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A business update from Managing Director Toby Brown
A business update from Managing Director Toby Brown

A business update from Managing Director Toby Brown

We wish to advise that Barenbrug Australia and Selected Seeds are...

We wish to advise that Barenbrug Australia and Selected Seeds are in the process of discussing a potential business transaction.

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Barenbrug raises the bar on perennial and hybrid ryegrass
Barenbrug raises the bar on perennial and hybrid ryegrass

Barenbrug raises the bar on perennial and hybrid ryegrass

Raising the bar in perennial and hybrid ryegrasses is the long...

Raising the bar in perennial and hybrid ryegrasses is the long awaited release of 4front NEA2 perennial ryegrass and Samurye NEA12 hybrid ryegrass by Barenbrug. 

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Research - the breeding ground for innovation
Research - the breeding ground for innovation

Research - the breeding ground for innovation

Our food depends on soil and weather, and the skill of those who...

Our food depends on soil and weather, and the skill of those who grow it. For our pasture and grains to feed livestock, our seeds need to meet the needs of farmers’ systems. Seed production evolves with changing environmental and market climates.

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Don’t Panic, the pasture has recovered from the flood
Don’t Panic, the pasture has recovered from the flood

Don’t Panic, the pasture has recovered from the flood

Rain has been a common theme for eastern Australia during 2022...

Rain has been a common theme for eastern Australia during 2022. And not tropical wet season rain, but one in a hundred-year events that completely swamp the district.

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A tropical pasture mix for you
A tropical pasture mix for you

A tropical pasture mix for you

As the summer months approach, opportunity for developing pasture...

As the summer months approach, opportunity for developing pasture in dryland or irrigated settings in northern Australia arises.

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Summer Crop campaign kicks off
Summer Crop campaign kicks off

Summer Crop campaign kicks off

You can’t predict the weather...but you can prepare for it, becaus...

You can’t predict the weather...but you can prepare for it, because Barenbrug has a summer crop developed to excel in any condition and proven to perform, providing outstanding and reliable yield, stability and standability.

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Building a future beef enterprise
Building a future beef enterprise

Building a future beef enterprise

To build a future paddock to plate beef operation, takes hard...

To build a future paddock to plate beef operation, takes hard work, dedication and the right pasture for the property.

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Drought proofing while maintaining feed in NQ
Drought proofing while maintaining feed in NQ

Drought proofing while maintaining feed in NQ

To truly make the most of its potential, this property needs a...

To truly make the most of its potential, this property needs a lot of persistent work and care to get the land at its best.

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A perennial favourite for wet conditions
A perennial favourite for wet conditions

A perennial favourite for wet conditions

West Gippsland can be a pretty wet place in the depths of winter...

West Gippsland can be a pretty wet place in the depths of winter. With an annual rainfall of around 900mm, waterlogging and pugging can be a real challenge.

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2.	Fully restored, the Cudgewa football community are enjoying a sense of community
2.	Fully restored, the Cudgewa football community are enjoying a sense of community

Restoring community spirit with turf

The backbone of many small towns is often sport and agriculture...

The backbone of many small towns is often sport and agriculture and the glue that binds it together are the community volunteers.

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Barenbrugs new Agronomy Services Manager Rob Winter
Barenbrugs new Agronomy Services Manager Rob Winter

Barenbrug strengthens market support with new focus

Barenbrug Australia is excited to announce that its continued...

Barenbrug Australia is excited to announce that its continued customer-centric focus will be strengthened with the exciting new appointments. 

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Heifers on Hogan ryegrass by Barenbrug
Heifers on Hogan ryegrass by Barenbrug

Hogan annual ryegrass oversow for the win

It is one thing to believe you are doing a good job of fattening...

It is one thing to believe you are doing a good job of fattening cattle, but to test yourself against your peers, and shine, is vindication of time, effort and dedication.

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Barenbrug 2022 Winner Pasture Comp Georgie Lawrence, Terry Lewis, Sam Adams.jpg
Barenbrug 2022 Winner Pasture Comp Georgie Lawrence, Terry Lewis, Sam Adams.jpg

Winter pasture competition improves best practice

A competition to encourage best practice farming and agronomy...

