2014 Seedmark International Product Handbook

Seedmark International Product Handbook

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ABOUT US

Seedmark is a dynamic and innovative company which boasts more than 50 years experience in seed sales, marketing, distribution and commercialisation. Our company’s unsurpassed product range currently encompasses in excess of 40 individual proprietary seed varieties and numerous common seed varieties.

We successfully market these products not only in Australia but in over 70 countries around the world and we pride ourselves on having one of the most substantial, professional and dedicated teams of seed growers globally.

Seedmark’s continued investment in research, development and extension ensures that customers and growers have access to the latest improved products to deliver production efficiently, reliably and profitably.

Combined with this, logistics excellence is also something that stands behind everything we do. As timing becomes more critical, regulations increase, and weather conditions become more uncertain, we know that superior supply chain management becomes an ever increasing imperative.

In July 2012, the new head office and warehouse facility opened in Dandenong South, Victoria. It is a purpose built, world class, quarantine approved site for export and import of seed with the capability of storing 6,000 tonnes of seed on pallet racks.All of these things combined, ensures that you receive a quality Seedmark product from start to finish.

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SEEDMARK PROPRIETARY/PRIVATE VARIETIES

ALFALFA (Medicago sativa) Alfamaster 11TM 6Alfamaster 10® 6Alfamaster 9® 6Pegasis 7Genesis II 7Venus 8

SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER (Trifolium subterraneum)Sub Clover and Medic Maturity Scale 9Losa 10Monti 10Mintaro 10Campeda 11Denmark 11Antas 11Napier 12Gosse 12

ANNUAL CLOVERAnnual Clover Maturity Scale 13Arrowleaf Clovers (Trifolium vesiculosum)Cefalu 14Zulu II 14Balansa Clovers (Trifolium michelianum)Frontier 14Vista 15Bolta 15Berseem Clover (Trifolium alexandrinum)Elite II 15Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)Blaza 16Persian Clovers (Trifolium resupinatum)Nitro Plus 16Strathwood 17Lightning 17Laser 17

MEDICS (Medicago spp.)Sultan SU 18Jester 18Scimitar 18

VETCH (Vicia spp.)Capello 19Haymaker 19RM4 20Volga 20

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SAIA OATS (Avena strigosa)Saia Supreme 21

OTHER Nemfix (Brassica juncea) 21

PASTURE GRASSESPhalaris (Phalaris aquatica)Atlas PG 22Advanced AT 22Landmaster 23Holdfast GT 23

SEED COATING

SEEDMARK PROPRIETARY/PRIVATE VARIETIES

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The products denoted by this symbol are registered under Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) in Australia. Unauthorised commercial propagation or any sale, conditioning, export, import or stocking of propagating material is an infringement under the Plant Breeders Rights Act (1994). Any breach of this legislation will leave the grower/seller liable for prosecution.

Minimum Annual Average Rainfall

pH range that can be used as an indicator for the suitability of a cultivar. The pH referred to is for a suspension of 1:5 soil:0.01M calcium chloride (CaCI2)

Preferred Soil Type

Inoculant (rhizobia) group recommended to inoculate the cultivar in order to achieve successful nodulation and nitrogen fixation

Best results under irrigation

LEGENDThe icons contained in the legend are considered to be the most important agronomic factors when selecting a variety. The information contained in the icons for each product is listed for optimum variety performance. Products may still perform satisfactorily outside the legend guidelines.

Irrigation

PUBLIC VARIETIES

ALFALFA Siriver 24Sequel 24Aurora 25Hunter River 25

SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER Nungarin 26Dalkeith 26Seaton Park 26Trikkala 27Woogenellup 27Clare 27

ANNUAL CLOVER Paradana 28Hykon 28Shaftal/Maral 28Prolific 29Prima 29

PERENNIAL CLOVER Haifa 30Palestine 30O’Connors 30

MEDICS Kelson 31Santiago 31Parabinga 31Paraggio 31

VETCH Namoi 32Popany 32Barloo 32Blanchefleur 32

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PUBLIC VARIETIES

PASTURE LEGUMES Cadiz 33

PASTURE GRASSES Victorian 34Holdfast 34Sirosa 35Kasbah 35

FORAGESShirohie 36Saia 36Swan 36

TROPICAL GRASSES Gatton 37Green 37Katambora 37Biloela 37Premier 38Whittet 38Callide 38

