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Chico Chicory is a proven, fast-establishing perennial herb that provides high-quality feed through spring, summer and autumn. Bred for persistence and reliability, it has been widely used across New Zealand farms for decades.
Chico’s deep taproot allows it to perform exceptionally well in dry or summer-stressed conditions, while its high feed value and palatability make it ideal for finishing lambs, growing beef cattle, and boosting milk production in dairy systems
| Persistence | Up to 2 Years |
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| Sowing rate |
2-4kg per hectare in a mix |
- High Feed Quality: Excellent energy and protein levels, supporting top animal performance.
- Deep Taproot: Draws moisture and nutrients from subsoils, providing drought resilience and strong summer growth.
- Proven Performer: One of New Zealand’s most widely sown chicory cultivars, recognised for dependability and regrowth.
- Excellent Palatability: Livestock graze Chico readily, maintaining high utilisation even under hot conditions.
- Nutrient-Rich: High in trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, copper and zinc - ideal for supporting stock health.
Choice Chicory is a high-quality perennial herb bred in New Zealand for superior animal performance, persistence, and adaptability across a wide range of farming systems. It produces exceptional summer and autumn growth, providing highly palatable, nutrient-dense forage that supports animal health, weight gain, and milk production.
Sargent’s strong root system gives it excellent drought tolerance and regrowth ability, making it a valuable component in both finishing and dairy systems.
We recommend grazing when the Chicory is around 15-20cm high so the tap root is well established to prevent pulling.
| Persistence | Up to 2 Years |
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| Sowing rate |
2-4kg per hectare in a mix |
- High Feed Quality: Rich in energy, protein, and minerals - ideal for lamb finishing, beef weight gain, and milk solids production.
- Deep Taproot: Accesses subsoil moisture and nutrients, allowing strong performance during summer dry conditions.
- Persistent and Productive: Bred for improved longevity and regrowth compared to older chicory varieties.
- Fast Establishment: Quick to germinate and reach grazing height, ideal for spring or early autumn sowing.
- Improves Animal Health: Naturally high in trace elements (calcium, magnesium, copper, and zinc) and has anthelmintic properties that can reduce internal parasite burdens.
- Flexible Use: Can be sown as a pure stand, in a short-rotation herb mix, or as part of a long-term perennial pasture blend.
Sargent Chicory is a high-quality perennial herb bred in New Zealand for superior animal performance, persistence, and adaptability across a wide range of farming systems. It produces exceptional summer and autumn growth, providing highly palatable, nutrient-dense forage that supports animal health, weight gain, and milk production.
Sargent’s strong root system gives it excellent drought tolerance and regrowth ability, making it a valuable component in both finishing and dairy systems.
We recommend grazing when the Chicory is around 15-20cm high so the tap root is well established to prevent pulling
| Persistence | Up to 2 Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-4kg per hectare in a mix |
- High Feed Quality: Rich in energy, protein, and minerals - ideal for lamb finishing, beef weight gain, and milk solids production.
- Deep Taproot: Accesses subsoil moisture and nutrients, allowing strong performance during summer dry conditions.
- Persistent and Productive: Bred for improved longevity and regrowth compared to older chicory varieties.
- Fast Establishment: Quick to germinate and reach grazing height, ideal for spring or early autumn sowing.
- Improves Animal Health: Naturally high in trace elements (calcium, magnesium, copper, and zinc) and has anthelmintic properties that can reduce internal parasite burdens.
- Flexible Use: Can be sown as a pure stand, in a short-rotation herb mix, or as part of a long-term perennial pasture blend.
HIGH-CHICORY FINISHING MIX FOR PREMIUM MEAT AND MILK PRODUCTION
The Chicory King Pak is a premium finishing and fattening mix designed to deliver high-quality feed for maximum animal health and performance. Built on a Cantina tetraploid Perennial ryegrass base, this mix combines high percentage of Sargent Chicory and clovers to enhance feed value, persistence, and soil fertility.
