Tetraploid vs Diploid Ryegrass: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
This lesson explains the differences between tetraploid and diploid ryegrasses, focusing on growth habit, persistence, palatability and pasture performance. Hannah McCoard, Agronomist, outlines how each type fits different farm systems and why combining diploids and tetraploids can improve pasture resilience and productivity under grazing. A clear guide to making informed pasture species decisions.
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Duration 0:48
Presented by
Hannah McCoard
Agronomist
Hannah McCoard is an Agronomist at Ravensdown with hands-on experience across sheep, beef and deer systems. Raised on her family farm in Taihape, she has built her farm systems and pastoral agronomy knowledge through on-farm experience, work as a technical field representative, and education at Massey and Lincoln University. Hannah works alongside farmers to support decisions that suit their businesses and goals.