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Faba Beans are a cool-season annual legume grown for forage, green manure, and grain across New Zealand. Known for their excellent nitrogen fixation, deep rooting, and high protein content, they are a valuable addition to mixed farming systems.
As a rotation and soil-improving crop, Faba Beans enhance soil structure, suppress weeds, and provide high-quality forage or silage with exceptional feed value.
Sowing Rate: 80-120kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Improves Soil Fertility: Fixes nitrogen for following crops or pastures.
- High-Protein Feed Source: Excellent forage or silage for dairy, beef, and sheep.
- Rotation Value: Breaks cereal disease cycles and improves long-term productivity.
- Weed Suppression: Dense canopy helps shade out competition.
Forage Maize is a high-performance summer greenfeed maize blend developed for New Zealand farming systems. It combines several maize hybrids of varying maturities to deliver rapid establishment, high dry matter yield, and excellent feed value for dairy, beef, and deer operations.
Although not designed for ensiling as a dedicated silage maize, Forage Maize excels as a grazing or cut-and-carry crop, providing reliable, high-energy summer feed during periods of limited pasture growth.
Sowing Rate: 30-35kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Blend of Hybrids: Includes multiple maize maturities for season-long growth and yield stability.
- Rapid Establishment: Strong early vigour and reliable stand establishment under variable moisture conditions.
- High Dry Matter Yields: Typically produces 10–18 t DM/ha under good management.
- Deep Root System: Accesses subsoil moisture and nutrients, providing drought resilience.
- High Feed Quality: Leafy, palatable forage with excellent energy content for all livestock classes.
- Flexible Use: Suited to grazing or cut-and-carry systems.
Linseed is a versatile cool-season annual crop grown for its high-value oilseed and soil health benefits. It is increasingly used in New Zealand farming systems for rotation diversity, soil structure improvement, and as a valuable break crop between cereals and pasture.
With its fine fibrous roots, Linseed enhances soil tilth, reduces compaction, and improves moisture retention. Its short, fast-growing cycle also makes it suitable for mixed forage or cover crop programs
Sowing Rate: 2-4kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Fast Growth Cycle: Matures in 90–120 days depending on conditions.
- Deep, Fine Root System: Improves soil structure and water infiltration.
- Break Crop Benefits: Reduces cereal disease pressure and improves rotation diversity.
- Drought Tolerant: Performs well in low to moderate rainfall areas.
Kraken Forage Barley is a two-row, awn-less barley variety bred for high-quality winter forage and silage production under New Zealand conditions. It offers rapid early growth, strong winter performance, and an extended growing season compared with many standard forage cereals.
Kraken is an excellent choice for farmers needing to fill winter feed gaps, produce silage or balage, or include a flexible cereal in their winter–spring feed rotation.
Sowing Rate: 150kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Fills Winter Feed Gap: Reliable early feed when pastures slow down.
- High-Quality Forage: Leafy, digestible material for excellent animal performance.
- Versatile: Ideal for multiple uses - grazing, hay, or silage.
- Low Management Risk: Improved disease resistance and standability.
- Multiple Grazings: Strong tillering and regrowth capacity under good management.
- Fits Rotations: Useful break crop before new pastures or summer crops.
Wrangler Barley is a high-yielding, dual-purpose forage and grain barley developed for reliable winter–spring production across New Zealand. With its fast establishment, strong early growth, and exceptional palatability, Wrangler provides a top-quality option for greenfeed, silage, or wholecrop systems.
It performs strongly under both irrigated and dryland conditions, offering farmers a versatile cereal that produces bulk early feed and excellent-quality silage.
Sowing Rate: 150kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Type: Dual-purpose forage and grain barley.
- Rapid Establishment: Vigorous early growth for quick ground cover and early feed supply.
- High Yield Potential: Proven to deliver excellent dry matter and grain yields.
- Excellent Feed Quality: High ME (11–12 MJ/kg DM) and good digestibility.
- Palatable Forage: Leafy and soft, ideal for all livestock classes.
- Cold Tolerance: Performs well in cool winter and early spring conditions.
- Disease Resistance: Tolerant to leaf rust and powdery mildew.
Black Oats are a versatile, fast-growing annual oat variety widely used across New Zealand for winter and early spring feed, green manure, and cover cropping. Known for their vigorous establishment, strong root system, and cold tolerance.
