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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.
SOIL HEALTH SEED MIX
The N Boost Cover crop Mix is an excellent option for improving soil fertility and structure in cropped or depleted paddocks. It’s particularly suited to planting between maize rotations, providing valuable grazing, green manure, and nitrogen-fixing benefits while protecting the soil surface.
This Mix contains: Maxum oats 60% / triticale 27% / vetch 7% / radish 4% / crimson clover 3%
| Persistence | 3 Months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 75kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Soil Health, Grazing & Silage |
- Improves soil fertility and structure in cropped or worn paddocks.
- Adds organic matter and improves soil biology.
- Reduces erosion and nutrient loss between main crops.
- Provides a short-term grazing or cut-and-carry option.
- Supports long-term soil sustainability and productivity.
HIGH-BULK WINTER GRAZING AND SILAGE MIX
The Winter Grazing mix is a high-performing winter feed option designed to provide 2–3 grazing's or high-quality silage/baleage cuts. This mix combines cereals, legumes, and brassicas to deliver a balanced, nitrogen-enriching crop that performs exceptionally well in cool conditions and fits perfectly between maize rotations.
This Mix contains: Maxum oats 60% / ryecorn 16% / vetch 7% / Fascinate annual ryegrass 13% / radish 3% / Spitfire rape 1%
| Persistence | 3-6 Months |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 75kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing / Silage |
- Reliable Winter Feed: Ensures consistent production during feed shortages.
- High Bulk Silage Option: Produces dense forage suitable for silage or baleage.
- Improves Soil Health: Vetch and radish improve nitrogen cycling and soil aeration.
- Cost-Effective: Delivers strong returns through both feed yield and soil improvement.
- Flexible Management: Suitable for both mechanical harvest and direct grazing systems.
Vetch is a fast-growing annual legume ideal for greenfeed, silage, hay, or green manure across New Zealand farming systems. It establishes quickly, fixes high levels of nitrogen, and produces high-quality, protein-rich forage during autumn, winter, and spring.
As a versatile and dependable crop, Standard Vetch performs well either as a stand-alone legume or in mixtures with cereals such as oats, barley, or ryecorn. Its ability to improve soil fertility, suppress weeds, and provide valuable animal feed makes it a key component in mixed or rotational farming systems.
Sowing Rate: 3-10kg per hectare in a mix | 50-60kg per hectare on it's own
Key benefits
- High-Protein Feed: Excellent energy and protein balance for cattle, sheep, and deer.
- Improves Soil Fertility: Fixes nitrogen naturally, reducing fertiliser requirements.
- Soil Structure Enhancement: Deep roots increase soil porosity and organic matter.
- Weed Control: Strong early growth outcompetes winter weeds.
- Flexible Management: Can be grazed, cut, or incorporated as green manure.
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 Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass 10% / Paeroa Red Clover 8%/ Pinnacle White Clover 6% / Hardy White Clover 6% / Drover Plantain 3% / Sargent Chicory 3%
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Doon Major Swede is a proven, high-yielding yellow-fleshed swede bred in New Zealand for reliability, quality, and strong winter performance. It produces large, uniform bulbs with excellent disease resistance and high energy value - making it one of the most trusted swede varieties for winter grazing and feed conservation.
Doon Major’s adaptability and consistent production make it ideal for sheep, beef, and dairy systems throughout the country, particularly in cooler and higher rainfall regions.
180-200 days until grazing.
Sowing Rate: 1-2kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Reliable Winter Feed: Produces large volumes of high-energy feed when pasture growth is minimal.
- Excellent Animal Performance: High digestibility and palatability support weight gain and condition maintenance.
- Low Waste, High Utilisation: Firm bulbs and sweet flavour encourage full consumption.
- Adaptable Across Regions: Performs well in a wide range of New Zealand soils and climates.
- Efficient Land Use: Provides high DM returns per hectare for winter brassicas.
Relish Red Clover is a highly persistent, disease-resistant red clover bred specifically for New Zealand grazing conditions. It combines excellent feed quality with improved grazing tolerance and longevity compared to traditional red clovers. Relish performs exceptionally well in intensive sheep, beef, and dairy systems, delivering consistent production and high animal performance over multiple seasons.
| Persistence | Up to 4 Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
1-3kg per hectare in a mix |
- High Yielding: Produces exceptional dry matter yields across spring, summer, and early autumn.
- Excellent Grazing Tolerance: Unlike older red clovers, Relish withstands regular grazing while maintaining productivity.
