All pasture and forage varieties available from Notman Pasture Seeds are thoroughly trialled and tested on farms throughout Australia & New Zealand to assess their performance capability under varying farming conditions.
Notman Pasture Seeds continue to work with our main suppliers to trials and demonstrate new & existing forage products.
Forage varieties are evaluated in these trials for a number of performance- related criteria, including:
- dry matter yield
- seasonal performance
- pasture quality (including metabolisable energy, digestibility, protein, NDF, etc),
- persistence, and
- susceptibility to plant diseases and insect pests.
Where necessary, the company undertakes animal performance trials to assess the impact of its varieties on livestock performance and health.
A key aspect of the Notman Pasture Seeds culture is the continued focus on research through replicated pasture & cropping trials and making that data relevant to the bottom line of farmers.
All trials are conducted to strict industry-designed protocols, and managed by the company’s technically skilled and experienced regional agronomists who are based throughout Australia & New Zealand.
For more information get in touch with your local team at Notman Pasture Seeds