A competition to encourage best practice farming and agronomy based on a ryegrass variety fit for purpose is sure to see some pretty impressive pastures and some innovative ideas to get a hand on the prize.

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sub clover
sub clover

A happy relationship between organic matter, yield and nitrogen

The concept of developing and retaining soil organic matter is by...

The concept of developing and retaining soil organic matter is by no means a new idea, but in recent
years has gained more interest in the face of our changing climate. 

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West Tamar sporting precinct in Launceston, Tasmania
West Tamar sporting precinct in Launceston, Tasmania

Striving for continued improvement

When you get the opportunity to do it right, and you know it will...

When you get the opportunity to do it right, and you know it will pay off, the results speak for themselves.

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Bringing community together through sport
Bringing community together through sport

Bringing community together through sport

Contributing to community at a grass roots level means a lot to...

Contributing to community at a grass roots level means a lot to Barenbrug. When the opportunity to collaborate with Melbourne Football Club came along to provide a remote indigenous community with a grassed oval, we felt privileged to help.

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Kardinia Clydesdales enjoying Barenbrug Aus SARDI 7 S2 Lucerne
Kardinia Clydesdales enjoying Barenbrug Aus SARDI 7 S2 Lucerne

Meeting the feed needs of Clydesdales

Seven years ago, Daryl planted Barenbrug’s SARDI 7 Series 2...

Seven years ago, Daryl planted Barenbrug’s SARDI 7 Series 2 lucerne to provide the calcium and protein, while wheaten and oaten hay provides the bulk of dry matter.

“You may have the best genetics in the world, but without decent nutrition, you will never know,” says Daryl.

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Blundstone Arena in Tasmania with Barenbrug Turf ryegrass
Blundstone Arena in Tasmania with Barenbrug Turf ryegrass

Sport springs into action with ryegrass!

With the hero for Blundstone Arena, a combination of Barenbrug...

With the hero for Blundstone Arena, a combination of Barenbrug turf ryegrasses.

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Green manure cover crops contain cereals and legumes to provide a balance in plant size and growth to give soil stabilisation
Green manure cover crops contain cereals and legumes to provide a balance in plant size and growth to give soil stabilisation

Improve your productivity with better soil

Barenbrug’s Green Manure blend for cover crops in the fallow...

Barenbrug’s Green Manure blend for cover crops in the fallow months.

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Meatmaster for full bellies
Meatmaster for full bellies

Meatmaster for full bellies

Simon says that he had tried other brands of annuals and mixes...

Simon says that he had tried other brands of annuals and mixes, but they just never seemed to take off, even with the same preparation as the Barenbrug mix. The Meatmaster blend ‘exploded’ and continues to provide the ME and CP (even in lean seasons) to allow the dorsets to excel.

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Liberty grain sorghum brings satisfying results in the south
Liberty grain sorghum brings satisfying results in the south

Liberty grain sorghum brings satisfying results in the south

Going against the tradition of corn, Andy in consultation with...

Going against the tradition of corn, Andy in consultation with his agronomist, looked for more cost and water efficient crops to provide silage and feed ration for the weaners to reach feedlot weight when the spring pasture is dormant. They landed on Barenbrug’s Liberty white grain sorghum - an unusual choice given that it is predominantly grown in northern cropping zones.

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And the winner is - Optus Stadium!
And the winner is - Optus Stadium!

And the winner is - Optus Stadium!

The 2021 AFL season will see the Grand Final shifted to Optus...

The 2021 AFL season will see the Grand Final shifted to Optus Stadium, Perth instead of its sacred hallowed turf of the MCG.

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Barenbrug Cracka grain sorghum gains trust
Barenbrug Cracka grain sorghum gains trust

Barenbrug Cracka grain sorghum gains trust

This year, keen to try again, Jason found that Barenbrug’s Cracka...

This year, keen to try again, Jason found that Barenbrug’s Cracka grain sorghum has out-performed the other varieties – with the same tried and true growing conditions, the same soil, same harvesting process. The results were impressive.

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Cracka - Good grain sorghum when it is tough going
Cracka - Good grain sorghum when it is tough going

Cracka - Good grain sorghum when it is tough going

“We had a few varieties planted that year, but it was Cracka that...

