{"product_id":"lucerne-stamina-gt5-1g-ss","title":"LUCERNE STAMINA GT5 1\/G S\/S KG (25) DLF 5709674577638","description":"\u003cp id=\"c1-id-129\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eStamina® GT5 is a grazing tolerant lucerne variety bred for ultra persistence under grazing, high forage quality, and long stand life. It produces quality hay and grazing opportunities for seven to ten years. Stamina® GT5 has been trialed under the internationally recognised Standard Test Protocol for grazing tolerant lucernes and is ideal for prolonged periods of set-stocking. It features low, broad crowns with fine stems and a high leaf-to-stem ratio, making it suitable for both grazing and hay production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-130\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-131\"\u003eUltra persistent under grazing.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-132\"\u003eA semi-dormant grazing tolerant lucerne.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-133\"\u003eTolerates prolonged periods of set-stocking.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-134\"\u003eProduces excellent quality hay.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-135\"\u003eHas good overall resistance to most lucerne diseases.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-136\"\u003eHigh leaf-to-stem ratio for superior forage quality.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-137\"\u003eProven long-term persistence in rigorous grazing trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-138\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSuitable For\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-139\"\u003eGrazing tolerant lucerne pastures.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-140\"\u003eHay production systems.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-141\"\u003eDryland and irrigated livestock systems.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-142\"\u003eProlonged set-stocking environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-143\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Agronomic Details\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-144\"\u003eSowing rate (sole stand): 5–25 kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-145\"\u003eSowing rate (mixed pasture): 2–8 kg\/ha\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-146\"\u003eRainfall requirement: Minimum 350 mm per annum (unless irrigated)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-147\"\u003ePasture life: 5 years or more\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-148\"\u003eSoil fertility requirement: High (Olsen P 20+)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-149\"\u003eKey establishment fundamentals:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-150\"\u003e• Correct seedbed preparation\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-151\"\u003e• Weed control\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-152\"\u003e• Sowing depth\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-153\"\u003e• Proper sowing technique\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-154\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eBreeding\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-155\"\u003eStamina® GT5 was developed over nearly two decades in a joint venture between DLF Seeds (Australia, formerly PGG Wrightson Seeds) and CalWest Seeds (USA).\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-156\"\u003e• Initial development in the USA involved a 6-year screening programme with elite breeding lines and commercial varieties set-stocked by sheep and beef cattle for 6–7 months per year.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-157\"\u003e• Plots were maintained at 2–5 cm vegetative height throughout grazing periods.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-158\"\u003e• Further screening in Australia evaluated 24 advanced lines over 7 years, grazed for periods of 10 months at 40 sheep\/ha.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-159\"\u003eLucerne varieties bearing the Stamina® trademark were selected as the most persistent and grazing tolerant (‘best of the best’).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-160\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eDormancy\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-161\"\u003eSemi winter dormant (5):\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-162\"\u003e• Persistent stands with slow winter growth.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-163\"\u003e• Well suited to grazing and hay production due to lower crown and semi-prostrate but denser growth compared to winter active types (6–7).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-164\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eTrial Performance\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-165\"\u003e• After the first hard set-stocking period, ground cover was 76.7%, 50.9% higher than Aurora.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-166\"\u003e• After the second set-stocking, ground cover remained 76%.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-167\"\u003e• After 8 years, ground cover was 71.6%, demonstrating excellent persistence.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-168\"\u003eBenefits:\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-169\"\u003e• Higher dry matter production per hectare.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-170\"\u003e• Longer-lasting feed supply.\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-171\"\u003e• Increased economic return compared to non-grazing tolerant varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"c1-id-172\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003eApplications\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-173\"\u003e• Long-term lucerne pasture stands\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-174\"\u003e• Livestock grazing (sheep, beef, dairy)\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-175\"\u003e• Quality hay production\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-176\"\u003e• Dryland and irrigated forage systems\u003cbr id=\"c1-id-177\"\u003e• Mixed pasture systems requiring grazing-tolerant lucerne\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TGRM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48637877977330,"sku":"5709674577638","price":17.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/0528\/5106\/files\/5709674577638.jpg?v=1767765498","url":"https:\/\/tgrm.com.au\/products\/lucerne-stamina-gt5-1g-ss","provider":"Tom Grady Rural Merchandise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}