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ALFALFA

Alfamaster 9®

Sowing rate: 4-15kg/ha (Pure) 18-35kg/ha (Irrig)

• Highly winter active with a dormancy rating of 9

• Increased herbage production per cut and per year – on average 21% over CUF101

• Selected for better persistence and proven consistent production over the years

• Highly resistant to Pea Aphid, Stem and Root Knot nemetodes, and Fusarium Wilt. Resistant to other aphid types, Anthracnose, Phytothera Root Rot and Bacterial Wilt

• Good regrowth after cutting or grazing

• Excellent seedling vigour

Alfamaster 10®

Alfamaster 11TM



• Highly winter active variety with a dormancy rating of 10

• Provides an extra cut per year due to increased winter activity compared to

dormancy 9 varieties

• Superior herbage production and excellent regrowth – on average 17% higher than CUF101

• Highly resistant to Pea Aphid and Fusarium Wilt. Resistant to other aphid types, Anthracnose, Phytothera Root Rot, Stem and Root Knot nemetodes and Bacterial Wilt

• Superior option for short term rotation with maximised herbage production

• Excellent seedling vigour

• One of very few varieties worldwide available with a dormancy rating of 11

• Ideally suited to hot, desert environments

• Short term rotations for high output farming

• Excellent pest and disease resistance

• Unsurpassed seedling vigour

500mm+

500mm+

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Deep well

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ALor

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ALor

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500mm+ 5.5-8.0Deep well

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ALor

Agristrike

Alfalfa Dormancy 9 Highly Winter Active



Irrigation

Irrigation

Irrigation

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ALFALFA

PegasisSowing rate: 4-15kg/ha (Pure) 18-35kg/ha (Irrig) 1-4kg/ha (Mixes)

• Bred for excellent production and persistence in both irrigated & dryland situations

• Excellent option for when very productive plant stands need to be maintained for 3-4 years+ in rain fed or irrigated conditions

• Very leafy and densely branched growth habit with large spreading crowns

• Highly resistant to Spotted Alfalfa Aphid, resistant to Pea Aphid and resistant to Phytophthora Root Rot

• Excellent forage quality when used as hay or silage


drained

ALor

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Genesis IISowing rate: 4-15kg/ha (Pure) 18-35kg/ha (Irrig) 1-4kg/ha (Mixes)

• New release alternative over SARDI 7, Icon, Aurora and Genesis

• 5% improved herbage yield compared to Genesis

• Semi winter active variety with a dormancy rating of 7

• Well suited to hay and grazing production systems

• Resistant to major root diseases

• Offers excellent persistence with improvements gained over SARDI 7 and Genesis

• Demonstrates good resistance to major aphid groups

• Resistant to all three major strains of Anthracnose

Alfalfa Dormancy 7 Winter Active


drained

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Irrigation

Irrigation

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ALFALFA

Venus 325mm+ 5.5-8.0Deep well

drained

ALor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 2-10kg/ha (Pure) 1-4kg/ha (Mixes)

• The dryland grazing alfalfa of choice

• Offers exceptional persistence in long term pastures

• Much improved production over Hunter River

• Very good aphid resistance

• High plant numbers over time results in higher yields

• Densely branched with low spreading crowns

• Crowns are 25% larger than most semi dormants

Alfalfa Dormancy 5 Semi Winter Dormant

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SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER

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SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER

LosaSubterraneum black Seeded

350mm - 550mm+

4.5-7.0Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike

Sowing Rate: 6-10kg/ha (Pure) 2-6kg/ha (Mixes)

• Early season maturity – 97 days to flowering (Perth)

• More productive replacement for Dalkeith and Daliak

• Much improved early vigour

• High hard seeds (30%) for good regeneration and persistence

• Very leafy variety forming a dense and erect stand

• Suited to lower rainfall areas and cropping rotations

Mintarobrachycalycinum White Seeded

400mm – 550mm+

5.0 - 8.0 Most soil types

Cor

Agristrike

Sowing Rate: 6-10kg/ha (Pure) 10-15kg/ha (Irrig) 2-6kg/ha (Mixes)

• Mid season maturity – 114 days to flowering (SA)