- Superior Disease Resistance: Strong resistance to crown and root rots extends plant life and maintains performance.
- High Feed Quality: Leafy growth with high protein and energy levels supports fast weight gain and milk production.
- Strong Nitrogen Fixation: Contributes valuable nitrogen to the soil and companion grasses, enhancing overall pasture fertility.
Rahu Ryecorn is a fast-establishing, cold-tolerant cereal bred for reliable winter and early spring feed across New Zealand. Known for its vigorous early growth, strong rooting, and adaptability, Rahu provides dependable feed when pasture growth is limited.
As a true dual-purpose cereal, Rahu is ideal for early grazing, greenfeed, silage, or grain production. Its strong performance in cool, marginal soils and excellent disease resistance make it a valuable option for short-term winter cropping, pasture renewal, or soil improvement
Sowing Rate: 120-180kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Reliable Winter Feed: Consistent growth through cold months when pastures slow down.
- Fast Feed Supply: Quick establishment provides early grazing opportunities.
- Soil Health Boost: Improves soil structure and organic content for following crops.
- Drought & Frost Resilient: Stays productive in challenging conditions.
- Weed Suppression: Dense canopy shades out competing weeds.
- Versatile Management: Fits well into crop rotations or as a break crop.
- Suitable for multi graze use.
HIGH-PERFORMING RYE AND CLOVER PASTURE MIX
The Wesco Rye Clover Mix is one of the best-performing and most versatile rye-clover combinations on the market. Featuring a guaranteed 20% Saxon Perennial Ryegrass, this mix provides a strong, balanced base for both short- and long-term pasture systems. It’s designed to deliver dependable growth, high feed value, and a solid permanent pasture foundation.
This Mix contains: Perennial Ryegrass (mixed varieties) 50% / Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 20% / Italian Ryegrasses 20% / White Clover 10%
| Persistence | 3-5 Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing / Oversowing |
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Reliable Feed Supply: Produces consistent, high-quality feed through the main growing seasons.
- Excellent Pasture Persistence: The Saxon component adds strength and durability under frequent grazing.
- Quick to Establish: Ideal for pasture renovation or creating a strong base in new sowings.
- All-Round Versatility: Suitable for most regions and farming systems in New Zealand.
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% / Tri Max White Clover 9% / Tri Max Red Clover 9% / Persian Clover 6% / Medics 3% / Sargent Chicory 4% / Drover Plantain 4%
| Persistence | 5 Years |
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| Sowing rate | 25- 28 kg per hectare / 15 kg per 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.
The Tri-Blend Red Clover Mix combines three of New Zealand’s top-performing red clover cultivars - Paeroa, Hamua, and Relish - to deliver exceptional feed quality, persistence, and seasonal balance.
Mix Contains: 50% Paeroa Red Clover, 30% Hamua Red Clover, 20% Relish Red Clover
| Persistence | 3-5 Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
2-4kg per hectare in a mix |
- Balanced Leaf and Growth Type: Combines both erect and semi-prostrate red clover types for superior regrowth and adaptability.
- High Feed Value: Excellent digestibility and energy, ideal for finishing lambs or boosting milk production.
- Strong Nitrogen Fixation: Improves soil fertility naturally, reducing the need for synthetic fertiliser.
- Improved Persistence: The inclusion of Relish provides disease resistance and durability under rotational grazing.
- Excellent Regrowth: Paeroa and Hamua varieties promote vigorous spring and summer recovery after cutting or grazing.
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 |
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| 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
THE QUICK FIX MIX
The Pasture Recovery Mix is specially formulated to restore and rejuvenate damaged or depleted paddocks following drought, flooding, grass grub, or livestock pugging. With a fast-establishing ryegrass base and high-quality clover content, this mix delivers quick ground cover, strong regrowth, and sustained pasture improvement.
This Mix contains: Rocket Grass Diploid Italian 45% / Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 30% / Cantina Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass 17% / Pinnacle White Clover 8%
| Persistence | 3 - 5 years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 17-22 kg per hectare for oversowing / 27-32 kg per hectare for sowing down new pastures |
| Best used for | Stitching In, Oversowing |
- Rapid Pasture Renewal: Quickly re-establishes feed after weather damage or pest impact.
- High Feed Production: Produces bulk feed within a short timeframe for livestock recovery.
- Long-Term Persistence: The Saxon base provides strength and endurance for future seasons.