This Mix contains: Cantina Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass 26% / Rocket Grass Long Rotation Italian 26% / Sargent Chicory 30% / Persian Clover 6% / Paeroa Red Clover 6% / Pinnacle White Clover 6%
| Persistence | 3-4 Years |
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| Sowing rate | 28 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Enhanced Animal Performance: High-chicory feed supports better growth rates and improved stock health.
- Resilient Pasture System: The deep tap-rooted chicory and ryegrass base maintain production under variable conditions.
- Natural Soil Improvement: Clovers enrich nitrogen and improve soil structure over time.
- Multi-Year Productivity: Provides strong production for 3–4 years, reducing the need for frequent re-sowing.
- Multi-Year Productivity: Provides strong production for 3–4 years, reducing the need for frequent re-sowing.
- Flexible Management: Suitable for finishing, rotational grazing, or undersowing as part of a long-term pasture plan.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE CHICORY, PLANTAIN, AND CLOVER MIX
The Elite Chicory, Plantain & Clover Mix is a proven, high-performing herbal ley designed for fattening, milk production, and year-round feed reliability. It combines premium herbs and clovers to deliver nutrient-dense forage with excellent regrowth and adaptability across a wide range of seasonal conditions.
Grazing: First graze when chicory reaches 15–20 cm; avoid overgrazing to maintain root reserves
This Mix contains: Sargent Chicory 37% / Drover Plantain 27% / Pinnacle White Clover 18% / Paeroa Red Clover 18%
| Persistence | 6-24 Months |
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| Sowing rate | 13kg per hectare |
- High-quality feed for finishing and lactation.
- Improved animal health from mineral-rich herbs.
- Strong persistence under varied conditions.
- Excellent summer production and drought tolerance.
- Low-input nitrogen sustainability through clover activity.
This high-performance Chicory & Plantain Blend is proven to deliver exceptional results in fattening and milk production systems. Combining two of the most reliable deep-rooted herbs, it provides premium-quality feed across a wide range of seasonal conditions, offering both productivity and persistence.
Grazing: First graze when chicory reaches 15–20 cm; avoid overgrazing to maintain plant longevity.
This Mix contains: Sargent Chicory 65% / Drover Plantain 35%
| Persistence | 6-24 Months |
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| Sowing rate | 13kg per hectare |
- Fast-establishing summer and shoulder-season feed.
- Excellent regrowth and persistence for multi-year use.
- High digestibility and palatability for all stock types.
- Enhances soil structure and nutrient cycling.
- Proven to lift animal performance under both intensive and extensive systems.
SUMMER FORAGE HERB MIX
This premium mix is a high-performance herbal blend proven to deliver exceptional results in fattening and milk production systems. Designed for versatility across varying seasonal conditions, it combines deep-rooted herbs and high-protein clovers to provide sustained growth, feed quality, and persistence.
Grazing: First graze when chicory reaches 15–20 cm; avoid grazing too low to maintain root strength
This Mix contains: Sargent Chicory 41% / Drover Plantain 35% / Pinnacle White Clover 24%
| Persistence | 6-24 Months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 13kg per hectare |
- Excellent summer and shoulder-season feed.
- Rapid establishment and strong regrowth.
- High palatability for improved intake and animal performance.
- Ideal for finishing lambs, beef cattle, and supporting lactating dairy cows.
- Enhances soil structure and fertility.
PERSISTENCE WITH PERFORMANCE
Balanced Grass Base: Combines Saxon Perennial Ryegrass with Matrix Diploid Perennial and Active Long Rotation Hybrid for strong persistence and seasonal flexibility.
High-Performing Legumes: A blend of Pinnacle & Hardy White Clover and Paeroa & Hamua Red Clover ensures good nitrogen fixation, improved feed quality, and consistent regrowth.
