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 or hay.

Key attributes

  • Specifically formulated for the dairy industry
  • Tetraploid annuals Abundant and Evoke
  • Italian ryegrasses Amass and Achieve
  • 20% late maturing Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf clovers
  • Potential for two cuts of silage, haylage or hay

Mix components

Formulation 2026

Component
A tetraploid with exceptional plant vigour, very high forage yielding ability, stress tolerance and disease resistance. Stays green longer into the late spring when managed appropriately.
Selected for improved later season growth whilst still producing high quality feed through winter and early spring. Establishes quickly and holds onto quality later in the season.
Persistent under heavy grazing pressure with quality feed in spring and early summer, and holds its quality for a lot longer. A good variety for silage and hay if planted in early autumn.
A late heading variety with excellent rust resistance which maintains its quality late into the season. Its upright growth habit prevents lodging during hay and silage production.
A late maturing aerial clover included for high quality winter and spring feed.
Hard seeded annual that exhibits high spring production and excellent waterlogging tolerance.
Deep rooted, late flowering aerial clover with excellent late spring/early summer growth. Non bloating.

*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 seed blend

IH Dairy Select is specifically formulated for the dairy industry for high production and quality feed. It is a combination of superior tetraploid annuals and Italian ryegrass varieties with 20% of late maturing aerial clovers, including Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf.

The leading tetraploid varieties Abundant and Evoke are combined with the Italians Amass and Achieve. Evoke combines annual and Italian ryegrass genetics, which gives it the ability to establish quickly, produce high quality winter feed and hold onto quality later in the season. Amass is a good variety for silage and hay if planted in early autumn, and the upright growth habit of Achieve prevents lodging during hay and silage production.

The 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 or hay.

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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 Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, Amass Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass and Achieve Diploid Italian Ryegrass, 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. The seed is coated with biological BioNPK Powder S; talk to us about inoculation of the clover component when ordering.

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?

Our IH Dairy Select Mix combines four popular choices: Abundant Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass and Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass for vigour and high-quality winter feed, and Amass Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass and Achieve Diploid Italian Ryegrass, which hold their quality later into the season. The blend is aimed at 550mm+ rainfall dairy country, with 20% late maturing aerial clovers.

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 has a strong ryegrass base with 20% late maturing aerial clovers, and its Arrowleaf clover component is non bloating. 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 mainly a short-term pasture rather than a perennial. It combines Abundant Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass and the biennial Amass Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass and Achieve Diploid Italian Ryegrass with annual aerial clovers, and has potential for two cuts of silage, haylage or hay. For longer persistence under irrigation, consider our Irrigation Mix.

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

If you irrigate, Irrigation Mix is usually the better fit. It combines Amass Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass, Achieve Diploid Italian Ryegrass, Hypa Hybrid Ryegrass and Haifa White Clover for extended seasonal production under irrigation. IH Dairy Select Mix is a ryegrass and late maturing aerial clover blend for 550mm+ rainfall areas, with potential for two cuts of silage, haylage or hay.

Is IH Dairy Select Mix coated?

Yes, IH Dairy Select Mix is coated with biological BioNPK Powder S. The mix combines Abundant Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, Evoke Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass, Amass Tetraploid Italian Ryegrass and Achieve Diploid Italian Ryegrass with 20% late maturing aerial clovers, including Persian, Balansa and Arrowleaf. Talk to us if you need details on inoculation of the clover component.