Pasture seed

Whether you are renewing pastures post crop or improving existing pasture, we have an option to suit.

Ryegrass and clover

Earn Bonus F$30 per $500 spent on selected ryegrass and clover

Fonterra Supplier exclusive offer. Valid from 1st February to 31st May 2026, while stocks last. Excludes Annuals’ Tama seed. Terms and conditions apply.

Custom mix seed

We can custom mix seed for you using our access to all the seed varieties and expertise from leading seed production companies including Barenbrug, Agricom, PGG Wrightson Seeds and RAGT. We'll work with you to ensure you get the pasture that meets your farm's feed requirements.

Your local TSR can visit to make a recommendation about your pasture options and work with you on your feed plan, taking into account the individual factors and environmental conditions affecting your farm.

Annuals are a winter active 6-8 month option. They are highly valued for their winter and early spring production. Often planted prior to cropping or between crops. They typically establish very quickly so can be ready for their first grazing at 6 weeks. Be aware of nitrate poisoning.

Name Ryegrass type Vendor Heading date Bonus F$ per $500 spent
Hogan Tetraploid Barenbrug +16 F$30
Racer Tetraploid Barenbrug +15 F$30
Abuzz Tetraploid PGG Wrightson Seeds   F$30
Tama Tetraploid Common +14 N/A
RGT Sultan Diploid RAGT +12 F$30

Italians are similar in establishment and winter growth as an annual but will last from 18 months or longer with good conditions. Excellent to use for undersowing or if you’re undecided on cropping.

Name Ryegrass type Vendor Heading date Bonus F$ per $500 spent
Tabu+ Diploid Barenbrug +11 F$30
Manta AR37 or AR128 Diploid Agricom +15 F$30
Manta LE Diploid Agricom +15 F$30

Hybrids have perennial and Italian parentage and typically last 3 years, longer in good conditions. Ideal for undersowing or a “crop” of grass. Better winter growth and faster establishment than perennials but more persistent then an Italian. Advantage of endophyte too!

Name Ryegrass type Vendor Heading date Persistence Bonus F$ per $500 spent
Forge NEA Tetraploid Barenbrug +11 3-5 years F$30
Shogun NEA12 Tetraploid Barenbrug +13 2-3 years F$30
Mohaka AR128 Tetraploid Agricom +20 2-4+ years F$30
Palliser AR1, AR37, AR128 Tetraploid PGG Wrightson Seeds +25 2-4 years F$30
Anvil AR37 Tetraploid Agricom +30 2-4+ years F$30

Pasture packs come with mixture of grass seed and clover. Most pasture packs are Diploid ryegrass so typically planted at a 25kg bag per ha.

Pasture packs with Tetraploid ryegrass are sown at a higher rate. For undersowing Diploid ryegrass sow at 10-15kg/ha, Tetraploids at 18-25kg/ha.

Name Ryegrass type Vendor Heading date Pasture pack Bonus F$ per $500 spent
Array NEA2 Diploid Barenbrug +23   F$30
Maxsyn NEA4 & NEA12 Diploid Barenbrug +8 Purple, Orange, Platinum F$30
Governor AR37 or AR1 Diploid Barenbrug +8 Gold II F$30
4front NEA2 Tetraploid Barenbrug +15 Orange F$30
Legion* AR37 or AR1 Diploid Agricom +13 Teal F$30
Reason AR37 or AR1 Diploid Agricom +3 Black F$30
Three60 AR37 or AR1 Diploid Agricom +20 Maroon F$30
Vast AR37, AR1 Tetraploid PGG Wrightson Seeds +36   F$30
Platform* AR37 or AR1 Diploid PGG Wrightson Seeds +12   F$30
Align AR37 or AR1 Tetraploid Agricom +39   F$30
Midway AR1 & AR128 Diploid PGG Wrightson +3 White F$30
RGT Hustle RGT18 Diploid RAGT +8 Pink F$30

* Platform and Legion have been bred, selected and successfully tested as perennials and will function as perennial ryegrasses. Due to a small number of tip awns Platform and Legion are certified Lolium boucheanum.

White clovers are typically sown at around 4kg/ha in a pasture mix. Usually with a 2kg:2kg mix of large and medium leaved clovers.

Red clovers are typically sown at 4-6kg/ha.

Name Vendor Name Vendor Bonus F$ per $500 spent
Kotuku (Large Leaf Type) Barenbrug Attribute (Medium-Large leaf type) Agricom F$30
Ruru (Medium Leaf Type) Barenbrug Relish Red Clover Agricom F$30
Legacy (Large Leaf Type) PGG Wrightson Seeds Morrow Red Clover Barenbrug F$30
Quartz (Medium Leaf Type) PGG Wrightson Seeds     F$30
Brace (Large Leaf Type) Agricom     F$30

Diverse pasture mix

This mix is for farmers looking to sow a pasture with a diverse range of species, with different grasses, clovers and herbs.

