Pasture Advice

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

A well-timed final spray-out is essential for effective pasture renovation and cropping success. By targeting weeds and residual plant material, strategic herbicide application helps create a clean seedbed, reducing competition and maximizing the establishment of new pasture or crops. Understanding the best timing, chemical options, and application methods ensures long-term paddock productivity.

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 […]

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, including damage from blackheaded cockchafers, redlegged earthmite, lucerne flea and armyworm

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

Choosing the right perennial ryegrass is crucial for optimizing pasture performance and livestock productivity. Factors such as ploidy, endophyte type, and seasonal growth patterns impact persistence, yield, and feed quality. Understanding these characteristics ensures a well-suited ryegrass variety for specific farm conditions, maximising pasture resilience and animal performance.

Pasture Advice

Quality pasture advice for Aussie farmers.

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

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

Growing demand for Bullet ryegrass for fast winter-feed

Grass Endophyte Explained

Research and development at Notman Pasture Seeds

Italian ryegrass delivers Surge in production

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