- Easy Management: Suitable for oversowing, drilling, or full re-sowing depending on pasture condition
RELIABLE LONG TERM PASTURE MIX
The Premium Sheep & Beef mix is a hardy, multi-species perennial pasture blend developed for areas with high insect pressure and dry conditions. it combines proven old school ryegrasses with deep- rooted, drought- tolerant species such as Crown royal cocksfoot and Drover Plantain, supported by productive clovers for feed quality and nitrogen fixation.
This Mix contains: Saxon Perennial Ryegrass 65% / Stamina Ryegrass 13% / Crown Royal Cocksfoot 8% / Hardy White Clover 8% / Paeroa Red Clover 3% / Drover Plantain 3%
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 27 - 32 kg per hectare |
| Best used for | Grazing / Hay / Silage |
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Ideal for Lamb fattening: Red and White clover combination enhances weight gain and feed conversion efficiency.
- Built for persistence: Withstands heavy grazing, low rainfall and insect pressure
- Excellent in dry conditions: Deep- rooted species like Plantain and Cocksfoot ensure reliable summer feed
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.
Mustard is a fast-growing, multi-purpose brassica crop widely used across New Zealand as a bio-fumigant, green manure, and soil-conditioning species. It is highly effective at suppressing soil-borne pests and diseases, improving soil structure, and providing quick canopy cover between cash crops or pastures.
With its rapid establishment, deep taproot, and high biomass production, Mustard is an excellent choice for short-term cover cropping, soil health improvement, or rotational grazing.
Sowing Rate: 1-3kg per hectare in a mix
Key benefits
- Type: Cool-season annual brassica for soil improvement, cover, and forage.
- Fast Establishment: Germinates and covers ground within 3–5 weeks.
- Bio-fumigant Properties: Natural glucosinolates help suppress nematodes, weeds, and soil diseases.
- Deep Taproot System: Breaks up compaction and improves aeration and drainage.
- Flexible Sowing Window: Suitable for spring, summer, or autumn sowing.
Our Wesco range of selective and non-selective herbicides provides reliable control of broadleaf weeds, brushweeds, and unwanted vegetation across New Zealand’s pastures, crops, and non-cropland areas. Designed for performance and backed by trusted formulations, these products help maintain clean paddocks, productive pastures, and strong crop establishment.
Pack Size: 5l
Key Features
- Effective on deep-rooted, difficult weeds such as thistles and docks.
- Strong systemic activity for thorough kill.
- Suitable for tank-mixing with other herbicides.
Best Use
Apply to actively growing weeds under good growing conditions.
Blue Lupins are a high-protein legume crop widely used in New Zealand for green manure, forage, and grain production. Known for their strong nitrogen fixation, deep rooting, and adaptability, they’re an excellent option for improving soil fertility, breaking disease cycles, and producing high-quality animal feed.
With their tolerance to acidic soils and ability to grow in cooler regions, Blue Lupins are a reliable choice for both cropping and pasture systems. They are particularly valuable in mixed rotations, providing both soil and stock feed benefits.
Sowing Rate: 5-25kg per hectare in a mix | 100-120kg per hectare on it's own
Key benefits
- Nitrogen Fixation: Adds 80–150 kg N/ha to the soil through strong nodulation.
- Deep Root System: Improves soil structure and accesses subsoil nutrients.
- Adaptability: Performs well in lighter, low-fertility, or acidic soils.
- High Protein Content: 22–30% crude protein for animal feed or silage.
- Good Cold Tolerance: Suitable for autumn or spring sowing in cooler climates.
- Weed Suppression: Dense canopy reduces weed competition.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Invitation Swede is a modern, high-yielding, yellow-fleshed swede bred for exceptional bulb quality, strong disease resistance, and winter reliability. With its high energy content and excellent palatability, Invitation delivers top animal performance and is a proven performer across New Zealand’s temperate and cooler farming regions.
This variety combines strong early growth, firm, smooth bulbs, and improved club root resistance, making it a smart choice for farmers seeking consistent, high-quality winter feed
Sowing Rate: 1-1.5kg per hectare
Key benefits
- Outstanding Feed Quality: High-energy yellow-fleshed bulbs for excellent live weight gain and animal condition.
- Strong Early Growth: Rapid establishment and canopy development provide early vigour and weed suppression.
- Excellent Palatability: Sweet, firm bulbs with smooth skin encourage full grazing and minimal waste.
- Disease Resistance: Improved tolerance to club root, dry rot, and mildew, offering dependable yield stability.
- Mid–Late Maturing: Around 200–230 days to grazing, ideal for mid- to late-winter feeding.
- Winter Hardiness: Maintains bulb integrity and feed quality through cold, wet winter conditions
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