Sowing Rate: 120-130kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Better suited for cereal grain.
- Fast Feed Production: Provides high-quality feed early in the season when pasture growth is limited.
- Soil Health Improvement: Builds organic matter, improves structure, and enhances microbial activity.
- Erosion Control: Dense canopy and fibrous roots protect soil over winter.
- Weed Suppression: Competes strongly with broadleaf and grass weed
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.
| 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.
Swiss Chard (also known as Silverbeet) is a versatile, leafy forage and cover crop that offers excellent feed quality, strong regrowth, and high mineral content. It belongs to the beet family and produces abundant, nutritious leafy growth that livestock readily graze.
| Persistence | Up to 18 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
1-2kg per hectare in a mix |
- Flexible, Multi-Graze Crop: Offers sustained feed production over multiple seasons.
- Boosts Animal Health: Nutrient-dense leaves support strong condition and milk production.
- Ideal for Diverse Grazing Systems: Provides a valuable alternative to brassicas or short-term pastures.
- Excellent Utilisation: Leafy, tender growth ensures minimal trampling or waste.
- Soil-Friendly: Deep-rooted plants improve soil structure and nutrient cycling.
Daikon Radish (also known as Forage Radish or Tillage Radish) is a deep-rooted brassica bred to improve soil structure, nutrient recycling, and feed diversity. Its powerful taproot penetrates compacted soils, increases aeration, and draws up nutrients from deeper layers - making it a valuable component in pasture renovation, cover cropping, or mixed forage systems.
Daikon produces high-quality leafy forage with a large, white taproot that’s palatable to livestock, particularly in autumn and early winter. It’s ideal for soil health, grazing, and regenerative farming systems across New Zealand
| Persistence | Up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
1-3kg per hectare in a mix |
- Deep Taproot: Breaks through compacted layers and improves soil drainage and root access.
- Nutrient Recovery: Extracts nitrogen and minerals from deep soil layers, cycling them to the surface.
- Fast Establishment: Germinates quickly and establishes within days under warm soil conditions.
- Soil Conditioning Benefits: Improves soil tilth, reduces compaction, and promotes biological activity.
- Cold Tolerant: Performs well in cooler autumn conditions.
- Flexible Cropping Option: Suited for standalone use or as part of multi-species blends.
Marco Turnip is a fast-growing, high-quality, early-maturing summer turnip bred for rapid establishment, excellent palatability, and reliable yields. It produces smooth, white-fleshed bulbs with a high leaf-to-bulb ratio, offering balanced, energy-rich feed for sheep, beef, and dairy systems.
As one of the earliest-maturing turnip varieties available, Marco is ideal for quick summer feed or as a bridge crop between pastures. Its sweet flavour, strong tops, and uniform bulb size make it a farmer favourite for finishing lambs and supplementing dairy herds.
| Persistence | Up to 3 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare |
- Very Early Maturity: Ready to graze in 55-65 days after sowing.
- High Leaf-to-Bulb Ratio: Excellent combination of top and root feed.
- Smooth, White-Fleshed Bulbs: Sweet, soft bulbs encourage full grazing and minimal waste.
- Good Disease Tolerance: Resistant to common leaf and bulb diseases.
- Adaptable Performer: Consistent results across diverse soil types and regions
Barkant Turnip is a high-yielding, early-maturing, leafy turnip bred for superior bulb development, strong leaf production, and excellent palatability. It’s one of the most popular turnip varieties in New Zealand due to its fast establishment, reliable yield, and high-energy feed value.
Designed for summer and early autumn grazing, Barkant provides a well-balanced mix of leafy tops and smooth, white-fleshed bulbs - ideal for lamb finishing, dairy supplementation, and beef production.
| Persistence | Up to 3 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare |
- Early Maturity: Ready to graze in 8–10 weeks after sowing.
- Leafy Growth Habit: Produces abundant leafy tops for early feed and bulb grazing later.
- Excellent Palatability: Sweet, soft bulbs and lush tops are readily grazed by all livestock classes.
- Good Disease Resistance: Tolerant to common brassica diseases, including leaf spot and mildew.
- Reliable Performer: Proven adaptability across a wide range of New Zealand soils and climates.
- Short-Term Crop: Ideal for quick feed supply or as part of a pasture renewal rotation.
