There is plenty of discussion around multi species pastures and regenerative farming, but ultimately a summer forage crop still needs to do its main job – grow useful feed for livestock. That is the thinking behind our Summer EXTRA Multi Species Blend. Summer EXTRA combines 14 different forage species, including millet, oats, vetch, clovers, brassicas, chicory, plantain, sunflower, buckwheat and linseed. Each species has a purpose, whether that’s producing feed, fixing nitrogen, providing ground cover or adding greater root and plant diversity. Here are 10 reasons we like using a diverse multi species seed mix through summer. Produce quality summer feed First and foremost, Summer EXTRA is a forage crop. Shirohie Millet provides the backbone of the blend for summer […]
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Summer EXTRA – diversity that works through summer
Summer EXTRA is our most diverse summer forage blend, combining 14 grasses, cereals, legumes, brassicas, herbs and flowering species. Gavin Notman explains why we developed the blend, what each species contributes and how to get the best result from establishment through to grazing.
Our Top Brassica & Beet Varieties for 2026/27
Choosing the right summer forage crop starts with knowing what job it needs to do. We look at our key brassica and fodder beet varieties for 2026/27, including Marco, Barkant, Rifleman, Mainstar, Kea, CleanCrop Bulb Turnip and Geronimo Fodder Beet.
5 Reasons to Choose Halo Seed Treatment
Give every seed the best possible start. Halo Seed Treatment protects emerging seedlings from damaging insects during establishment, promoting stronger, more uniform pastures and forage crops.
Let the light in: Better grazing for stronger clover
If clover is important to you: White clover is a big part of the engine room of productive dairy pastures, supplying high-quality feed and when inoculated it is naturally fixing atmospheric nitrogen back into the soil. Many pastures lose clover over time—not because it isn’t suited to the paddock, but because it simply isn’t receiving enough light over the calendar year. All clovers are sensitive to shading. As ryegrass grows through winter and into spring, dense pasture canopies prevent sunlight from reaching the base of the sward where clover stolons and growing points are located. Without regular light, clover struggles to spread, compete and persist. White clover responds quickly White clover, like Mantra Large Leaf White Clover, is extremely responsive […]
Ryegrass Endophytes Explained
Understand how grass endophytes protect perennial ryegrass from insects while balancing animal health and pasture persistence. A practical guide for modern grazing systems.
Notman Pasture Seeds Proudly Supports Pioneer Seeds ‘Appetite for Success’ Events
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.
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.