Nutritive Herbs: Drover Plantain and Sargent Chicory support animal health through deep-rooted mineral uptake and excellent palatability.
Hardy & Persistent: Includes Matrix, a proven perennial ryegrass known for its strong tillering, durability, and ability to perform under pressure
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 44% / Matrix Perennial Ryegrass20% / Cantina Tetrapoild Perennial Ryegrass 10% / Paeroa red clover 8%/ Pinnacle white clover 6% / Hardy white clover 6% / Drover plantain 3% / Sargent Chicory 3%
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
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| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| establishment speed | Medium |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Ideal for Sheep, Beef & Deer: Supports rapid liveweight gain and quality milk production.
- Enhanced Soil & Animal Health: Deep tap roots from plantain and chicory help access subsoil nutrients and minerals, boosting trace elements like calcium, magnesium, sodium, copper, and selenium.
- Quality Nutrition Year-Round: High-sugar ryegrasses and nutrient-rich legumes deliver digestible energy and carbohydrates for optimum animal performance.
- Sustainable Pasture System: Legume content improves soil fertility naturally, reducing nitrogen fertiliser needs.
RESILENT REGENERATIVE LONG LASTING SEED MIX
The Agrisea Mix is a diverse, multi-species seed blend designed to promote a balanced, resilient, and long-lasting pasture system. Developed to go beyond traditional ryegrass and clover mixes, this blend supports soil health, persistence, and feed diversity, even under challenging climatic conditions.
Comes with an Agrisea seed treatment coating.
This Mix contains: Saxon Diploid Perennial Ryegrass 24% / Matrix Diploid Perennial Ryegrass 10% / Matua Prairie Grass 8% / Hilary Fescue 8% / Crown Royal Cocksfoot 8% / Rocket Italian Ryegrass 4% / Timothy 3% / TriBlend White Clover 9% / TriBlend Red Clover 9% / Persian Clover 6% / Medics 3% / Sargent Chicory 4% / Drover Plantain 4%
| Persistence | 5 Years |
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| Sowing rate | 25-28kg per hectare / 15kgper hectare into existing pasture |
| Best used for | Grazing |
- Improved Soil Health: Deep-rooted species like chicory, plantain, and fescue enhance soil structure and water retention.
- High Feed Diversity: A variety of species ensures consistent feed supply and better animal nutrition throughout the year.
- Climate Adaptability: Builds long-term resilience to drought and other adverse weather events.
- Natural Fertility Boost: Legumes provide natural nitrogen fixation, reducing fertiliser needs.
LONG-LASTING PERENNIAL RYEGRASS & CLOVER MIX
The Saxon Performance Mix is a high-output, multi-component pasture blend designed to deliver exceptional persistence, resilience, and feed quality across diverse New Zealand farming systems. Dominated by Saxon Perennial Ryegrass (72%), this mix provides outstanding longevity and regrowth potential, complemented by Italian ryegrasses, high-sugar components, and white clovers for enhanced palatability and nutritional value.
This blend supports strong seasonal performance, from rapid establishment through winter and spring to high-quality summer feed, with optional additions of Chicory and Plantain to boost mineral uptake and animal health.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 72% / Rocket Grass Diploid Italian 10% /
Optional: Chicory 6% (extra $1.50/kg) / Plantain 3% (extra $0.45/kg)
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
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| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing / Oversowing |
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Persistence: Performs year after year under both rotational and set-stocking systems.
- High Feed Quality: Combines energy-rich grasses and protein-dense clovers for improved liveweight gain and milk production.
- Soil Health & Fertility: High clover inclusion boosts nitrogen fixation, reducing the need for synthetic fertiliser inputs.
- Strong Sward Structure: Dense tillering and deep roots enhance resilience under heavy grazing and variable conditions.
DIVERSITY THAT DELIVERS
Diverse Grass Base: Includes a range of proven perennial ryegrasses and high-producing Italian ryegrasses (Saxon, Fascinate, Matrix, Foxtrot) for consistent year-round performance.
