GTL60® lucerne sets the standard for grazing tolerant varieties. Its outstanding tolerance allows for more frequent grazing rotations while maintaining excellent persistence. GTL60® is a high-yielding, high-quality, semi-winter-active lucerne, ideal for boosting productivity.
Improved stand longevity ensures healthier pastures and supports sustainable grazing systems, allowing for extended productivity and reduced need for replanting
Provides reliable performance and resilience in varied conditions, ensuring consistent pasture productivity under grazing
Shorter internodal trifoliate leaf spacing increases leaf production, resulting in more palatable forage. This encourages higher intake and improves livestock nutrition.
Highly productive and suited to both grazing and fodder production, allowing management flexibility across a range of enterprises
Semi-winter-dormant – 6
Sheep, beef, dairy
Grazing, hay, silage
Dryland: 4-10kg/ha
Rainfall/irrigation: 18-25kg/ha
Dryland typically requires 500-1200mm annually (subtropics) and 250-800mm annually (southern and western Australia). Irrigation is preferred.
High – 10
Goldstrike XLR8®
PENFIELD RESEARCH STATION – TRIAL SOWN 14/09/2011 | GRAZED 24/11/2011 – 23/11/2016
AlfaGen Seeds has taken the term ‘grazing tolerant’ very seriously with its selection of new lucerne material. The ability to select plant germplasm through a five-year intensive grazing trial has proven critical to giving farmers confidence in new lines coming through the AlfaGen lucerne breeding program. The strength of this trialling model will be replicated in the future with more selections being made with this key grazing tolerance trait.
For the full details of the trial, check out the Lucerne Advisor.
Our advanced breeding program brings together elite genetics and years of research and expertise to deliver lucerne varieties that thrive in tough conditions – delivering quality, persistence, and yield where it counts.
The Lucerne Advisor series is your practical guide to lucerne success, from paddock preparation and establishment to grazing management and persistence. Clear, easy-to-follow advice written for Australian conditions.
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At AlfaGen Seeds, we’re dedicated to embracing new technology, continually enhancing our range to delivery cutting-edge solutions and superior performance in our leading forage products. With treatments like Goldstrike® and XLR8®, you’ll protect seedlings from early pests and boost establishment, setting your season up for success.