“We had a few varieties planted that year, but it was Cracka that survived that hot, dry summer and bounced back after a sprinkle of rain in February."

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Barenbrug announces new appointments
Barenbrug announces new appointments

Barenbrug announces new appointments

We are pleased to announce successful appointments to the sales...

We are pleased to announce successful appointments to the sales and marketing team, to build on its commitment to Australian farmers and reseller network.

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Wagyu thrive on Revolution BMR forage sorghum
Wagyu thrive on Revolution BMR forage sorghum

Wagyu thrive on Revolution BMR forage sorghum

Forage Sorghum is an integral part of the operations at AACo’s...

Forage Sorghum is an integral part of the operations at AACo’s Goonoo Station for premium Wagyu.

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Endura Rhodes grass sets new standard in NSW Tablelands
Endura Rhodes grass sets new standard in NSW Tablelands

Endura Rhodes grass sets new standard in NSW Tablelands

Having downsized from a large beef operation to a 160-hectare hay...

Having downsized from a large beef operation to a 160-hectare hay and horticulture operation in north-east NSW, Carl Hooton and his father Mark are careful to select the right hay varieties to drive their business.

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Mariner Rhodes grass a key part of Swans Lagoon drought proofing strategy
Mariner Rhodes grass a key part of Swans Lagoon drought proofing strategy

Mariner Rhodes grass a key part of Swans Lagoon drought proofing strategy

After purchasing Swans Lagoon Station in north Queensland in 2014...

After purchasing Swans Lagoon Station in north Queensland in 2014, owners Peter and Brenton Malpass moved quickly to secure the supply of cattle feed to manage unreliable wet seasons.

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Breakthrough in breeding new variety set to expand Australian sunflower industry
Breakthrough in breeding new variety set to expand Australian sunflower industry

Breakthrough in breeding new variety set to expand Australian sunflower industry

The Australian sunflower industry is about to go through a...

The Australian sunflower industry is about to go through a revolution, with the release of the first locally available imidazolinone-tolerant variety, Ausiclear®20 .

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Pasture mix turns failed cropping into productive grazing country
Pasture mix turns failed cropping into productive grazing country

Pasture mix turns failed cropping into productive grazing country

From bare dirt to waist-high feed, it’s fair to say Bengalla...

From bare dirt to waist-high feed, it’s fair to say Bengalla Station manager Adrian McInnerney is very happy with the results of his pasture establishment program.

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Barenbrug invests in climate-resistant grass solution technology to tackle environmental issues
Barenbrug invests in climate-resistant grass solution technology to tackle environmental issues

Barenbrug invests in climate-resistant grass solution technology to tackle environmental issues

The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, is...

The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, is investing in a new laboratory for climate-resistant grass solutions, using seed technology to tackle ongoing issues including extreme weather, nitrogen emission problems, biodiversity, and soil fertility.

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Nuseed and Barenbrug industry announcement
Nuseed and Barenbrug industry announcement

Nuseed and Barenbrug industry announcement

Nuseed and Barenbrug enter into collaborative agreement to...

Nuseed and Barenbrug enter into collaborative agreement to provide R&D, plant breeding, and commercialisation of hybrid sorghum and sunflower.

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Community Spirit after the 2020 Australian Bushfires: A Helping with Hands story
Community Spirit after the 2020 Australian Bushfires: A Helping with Hands story

Community Spirit after the 2020 Australian Bushfires: A Helping with Hands story

Alec and Milly Mackinnon are farmers that operate a beautiful...

Alec and Milly Mackinnon are farmers that operate a beautiful 550ha family property on the Murray river at Tintaldra, in upper north eastern Victoria, Australia. The MacKinnons are beef cattle producers as well as grass seed growers, producing seed for Barenbrug Australia since the early 1990’s.

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Bert Barenbrug, third-generation of the Barenbrug family business, passes away
Bert Barenbrug, third-generation of the Barenbrug family business, passes away

Bert Barenbrug, third-generation of the Barenbrug family business, passes away

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert...

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert Barenbrug, third-generation owner of Barenbrug, former Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Supervisory Board member. We will all remember him as a dedicated, hardworking, and friendly colleague.

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Paddock preparation for a successful pasture
Paddock preparation for a successful pasture

Paddock preparation for a successful pasture

With the right planning and preparation, sowing a new pasture...

