Description

Torrens GT8 Lucerne is the first grazing tolerant, highly winter active lucerne to be released to the Australian market that has been trialled under the Internationally recognised Standard Test Protical for grazing tolerant lucerne. This product was selected from highly winter active survivors in grazing tolerance trials at Leigh Creek (Victoria) and Gundagai (New South Wales). With a high leaf to stem ratio and fine stems it produces high quality forage for premium hay production or grazing.

By combining winter activity and grazing tolerance, Torrens GT8 provides flexibility not previously available. The low crown height offers protection to the plant from heavy grazing, high tyre traffic or hoof damage. This flexibility means that the product fits a wide range of farm systems from hay production and crop rotations to grazing enterprises. It also gives producers more management options and the ability to respond to variable conditions.

Key benefits of Torrens GT8 Lucerne

• High winter activity (rating 8): Delivers strong winter growth and rapid recovery after cutting or grazing.
• Persistent under pressure: Bred for longer stand life in tough dryland and irrigation environments.
• Excellent disease resistance: Outstanding resistance to anthracnose, phytophthora and common crown rots for reliability year after year.
• Fast establishment: Vigorous seedlings help achieve early ground cover and weed suppression.
• Broad adaptation: Performs across a wide range of soil types and rainfall zones – ideal for mixed farming and hay/silage systems.
• High yield potential: Consistently produces dense, leafy hay and quality feed with excellent regrowth between cuts.
• Australian-bred genetics: Selected and proven under local conditions for productivity and persistence.

Torrens GT8 Lucerne