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Venus Lucerne is a proven, high-performing Australian-bred variety selected for persistence, versatility, and feed quality under New Zealand conditions. With a semi-winter-active dormancy rating (5), Venus delivers an ideal balance between strong summer and autumn growth and dependable winter activity.
Its fine stems, dense leafy structure, and excellent disease tolerance make it a popular choice for farmers wanting a reliable lucerne that performs across a wide range of soil types and environments. Venus suits both grazing and conserved feed systems, offering consistent yields and exceptional forage quality year after year.
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| Persistence | Up to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
12-16kg per hectare |
- Persistent Performer: Long stand life supported by disease tolerance and robust crowns.
- Excellent Animal Performance: High energy and protein levels for improved milk and meat production.
- Drought Resilient: Deep roots maintain growth and quality during dry conditions.
- Soil Health Improvement: Fixes nitrogen naturally, reducing fertiliser costs and enhancing soil fertility.
- Flexible Use: Suitable for grazing, hay, and silage, allowing management to match seasonal feed demands.
- Reliable Across Conditions: Proven performance across varying New Zealand climates and soil types
Kaituna Lucerne is a New Zealand-bred lucerne variety developed for strong persistence, disease resistance, and adaptability across a wide range of farming systems. With its semi-winter-active (dormancy 5) growth habit, Kaituna balances excellent summer and autumn production with reliable winter activity, making it a versatile performer under both irrigated and dryland conditions.
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| Persistence | Up to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
12-16kg per hectare |
- Dormancy Rating: 5 (semi-winter active) — provides strong summer growth with moderate winter activity.
- High Feed Quality: ME 11–12 MJ/kg DM and 20–24% crude protein.
- Fine Stems and Dense Leaf Structure: Improves hay quality and palatability.
- Excellent Disease Resistance: Strong tolerance to root and crown diseases for extended stand life.
- High Yield Potential: Consistent annual dry matter production in most environments.
- Deep Root System: Excellent drought resistance and nutrient uptake from subsoil layers.
Multileaf ML99 Lucerne is a premium lucerne (alfalfa) variety bred for exceptional leaf density, persistence, and feed quality. Designed for New Zealand conditions, ML99 offers a robust, high-performing legume option for farmers looking to improve pasture productivity, animal health, and long-term profitability. Its superior leaf-to-stem ratio delivers excellent palatability and high protein content, making it ideal for grazing or hay/silage production.
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| Persistence | Up to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
12-16kg per hectare |
- High Leaf Density: Exceptional multileaf trait ensures a high proportion of leaves for better feed value and digestibility.
- Strong Disease Resistance: Resistant to common lucerne diseases such as crown rot and anthracnose, ensuring longevity.
- Excellent Regrowth: Rapid recovery after grazing or cutting for consistent production.
- Deep Root System: Provides excellent drought tolerance and nutrient access.
- Winter Activity: Moderate to high winter activity for extended growing seasons. With a Domancy rating of 10.
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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.
