Loader tetraploid annual ryegrass is a late-maturing ryegrass that consistently performs at a high level. It has strong growth throughout winter and spring, making it an ideal variety for fodder conservation and frequent grazing.
Fast to first grazing and rapid regrowth after each grazing
Provides a profitable amount of winter and spring feed production
Provides extra grazing and high-quality silage
Short-term pasture
Tetraploid
Late (+16 days)
25-30kg/ha
Sheep, beef, dairy
Grazing, hay, silage
Requires a moderate amount of rainfall/irrigation from late autumn to spring.
XLR8® (insecticide) recommended, also available as untreated seed
Establishment is everything. If your seed doesn’t get there in the first month, we’ll help you try again, half price.
The AlfaGen Ryegrass Guide helps you select the right ryegrass for your system, annual, Italian, hybrid or perennial. It covers sowing, management and endophyte information to support high-performing pastures.
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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.
