Join us for the 2025 Notman Pasture Seeds Field Day, where innovation meets hands-on farming. This year’s Western Victorian event showcases the latest in pasture and forage cropping solutions, featuring 7 hecatres of pasture demonstration, expert insights from those that know pasture in southern Victoria.
Whether you're looking to boost productivity or explore new pasture technologies, this is your chance to connect with our experienced team!
Local farmers are seeking enhanced yield, persistence, and resilience in pasture species and blends, so we are excited to showcase, firsthand, the innovative tools and strategies that drive better on-farm productivity.
Wednesday February 19th
10.30am-1.00pm
1499 Hopkins Highway, Purnim VIC 3278
7ha demonstration site, with 4 stations
We'll spend 15-20 minutes at each station, with each station featuring a Notman Pasture Seeds agronomist, current farmer utilising this system and a technical specialist. Our focus? Practicality and production!
Latest Perennial Ryegrasses
Latest perennial ryegrasses from Cropmark, DLF Seeds and Barenbrug, featuring 13 high quality varieties including Stampede CM142, Base AR37, 4Front NEA2, Array NEA2, Reason AR37, Hustle and more.
Launching a new Cropmark endophyte & grasses
Cropmark's new CM142 endophyte offers an innovative solution for premium ryegrass performance without compromising your budget. We're super excited about two new announcements that will elevate your pastures!
Spotlight on ryegrass persistency
Spotlight on pasture persistency with a 4.5 year old trial, featuring many well known varieties still on the market today. Many of the latest varieties track their genetic heritage to these varieties. Includes Bealey, Base AR37, Matrix SE, One50, Nui, Platform AR37, Munch, plus more.
Late-sown forage crops
December sown forage crops, showcasing the best-performing varieties for later sowings. Species includes Millet & Rape blends, Brassicas, Turnips. Pre-emergent weed control demonstration too.
Maize side by side
Maize for silage comparison, featuring new and pre-commercial varieties from Pioneer Seeds & Corson. We'll look at the varied maturities suited for south west Victoria from ultra short season 75CRM all the way to mid season 99CRM.
Maize weeds & getting back to pasture
Pre and post emergent spray comparisons for maize. What has worked well? What hasn't? How to control pesky weeds in crop? And how to get back to pasture quicker.
Deep rooted perennials - we'll show you where they fit in your system
What's suitable for Low lying country? Dry sandy banks? Deep rooted perennial plants and where they fit in pasture systems, including Quantica MaxP Fescue, Kainui Cocksfoot and a new grazing tolerant phalaris.
New generation sub clovers
New generation sub clovers, ALBA bred for high production in medium-high rainfall areas. A program by joint venture ALBA evaluating sub clovers. balansa, persian and arrowleaf clover varieties.
Wasps in summer crops?
We've experimented with Trichogramma on our maize silage crop in early January, using a parasitic wasp to control caterpillar pests through natural biological control. Some Gippsland & Western Vic growers already using them with good feedback
BBQ Lunch sponsored by...
A delicious BBQ lunch, prepared and served by a local charity with cold refreshments too. Dietary requests? Get in touch with Jonathan Town on 0409 118 663.
Door Prizes
Don’t miss your chance to win one of our exciting door prizes, including 4 lots of Rampage Annual Ryegrass (valued at $250 each), premium Notman Eskies (valued at $150 each), and more on the day.
Presenters include:
Local farmers
Notman Pasture Seeds
Peter Notman
Andrew Allsop
Jonathan Town
Adam Fisher
Cropmark Seeds
NZ Forage Specialist Matthew Deighton
AU Agrileader Adam Sheedy
DLF Seeds
Product Development Manager Melissa Gooseman
Pioneer Seeds
TBC
Ruminant Nutritionist
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