A high peformance pasture with AR128 endophyte

This broad leaved, densely tillered tetraploid hybrid ryegrass has superior cool season productivity when compared to its predecessor, Ohau, due to its higher percentage of Italian ryegrass parentage. In commercial trials, Mohaka has exhibited additional growth throughout the growing season compared to similar types and with AR128 endophyte, it is likely to persist for multiple years (2-4) when grown in favourable conditions.

Mohaka has a +20 flowering date that will push quality late into the spring. Mohaka’s excellent rust tolerance and tiller density will see it become favoured by Australian farmers. Mohaka can be used as a multi-year Italian ryegrass. Its fast establishment and seedling vigour makes it a successful oversowing option into existing perennial ryegrass paddocks that are starting to thin.

Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 20-30kg/ha
Pasture seed sowing rate (mixed): 15-25kg/ha

Pasture Life: 2-4 years

Endophyte: See here for important information on insect control and animal safety

What is AR128 Novel endophyte?

An endophyte is a fungus found naturally in many grass species, including ryegrass. It provides the plant with protection from insects, and in return the plant provides the endophyte with a place to live and reproduce.

Mohaka tetraploid hybrid ryegrass was previously available with AR37 endophyte and is now available exclusively with AR128 endophyte.

In almost every way from an on farm point of view, AR128 is just the same as AR37. Like AR37 endophyte, AR128 is a selected novel endophyte producing epoxy-janthitrem alkaloids, which offers similar pest protection and risk of ryegrass staggers (based on current information available to the end of May 2025). For more information on AR128 endophyte, see here.

Mohaka AR128 has high yields and maintains ground cover, helping to maintain stand integrity, production and weed suppression throughout its stand life. AR128 endophyte keeps key pasture pests at bay, allowing Mohaka to outlast and out perform other hybrids on the market. Mohaka AR128 has a good fit where Italian ryegrass can be stretched to 4 years, without compromising 1st year yield. Mohaka also offers a significant increase in first year production compared to perennial ryegrass in environments where perennials are only lasting 5-7+ years anyway.

Genuine oversowing option

Mohaka can be used as a multi year Italian ryegrass. Its fast establishment and seedling vigour makes it a successful oversowing option into existing perennial ryegrass paddocks that are starting to thin. It fits into farms where a 2-4 year grass rotation is required and will be a great companion grass to Ecotain^® environmental plantain, Choice chicory and Relish^® red clover.