Benefits
  • It has the densely tillered and high yielding Maxsyn NEA4 perennial ryegrass along with the very persistent Rohan NEA2 spreading perennial ryegrass.
  • Redefine superfine cocksfoot, Bareno pasture brome and timothy provide diversity in stock diet, and good growth on the shoulders of the season.
  • The top yielding Tabu+ increases DM yield through establishment and the first winter.
  • The top performing white, red and annual clovers increase the feed quality, and provide extra nitrogen fixation. Annual clovers and Coolamon improve the spring clover content.
  • The deep taproot of both Morrow red clover and 501 chicory increases forage production, and ME and protein in summer.
  • Captain plantain supplies diet diversity for stock, and the environmental benefits of lower N footprint.
Management tips
  • With limited weed control options, more careful paddock choice is required to reduce the risk of perennial weeds becoming present.
  • It is also important to have a well-prepared seed bed and weed control programme prior to sowing this.
  • No specific differences from a standard mix, with regards to nutrient applications, however having a good base of soil nutrient status will aid with the performance of all the species.
Maxsyn | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 5kg
Safin | Superfine Cocksfoot Treated 3kg
Rohan | SPR Perennial Ryegrass Treated 2kg
Timothy Treated 1kg
Bareno | Pasture Brome Bare 3kg
Tabu | + Italian Ryegrass Treated 2kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 1kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 1kg
Morrow | MS Red Clover Treated 3kg
Laser | Persian Clover Treated 1kg
Campeda | Sub Clover Treated 1kg
501 Chicory Treated 1kg
Captain CSP | Plantain Treated 1kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 36kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 36kg

Pasture packs

Earn Bonus F$30 per $500 spent on selected pasture packs

Fonterra Supplier exclusive offer. Valid from 1st February to 31st May 2026, while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

Each of our Farm Source pasture packs contain a specialised mix of seed to meet the variations in insect control, climate, soil type, paddock use and farm facilities to deliver the best possible results.

All seed in our pasture packs have been cool stored in facilities that exceed industry standards and have been tested to ensure high levels of active endophyte.

Array Pack

Array NEA2 is bred for the good of both animals, and the environment. Delivering a unique mix of high intake, yield, nitrogen uptake and persistence, this is the diploid of the future.

Easy to eat

Array is the diploid perennial ryegrass hard-working cows have been hoping for. Upright, leafy and densely tillered, it’s customised for easy eating and high intake.

Chomping through thousands of bites every day demands a lot of physical energy! Array takes some of the effort out of this process, because it stands tall and dense, literally puts itself closer to those hungry mouths.

Animals will naturally eat more as a result, and have more time to relax, ruminate and produce meat or milk.

Great cool season growth

Array has the best cool season growth of any perennial ryegrass Barenbrug has bred.

That helps fill the gap when feed is short and makes farms more resilient so they can adapt to shifting climatic patterns.

Very persistent

Array NEA2 has Barenbrug’s highest ranking for pasture persistence. It’s as good as Maxsyn NEA4.

Eats N for breakfast

In trials, Array has grown significantly more feed under low N conditions than other ryegrass cultivars.

What does this mean on farm?

First, more even pasture growth at times when soil nitrogen is deficient, something that happens on virtually every farm at some stage during the year. Second, a win for the environment, because this provides the potential to utilise nitrogen more efficiently.

Ruru | White Clover Treated 2kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 2kg

Black Pack

The Black Pack is an option for delivering high-yielding spring production while maintaining quality early into summer. With the AR37 endophyte it offers broad insect tolerance including protection against Argentine stem weevil and black beetle. Its tiller density makes it tolerant to winter and summer grazing.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options AR37
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date Mid +3 Days

  • Reason AR37 is a very strong early spring producer with competitive production throughout the year. It maintains summer and autumn productivity similar to existing late heading dairy options, ensuring reliable all season performance
  • Reason AR37 with its +3 heading date supports an early growth habit and returns to full leaf production extremely quickly. It also maintains low aftermath seeding from early summer, ensuring consistent productivity and forage quality.
  • Reason AR37 is a distinctly dense cultivar that is tolerant to winter wear and intense summer grazing.
  • The Black Pack contains the high-performance white clover combination of Kotuku and Ruru. Kotuku is a large leaved clover with exceptional DM yield, and Ruru is a new medium leaved with excellent persistence and delivering extra summer yield and protein.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Reason | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 2kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 2kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