• Setting a new standard in mid maturity sub clover

• Extremley vigorous establishment & winter growth

• High hard seed (45%) & very good regeneration

• Large leaved, upright very productive variety

• Particularly well suited to mildly acidic to alkaline soils

Monti 450mm+ 4.5-7.0Medium to Heavy

Cor

Agristrike

Sowing Rate: 10 kg/ha (Pure) 3-5 kg/ha (Mixes)

• Flowers earlier than Trikkala and Gosse

• Produces excellent early winter growth

• Excellent adaptation to the shorter growing seasons experienced over the last decade

• Produces excellent seed yields and regenerates reliably

• Has better tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot and Clover Scorch than Trikkala

• Well suited to areas receiving an annual rainfall of more than 450mm and prone

to water logging

yanninicum White Seeded

10

Antasbrachycalycinum black Seeded

475mm – 750mm+

5.5 -8.0Most Soil

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Cor

Agristrike


• Mid - Late season maturity – 134 days to flowering (Perth)

• Exceptionally vigorous establishment

• Amazing winter growth and total production

• Most productive sub clover available

• Higher level of hard seed offering better persistence

• Widely adapted – mildly acid to alkaline soils

• Has very large leaves offering good grazing and hay production

DenmarkSubterraneum black Seeded

600mm – 800mm+

4.5-7.0Medium to

Heavy

Cor

Agristrike


• Late season maturity – 144 days to flowering (Perth)

• Replacement for Karridale and Mount Barker

• Greater full season dry matter production

• Resistance to Clover Scorch and Root Rot

• One of the only sub’s that can continue to grow after flowering

• Highly productive high rainfall/irrigation option

CampedaSubterraneum black Seeded

475mm – 600mm+

4.5-7.0Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike


• Mid season maturity – 123 days to flowering (Perth)

• Greater winter vigour and growth than Woogenellup

• Higher total herbage production and disease tolerance

• Much higher level of hard seeds (29%)

• Increased disease resistance

• High total seed yield and excellent regeneration

• Replacement for Woogenellup

• Alternative for Seaton Park

SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER

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SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER

Gosse

Napier



500mm – 700mm+

500mm – 700mm+

4.5-7.0

4.5-7.0

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Medium to Heavy

Cor

Agristrike

Cor

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• More productive replacement for Trikkala

• Much greater seedling vigour than Trikkala

• Improved growth in both winter and spring

• Higher level of hard seed (25%) more than Trikkala

• Improved resistance to clover scorch and root rot

• Excellence forage for grazing, hay or silage

• Late season maturity – 140 days to flowering (Perth)

• Replacement for Meteora and Larisa

• High hard seed levels (53%)

• Good resistance to clover scorch

• Resistant to the major races of phytophthora root rot

• Excellent tolerance to waterlogging

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ANNUAL CLOVER

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Frontierbalansa Clover early Maturing

350mm – 450mm+

4.5-8.0Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike

Sowing Rate: 2-5kg/ha (Pure) 0.5-2kg/ha (Mixes)

• Early maturing approx 100 days to flowering

• Tolerates waterlogging and mild soil salinity

• Tolerates a wide range of broadleaf herbicides

• High winter/spring dry matter production and nitrogen fixation

• Excellent regeneration from hard seed

• Recovers strongly from heavy grazing

Zulu IIArrowleaf Clover very Hard Seeded

400mm – 575mm+

4.5-7.5Deep

drained

Cor

Agristrike


• Approx 130 days to flowering

• Excellent tolerance to acid soils

• Excellent spring and early summer growth

• Well adapted to loamy and deep acidic sandy soils

• Deep taproot which can increase growth in drier seasons

• High level of hard seed ensures good regeneration

• Not known to cause bloat

CefaluArrowleaf Clover very Hard Seeded

400mm – 500mm+

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Cor

Agristrike


• Early maturity – approx 110 days to flowering

• Excellent tolerance to acid soils

• Deep taproot can reach perched water tables increasing growth in drier seasons

• Early maturity – 20 days earlier than Zulu II


• Excellent regeneration from hard seed

• Suited to green manuring

• Upright growth habit making it well suited to grazing or hay

ANNUAL CLOVER

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ANNUAL CLOVER

Bolta

Vista

balansa Clover Late Maturing

balansa Clover Late Maturing

450mm – 650mm+

450mm – 650mm+

4.5-8.0

4.5-8.0

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Most Soil types

Cor

Agristrike

Cor

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• Late season maturity – approx 130 days

