicory

50% 20% 10% 4% 4% 4% 4% 2% 2%

HDL

SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

350mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

20-25kg/ha

Usage

Covercrop/interrow

Penfield spineless barrel medic Goldstrike® Zulumax® arrowleaf clover Goldstrike® Dalsa sub clover Goldstrike® Border balansa clover Goldstrike® 72

SOWsmart® blends

30% 25% 25% 20%

Dryland Medic Row SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

550mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

35-40kg/ha

Usage

Covercrop/interrow

Middini CM142 diploid perennial ryegrass Coogee cocksfoot Penfield spineless barrel medic Goldstrike® Silver snail medic Goldstrike®

‣

40% 20% 20% 20%

Not recommended for horses

Irrigated Row SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

700mm

Soil type

Suitable to most

Sowing rate

40-50kg/ha

Usage

Covercrop/interrow

Middini CM142 diploid perennial ryegrass Coogee cocksfoot Casper white clover Goldstrike® Riesling white clover Goldstrike®

‣ Not recommended for horses

60% 20% 10% 10%

Pollinator SOWSMART® BLEND Minimum rainfall

650mm

Soil type

Light & heavy

Sowing rate

40-60kg/ha

Usage

Covercrop/interrow

Timok vetch Bee-Ready brassica Smart Radish® radish, fungicide treated Ninja black mustard Rosella crimson clover Goldstrike® Enduromax balansa clover Goldstrike® Zulumax® arrowleaf clover Goldstrike® SOWsmart® blends

38% 13% 13% 12% 12% 6% 6% 73

Seed size chart Species

Seeds/kg

Lucerne All varieties of lucerne

440,000

Pasture legumes Strand medic

400,000

Button medic

250,000

Barrel medic

260,000

Snail medic

130,000

Spineless burr medic

300,000

Sub clover

120,000

White clover

1,600,000

Red clover diploid

500,000

Red clover tetraploid

295,000

Balansa clover

1,450,000

Persian clover-soft

1,200,000

Persian clover-hard

1,400,000

Arrowleaf clover

880,000

Crimson clover

308,000

Rose clover

331,000

Berseem clover

326,000

Strawberry clover

766,000

Gland clover

1,430,000

Bladder clover

500,000

Serradella yellow

196,000

Biserrula

1,000,000

Pasture grasses Ryegrass tetraploid

250,000

Ryegrass diploid

460,000

Tall fescue

420,000

Phalaris

650,000

Cocksfoot

1,300,000

Prairie grass

136,000

Disclaimer: Seed size table above is an average only, actual seed size can differ on a seasonal basis, this is a guide only.

Species

Seeds/kg

Forage herbs & brassica Plantain

500,000

Chicory

830,000

Forage brassica

300,000

Smart radish

55,000

Forage cereals & winter legumes Vetch

22,000

Wheat

28,000

Triticale

30,000

Oats

28,000

Field pea

6,600

Barley

30,800

Forage sorghums & millet Millet

180,400

Sudan grass

50,000

Sweet sorghum

30,000

Sorghum x Sudan

30,000

Tropical grasses & legumes Bambatsi

1,075,300

Premier

2,325,600

Gatton

1,470,600

Narok

877,200

Gayndah

350,900

Biloela

534,800

Callide

3,030,300

Katambora

4,166,700

Kikuyu

410,000

Paspalum

704,000

Puccinellia

5,000,000

Stylo

264,000

Centro

33,000

Cow pea - ebony

8,000

Cow pea - red caloona

15,000

Lablab

6,000

Seed treatment options At AlfaGen Seeds, we’re dedicated to embracing new technology, continually enhancing our range to deliver cutting-edge solutions and superior performance in our leading forage products.

AlfaGen Seeds Goldstrike® is a high-quality seed coating with innovative technology which supports the crop during establishment and throughout the season, allowing for stronger and more vigorous plant growth. With Goldstrike®, farmers can be assured of a reliable establishment and higher yields of top-quality forage.

⊕ Goldstrike® for legumes

Every seed receives a micro-nutrient package and rhizobia inoculant, and Apron® XL fungicide is applied to lucerne and sub clover. The rhizobia inoculation helps to improve nitrogen fixation and nutrient uptake, while the micronutrient package provides additional essential nutrients for optimal plant growth. The premium fungicide, applied to lucerne and sub clover, helps to protect the seeds from soil-borne diseases during the critical early stages of plant growth.

⊕ Goldstrike® for grasses

Every seed receives a micro-nutrient package using the highest quality coating technology for improved flowability and seed placement while providing additional essential nutrients for optimal growth. NB: Goldstrike® for grasses does not contain rhizobia or Apron fungicide

Goldstrike®

XLR8® seed treatment is a film coating of Poncho® Plus insecticide on every seed, designed to give seedlings the best possible start. Poncho® Plus represents a significant advancement in seed treatments, offering broader pest control than any other insecticidal option. Its two powerful active ingredients protect eight crop and pasture types from a range of damaging pests for up to four weeks after sowing.

Goldstrike XLR8® combines the benefits of Goldstrike® and XLR8® into one complete treatment for lucerne. It delivers micronutrients, rhizobia inoculant, fungicide and insect protection in a single pass, supporting rapid establishment and strong early growth under a range of conditions.

Enhanced & Standard For forage sorghum

⊕ Standard seed treatment for forage sorghum Includes Thiram fungicide only.

⊕ Enhanced seed treatment for forage sorghum Includes Thiram fungicide and Epivio® C seed treatment to protect from the phytotoxic effects of some herbicides.

Insecticide comparison chart

Seed treatment

XLR8®

broadleaf grass pasture pasture

Registered claims benefits

Redlegged earth mite Lucerne flea

Blue oat mite

Cutworm Yellowheaded cockchafer African black beetle

Benefits

May offer Stress Shield™ benefits Up to four weeks systemic protection for emerging seedlings Protection against some soil pests Low impact on beneficial species Targeted chemical placement

Gaucho®

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