High Performance Forage Mixes™

   

​In addition to individual pasture varieties we have a full range of mixes, designed to suit the needs of each individual farming situation.

Exclusive to Ravensdown

 

​The range includes mixes to suit all livestock classes, farm and soil types, and geographical regions - permanent pasture mixes, and shorter term mixes, including forage crop mixes. Each mix is designed to obtain maximum performance from your farming conditions.
 

All of the varieties included in the Ravensdown HP mixes have been thoroughly trialled and tested on farms throughout New Zealand, and selected for their high performance.

 



The mixes are packed in convenient one hectare pasture packs.

We can also design specialist mixes to best match your specific needs.

For further information on our range of High Performance Forage Mixes™, please contact your local Ravensdown Account Manager or phone our Customer Centre on 0800 100 123.

High Performance Forage Mixes™

​HP Persistence pasture mix

Containing high performing, persistent standard endophyte perennial ryegrass, coupled with persistent, high performing white clover, this mix is ideal for high insect pressure areas, such as where black beetle is prevalent.

HP High Yield pasture mix

The very latest, highest performing, animal-safe perennial ryegrass, coupled with high performing, persistent white clovers. Ideally suited for all livestock types, in regions where black beetle infestation is not a major issue.

HP Southern pasture mix

Suited to all livestock types and to low insect pressure regions in Southland, south Otago and the West Coast, the mix contains proven performing, high yielding diploid low endophyte containing varieties.

HP Dryland pasture mix

A combination of highest performing, animal-safe ryegrass, coupled with the inclusion of high performing cocksfoot for improved summer-dry tolerance in dryland regions of the country.

HP Swardmaster pasture mix

A combination of highest performing, high energy, animal-safe, diploid and tetraploid ryegrasses, chicory, red and white clover, designed to enable highest performance from livestock.

HP Finishing mix

Designed as a hardy, very high performing, persistent mix suited for finishing stock on most classes of land, and containing highest performing diploid ryegrasses, red and white clovers.

Economy pasture mix

An economically priced pasture mix developed for more marginal regions and farming situations.