Description

Extensively trialled across key Phalaris growing regions

Confederate Phalaris is a modern Australian-bred phalaris known for its strong winter growth, high dry matter yield, and excellent persistence. It combines reliable feed production with improved animal safety through lower alkaloid levels (the benefit of low tryptamine alkaloids – those associated with “phalaris staggers”). Confederate is best suited to heavier soils in 500 mm+ rainfall zones and thrives under rotational grazing, maintaining feed quality and longevity in the pasture.

Its erect growth habit makes it well suited for grazing or hay and silage systems, while good rust resistance and clover compatibility round out its strengths as a productive base grass for long-term systems. Confederate Phalaris has been trialled extensively at Ballarat (VIC), Lismore (VIC), Maryborough (VIC) and central to southern NSW alongside many of the commercially available phalaris varieties that many farmers have either utilised or have heard about.

Key benefits of Confederate Phalaris:

• Similar growth habit to Holdfast ans Sirosa
• Strong winter and early spring growth for reliable feed supply
• Low alkaloid content to reduce staggers risk
• Erect habit for better utilisation and silage/hay cutting
• Rust resistance and good compatibility with clovers