From time to time there is some industry debate as to what is the...

From time to time there is some industry debate as to what is the ‘correct’ ryegrass seed sowing rate for New Zealand farms. However, there is no single answer to this question. This sheet summarises the key points on this topic.

Renewing paddocks which have poor growth or high weed content can...

Renewing paddocks which have poor growth or high weed content can give high financial returns. In this example we have used top end renewal costs ($1115/ha), but this still returns $5715/ha in profit over 5 years. Few other investments can match this.

• Aim for optimal rates of renewal; identify poor producing...

• Aim for optimal rates of renewal; identify poor producing paddocks.
• Manage new pasture appropriately to capture benefits.

Sowing cheap seed, or seed of questionable origin, risks large...

Sowing cheap seed, or seed of questionable origin, risks large losses in profit. In this example it saves $272/ha at sowing, but $4391/ha in income is lost over five years.

Sowing date, seedbed consoildation and what depth to sow your...

Sowing date, seedbed consoildation and what depth to sow your ryegrass at.