• Superior spring/early summer growth, 40% more than Paradana in late spring


• Highly tolerant to Clover Scorch

• Particularly well suited to annual/short term Ryegrass mixes

• High quality hay or standing feed

• High hard seed for regeneration

• Maturity similar to Bolta

• Significantly stronger seedling vigour over Bolta

• Superior early season growth

• Higher winter and early spring production than Bolta & Paradana

• Total DM higher than Bolta

• Improved self-regeneration

• Tolerant to water-logging (as per Bolta)

• Superior alternative to Bolta

Elite IIberseem Clover Soft Seeded

550mm – 750mm+

5.5-8.0Most Heavy types

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Agristrike


• Particularly late maturing – approx 160-190 days

• Slender, hollow branched stems and trifoliate leaves


• Vigorous winter growth with a flush of growth in spring

• Offers multiple fodder cuts and high quality hay

• Particularly suitable for high production hay, silage or green manure

• Good tolerance to Clover Scorch

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ANNUAL CLOVER

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BlazaCrimson Clover Soft Seeded

550mm – 750mm+

5.5-8.0Most Heavy types

Cor

Agristrike


• Mid season maturity – approx 122 days to flowering

• Shows good early vigour & winter production

• Excellent pioneering plant, especially on acid soils

• Adapted to a large range of soil types, grows well in light soils

• Suitable for grazing fodder, green manure & HDL’s

• Provides large red flowers through spring

Nitro PlusPersian Clover Hard Seeded

325mm – 450mm+

5.5-8.5Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike


• Prostrate to semi-prostrate self-regenerating annual clover

• Early-mid season maturity – as early as 68 days to flowering

• Average 114 days to flowering

• High hard seed level – excellent regeneration


• Resistant to Clover Scorch and Phytophthora Root Rot

• Suitable for haymaking and grazing

• Excellent cereal rotation legume

ANNUAL CLOVER

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StrathwoodPersian Clover Hard Seeded

300mm+ 5.5-8.5Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike


• Very hard seeded – will insure good regeneration

• In low rainfall zones provides alternative to Medics and early Subs

• Early maturing – 72 to 125 days

• Provides effective disease break and weed management in cropping rotations


LightningPersian Clover Soft Seeded

450mm-650mm+

5.5-8.5Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike


• Mid season maturity – about 145 days to flowering

• Vigorous, erect to semi-erect annual clover

• Establishes quickly from a later sowing


• Forage / fodder cropping / HDL’s or annual mixes

• Can be sown with oats or tetraploid ryegrass

LaserPersian Clover Soft Seeded

600mm-800mm+

5.5-8.5Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike


• Late season Persian – approx 165 days to flowering

• Well suited to irrigation and summer rainfall

• Suitable for multiple grazing and hay cuts

• Used for fodder cropping and HDL mixes

• Improved Rust resistance compared to Maral/Shaftal

• Superior quality replacement to Maral/Shaftal

• Suitable for mixes with short term ryegrass

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MEDICS

Jester

Sultan SU

barrel Medic Mid Maturing

barrel Medic early Maturing

350mm-450mm+

275mm-400mm+

5.5-8.0

5.5-8.0

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AMor

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• Hard seeded barrel medic

• Mid season (110 days to flowering)

• Similar maturity to Paraggio

• Jemalong hybrid with improved performance

• Vastly improved aphid resistance (BGA & SAA)

• Retains distinctive leaf blotch of Jemalong

• Regenerates well after cropping phase of 1-3 years

• First barrel medic with tolerance to Sulfonylurea (SU) herbicide residues*

• Early maturing (~ 70-90 days to flowering), similar to Caliph

• Caliph replacement with improved regeneration

• Sultan has less hard seed than Caliph but is similar to Jester at 85-90%

• Good aphid resistance – Bluegreen Aphid (BGA) & Spotted Alfalfa Aphid (SAA)

• Boron tolerant

ScimitarSpineless burr Medic early-Mid Maturing

350mm+450mm+

5.3-8.0Wide

range types

AMor

Agristrike


• Early to mid season – approx 90 days to flowering

• Erect growth habit with high herbage and seed production

• Maturity is 7 days later than Santiago

• Adaptable variety which grows on wide range of soils

• High percentage of soft seed (24%) – Santiago (8.5%)

• Excellent ley farming option with denser regeneration

• Increased salinity tolerance over other medics

• Better water logging tolerance

* “SU tolerant” refers to ability to tolerate sulfonylurea herbicide residues (ie not direct foliar application) at levels that typically occur in the year following application at standard rates to crops.

