Learn everything about legume inoculation, including its benefits, application methods, and best practices for optimising nitrogen fixation in your crops. Find answers to common questions on rhizobia, inoculant types, storage, and handling.
Category: Pasture Advice
Autumn Pasture Planning: Get the Basics Right for a Productive Season
Set your farm up for success with smart autumn pasture planning. Learn the key steps to selecting the right species, soil preparation, and nutrient management for a productive season.
How to avoid ryegrass staggers in animals?
Ryegrass staggers can severely impact livestock health, but proactive management can significantly reduce the risk. Learn how to prevent staggers by selecting safer ryegrass endophytes like AR37 and CM142, improving pasture diversity with species like chicory and plantain, and managing grazing strategies effectively.
Pasture selection for salinity and waterlogging
Selecting the right pasture species is essential for managing waterlogging and salinity challenges. Learn which grasses and legumes offer the best resilience. Find the best options for your conditions.
Types of improved pastures
Discover the different types of improved pastures designed to enhance livestock nutrition, improve soil fertility, and maximise farm productivity. From high-performance ryegrass to resilient summer forages, explore the best options for your grazing system
How to Make the Best Silage: Key Steps for Maximum Quality
Maximise silage quality with expert tips on harvesting at the right time, using Pioneer® inoculants, proper compaction, airtight sealing, and careful storage. Preserve more nutrients and boost livestock performance.
Fundamentals and ryegrass selection after a dry summer
Optimising pasture after a dry summer starts with the fundamentals. Learn how soil fertility, weed control, and ryegrass selection impact dairy farm profitability. Discover the benefits of annual vs. Italian ryegrasses for quick winter feed and long-term productivity. Read expert insights from Notman Pasture Seeds.
Unlocking better animal health safety with CM142
Peter Notman shares why we are unlocking better animal health safety with new Elevate CM142 and Stampede CM142 perennial ryegrasses
CM142, a Cost-Effective Innovation for Australian Dairy Farmers
A new ryegrass endophyte is making waves in the Australian dairy sector, offering high performance ryegrasses at a price point that makes sense for farmers. Cropmark Seeds‘ CM142 endophyte is emerging as a cost-effective solution for those seeking robust pastures with similar benefits as other advanced ryegrass endophytes in the market. Introduced in early 2025 with Australian conditions in mind, CM142 endophyte features an exclusive genetic background and optimised alkaloid levels to deliver a balance of performance, persistence, and animal safety. Its introduction with brand new ryegrasses, such as Stampede diploid perennial (see link) ensures farmers can achieve productive endophytic pastures without overextending their annual pasture budgets. Peter Notman of Notman Pasture Seeds highlights the significance of CM142 for local […]
Woody Weed Management: Late spring and summer control
Farmers are well aware that woody weeds can significantly impact the productivity and persistence of pastures long term if infested with woody weeds. Late spring and early summer presents an opportunity to tackle these weeds. Why? Timing Product such as Triclopyr Picloram, Clopyralid, Metsulfuron, MCPA750 offer effective solution for managing invasive species, providing targeted long-lasting results when used correctly. Below is a guide to understanding its features, application methods, and considerations for optimal control of spring woody weeds. Triclopyr Picloram Clopyralid Metsulfuron-Methyl MCPA750 Drift Management Post Spray Management Allow weeds to remain undisturbed for optimal results. Avoid grazing, cutting for as long as possible to ensure the chemical is fully distributed and provides complete control. Conclusion Choosing the right herbicide […]