IH Dairy Select Mix

Formulated for dairy: high production, quality feed

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A combination of superior tetraploid annuals and Italian ryegrass varieties with 20% of late maturing aerial clovers, including Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf. With leading tetraploid varieties Abundant and Evoke combined with Italians Amass and Achieve, this mix is formulated to achieve excellent high quality feed and high levels of production and season dependent, has the potential for two cuts of silage, haylage.

Key attributes

  • Formulated specifically for the dairy industry
  • High production of quality feed
  • Blend of proven ryegrasses and clovers
  • Supports high stocking rates
  • Strong seasonal spread of feed

Mix components

Formulation 2026

ComponentRate
Year-on-Year top performer from Esperance to Perth.
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Establishes quickly. Improved later season growth. High quality winter and spring production.
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Late heading variety that is a big producer into winter and spring.
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(Lolium multiflorum Lam)
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Persian Clover
20%
Adaptable species that tolerates acid and waterlogged soils.
20%
Deep rooted, late flowering aerial clover.
20%

*Occasionally some varieties in our mix will be replaced with a like-for-like variety where the original is not available or not easily accessible. Varieties in the mix will be specified on the bag label.

About this variety

A combination of superior tetraploid annuals and Italian ryegrasses varieties with 20% of late maturing aerial clovers, including Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf. With leading tetraploid varieties Abundant and Evoke combined with Italians Amass and Achieve, this mix is formulated to achieve excellent high-quality feed and high levels of production and season dependent, has the potential for two cuts of silage, haylage. IH Dairy Select is a premium dairy pasture blend combining elite ryegrass genetics with a carefully balanced mix of annual and self-regenerating clovers. Designed to maximise pasture production, feed quality, and seasonal performance, this blend delivers high-quality forage for intensive dairy systems while supporting long-term pasture resilience. The inclusion of Abundant, Evoke, Achieve, and Amass provides a diverse ryegrass base with strong growth potential and improved seasonal spread, helping maintain feed supply throughout key production periods. Complementing these grasses are Balansa, Arrowleaf, and Shaftal Persian clovers, which contribute valuable nitrogen fixation, increased protein levels, improved livestock performance, and enhanced soil fertility. Treated with inoculant and BIONPK Powder S, IH Dairy Select is formulated to promote vigorous establishment and optimise legume performance from the outset. The result is a productive, high-quality pasture mix ideally suited to dairy operations seeking greater feed utilisation, improved pasture persistence, and reduced reliance on nitrogen fertiliser inputs. Key Benefits • High dry matter production potential • Excellent feed quality and palatability • Diverse species selection for seasonal growth balance • Natural nitrogen contribution from clovers • Improved soil health and fertility • Suitable for intensive and rotational dairy grazing systems • Supports profitable milk production through consistent pasture performance. Suitable for silage, haylage and hay.

How it's sold

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BioNPK-S coated25 kgIn stock
IH Dairy Select Mix

FAQs

What's the best pasture to sow for a high-producing dairy herd in the South West?

We recommend our IH Dairy Select Mix, formulated specifically for dairy. It combines Abundant and Evoke tetraploid ryegrasses with Amass and Achieve Italian ryegrasses, plus 20% late maturing aerial clovers including Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf. It suits sandy to heavy soils in 550mm+ rainfall areas.

Can I get two silage cuts off an annual pasture in a good season?

Depending on the season, yes. Our IH Dairy Select Mix has the potential for two cuts of silage or haylage. The Italian and tetraploid ryegrasses provide high production and quality, and the late maturing aerial clovers extend growth into spring. It needs 550mm+ rainfall.

What sowing rate for a dairy ryegrass and clover mix?

For our IH Dairy Select Mix we recommend 25 to 30 kg/ha. It suits sandy to heavy soils in 550mm+ rainfall areas. Sow into a clean, well-prepared seedbed with good fertiliser, and the clover component is inoculated to fix nitrogen well.

I need high-quality feed that lasts late into spring for milkers. Which clovers should go in my mix?

Late maturing aerial clovers such as Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf help extend quality feed into spring. Our IH Dairy Select Mix includes 20% of these alongside high-performing ryegrasses. The mix flowers at roughly August to November, supporting late season production for dairy cows.

What ryegrasses do dairy farmers use for high production and quality in WA?

Tetraploid annuals like Abundant and Evoke, and Italian types like Amass and Achieve, are popular choices, and our IH Dairy Select Mix combines all four. Tetraploids are known for palatability and quality, and Italians for strong and extended production. The blend is aimed at 550mm+ rainfall dairy country.

How do I reduce bloat risk when grazing cows on a clover-rich pasture?

Introduce cows gradually and avoid turning hungry stock onto lush clover. Our IH Dairy Select Mix keeps the clover share at about 20% with a strong ryegrass base, which helps balance the diet. Talk to your vet or adviser about bloat preventatives if clover content is high in your paddocks.

What pasture can I make haylage from on high rainfall dairy country?

Our IH Dairy Select Mix is well suited to haylage as well as silage and hay. The ryegrass base provides bulk, and the late maturing aerial clovers add quality. It suits 550mm+ rainfall on sandy to heavy soils, and good seasons can give two cuts.

Is IH Dairy Select Mix an annual or perennial pasture?

IH Dairy Select Mix is an annual pasture. It is built from annual and Italian ryegrasses plus annual aerial clovers, so it is designed for high production within a growing season rather than long-term persistence. For a longer-lasting pasture, our Southern Perennial Pasture Mix or Irrigation Mix may suit.

IH Dairy Select Mix vs Irrigation Mix, which is better for my dairy?

IH Dairy Select Mix is an annual ryegrass and aerial clover blend for 550mm+ rainfall dryland dairy, with two-cut potential. Irrigation Mix combines Amass, Achieve and Hypa hybrid ryegrass with Haifa white clover for extended seasonal production under irrigation. If you irrigate, Irrigation Mix may be another option.

Is IH Dairy Select Mix coated?

IH Dairy Select Mix is inoculated and coated with a biological BioNPK Powder S coating. The mix combines Abundant, Evoke, Amass and Achieve ryegrasses with 20% late maturing aerial seeded clovers.