Gold II Pack

The Gold II Pack has proven its performance across many farm systems, helping to provide year round yield and a robust, high feed value pasture.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options AR37
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated or Bare
Heading date Late +8 Days

  • Includes Governor AR37 a fine leaved, dense and persistent perennial ryegrass that’s proven to be a great all-round pasture, with good spring and autumn yield. It’s fine dense habit can help in wet situations, giving more soil protection against treading damage.
  • The Gold II pack has AR37 endophyte, so is particularly suited to areas affected by porina, although should not be considered a stand alone defence against porina.
  • AR37 endophyte is not recommended for pasture grazed by deer or horses due to the risk of ryegrass staggers.
  • This pack contains the high performance white clover combination of Kotuku and Ruru. Kotuku is a large leaved clover with exceptional DM yield, and Ruru is a new medium leaved with excellent persistence and delivering extra summer yield and protein.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Governor | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 2kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 2kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

Maroon Pack

The Maroon Pack, containing Three60 AR37 is a high performance cultivar with an exceptional stay green habit throughout summer, much like ONE50 AR37 before it. As a diploid perennial with a late heading date (+20), Three60 combines strong tiller density with excellent spring quality that carries well into the summer months, followed by outstanding autumn recovery. With AR37 endophyte, Three60 also delivers broad insect protection, including defence against Argentine stem weevil and black beetle.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options AR37
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date +20 Days

  • Three60 AR37 is the next generation of the popular perennial ryegrass ONE50 AR37 (historically Burgandy Pack).
  • Three60 AR37 was the result of a cross created from three family groups that had been screened and selected over many years for their performance in Northland, Waikato, Manawatu and Canterbury. This broad selection process has created a perennial ryegrass that is highly resilient.
  • Three60 has demonstrated excellent persistence in the Waikato in challenging conditions and has also shown high tolerance to crown rust during periods of stress.
  • Three60 is a highly vegetative cultivar that exhibits very little seedhead development in a grazed system, making it an ideal cultivar for easy spring and summer pasture management and utilisation.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Three60 | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 1kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 3kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

Orange Pack

The Orange Pack is a unique combination of tetraploid and diploid perennial ryegrasses, providing a great balance of high palatability, density and persistence.

Ryegrass type Tetraploid/Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options NEA4 (Maxsyn), NEA2 (4front)
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date Late +15 Days (4front), +8 Days (Maxsyn)

  • Maxsyn and 4front have proven themselves as class leading performers for diploid and tetraploid perennial ryegrass respectively.
  • 4front has very high palatability and ME so can increase animal intakes, animal performance and environmental outcomes. But straight tetraploids don’t suit every farm, so we’ve added diploid Maxsyn to increase pasture density and robustness. For many this mix provides a near ideal balance of animal performance and long term yield.
  • Maxsyn contains NEA4 endophyte, and 4front NEA2, both providing superior animal performance and good insect control.
  • This pack contains the high performance white clover combination of Kotuku and Ruru. Kotuku is a large leaved clover with exceptional DM yield, and Ruru is a new medium leaved with excellent persistence and delivering extra summer yield and protein.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Maxsyn | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 9kg
4front | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 13kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 1kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 2kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 29-32kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 29kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

Pink Pack

The Pink Pack delivers high-protein, homegrown feed when cows have the highest energy demands from late winter through spring and into summer, particularly during peak lactation after calving. The RGT18 endophyte protects against key pests such as black beetle and Argentine stem weevil, helping pastures persist under high-performance dairy grazing.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options RGT18
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date +8 Days

  • RGT Hustle RGT18 delivers strong growth from late winter into early spring, matching pasture production with herd nutritional needs at peak lactation. It lifts homegrown feed supply, reduces bought-in supplements, and supports efficient, sustainable milk production.
  • RGT Hustle RGT18 produces quality forage through summer and autumn, maintaining feed supply during key milking months. Low aftermath seeding supports strong regrowth, keeping pastures productive for longer.
  • Its upright growth habit allows legumes and herbs to thrive, while its diploid nature helps it withstand winter wear and summer grazing. The Pink Pack combines RGT Hustle RGT18 with white clovers to create a balanced, resilient mix that maintains pasture quality and supports milk production throughout the season.
  • With protection against black beetle and Argentine stem weevil, RGT Hustle RGT18 delivers strong pest resilience, lasting performance, and proven animal safety.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

RGT Hustle RGT18 | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 3kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 1kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