Rival Turnip is a fast-growing, high-yielding summer turnip bred for early feed and excellent palatability. It produces a balanced combination of leafy top growth and white-fleshed bulbs, making it a reliable option for summer and early autumn grazing.
| Persistence | Up to 3 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare |
- 60-90 Days until maturity.
- Fast Feed Supply: Ideal for summer and early autumn grazing when pastures slow down.
- Excellent Animal Performance: High-energy, palatable feed supports fast growth rates.
- Flexible Use: Suitable for direct grazing or as a short-term break crop before regrassing.
- Low Waste: Sweet, soft bulbs and leafy tops ensure high utilisation.
Green Globe Turnip is a traditional, reliable white-fleshed turnip that provides high-quality, palatable feed for stock during autumn and early winter. It’s a proven performer across New Zealand farming systems, valued for its fast growth, high energy, and excellent feed utilisation.
This variety produces round, green-topped bulbs with strong leaf growth, offering a balanced supply of both leaf and root feed for sheep, cattle, and dairy herds.
| Persistence | Up to 5 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare |
- Strong Leaf Growth: Provides a leafy top for early grazing followed by bulb utilisation.
- Reliable Performer: Proven across a wide range of soil types and climates.
- Excellent Palatability: Sweet, soft bulbs encourage full stock utilisation.
- Ready for grazing 90-120 days.
- Can be used as summer or winter turnips.
Pasja 2 Leafy Turnip is a fast-establishing, high-quality hybrid brassica bred for quick feed production, excellent regrowth, and superior palatability. It combines the rapid growth of a turnip with the regrowth ability of forage rape, providing versatile, multi-graze feed throughout summer, autumn, and early winter.
Developed for modern New Zealand farming systems, Pasja 2 delivers high yields of leafy, energy-rich feed that supports fast animal growth and efficient feed utilisation - ideal for sheep, beef, and dairy systems.
| Persistence | Up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
4kg per hectare |
- Rapid Growth: Ready to graze in as little as 6–8 weeks after sowing.
- Outstanding Regrowth: Capable of 2–3 grazings under good management.
- Leafy Growth Habit: Produces a dense canopy with minimal bulb, ensuring easy grazing.
- Heat & Drought Tolerant: Maintains performance through warm, dry conditions.
- Excellent Palatability: Soft, sweet leaves encourage full grazing and minimal wastage
Hunter Leafy Turnip is a fast-growing, high-quality forage brassica bred in New Zealand to deliver rapid feed, excellent regrowth, and top animal performance. It combines the quick establishment of a turnip with the regrowth ability of forage rape, providing a flexible, multi-graze crop ideal for summer, autumn, and early winter feeding.
Hunter is renowned for its leafy, palatable canopy, high energy content, and ability to perform under dry, warm conditions
| Persistence | Up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
4kg per hectare |
- Quick Feed Supply: Perfect for filling feed gaps or boosting summer and autumn growth.
- Multi-Graze Capability: Regrowth after grazing extends feed availability and crop value.
- High Stock Utilisation: Soft leaves and excellent palatability minimise waste.
- Supports Top Animal Performance: Energy-dense feed promotes strong growth and condition.
- Adaptable to Most Systems: Performs well in both dryland and irrigated environments.
- Ideal Break Crop: Excellent option between pasture rotations for soil renewal.
- Fast Establishment: Produces grazeable feed within 6–8 weeks of sowing.
Dash Leafy Turnip is a fast-growing, high-quality forage brassica that delivers exceptional early feed and strong regrowth potential. Bred for quick establishment and excellent palatability, Dash is a short-term, multi-graze crop ideal for summer, autumn, and early winter feed.
This leafy turnip produces high-energy feed within 6–8 weeks of sowing, making it an excellent option for filling feed gaps, finishing lambs, or boosting dairy and beef production during dry or high-demand periods.
| Persistence | Up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
4kg per hectare |
- Rapid Growth: Ready to graze in 6–8 weeks, providing quick feed when it’s most needed.
- Leafy Canopy: Produces lush, soft leaves with minimal bulb, ensuring easy grazing and maximum utilisation.
- Excellent Regrowth: Can provide 2–3 grazings under good management.
- Heat and Dry Tolerant: Performs well through warm, dry conditions where other forages struggle.
- Good Disease Resistance: Tolerant to common brassica leaf diseases, including powdery mildew.