With the right planning and preparation, sowing a new pasture should deliver a significant positive return in farm productivity and economic return.

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$4.2 million program developing better Lucerne for livestock
$4.2 million program developing better Lucerne for livestock

$4.2 million program developing better Lucerne for livestock

South Australia’s livestock producers will benefit from new...

South Australia’s livestock producers will benefit from new breeds of lucerne being developed through a $4.2 million partnership between the Marshall Liberal Government and Barenbrug Australia.

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Australian Bushfire Crisis
Australian Bushfire Crisis

Australian Bushfire Crisis

It is with a heavy heart that we start the year with so many...

It is with a heavy heart that we start the year with so many affected by the catastrophic bushfires that have spread across this beautiful land of ours. We have the utmost appreciation for those that risk their own welfare to protect others during this difficult time.

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Barolympic turf setting a new standard for Australian sports
Barolympic turf setting a new standard for Australian sports

Barolympic turf setting a new standard for Australian sports

Sports turf is set to take a giant leap forward in Australia...

Sports turf is set to take a giant leap forward in Australia thanks to the introduction of Barolympic, a new ultrafine perennial ryegrass from Barenbrug.

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Transforming community football: field stand out after turf renovation
Transforming community football: field stand out after turf renovation

Transforming community football: field stand out after turf renovation

Two south-west Victorian football grounds have had their playing...

Two south-west Victorian football grounds have had their playing surfaces transformed by a successful turf renovation project.

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New northern agriculture seed hub set for Toowoomba
New northern agriculture seed hub set for Toowoomba

New northern agriculture seed hub set for Toowoomba

Northern Australian agriculture is set to be boosted by the...

Northern Australian agriculture is set to be boosted by the opening of a new $15-million facility in Toowoomba to provide growers with sub-tropical and tropical seed requirements.

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Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug
Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug

Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug

One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with...

One of Australia’s largest seed companies is changing names, with Heritage Seeds to be known as Barenbrug from 28th October 2019.

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'King of fodder’ will tap deep into farm potential
'King of fodder’ will tap deep into farm potential

'King of fodder’ will tap deep into farm potential

With autumn sowing upon us, now is the time for farm advisers and...

With autumn sowing upon us, now is the time for farm advisers and agronomists to be weighing up the benefits of lucerne.

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International Partnership with Matra Asia (Pvt) Limited
International Partnership with Matra Asia (Pvt) Limited

International Partnership with Matra Asia (Pvt) Limited

Barenbrug is pleased to announce their seed portfolio will be...

Barenbrug is pleased to announce their seed portfolio will be exclusively represented in Pakistan by the Agri Division of Matra Asia (Pvt) Limited under the leadership of Mobeen Ahad Khan, Head of Agri Business.

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New more persistent high yielding tall fescue
New more persistent high yielding tall fescue

New more persistent high yielding tall fescue

Barenbrug has announced the release of Barnaby, a new summer...

Barenbrug has announced the release of Barnaby, a new summer active (continental type) tall fescue bred in Australia by the Future Farming Industries CRC.

 

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Cory reclaims the profitability of rundown pastures
Cory reclaims the profitability of rundown pastures

Cory reclaims the profitability of rundown pastures

 Taking on share farming in the dairy industry was always going...

 Taking on share farming in the dairy industry was always going to be the next step for Cory Jones. Cory started milking cows when he was 16 and his passion has always been with the industry.

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Congratulations Ed
Congratulations Ed

Congratulations Ed

Barenbrug acknowledges the achievements of Ed and Fiona Simson of...

Barenbrug acknowledges the achievements of Ed and Fiona Simson of Plantation Trading on winning multiple awards at this year’s Premer Field Day.

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Pure Distinction a green phenomenon
Pure Distinction a green phenomenon

Pure Distinction a green phenomenon

In a recent radio interview world # 66 golfer Marcus Fraser...

In a recent radio interview world # 66 golfer Marcus Fraser, rated the newly opened Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club greens as the best he’s ever played.

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Barenbrug in the Community "Helping with Hands"
Barenbrug in the Community "Helping with Hands"

Barenbrug in the Community "Helping with Hands"

In 2015 Barenbrug initiated a global volunteering program called...