Platinum Pack

New for 2026, the Platinum Pack is an upgrade of the top-selling Purple Pack. Based on Maxsyn perennial ryegrass now with NEA12 endophyte - it’s even stronger and better.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options NEA12
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date +8 Days

  • Maxsyn NEA12 is unbeaten for DM yield in industry trials. Maxsyn’s key strength in summer and autumn, with superior tillering through summer helping persistence. Maxsyn with NEA12 endophyte further build on this with improved pest control, persistence and 4% greater summer yield (than Maxsyn NEA4).
  • Maxsyn is densely tillered and easier to graze in spring, encouraging the development of new daughter tillers for the coming season, again enhancing persistence and yield. NEA12 endophyte improves insect control, while being staggers-safe for dairy cows and cattle in nearly all situations.
  • The Platinum Pack contains the high performance white clover combination of Kotuku and Ruru. Kotuku is a large leaved clover with exceptional DM yield, and Ruru is a new medium leaved with excellent persistence and delivering extra summer yield and protein.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Maxsyn | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 1kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 3kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

Purple Pack

Our top-seller over the last few years, the Purple Pack is for high performance farm systems, delivering very strong persistence and superior growth, with an animal-safe endophyte.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options NEA4
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date Mid-Late +8 Days

  • Maxsyn NEA4 delivers very high DM yield, with its key strength in summer and autumn. Superior tillering through summer helps persistence, and improves autumn growth, while providing extra warm season feed when needed. Visually you can see the difference, with Maxsyn holding its green colour longer into hot summer conditions.
  • Maxsyn is densely tillered and easier to graze in spring, encouraging the development of new daughter tillers for the coming season, again enhancing persistence and yield. NEA4 endophyte provides very good insect control, while being staggers-safe for dairy cows and cattle.
  • The Purple Pack contains the high performance white clover combination of Kotuku and Ruru. Kotuku is a large leaved clover with exceptional DM yield, and Ruru is a new medium leaved with excellent persistence and delivering extra summer yield and protein.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Maxsyn | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 2kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 2kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

Teal Pack

The Teal Pack contains Legion AR37 which was bred solely from late heading perennial ryegrass plants that have been individually screened for persistence, rust tolerance and vigour in Canterbury, Manawatu, Waikato and Northland.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options AR37
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date Late +13 Days

  • Legion has been in 14 completed National Forage Variety Trials and is in 6 on going yield trials. Legion is a very high performing perennial ryegrass that is well suited to dairy pastures and runoffs. It is highly palatable, particularly in mid-summer when other ryegrass varieties may begin to clump due to residual seedhead development.
  • Legion is a highly vegetative variety, with a thick growth density while also being fast to establish making it well suited to undersowing programmes.
  • Legion has consistently been one of the top yield performers all year round, no matter the region, It has been a consistent performer across NFVT trials.
  • Legion has extremely low aftermath heading for a perennial ryegrass and very high crown rust tolerance.
  • AR37 endophyte offers long-term, natural protection to porina and rootaphid. It also provides very good control of Argentine stem weevil larvae while not compromising milk production.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Legion* | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 2kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 2kg

* Legion has been bred, selected and successfully tested as a perennial and will function as a perennial ryegrass. Due to a small number of tip awns Legion is certified as Lolium Boucheanum.

Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg

White Pack

The white pack is the perfect option to maximise early season dry matter production on farm. Characterised by one of the markets leading mid-heading diploids, it offers high early spring, autumn and winter growth and in combination with AR128 endophyte provides excellent insect protection and pasture persistence.

Ryegrass type Diploid Perennial Mix
Endophyte options AR128
Seed treatment options Agricote Treated
Heading date Mid +3 Days

  • Midway AR128 thrives in early spring, providing high quality feed on farm when you need it most. Supported by strong autumn and winter production Midway AR128 suits all dairy systems looking to increase pasture growth through the shoulder seasons.
  • Midway AR128 has been selected for strong rust tolerance and low summer seed head presence providing farmers with high feed quality throughout summer and autumn months.
  • Midway AR128 has a naturally high tiller density enabling it to cope with intensive summer or winter The White Pack contains the high-performance white clover combination of Kotuku and Ruru. Kotuku is a large leaved clover with exceptional DM yield and Ruru is a new medium leaved clover with excellent persistence and delivers extra summer production and protein.

Note: Grass is also available as a straight line or for custom mixing if required.

Midway | Perennial Ryegrass Treated 21kg
Kotuku | White Clover Treated 1kg
Ruru | White Clover Treated 3kg
Situation Sowing rate
Drilling or broadcasting - cultivating seedbed 25-30kg
Direct drilling - sprayed out pasture 25kg
Undersowing - into existing pasture 15-20kg