- Flexible Sowing Window: Suitable for spring, summer, or early autumn sowing across most regions
Vibrant is a high-performing leafy hybrid brassica - a cross between turnip and rape - bred to deliver fast establishment, excellent regrowth, and top-quality feed. It combines the quick maturity and palatability of turnips with the persistence and yield of forage rape.
Vibrant is one of the most versatile brassicas available, providing rapid summer feed, autumn grazing, or a quality break crop for pasture renewal. Its soft, digestible leaves and regrowth ability make it ideal for lamb finishing, dairy heifers, or beef cattle.
| Persistence | Up to 6 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
4kg per hectare |
- Rapid Establishment: Ready to graze in 6–8 weeks, earlier than most forage rape varieties.
- Excellent Regrowth: Can produce 2–3 grazings in a season under good management.
- Leafy and Palatable: Soft, broad leaves with minimal stem ensure excellent stock utilisation.
- Heat and Dry Tolerant: Performs reliably through warm, dry summer periods.
- Flexible Sowing Window: Suitable for spring through late summer sowing.
- Good Disease Tolerance: Resists common brassica leaf diseases, including powdery mildew
Goliath Rape is a high-yielding, large-leaved forage rape bred in New Zealand for outstanding regrowth potential, feed quality, and flexibility. It’s a hybrid cross between kale and turnip, combining kale’s persistence and yield with turnip’s rapid establishment and palatability.
Goliath provides excellent summer, autumn, and early winter feed, making it one of the most popular choices for farmers needing a multi-graze, high-energy brassica that performs under a wide range of conditions. 90–110 days until grazing.
| Persistence | Up to 9 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
4kg per hectare |
- Reliable Summer and Autumn Feed: Maintains growth and feed value through warm, dry periods.
- Multiple Grazings Improve Value: Strong regrowth after grazing increases overall yield and feed efficiency.
- Boosts Animal Performance: Leafy, digestible feed promotes rapid weight gain and high intake.
- Versatile Cropping Option: Works well in feed rotations, pasture renewal programmes, or as a short-term stand-alone crop.
- Excellent Palatability: Readily grazed by all livestock classes with minimal waste
Winfred Rape is a highly versatile, fast-establishing leafy forage brassica bred in New Zealand from a cross between kale and turnip. It provides exceptional feed quality, strong regrowth, and excellent animal performance, making it one of the country’s most widely used brassicas for summer, autumn, and early winter feed.
Winfred’s rapid establishment and strong resilience to heat and dry conditions make it an ideal crop for finishing lambs, beef cattle, or dairy young stock across a wide range of soil types and climates
| Persistence | Up to 9 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
4kg per hectare |
- Boosts Livestock Performance: High-energy, easily digestible forage supports rapid live weight gains and milk solids production.
- Excellent Regrowth and Utilisation: Multiple grazings possible, improving feed efficiency and profitability.
- Performs Under Stress: Proven drought and heat tolerance ensures reliability in summer dryland systems.
- ComplIments Other Forages: Works well in mixed swards with plantain, chicory, or Italian ryegrass.
- Easy to Manage: Establishes quickly and suits both intensive and extensive grazing systems.
- Fast Establishment: Produces grazeable feed within 8–10 weeks of sowing.
Spitfire Rape is a high-yielding, fast-growing forage rape bred in New Zealand to deliver exceptional versatility, quality, and regrowth potential. It combines the early maturity of Winfred with the leafiness and persistence of Goliath, creating a robust brassica that performs across a wide range of conditions.
With rapid establishment, high energy content, and strong regrowth after grazing, Spitfire is ideal for summer, autumn, and early winter feed, providing flexible, high-quality forage for lambs, cattle, and dairy systems.
90-110 Days until grazing.
Recommended sowing rate of 4kg per hectare.
| Persistence | Up to 9 months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
4kg per hectare |
- Fast Establishment: Rapid early growth - ready to graze in as little as 10–12 weeks after sowing.
- Excellent Regrowth: Capable of producing 2–3 grazings under good management.
- High Leaf-to-Stem Ratio: Soft, leafy structure for easy grazing and high utilisation.
- Strong Disease Tolerance: Excellent resistance to powdery mildew and leaf spot.
- Broad Sowing Window: Can be sown spring through early autumn for flexible feed planning.
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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.