In 2015 Barenbrug initiated a global volunteering program called “Helping with Hands” designed to encourage Barenbrug employee’s to volunteer on company time to give back to their communities.

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Australian seeds help improve forage pastures in Pakistan
Australian seeds help improve forage pastures in Pakistan

Australian seeds help improve forage pastures in Pakistan

Today, many thousands of acres of Barenbrug’ varieties are under...

Today, many thousands of acres of Barenbrug’ varieties are under cultivation across the country. Improved seeds capable of producing increased yields are critical for Pakistan, where available land and irrigation are limiting factors for agricultural production.

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New WIZARD Forage oats launched!
New WIZARD Forage oats launched!

New WIZARD Forage oats launched!

On Tuesday​ 23rd August, a new forage oat variety WIZARD was...

On Tuesday​ 23rd August, a new forage oat variety WIZARD was launched at the Leslie

Research Centre in Toowoomba.

 

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Introducing Durack Oats
Introducing Durack Oats

Introducing Durack Oats

On Monday the 5th September, a new variety DURACK OATS was...

On Monday the 5th September, a new variety DURACK OATS was released at the GIWA Oat field day in Northam, WA by the breeder Dr Pamela Zwer,  Director General of DAFWA Dr Mark Webb and the Managing Director of the GRDC Dr Steve Jefferies.

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MVRC turf trials yield first-class results
MVRC turf trials yield first-class results

MVRC turf trials yield first-class results

Two new Barenbrug perennial ryegrass varieties called Bealey and...

Two new Barenbrug perennial ryegrass varieties called Bealey and RPR (Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass) have raced ahead of the pack in an extensive trial program at Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC).

 

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Dual purpose sub-clover a winner
Dual purpose sub-clover a winner

Dual purpose sub-clover a winner

After many years of continuously growing wheat, canola, barley...

After many years of continuously growing wheat, canola, barley and oats, Ben Wilson was looking for solutions to help manage the challenges that typically develop under continuous crop.

 

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Spring & summer planted forage & fodder crops
Spring & summer planted forage & fodder crops

Spring & summer planted forage & fodder crops

Spring and summer present an opportunity to plant a forage crop...

Spring and summer present an opportunity to plant a forage crop for summer, autumn or winter feed.  Depending on the environment, planting time, stock needs, climate and water availability, there is a range of productive varieties available. Fodder crops provide valuable feed, they are also an excellent way to provide a potential cropping break or as a handy and valuable 'catch-crop' over summer between winter crops.

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Over-sowing Boosts Pasture
Over-sowing Boosts Pasture

Over-sowing Boosts Pasture

Shepparton dairy farmer Ron Newman (right) shows Reece Hardwidge...

Shepparton dairy farmer Ron Newman (right) shows Reece Hardwidge from Barenbrug his pastures over-sown with Shogun ryegrass. Ron said he is looking for a vigorous easy to grow ryegrass that’s going to grow a big bulk of quality dry matter per year.

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Perennials -The answer to shallow soils
Perennials -The answer to shallow soils

Perennials -The answer to shallow soils

Running predominantly Jersey cows Peter and David Williams' dairy...

Running predominantly Jersey cows Peter and David Williams' dairy is somewhat unique in that it has plenty of available water, but most of its soils are quite shallow and require specialist management.

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‘Two-way’ bet pays off
‘Two-way’ bet pays off

‘Two-way’ bet pays off

Jeff and Simone Smith who farm at Trawalla, 30km north north-west...

Jeff and Simone Smith who farm at Trawalla, 30km north north-west of Ballarat, were looking at having a ‘two-way bet’ last year when they sowed down a sheep paddock to Antas sub-clover.

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Key drivers of dairy profits
Key drivers of dairy profits

Key drivers of dairy profits

When Craig McWhinney of Yarragon looks for key farming elements...

When Craig McWhinney of Yarragon looks for key farming elements that really drive the profit on his Gippsland dairy, there are some clearly defined standouts. Mr McWhinney has worked for almost 20 years as an industry consultant on pasture agronomy, livestock grazing and soil fertility and over the past decade has been slowly progressing into full time dairy farming.