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VETCH

CapelloWoolly Pod vetch Soft Seeded

375mm-600mm+

5.0-8.0Most Well Drained

e

Sowing rate:15-35kg/ha (Pure) 10-20kg/ha (Pasture Mixes) 15-30kg/ha (Cereal Mixes)

• Softer seeded than other Woolly Pod Vetches

• Reduces problems of volunteer vetch plants

• Suitable for grazing, hay and green manuring

• Highly efficient nitrogen fixation

• Offers a disease break in cropping rotations

• Can reduce black root rot in cotton rotations

• Resistance to Spot, Rust and Ascochyta

• Mid season maturity flowering at 126 days

HaymakerWoolly Pod vetch Hard Seeded

325mm-600mm+

5.0-8.0Most Well Drained

e


• Hard seeded, good regeneration from seed

• Selected for improved DM production over Namoi

• Suitable for grazing, hay and green manuring

• Highly efficient nitrogen fixation

• Offers a disease break in cropping rotations

• Resistance to Spot, Rust and Ascochyta

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VETCH

RM4

Volga

Woolly Pod vetch Soft Seeded

Common vetch Soft Seeded

330mm-650mm+

280mm+

5.0-8.0

5.0-8.0

Most Soil types

Most Soil types

e

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• Best early vigour of all lines in SARDI research trials

• Long term average dry matter yield 108% of Capello

• Early maturity, it can be cut for hay 10-15 days earlier than Capello

• Good frost tolerance in international testing

• Soft Seeded

• Earlier in maturity by 7-12 days than Rasina (from seeding to full flowering 90-100

days)

• Higher yielding in both grain and hay than current varieties in <380mm rainfall

• Highly rust resistant common vetch variety

• Moderately resistant to ascochyta blight

• Very good early establishment

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SAIA OATS

OTHER

Saia Supreme

Nemfix

oats

brassica bio-fumigant

350mm+

500mm-4000mm+

5.0-8.0

5.5-6.8

Most Soil types

Well Drained Loamy

nA

nA

Sowing Rate: 60 - 100 kg/ha (pure)


• Early sown forage/hay option

• Fine stemmed tall variety

• Grows in wide range of soil type

• Provides extended grazing from early sowings

• Moderate resistance to cereal cyst nematode

• Natural bio-fumigant of root-knot nematode

• Reduces soil crusting

• Improves soil infiltration

• Increases organic matter and the subsequent increase in beneficial microflora and

microfauna

• Reduces effects of bacterial wilt on successive vegetable crops

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PASTURE GRASSES

Advanced ATPhalaris Winter Active


typesn/A


• Cultivar with improved aluminium tolerance for better establishment and performance on acid soils

• Very vigorous establishment and growth through winter & spring

• Suitable for soils of pH as low as CaCI2 – 3.9

• Winter-active type

• Best managed by rotational grazing

Atlas PGPhalaris Summer Dormant


typesn/A

Sowing rate:3-5kg/ha (Pure) 2-3kg/ha (Mixes)

• Winter active variety with erect growth habit

• High summer dormancy to stop summer shoot growth

• Improved persistence in dry marginal Phalaris areas

• Strong seedling vigour and high winter production

• Drought tolerant

• Suited to higher rainfall part of the wheat belt

• Rotationally graze to maximise persistence

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PASTURE GRASSES

LandmasterPhalaris Winter Active


typesn/A


• Semi erect to erect, winter active variety

• Adapted to shallow acid soils with low fertility

• Strong seedling vigour – equal to Holdfast

• High winter forage production

• Reduces recharge and helps prevent dryland salinity

• Rotational grazing to maximise productivity

Holdfast GTPhalaris Winter Active


typesn/A


• Grazing tolerant winter active phalaris

• Selected for long term persistence under harsh grazing & set stocking situations

