Description

A shift forward in Italian ryegrass dry matter production

Shift tetraploid Italian ryegrass delivers rapid establishment, strong winter growth and exceptional seasonal production, making it an ideal choice for grazing and silage systems requiring fast, reliable feed. Developed and bred for Australian conditions, Shift has consistently demonstrated superior performance across multiple trial sites, outperforming traditional Italian ryegrasses including Feast® II and Nourish®.

As a high-yielding tetraploid, Shift combines excellent palatability with strong early vigour, allowing pastures to establish quickly and produce high-quality feed when it is needed most. Its mid to late heading date (+16) helps maintain leafiness and feed quality deeper into spring, supporting extended grazing and flexible silage or hay timing.

Shift delivers annual-like establishment speed with the added advantage of second-year reliability, making it a dependable option for dairy, beef and sheep systems chasing high dry matter production across the first 12 months and beyond. Selected for improved establishment vigour and total production, Shift provides consistent performance where fast pasture recovery and high seasonal yield are essential.

Key Features of Shift:

• Rapid establishment and strong winter growth
• High dry matter production
• Highly palatable tetraploid feed
• Mid–late heading for extended quality
• Reliable second-year performance

First year production of Shift vs Feast® II, hybrid/Italian ryegrass trial Terang VIC