Midway
diploid perennial ryegrass
- Strong, year-round dry matter production
- Mid-season heading (Mid +3)
- Strong persistence (AR37)
- Selected for low aftermath heading
- Strong rust tolerance
Midway is a diploid, mid-flowering perennial ryegrass, that could fit across any pasture-based system in New Zealand, especially where early spring growth is required. A combination of high seasonal dry matter production and tiller density, excellent rust tolerance and selection for spring/ summer quality through reduced aftermath seed heading makes Midway an option for those farmers looking for an all-purpose grass with resilience and longevity. As the name suggests, Midway is a traditional mid-flowering ryegrass which will add value to farmers who are looking for that early spring feed prior to and post lambing and calving but also strong pasture growth in the following seasons.
Dry matter production
Midway is a mid-season flowering ryegrass that has not only strong cool season growth but has significantly improved dry matter production in the summer/autumn period.
Summer Pasture Quality Scores
Midway has shown reduced aftermath seeding, this is the seed head produced after the main seeding period. Relative to other diploid perennial ryegrass cultivars, the reduced aftermath heading of Midway mean more leaf and summer/autumn quality.
- Pasture Life 5 years+
Rust Tolerance
Midway has very good rust tolerance for both Crown and Stem rust.
Grazing Management
Midway perennial ryegrass will suit set stocking and rotational grazing situations. To help with longevity avoid hard grazing during periods of stress (e.g. droughts, low soil fertility and insect attack).
EXAMPLE PASTURE MIXES
Dairy Pasture Mix
Midway perennial ryegrass 21 kg/ha
Legacy white clover 2 kg/ha
Quartz white clover 2 kg/ha
Sheep and Beef Pasture Mix
Midway perennial ryegrass 21 kg/ha
Quartz white clover 2 kg/ha
Hilltop white clover 2 kg/ha
Amigain red clover 4 kg/ha
Puna II chicory 1 kg/ha
For increased animal performance, nitrogen fixation and pasture management, add Amigain red clover to pasture mixes at 4 -6 kg/ha.