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Forage crops deliver positive returns for Sunny Point
Forage crops deliver positive returns for Sunny Point

Forage crops deliver positive returns for Sunny Point

Renovating weedy, underperforming pasture paddocks doesn’t have...

Renovating weedy, underperforming pasture paddocks doesn’t have to come with a net loss to the business, according to Oberon beef farmer, Mark Mawhood, “Sunny Point”. Mark, who farms about 800 ha with his three brothers said the successful introduction of Leafmore brassica and Dictator 2 barley forage crops has helped them tackle important weed issues.

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Advanced solution holds fast
Advanced solution holds fast

Advanced solution holds fast

Gooram beef producer Andrew Douglas was looking for a new pasture...

Gooram beef producer Andrew Douglas was looking for a new pasture solution for his 240ha property. As is typical of farmers in Gooram Valley, Mr Douglas took on the challenges of soil acidity and pushing stocking rates high enough to make a good living.

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Striker Gold shines through Canberra’s cold winters
Striker Gold shines through Canberra’s cold winters

Striker Gold shines through Canberra’s cold winters

The winter playing surface of Manuka Oval has taken on a whole...

The winter playing surface of Manuka Oval has taken on a whole new lease of life, thanks largely to the installation of gravel and herring bone sub-soil drainage, along with the introduction of new continental ryegrass varieties about three years ago.

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Commander Plus takes over ‘Greener Pastures’
Commander Plus takes over ‘Greener Pastures’

Commander Plus takes over ‘Greener Pastures’

A few years ago, milk production on Mark Griffiths’ Dorrigo dairy...

A few years ago, milk production on Mark Griffiths’ Dorrigo dairy was just touching 500,000L annually and yet today, he’s achieving over 800,000L. It’s thanks to a range of critical management decisions he’s taken to improve the production and utilisation of his pastures.

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Elite Continental ryegrasses rise to the challenge
Elite Continental ryegrasses rise to the challenge

Elite Continental ryegrasses rise to the challenge

Premier Tasmanian entertainment venue, Blundstone Arena, hosts a...

Premier Tasmanian entertainment venue, Blundstone Arena, hosts a staggering array of sporting events throughout the year and that creates a great challenge for head curator, Marcus Pamplin.

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Tornado pasture mix shines in wet conditions
Tornado pasture mix shines in wet conditions

Tornado pasture mix shines in wet conditions

Bigger animals quicker! That’s a main goal for Burrumbeet growers...

Bigger animals quicker! That’s a main goal for Burrumbeet growers Michael McKinnon and his father Rod. They farm 800-hectares with a production mix of roughly 75 per cent livestock to 25 per cent cropping.

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Managing ryegrass pastures to maximise the spring flush
Managing ryegrass pastures to maximise the spring flush

Managing ryegrass pastures to maximise the spring flush

The ‘spring flush’ in ryegrass pastures occurs when soil water is...

The ‘spring flush’ in ryegrass pastures occurs when soil water is readily available and temperatures reach their optimum range for growth. It is a production peak that growers want to maximise, because it really is a ‘once a year’ opportunity.

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'Sow The Revolution’ to benefit corn and sorghum growers
'Sow The Revolution’ to benefit corn and sorghum growers

'Sow The Revolution’ to benefit corn and sorghum growers

Corn and grain sorghum growers can both reduce their risk and...

Corn and grain sorghum growers can both reduce their risk and manage their cash flow more efficiently this season thanks to an innovative Barenbrug initiative called ‘Sow the Revolution’.

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Royston Stud pushes production with Shogun Ryegrass
Royston Stud pushes production with Shogun Ryegrass

Royston Stud pushes production with Shogun Ryegrass

When Alan and Sandy Forbes ‘pulled up stumps’ and moved their...

When Alan and Sandy Forbes ‘pulled up stumps’ and moved their Roytson SAMM and White Dorper Studs from Jerramungup to Napier, the quest was set to boost productivity and find the best pastures to suit their new property.

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Heritage Pursues Extraordinary Grasses
Heritage Pursues Extraordinary Grasses

Heritage Pursues Extraordinary Grasses

It may come as a surprise, but there are more than 8,000 species...

