BARENBRUG SARDI GRAZER LUCERNE SEED (WINTER ACTIVE 6) PER KG 30101033
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SARDI-Grazer was developed through a GRDC funded project aimed at increasing the persistence of lucerne in mixed grazing/cropping systems, where large paddocks limit the use of rotational grazing.
It has proven to be the variety of choice across all enterprises where less than ideal grazing management occurs.
SARDI-Grazer is well suited to permanent pastures systems in the medium to high rainfall areas, where long periods of continuous grazing (over four weeks) by sheep or cattle is common practice.
Key features:
Market leading grazing tolerant lucerne variety
Persists under periods of set stocking up to two months once established
Winter activity rating 6 (6.5 effectively)
Requires minimal rotational grazing management
Broadly adapted to a variety of farming systems
Key benefits:
Persistence 8–10 years+
Exceptional persistence across a range of environments from low to high rainfall, dryland and irrigation
Well suited to mixed swards with perennial grasses such as winter active tall fescue, cocksfoot or phalaris
Common Questions
What is SARDI-Grazer lucerne and what's it bred for?
SARDI-Grazer is a market leading grazing tolerant lucerne variety developed through a GRDC funded project. It was designed to increase the persistence of lucerne in mixed grazing/cropping systems where large paddocks limit the use of rotational grazing. It's the variety of choice where less than ideal grazing management occurs.
Which farming systems and rainfall areas suit this lucerne?
SARDI-Grazer is well suited to permanent pasture systems in medium to high rainfall areas, and has exceptional persistence across a range of environments from low to high rainfall, dryland and irrigation. It's broadly adapted to a variety of farming systems.
How does SARDI-Grazer handle continuous grazing?
SARDI-Grazer is designed for situations where long periods of continuous grazing by sheep or cattle are common practice. It persists under periods of set stocking up to two months once established, and requires minimal rotational grazing management.
How long will this lucerne last and what's the winter activity rating?
SARDI-Grazer has a persistence of 8–10 years plus. It has a winter activity rating of 6 (6.5 effectively). It mixes well with perennial grasses such as winter active tall fescue, cocksfoot or phalaris.
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