• More productive & vigorous than Holdfast

• Bred by the CSIRO breeding program with lower levels of stagger causing alkaloids

• Replacement for Holdfast

SiriverAlfalfa Dormancy 9 Highly Winter Active

350mm+ 5.5-8.0Deep well drained

ALor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 4-15kg/ha (Pure) 12-20kg/ha (Irrig) 1-4kg/ha (Mixes)

• Highly winter active with a dormancy rating of 9

• Suitable for hay production under irrigation and rotational grazing

• Derived from Hunter River and CUF101

• Outclassed by Alfamaster 9® and Pegasis

SequelAlfalfa Dormancy 9 Highly Winter Active


ALor

Agristrike


• Susceptible to Stem Nematode and Bacterial Wilt

• Shows high susceptibility to winter leaf diseases

• Our improved alternatives are Pegasis and Alfamaster 10®

PUBLIC VARIETIESALFALFA

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PUBLIC VARIETIESALFALFA

AuroraAlfalfa Dormancy 6 Semi Winter Active


ALor

Agristrike


• Semi winter active with a dormancy rating of 6

• General purpose cultivar suited to dryland and irrigation

• Alternative to Hunterfield and Trifecta

• Outclassed by Genesis II

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Hunter RiverAlfalfa Dormancy 5 Semi Winter Active

325mm+ 5.5-8.0Deep Well Drained

ALor

Agristrike


• Dormancy rating of 5

• Susceptible to Phytophthora Root Rot and Anthracnose

• Our improved alternatives are Venus and Genesis

PUBLIC VARIETIES LUCERNE

NungarinSubterraneum black Seeded

250mm-400mm+

4.5-7.0Light to Medium

Cor

Agristrike



• Very high levels of hard seed and seed yield

• Still a useful cultivar for marginal rainfall areas

DalkeithSubterraneum black Seeded

350mm-650mm+

4.5-7.0Medium to

Light

Cor

Agristrike



• Good early root growth and establishment

• Susceptible to Clover Scorch

• Our improved alternative is Losa

Seaton ParkSubterraneum black Seeded

475mm-700mm+

4.5-7.0Medium to

Light

Cor

Agristrike



• Good resistance to Phytophthora Root Rot

• Our improved alternative is Campeda

PUBLIC VARIETIES SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER

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PUBLIC VARIETIES SUBTERRANEAN CLOVER

WoogenellupSubterraneum black Seeded

525mm-750mm+

4.5-7.0Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike



• Susceptible to Clover Scorch and Root Rots

• Our improved alternative is Campeda


500mm-750mm+

5.0-8.0Medium to

Heavy

Cor

Agristrike



• Moderately resistant to Clover Scorch

• Our improved alternative is Monti

Clarebrachycalycinum black Seeded

600mm-675mm+

6.0-8.0Medium to

Heavy

Cor

Agristrike


• Late mid season maturity – 136 days to flowering (Perth)

• Susceptible to Clover Scorch and Phytophthora Root Rot

• Our more productive alternative is Antas

Trikkala

PUBLIC VARIETIES ANNUAL CLOVER

Hykonrose Clover Hard Seeded

350mm-550mm+

5.0-7.0Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike


• Early season clover – approx 100 days to flowering

• Very hard seeded, vigorous spring growth

• Adapted to low fertility soils, frost tolerant

Paradanabalansa Clover Mid Maturing

450mm-550mm+

4.6-7.8Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 2-5kg/ha (Pure) 0.5-2kg/ha (Mixes)

• Annual regenerating clover

• Mid season maturity – approx 120 days to flowering


• Our improved alternative in higher rainfall areas is Vista

Shaftal/MaralPersian Clover Soft Seeded

600mm-800mm+

6.0-8.5Most Soil

types

Cor

Agristrike


• Late season maturity – about 160 days to flowering

• Historically known as shaftal clover

• Vigorous erect growth but susceptible to Rust

• Our improved alternatives are Laser and Lightning

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PUBLIC VARIETIES ANNUAL CLOVER

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ProlificPersian Clover Hard Seeded


types

Cor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 4-6kg/ha (Pure) 6-8 kg/ha (Irrig) 1-4kg/ha (Mixes)