It may come as a surprise, but there are more than 8,000 species of grass in the world.  Grass is almost everywhere! To many it seems ordinary, but when you look closer, it’s anything but. 

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Barenbrug push for pasture research
Barenbrug push for pasture research

Barenbrug push for pasture research

DairyBio’s major project is in perennial ryegrass breeding...

DairyBio’s major project is in perennial ryegrass breeding program — a co-investment between Agriculture Victoria, Dairy Australia, DairyNZ and Barenbrug.

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Barenbrug gathers strength with Queensland businesses
Barenbrug gathers strength with Queensland businesses

Barenbrug gathers strength with Queensland businesses

Barenbrug has strengthened its position as one of Australia’s...

Barenbrug has strengthened its position as one of Australia’s largest seed companies after acquiring three key Queensland-based seed businesses.

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Productivity returns with salt tolerant medic
Productivity returns with salt tolerant medic

Productivity returns with salt tolerant medic

More than one million hectares of agricultural land in the south-w...

More than one million hectares of agricultural land in the south-west of WA are severely affected by salt. Dryland salinization is threating anywhere between an additional 2.8 to 4.5 million hectares of low-lying or valley floor soils, so the race is certainly on to implement sustainable solutions.

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Forage crops pave the way to higher sheep production
Forage crops pave the way to higher sheep production

Forage crops pave the way to higher sheep production

After successful results last season, forage barley and oat crops...

After successful results last season, forage barley and oat crops are set to become an integral part and a key to unlocking greater sheep numbers and production for the Mills family of Eneabba.

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Moe track thrives with recent renovations
Moe track thrives with recent renovations

Moe track thrives with recent renovations

Held in October, Moe Racing Club’s ‘Moe Cup’ featured prominently...

Held in October, Moe Racing Club’s ‘Moe Cup’ featured prominently as a highlight in country Victoria’s regional calendar. Considered one of Victoria’s youngest and most vibrant courses, Moe racecourse has undergone extensive renovations in recent years and by all accounts, pundits are pleased with what they see.

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Premier establishment, colour, longevity & disease resistance at Domain Stadium
Premier establishment, colour, longevity & disease resistance at Domain Stadium

Premier establishment, colour, longevity & disease resistance at Domain Stadium

Perth Stadium Management Turf Services Manager, Nathan Saville...

Perth Stadium Management Turf Services Manager, Nathan Saville, says for establishment, colour, longevity and disease resistance, Premier II ryegrass has continued to prove its value at Domain Stadium.

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The seed of champions from Barenbrug at FIFA World Cup: Dutch grass in Russia
The seed of champions from Barenbrug at FIFA World Cup: Dutch grass in Russia

The seed of champions from Barenbrug at FIFA World Cup: Dutch grass in Russia

Grass seed producer Royal Barenbrug Group from Nijmegen (NL) is...

Grass seed producer Royal Barenbrug Group from Nijmegen (NL) is the only Dutch company to supply the 2018 World Cup in Russia with grass seed for six football stadiums.

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New, highest yielding forage oat to boost early grazing
New, highest yielding forage oat to boost early grazing

New, highest yielding forage oat to boost early grazing

LIVESTOCK producers from central Queensland to central New South...

LIVESTOCK producers from central Queensland to central New South Wales can look forward to earlier grazing and higher feed yields following the launch today of the new Warlock forage oat variety.

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Heritage shares the risk with summer crop growers
Heritage shares the risk with summer crop growers

Heritage shares the risk with summer crop growers

With many parts of regional Australia doing it tough this year...

With many parts of regional Australia doing it tough this year, Barenbrug is supporting farmers and rural retailers by making it easier to access high yielding hybrid grain sorghum and corn varieties through their ‘Sow the Revolution’ program.

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HM-114 corn from Barenbrug offers high yields and quality
HM-114 corn from Barenbrug offers high yields and quality

HM-114 corn from Barenbrug offers high yields and quality

Corn growers searching for a true all-rounder, suitable for grain...

Corn growers searching for a true all-rounder, suitable for grain or silage production, should aim to get their hands on a variety called HM-114 this summer.

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Check out these improved Rhodes Grass Varieties
Check out these improved Rhodes Grass Varieties

Check out these improved Rhodes Grass Varieties

Rhodes grass is a popular choice for Australian tropical and sub-t...

