New Zealand's herbage seed industry: an overview

Rolston, M. P.; Clifford, P. T. P.; Charlton, J. F. L.; Hampton, J. G.; White, J. G. H.; Wright, Andrew; Knox, D.

doi:10.33584/jnzg.1990.52.1957

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“…During the past decade NZ has produced an average of 22000 t of herbage seed annually (Figure 1). These levels of production are slightly higher than the average of 20600 t produced between 1980 and 1989 (Rolston et al 1990) but identical to the 50-year average reported by Rolston & Clifford (1989). Annual production has fluctuated from around 27000 t in 2000 and 2003 to as low as 14000 t in 2002.…”

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“…New Zealand contributes only about 4% of the total herbage seed produced internationally, but is a significant producer and exporter of both perennial ryegrass and white clover (Table 1). Rolston et al (1990) reviewed trends in herbage seed production between 1980 and 1989, while Mather et al (1996) and Clifford et al (1996) reviewed aspects of white clover seed production in NZ and international marketing trends of white clover. This paper looks at the production trends in the NZ herbage seeds industry since 1990.…”

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National and export trends in herbage seed production

Pyke¹,

Rolston²,

Woodfield³

2004

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The viability of the New Zealand herbage seed industry is influenced by national and international factors and changes in consumer requirements. Four main species perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), tall fesuce (Festuca arundinacea) and white clover (Trifolium repens), account for more than 98% of the herbage seed grown in New Zealand. Annual production averages 22000 t, of which 70 to 80% is grass seed with perennial ryegrass (L. perenne) being the largest component. There have also been significant production changes among species with Italian ryegrass (L. multiflorium) in particular increasing in importance, with production doubling between 1999 and 2003. There has been a marked reduction in total area for herbage seed production over the past decade, however, this has been offset, particularly in ryegrass, by higher seed yields per ha. These improvements in seed yield have primarily been achieved through implementation of better management techniques. The increased use of the plant growth regulator trinexapac-ethyl has been very beneficial in grass seed production. There has also been a major shift in New Zealand seed production towards the production of proprietary cultivars. In white clover, for example, proprietary cultivars represented less than 10% of production in 1991 but have increased to 57% in 2003. The rapid uptake of the novel AR1 endophyte technology in proprietary ryegrass cultivars, which has grown from 0% in 2000 to 21% of perennial and hybrid proprietary ryegrass seed produced in 2003, is an excellent example of what can be achieved with an addedvalue product. The future viability of the New Zealand herbage seed industry requires further development of identifiable added value traits associated with the seed. Keywords: AR1 endophyte, plant growth regulators, production statistics, ryegrass, seed production, tall fescue, white clover

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National and export trends in herbage seed production

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2004

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“…During the post-war boom, New Zealand farmers demanded better pastures to meet feed demands for primary production, and plant breeders, then exclusively government employees, bred the well-known Grasslands range of pasture species and cultivars, which were grown under MAF certification and used in all New Zealand farming regions. They also formed the basis of an increasing seed export industry, now supplying more than 40 countries and earning over $40 million annually (Rolston et al 1990).…”

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Pasture species and cultivars used in New Zealand - a list

Charlton¹,

Stewart²

1999

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In recent years, the number of pasture species and cultivars commercially available to farmers in New Zealand has increased significantly. Reasons for this include increased commercial activity in the development and supply of proprietary cultivars, and more specialisation in New Zealand's pastoral agriculture. In particular, pasture cultivars are increasingly marketed as proprietary products with associated technical support. This year there are 109 certified cultivars available, belonging to 23 grass, legume and herb species. As a result, farmers are now able to develop improved pasture feed supply, but they are somewhat confused about pasture species and cultivars, and this frustrates their aims to produce high quality animal products from productive pastures. Accordingly, the herbage seeds industry needs to work from a clear reference list, to avoid any confusion when supplying farmers and overseas clients with their seed requirements. Our list of pasture species, types and cultivars available within New Zealand aims to be that reference. Keywords: birdsfoot trefoil, brome grass, caucasian clover, chicory, clover, cocksfoot, cultivars, herbs, lotus, lucerne, pasture, phalaris, plantain, prairie grass, red clover, ryegrass, seeds, species, strawberry clover, sub clover, tall fescue, timothy, types, white clover, Yorkshire fog

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Tall fescue in Australia and New Zealand

Easton

Lee

Fitzgerald³

1994

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research

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Tall fescue is widely naturalised in Australia and New Zealand. Its use in pastoral agriculture has developed with the availability of suitable cultivars. Naturalised tall fescue is infected with Acremonium endophyte and is known to be toxic. The significance of endophyte is briefly discussed. Tall fescue can be slow to establish after sowing, and palatability is sometimes inadequate. Greatly enhanced winter growth, through the use of Mediterranean germplasm, would extend use of the species into more summer-dry environments. Research supporting these and other objectives is reviewed. Current breeding programmes in Australia and New Zealand are described.

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New Zealand's herbage seed industry: an overview

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National and export trends in herbage seed production

National and export trends in herbage seed production

Pasture species and cultivars used in New Zealand - a list

Tall fescue in Australia and New Zealand

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