Join us at Pioneer® Seeds’ Appetite for Success events this May—expert-led sessions focused on integrating maize silage into productive pasture-based systems. As advocates for healthy pastures and resilient feed plans, Notman Pasture Seeds recommends this event to all farmers looking to strengthen their forage systems.
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4 pasture spraying tips for May
May is often the time we kickstart spraying of grass based pastures with herbicides. Here are Notman Pasture Seeds top tips.
Must have spray additive – Trouper Spray Adjuvant
Set your autumn spray program up for success with Trouper Spray Adjuvant – trusted performance when it counts. Available now from Notman Pasture Seeds – contact our team for advice on the best tank mix options for your farm this autumn.
Discover how maize silage can enhance rumen health and boost milk production.
Quality feed starts with quality planning. Discover how maize silage can enhance rumen health and boost milk production.
Reducing fog grass in pasture
Learn how to control fog grass in pastures using grazing pressure, ryegrass competition, summer cropping with trifluralin, and ethofumesate. Step-by-step guide for long-term suppression.
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.
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.
How 11CFT Inoculant Breaks Down Lignin & Makes Feed More Valuable
Corn silage has tough plant cell walls that contain lignin—a hard, woody substance that makes it difficult for Australian dairy cows to digest the fibre inside. Think of lignin like the plastic coating on a hay bale, keeping the valuable nutrients locked away. Learn how 11CFT Fibre Breakdown Inoculant from Pioneer Seeds works to deliver better value: Beneficial Bacteria Get to Work Breaking Open the Fibre Better Feed Value Cooler, Fresher Silage Bottom Line By breaking down lignin and unlocking more fibre, 11CFT makes corn silage easier to digest, more nutritious, and more valuable—helping farmers get better results from every tonne of silage. 11CFT is available through Notman Pasture Seeds in 50 and 250 wet tonne bottles. Want to value […]
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.
Top 12 Inoculant Questions
Get expert answers to the top 12 silage inoculant questions. Learn how Pioneer® inoculants improve fermentation, dry matter recovery, and feed stability for better livestock performance.