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16-6-23 Tall fescue trial

Production & population change of common pasture varieties

SFS 2024 Trials Results Book Report written by Jessie Wettenhall, Southern Farming Systems

Key Messages

  • Population ratings increased or remained the same for all phalaris varieties and winter active tall fescues.
  • The phalaris varieties produced the highest total dry matter/kg/ha out of all species for the season.
  • There was minimal to no growth in the sub-clover trial due to the lack of rainfall for the season and no cuts were taken for the entirety of 2024. Any persisting clover plants were left to flower and set seed.
  • There was poor growth and population ratings in  the annual and Italian ryegrass trial in its’ third year.

Read the full report here…

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