Benefit of correct cultivar - dairy
High quality seed, with genetics matching your renewal goals, is the smart investment. Often we come across farmers who choose ‘cheap’ seed that ends up having costly consequences. This example shows why. So-called cheap seed saves $265/ha at sowing, but results in lost operating profit of $3395/ha over three years.
Dairy farm example
This example compares sowing the high quality perennial ryegrass Maxsyn with NEA4 endophyte (Agricote treated), versus uncertified ryegrass seed, over three years. From NFVT trial results Maxsyn produces 3.4 t/ha more per year. This does not include the advantage of NEA4 endophyte, or the better feed value (ME) and seasonal growth pattern of Maxsyn.
