Pasture Advice

Forage Cereals – learn more on Oats, Triticale, Ryecorn and Barley

Forage cereals include varieties of oats, barley, triticale and ryecorn are a very reliable option for prolific winter and spring forage. Growth rates can vary based on the […]

Cricket Bait for Victorian farmers

Cricket Bait is an insecticide treated grain product for the control of black field crickets in pasture. Black field crickets pose a insect pest threat […]

Newer genetics growing more winter feed.

For farmers looking at ways to address feed deficits, the utilisation of newer plant genetics and diverse species has become increasingly significant during this final Autumn planting period.

Rampaging Ryegrass: Introducing annual ryegrass Rampage

Notman Pasture Seeds, in collaboration with Cropmark Seeds, proudly unveils Rampage, a brand new short-term ryegrass tailored specifically for Gippsland farmers After five years of […]

Ryegrass staggers? Our top management tips

Throughout south east Australia, perennial ryegrass has stood as a vital component of pasture systems, offering a rich source of high-quality feed through Autumn to […]

Spring sown pasture tips

Enhancing your perennial pastures with spring oversowing in September and October whilst sufficient soil moisture is available for emerging seedlings is a common practice for […]

Combating winter grass in perennial pastures

As we move into late autumn and early winter, a range of winter grasses and broadleafed weeds begin to germinate in our pastures. Light green […]

Why combine Diploid & Tetraploid ryegrasses in mixes?

Diploid ryegrasses have two sets of chromosomes per cell, compared to a tetraploid which has four. Diploids combine yield and robustness whilst Tetraploid’s are extremely […]

Weed control in new pasture

Weed Control in Pasture – the importance of controlling weeds early. Planning a weed control programme for new grass will help you grow strong, healthy and […]

Winter grass control – a multi pronged approach

Wet silage, get it better

With wet weather conditions around delaying silage harvest Peter Notman discusses silage tips and why it is important now more than ever to use a […]

Stamina grazing tolerant lucerne varieties

In our experience in grazing Lucerne is generally grown on sites that will not support good stands of permanent pasture year round due to lack […]

Renewing pugged pastures

After what most Gippsland farmers would consider a normal rain sodden winter, paddocks across the region have become saturated to a point that it has […]

High risk redlegged earth mite season

Did you know a spring spray is very effective in controlling REDLEGGED EARTH MITES, to prevent damaging populations emerging next autumn? Key points: Spray in […]

Better results from pasture renewal with a final check

Maximising autumn pasture renewal starts with optimising pasture establishment by checking for & eradicating competing weeds & grass – and this can make all the difference in success or sub-optimal establishment of […]

Pest protection for emerging seedlings – Insecticide Seed Treatment

Seed treatment is an effective way to protect emerging seedlings against pests, with options available for: Red-legged earth mite Blue oat mites African black beetles […]

Pasture recovery from pugging damage

PETER NOTMAN | 2011 Despite the best efforts of many farmers, with the high rainfall in autumn, winter and early spring periods, soils have become […]

Managing grass for lower sugar content

Fertiliser: It’s essential your paddock has enough nutrients to grow leafy and minimise the sugar concentration. Overgrazed poor pastures often have Native species: Native species […]

Why grow Multi Specie Pasture Blends?

Why grow Multi Specie Pasture Blends? Improve soil and root structure Improve pasture persistence Use water and nutrients more efficiently Interrupt pest and disease life […]

Ryegrass leaf rust & management

Leaf Rust is a term used to describe fungi that can attack ryegrass, primarily: • Crown Rust (Puccinia coronata) also referred to as leaf rust• […]

Keys to promoting winter pasture growth

Keys to promoting winter growth Permanent pasture is the mainstay of our pastures in South Gippsland, so maximising the performance of these pastures is of […]

Step by step pasture renovation

With home grown feed more important than ever Notman Pasture Seeds have prepared a range of pasture planning recommendations to optimise the establishment of ryegrass […]

Using Accelerate to boost pasture growth

Accelerating pasture growth Agronomists in the Western District are urging farmers to consider using Accelerate to boost pasture growth when pasture production appears to be […]

Gippsland pasture planning recommendations

Notman Pasture Seeds has prepared a range of pasture planning recommendations to optimise the establishment of ryegrass pastures this Autumn. Poowong based Peter Notman of […]

Late maturing ryegrasses boosting production

Growing leafy, quality, late heading italian ryegrass right through the silage and hay season has become been a valuable tool for Western District farmers looking […]

Forage diversity with multi specie blends

Benefits of multi specie pasture swards are not a new occurrence, however there’s renewed interest in what diverse swards can offer modern production systems. Well-designed […]

Knocking down pasture broadleaf weeds

Key time for knocking out weeds Maximising the performance of our home grown pastures and doing the small things right canlead to dry matter gains, […]

Diagnosis of pasture damage by symptoms

Diagnosis of pasture damage by symptoms. For agronomy advice get in touch with Notman Pasture Seeds. Thinning, especially of clover, leading to bare patches; and low […]

Pugged pasture re-sowing options

After several dry years, some farmers’ paddocks across southern Victoria have become saturated to a point that it has led to severe pasture damage and […]

Choosing a Perennial Ryegrass

When all the sales reps say they have the best grass for you – here’s what to consider when choosing the right perennial ryegrass for […]

Pasture Advice

Quality pasture advice for Aussie farmers.

Forage Cereals – learn more on Oats, Triticale, Ryecorn and Barley

Cricket Bait for Victorian farmers

Newer genetics growing more winter feed.

Rampaging Ryegrass: Introducing annual ryegrass Rampage

Ryegrass staggers? Our top management tips

Spring sown pasture tips

Combating winter grass in perennial pastures

Why combine Diploid & Tetraploid ryegrasses in mixes?

Weed control in new pasture

Winter grass control – a multi pronged approach

Wet silage, get it better

Stamina grazing tolerant lucerne varieties

Renewing pugged pastures

High risk redlegged earth mite season

Better results from pasture renewal with a final check

Pest protection for emerging seedlings – Insecticide Seed Treatment

Pasture recovery from pugging damage

Managing grass for lower sugar content

Why grow Multi Specie Pasture Blends?

Ryegrass leaf rust & management

Keys to promoting winter pasture growth

Step by step pasture renovation

Using Accelerate to boost pasture growth

Gippsland pasture planning recommendations

Late maturing ryegrasses boosting production

Forage diversity with multi specie blends

Knocking down pasture broadleaf weeds

Diagnosis of pasture damage by symptoms

Pugged pasture re-sowing options

Choosing a Perennial Ryegrass

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