Pasture seed breeding company Cropmark Seeds is launching a new Italian ryegrass called Appeal this autumn.
Appeal is the latest heading diploid Italian ryegrass on the market at +28 days (compared to Nui = 0) and was bred for greater cool season performance and improved persistence.
Appeal is a true all-rounder, being exceptionally high yielding, highly palatable with high digestibility, high nutritive value and is extremely persistent.
It has shown an ability to hold on over tough dry summers and even under moderate insect pressure, and is great for sowing new pastures or for over-sowing into existing run-out pastures.
Bred to withstand some of the country’s more marginal country it has been thoroughly trialed throughout Australia in varying conditions, including under dairy, beef and sheep grazing operations, and has shown consistently strong performance across the board.
Appeal Italian ryegrass offers fast establishment, strong winter and spring growth and can handle tough grazing management. It responds well after harsh grazing.
Appeal is up to two weeks later heading than most Italian ryes on the market, therefore maintaining its forage quality longer for late season livestock performance.
Your livestock will perform at their best on Appeal Italian ryegrass as it also ticks all the boxes for animal health, with no grass staggers or heat stress.
If you would like more information on Appeal Italian ryegrass contact your local Cropmark Seeds agronomist - www.cropmark.com.au