Well Established
As the farm has peat soil over marine clay, it heats up during the warmer months, resulting in ryegrass pastures struggling to persist because of the heat and overgrazing. An infestation of black beetle has also damaged pastures in recent seasons.
"Base AR37 tetraploid perennial ryegrass established very well, considering it was a dry autumn, and it tillers very quickly. We've had really good grazings off it and it has good growth rates," says Brian. The AR37 endophyte also provides improved persistence against pasture pest attack. "Last year parts of the farm were badly affected by high numbers of black beetle but Base AR37 is looking good. It's a fine-leaf, late flowering plant with excellent tillering and a strong root structure, which should help it to survive any summer challenges."
"Looking at Base AR37 now, I am confident it will last and have already put in an order to sow more in autumn."
