Annual ryegrass is a highly adaptable and widely used forage pasture well known for rapid growth and establishment. Sowing annual ryegrass pasture seed will provide quick feed and is highly palatable to livestock. Annual ryegrass seed is often sown for its ability to grow in a variety of soil types and climatic conditions and is an ideal forage pasture choice for quick winter feed, cattle feed, sheep feed and cow feed. Suitable for grazing, hay and silage production. DLF Seeds annual ryegrass pasture grass seeds are available from local Australian rural retailers. Implement rotational grazing for best results.
Cocksfoot is a moderately deep rooted perennial forage grass that is most suited to well drained soils and temperate regions. Sow cocksfoot pasture seed for a pasture grass with improved acidic soil tolerance over perennial ryegrass. Cocksfoot provides quality forage for livestock feed and is suitable for grazing, hay and silage production. Cocksfoot is very responsive to summer rainfall and is often the first plant to have new leaves emerge. Suitable for low rainfall and dryland operations, Cocksfoot can become a drought tolerant pasture grass under the correct environment and management. Implement rotational grazing for best results.
Italian ryegrass provides farmers with a high quality and fast establishing pasture for 1-2 years and is an excellent choice for livestock grazing, hay and silage production. Sow Italian ryegrass pasture seed for palatable and nutritious cattle food and sheep food. As a versatile forage ryegrass, Italians offer bulk winter feed and good regrowth potential throughout autumn, winter and spring. Implement rotational grazing for best results.
Hybrid ryegrasses are bred from perennial ryegrass crossed with varying proportions of Italian ryegrass, offering improved persistence compared to traditional Italian types. They provide increased cool season growth relative to perennial ryegrass and typically persist for 2-4 years, depending on conditions.
DLF Seeds hybrid ryegrass cultivars are available with AR37 and AR128 endophytes and are well suited to beef and lamb finishing systems. They provide high quality feed for dairy, beef and sheep grazing, and are also suitable for producing quality hay and silage.
Perennial ryegrass pasture seed produces a high performance pasture grass that can persist for 5 to 7+ years depending on climate and with rotational grazing and good management implemented. Known for its nutritional value, perennial ryegrass contains high levels of protein making it highly palatable for livestock. Sow DLF Seeds perennial ryegrass seed with AR37 or AR128 endophyte for premium protection from insects. Perennial ryegrass produces quality livestock feed and is suitable forage for grazing, hay and silage production.
Phalaris is a perennial suited to dryland pastoral systems. Its extensive, deep, fibrous root system supports strong persistence once established, particularly in challenging conditions. Best sown into fertile, heavy textured, deep soils, phalaris demonstrates good tolerance to waterlogging, flooding, and saline conditions compared to many other pasture species. It is well suited to environments where ryegrass persistence is limited. With appropriate management and in the right environment, phalaris can provide a persistent, drought-tolerant pasture for long-term livestock production.
Prairie grass is an alternative short to medium rotation pasture species that provides palatable, high quality sheep and cattle feed from late summer through to early spring. With strong cool season production, it offers feed during cooler conditions while maintaining better heat tolerance than ryegrass. Implement rotational grazing for best results.
Tall fescue is a highly productive perennial grass featuring a deep fibrous root system that is most suited to deep, heavy, fertile soil conditions. Tall fescue pasture grass is suitable for cattle and sheep feed in areas where ryegrasses do not persist. DLF Seeds tall fescue varieties include both continental and Mediterranean types, offering options to suit different environments, seasonal growth patterns and pasture systems. Sow Continental tall fescue seed for a highly productive, summer pasture that responds well to moisture in hot conditions.
Grazing brome is a perennial pasture grass species, closely related to prairie grass. It has a dense habit of fine tillers which ensures persistence in harsh environments and under heavy grazing. Performing best on well drained soils with moderate fertility, grazing brome is palatable and provides livestock feed to all stock classes. Sow brome pasture seed on farm for grazing, cattle food, sheep food, hay and silage.