Comprehensive Legume Component: Features a broad spectrum of clovers (White, Red, Persian, Sub, Balansa) and other legumes (Lotus, Burr Medics) to enhance nitrogen fixation and feed quality.
Nutritive Herb Blend: Contains chicory, plantain, parsley, tansy, sorrel, and salad burnet, promoting animal health and mineral uptake.
Adapted for Variable Conditions: Mix includes species like Cocksfoot and Timothy for persistence and tolerance under dry or challenging conditions.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 34% / Matrix Perennial Ryegrass / 9% Cantina Perennial ryegrass / Crown Royal cocksfoot 6% / Timothy 3% / Fascinate tetraploid Italian 9% / BAP annual clovers 7% / Pinnacle white clover 6% / Paeroa red clover 4% / Sargent chicory 4% / Burr Medics & Lotus 4% / Drover Plantain 3% / health herbs 2%
| Persistence | 4+ Years |
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| Sowing rate | 28 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Extended Seasonal Growth: The mix provides valuable feed on the shoulders of the season, maintaining productivity when single-species pastures slow down.
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Improved Animal Nutrition: The variety of grasses, clovers, and herbs ensures a nutritionally balanced diet, enhancing animal performance and palatability.
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Enhanced Soil Health: Different root structures draw nutrients from various soil depths, improving nutrient cycling and soil resilience.
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Sustainable Production: Legumes naturally fix nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertiliser inputs.
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Resilience and Reliability: The wide species range ensures greater persistence through variable weather, pests, and grazing pressures.
MOST POPULAR DAIRY MIX
Balanced Grass & Clover Base: Carefully blended to provide both feed volume and long-term pasture resilience.
High Clover Content: A strong 20% clover base enhances protein levels and promotes natural nitrogen fixation, improving soil fertility.
Hardy Perennial Component: Includes Matrix, a durable perennial ryegrass known for persistence and reliability across seasons.
Optional Additions: Choose to include Chicory (6%) or Plantain (3%) for added mineral content and improved animal health.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 40% / Matrix Diploid Perennial 15% / Stamina Perennial Ryegrass 15% / Rocket Grass Diploid Italian 10% / Paeroa Red Clover 8%/ Pinnacle White Clover 6% / Hardy White Clover 6% / OPTIONAL: Chicory 6% (extra $1.50/kg) / or Plantain 3% (extra 45c/kg)
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
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| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Rocket grass helps with winter growth
- Long-Lasting Feed Supply: Designed for longevity and consistent productivity across grazing seasons.
- Natural Fertility Boost: Clover-driven nitrogen fixation reduces fertiliser dependency and enhances soil structure.
- High Feed Quality: Produces dense, protein-rich pasture with good sugar levels for optimal animal condition.
MEAT FINISHING PASTURE MIX
The Meat Maker Blend is a summer-safe, high-performance finishing mix designed to produce premium-quality feed for premium-quality meat. With a combination of high-energy herbs, resilient legumes, and deep-rooted species, this blend maintains strong growth beyond the peak of spring and into the summer months. To get the best results out of this mix it is best to use a rotational grazing program.
This Mix contains: Sargent Chicory 32% / Drover Plantain 22% / Pinnacle White Clover 18% / Paeroa Red Clover 10% / Crown Royal Cocksfoot 10% / BAP Annual Clovers 8%
| Persistence | 2-4 Years |
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| Sowing rate | 18.5 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Growing Premium Meat |
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Extended Feed Growth: Continues to produce through late summer when traditional ryegrass pastures slow down.
- High Liveweight Gains: Delivers premium feed quality to optimise lamb and beef finishing rates.
- Drought Resilience: Maintains green feed under hot, dry conditions due to deep tap-rooted species.
- Soil Health Support: Legume and herb content enhances soil fertility and mineral balance naturally.