• Early maturing

• Suited to cereal rotations as an alternative to medics

• Our improved alternatives are Nitro Plus and Strathwood

PrimaGland Clover Hard Seeded


types

Cor

Agristrike


• Early maturing – about 100 days to flowering (Perth)

• Excellent regeneration

• Red Legged Earth Mite and Blue Green Aphid Tolerant

PUBLIC VARIETIES PERENNIAL CLOVER

HaifaWhite Clover Large Leaved

700mm+ 4.5-7.0Most Heavy

bor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 2-5kg/ha (Pure) 0.5-2kg/ha (Mixes)

• Large leaved, upright perennial clover

• Good persistence under high stocking rates

• Performs well in sub tropical regions

• Excellent heat tolerance and seeding ability

PalestineStrawberry Clover Hard Seeded


types

bor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 1-2kg/ha (Pure) 2-4kg/ha (Irrig) 0.5-1kg/ha (Mixes)

• Prostrate growing perennial clover with vigorous spring/summer growth

• More productive than O’Connors in winter and early spring

• Withstands waterlogging and saline conditions

O’ConnorsStrawberry Clover Hard Seeded

500mm+ 6.0-8.5Medium to

Heavy

bor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 1-2kg/ha (Pure) 2-4kg/ha (Irrig) 0.5-1kg/ha (Mixes)

• Finer stems, leaves and smaller seed than Palestine

• Generally a more prostrate variety, widely used in lawns

• Can withstand heavy grazing and cutting

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PUBLIC VARIETIES MEDICS

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KelsonSnail Medic early-Mid Maturing


types

AMor

Agristrike

Sowing rate:8-10kg/ha (Dry) 2-5kg/ha (Mixes)

• Early to mid season maturity

• Suited to hay production

• Can be grown in mediterranean or sub-tropical climates

Santiagoburr Medic early Mid Maturing

350mm+ 5.3-8.5Sandy

Loams to Clay

AMor

Agristrike


• Early to mid season – later than Serena and Circle Valley

• Adaptable variety which grows on wide range of soils

• Very hard seeded (91%)

• Outclassed by Scimitar

Parabingabarrel Medic early Maturing

250mm+ 5.7-8.5Wide

range

AMor

Agristrike


• Early maturing – 88 days to flowering (Perth)

• Very high levels of hard seed

• Possible replacement – Sultan SU

Paraggiobarrel Medic Mid Maturing

350mm+ >5.7Heavier textured

AMor

Agristrike


• Mid maturing – 98 days to flowering (Perth)

• Adaptable variety with good early vigour

• Our improved alternative is Jester

PUBLIC VARIETIES VETCH

NamoiWoolly Pod vetch Hard Seeded


types

eor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 6-10kg/ha (Pure) 4-6kg/ha (Pasture Mixes)

• Mid maturing self regenerating annual

• Indeterminate flowering

• Suitable for grazing, hay and green manure

PopanyPurple vetch Soft Seeded


types

eor

Agristrike

Sowing rate: 25-35kg/ha (Pure) 15-30kg/ha (Cereal Mixes)

• Late maturing variety

• Suitable for grazing, hay or green manure

• Mostly grown as a mixture with cereals

BarlooPurple vetch Soft Seeded


types

eor

Agristrike


• Early Maturing Popany Type

• Soft Seeded

• Suitable for grazing, hay or green manure

BlanchefleurCommon vetch Hard Seeded

350mm+ 5.0-8.0Most types

eor

Agristrike


• Mid maturity variety

• Low hard seed levels

• Suitable for grain, hay or green manure

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PUBLIC VARIETIES PASTURE LEGUMES

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CadizFrench Serradella Soft Seeded

350mm+ 4.0-7.0Lighter

Acid

Gor

Agristrike

Sowing Rate: 5-10kg/ha (Alone) 2-4kg/ha (mixes) Sown as Pod

• Early to mid maturity – 105 days to flowering (Perth)

• Soft seeded for easy establishment

• Suitable for both hay and grazing

PUBLIC VARIETIES PASTURE GRASSES

VictorianPerennial ryegrass Diploid


typesnA

Sowing Rate: 20-25 kg/ha (Pure), 10-15 kg/ha (Mixes)

