Drought Master Blend
Estimated Delivery between April 24 and April 26.
DROUGHT-TOLERANT RYEGRASS MIX
The Drought Master Mix is a durable, high-quality perennial pasture blend developed to deliver exceptional persistence, drought resistance, and year-round productivity. By combining deep-rooted fescue and cocksfoot with the feed quality and adaptability of ryegrass, this mix provides a strong, balanced pasture capable of thriving across a wide range of New Zealand environments.
Ideal for farms exposed to summer dry conditions or demanding grazing pressure, this mix offers excellent feed quality, resilience, and adaptability for long-term performance.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 50% / Matrix Diploid Perennial 25% / Crown Royal Cocksfoot 8% / Pinnacle White Clover 8% / Hilary Fescue 6% / Paeroa Red Clover 3%
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing / Hay |
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Holds On in the Dry: Performs longer into summer and autumn compared to standard ryegrass mixes.
- Ideal for Sheep & Beef Systems: Maintains feed quality and density under set-stocking or rotational grazing.
- Improved Soil Fertility: Clover inclusion boosts nitrogen cycling, supporting pasture health and long-term production.
- Resilient Sward Structure: Deep-rooted species improve soil stability and recover quickly after stress or dry periods.
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Drought Master Blend
DROUGHT-TOLERANT RYEGRASS MIX
The Drought Master Mix is a durable, high-quality perennial pasture blend developed to deliver exceptional persistence, drought resistance, and year-round productivity. By combining deep-rooted fescue and cocksfoot with the feed quality and adaptability of ryegrass, this mix provides a strong, balanced pasture capable of thriving across a wide range of New Zealand environments.
Ideal for farms exposed to summer dry conditions or demanding grazing pressure, this mix offers excellent feed quality, resilience, and adaptability for long-term performance.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 50% / Matrix Diploid Perennial 25% / Crown Royal Cocksfoot 8% / Pinnacle White Clover 8% / Hilary Fescue 6% / Paeroa Red Clover 3%
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing / Hay |
-
Holds On in the Dry: Performs longer into summer and autumn compared to standard ryegrass mixes.
- Ideal for Sheep & Beef Systems: Maintains feed quality and density under set-stocking or rotational grazing.
- Improved Soil Fertility: Clover inclusion boosts nitrogen cycling, supporting pasture health and long-term production.
- Resilient Sward Structure: Deep-rooted species improve soil stability and recover quickly after stress or dry periods.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