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 |
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| 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.
MULTI-SPECIES SUMMER CROP
The Diverse Summer Grazing Mix is a high-performing, multi-species summer crop designed to provide 2–4 grazing's of high-quality feed throughout summer and into autumn. This mix produces excellent bulk, resilience, and nutritional diversity, supporting stock health and soil performance even in hot, challenging summers.
Regional Adaptation: In Southland and cooler regions, replace Millet and Sorghum with Prairie Grass and Rye Corn.
This Mix contains: Maxum Oats 40% / Vetch 10% / Sargent Chicory 6% / Drover Plantain 5% / Pinnacle White Clover 2% / Paeroa Red Clover 5% / Berseem Clover 2% / Spitfire Rape 2% / Pasja Forage Brassica 2% / Rival Turnips 0.1% / Japanese Millet 12% / Forage Sorghum 12% / Optional Sunflowers 2%
| Persistence | 3-6 Months |
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| Sowing rate | 42kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
- Extended Grazing Period: Multi-species balance ensures feed availability across variable conditions.
- Improved Animal Health: Herbs and legumes contribute trace minerals, energy, and digestibility.
- Enhanced Soil Fertility: Legume nitrogen fixation boosts soil productivity for subsequent crops.
- Flexible Sowing Options: Performs well when drilled or broadcast, depending on conditions.
HIGH PRODUCING DAIRY PASTURE MIX
The Milk Maker Blend is specially developed to produce high-quality, nutrient-dense feed for maximum milk solid production. With a high percentage of clovers, and excellent persistent ryegrasses, this mix supports premium dairy performance for 3–4 years .
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 22% / Cantina Tetraploid Perennial 22% / Matrix Diploid Perennial 10% / Rocket Grass 8% / Tri-blend White Clover 10% / Sargent Chicory 10% / Tri-blend Red Clover 7% / Drover Plantain 6% / BAP Annual Clover Mix 5%
| Persistence | 3-4 Years |
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| Sowing rate | 28 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
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Increased Milk Solids: The combination of high clover and high-sugar grasses delivers exceptional energy and protein for milk production.
- Multi-Species Resilience: The mix’s diversity enhances pasture persistence, soil structure, and drought tolerance.
- Improved Soil Fertility: Clover and herb components naturally boost nitrogen levels, supporting long-term soil health.
- Reliable Dairy Pasture: Delivers consistent growth and feed value through spring and summer, supporting intensive dairy systems.
HERB-RICH PASTURE MIX
The Diverse Meadow Mix is specially formulated for sustainable, healthy, and diverse farming systems. This mix promotes a more natural, meadow-style pasture that supports livestock health, soil vitality, and long-term productivity. With high-sugar ryegrasses, a balanced range of clovers, and a unique blend of Wesco Health Herbs, this mix creates a nutrient-rich forage environment ideal for animal well-being and balanced grazing.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 40% / Fascinate High Sugar Tetraploid Italian 10% / Matrix Diploid Perennial 10% / Cantina Tetraploid Perennial 10% / Crown Royal Cocksfoot 6% / Timothy 3% / Huia White Clover 3% / Pinnacle White Clover 3% / Paeroa Red Clover 4% / Lotus 2% / Sargent Chicory 4% / Drover Plantain 3% / Health Herbs (Parsley, Tansy, Sorrel, Salad Burnet) 2%
| Persistence | 4-5 Years |
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| Sowing rate | 28kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing |
- Improved Livestock Health: Herbs and legumes supply essential minerals and natural health benefits for stock.
- High Feed Quality: Enhanced carbohydrate levels for better energy and production.
- Soil Regeneration: Deep-rooted species improve structure, aeration, and subsoil nutrient recycling.
- All-Season Productivity: Balanced growth across spring, summer, and autumn.
- Natural Pest & Worm Control: Tansy and other herbs assist with internal parasite reduction naturally.
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