• Persistent ryegrass, suited to marginal ryegrass regions with low rainfall

• Significantly lower production and quality than other varieties in high rainfall

regions

HoldfastPhalaris Winter Active


typesn/A


• Semi erect to erect winter active variety

• Good seedling vigour

• Bred by the CSIRO breeding program

• Good tolerance to acid soils

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PUBLIC VARIETIES PASTURE GRASSES

SirosaPhalaris Winter Active


typesnA

Sowing Rate: 3-5 kg/ha (Pure) 2-3 kg/ha (Mixes)

• Semi-erect winter active variety

• Variable growth habit – more erect than Australian

• Outclassed by the more persistent Holdfast

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KasbahCocksfoot very Summer Dormant

350mm+ 4.0-8.0Most Free Draining

nA

Sowing Rate: 2-4 kg/ha (Pure), 1-2 kg/ha (Mixes)

• Mediterranean tetraploid type perennial grass

• Very high summer dormancy

• Deep rooted – offering good drought tolerance

• Suited to low fertility sites – very acid soil tolerant

• Maturity one month earlier than Currie

• Easy to establish and highly palatable

• Provides vigorous early growth from the autumn break

• Suitable for inter-row cropping in horticulture

PUBLIC VARIETIES FORAGES

ShirohieMillet


typesnA

Sowing Rate: 12-25 kg/ha (pure) 8 - 20 kg/ha (mix)

• Fast growing, high yielding forage

• Good rebound from grazing

• Easy grazing management (no prussic acid)

• Sow when soil temp stabilises at 14°C or above

Saiaoats


typesnA


• Early sown forage/hay option

• Fine stemmed tall variety

• Grows in wide range of soil types

Swanoats Soft Seeded


typesnA


• Dual purpose oat

• Good grain quality

• Can be grazed if season allows

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PUBLIC VARIETIES TROPICAL GRASSES

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GattonPanic


LightnA

Sowing Rate: 3-5 kg/ha (Coated) 2-4 kg/ha (Bare)

• Good palatability

• Broad long leaves

• Persists best in fertile well drained soils

GreenPanic


LightnA


• Suited to sub-tropical areas

• Good shade tolerance

• Persists in fertile well drained soils

Katamborarhodes Grass

550mm+ 5.5-8.0Wide

range of types

nA


• Quick establishing diploid variety

• Good drought tolerance

• Grows well on lower fertility soils

Biloelabuffel Grass


HeavynA


• Tall robust buffel

• Better tolerance of heavier soil types

• Deep extensive root system

• Good drought tolerance

PUBLIC VARIETIES TROPICAL GRASSES

PremierDigit Grass

500mm+ 5.5-8.0 Light nA

Sowing Rate: 4-8 kg/ha (Coated) 1-3/ha (Bare)

• Highly persistant

• Highly productive and drought tolerant

• Best suited to short heavy grazings

• Frost tolerant

WhittetKikuyu Grass

800mm+ 5.5-8.0red loam to basaltic

nA


• Summer active, deep rooted perennial

• High fertility requirements

• Best adapted to the moist basaltic tablelands

Calliderhodes Grass

550mm+ 5.0-8.0Wide

rangenA


• Best suited to fertile soils

• Long season variety

• Makes good quality fodder

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NOTES

NOTES

Disclaimer: The information presented in this brochure is from official and other sources and is considered to be reliable. It is provided in good faith and every care has been taken to ensure its accuracy. Seedmark does not accept any responsibility for the consequences that may arise from the acceptance of recommendations or the suggestions made.

SEED COATING

Agristrike™ coated seed is pre-inoculated for nitrogen fixation using superior strains of Rhizobia.

A specially formulated coating that encases the seed, allowing flexibility in sowing applications, ease of handling, mixing and improved storage life.

Agristrike seed germinates into a nutrient rich zone provided by the coating. Nutrients include Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Molybdenum, other trace elements and bio stimulants.

FUNGICIDE PROTECTIONaccurate addition of Thiram and Metalaxyl placed well away from rhizobium andseed embryo during storage

NUTRIENTSN, P, K, molybdenum andother trace elements

LATEST RHIZOBIA STRAINSplaced next to the seed forgreatest effectiveness

POLYMERS AND COLOURANTSrobust rhizobial friendly pellets

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