Rhodes grass is a popular choice for Australian tropical and sub-tropical improved pastures, being widely adopted all over the country. Many producers would be familiar with the still popularly grown older common varieties such as Katambora and Callide, but cattle and hay producers not planting newer varieties of Rhodes grass are missing out on major production and productivity gains for their farming enterprises.

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Albury Tigers strike gold in finals
Albury Tigers strike gold in finals

Albury Tigers strike gold in finals

After what can only be described as a ‘roaring success’ of a year...

After what can only be described as a ‘roaring success’ of a year both on and off the field, the Albury Tigers have notched up yet another premiership while their sports ground presented itself throughout 2018 in absolutely superb condition.

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From Greenhouse to Game Day

Barenbrug is a global grass breeder which produces a range of...

Barenbrug is a global grass breeder which produces a range of seed varieties for a wide number of applications, including sports turf. Developing these varieties is a long and exhaustive process and invariably it can take anywhere up to 15 years (or longer) to bring a new grass cultivar to the market.

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Options for quick feed this Winter
Options for quick feed this Winter

Options for quick feed this Winter

As summer draws to a close, many graziers will be looking for...

As summer draws to a close, many graziers will be looking for quick feed options to reduce their reliance on supplementary feed for their livestock. Sowing an annual crop is a great way to help fill feed gaps during winter months.

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Benefits of vetch in cropping rotations
Benefits of vetch in cropping rotations

Benefits of vetch in cropping rotations

Vetch is a winter and spring sown annual legume that is commonly...

Vetch is a winter and spring sown annual legume that is commonly used as a disease break in cereal cropping rotations. A true multi-purpose crop, it offers high feed value and is ideal for hay production, early grazing as green pasture, dry grazing or green / brown manure.

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Winter feed options
Winter feed options

Winter feed options

As we head into autumn, the focus for many graziers will be what...

As we head into autumn, the focus for many graziers will be what to plant for winter feed when it does rain.

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Energy, opportunity excites new Barenbrug Sales Manager
Energy, opportunity excites new Barenbrug Sales Manager

Energy, opportunity excites new Barenbrug Sales Manager

Toby Brown, newly appointed National Sales Manager for Barenbrug.

Toby Brown, newly appointed National Sales Manager for Barenbrug.

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New Managing Director for Barenbrug
New Managing Director for Barenbrug

New Managing Director for Barenbrug

Growing pasture seeds and fodder crop business, Barenbrug, has...

Growing pasture seeds and fodder crop business, Barenbrug, has today announced the appointment of Toby Brown to the position of Managing Director with the company, effective from July 1, 2019.

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Powering Productivity for Profit in the North
Powering Productivity for Profit in the North

Powering Productivity for Profit in the North

Maximising animal performance in tropical pasture systems is the...

Maximising animal performance in tropical pasture systems is the key to profit. Recognising this, leading Barenbrug has brought together some of Australia’s foremost experts in animal health and nutrition as part of a travelling roadshow series for beef producers through northern Australia.

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Growers benefit from greater sorghum choice
Growers benefit from greater sorghum choice

Growers benefit from greater sorghum choice

For many years the Australian grain sorghum seed market was...

For many years the Australian grain sorghum seed market was dominated by just a couple of companies that bred and released new varieties. That gave growers limited choice, but more recently the doors have opened.

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Trying something new pays off with bumper grain sorghum harvest
Trying something new pays off with bumper grain sorghum harvest

Trying something new pays off with bumper grain sorghum harvest

In a tough year, trying something new can feel like a bit of a...

In a tough year, trying something new can feel like a bit of a gamble. But after consulting with his agronomist, it’s a gamble that paid off for farmer Justin Ramsay with a bumper grain sorghum crop that has him coming back for more.

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Bilby bounces in to improve future oat crop yield and quality
Bilby bounces in to improve future oat crop yield and quality

Bilby bounces in to improve future oat crop yield and quality

A new oat variety developed in South Australia and being launched...

A new oat variety developed in South Australia and being launched at the Royal Adelaide Show will benefit farmers, grain processors and consumers.

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone said the new ‘Bilby’ oat would quickly establish as a popular variety with its high yield and large, high-quality grain.

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