Dominate Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) is Vernado’s high-performance, short-term ryegrass designed for New Zealand farmers who need fast feed, reliable yields, and strong animal performance.

Whether you’re a dairy farmer, sheep & beef producer, or a sharemilker looking to maximise production between maize and other crops, Dominate is built to deliver.

Key Benefits of Annual Ryegrass Dominate

Fast Establishment – Quick germination gets stock grazing early.

✅ High Yield Potential – Excellent DM production for silage, grazing, or hay.z

✅ Improved Palatability – Tetraploid, high-sugar ryegrass that animals love.

✅ Adaptable to NZ Conditions – Performs well across diverse soils and climates.

✅ Proven Yields – Strong production for 6–12 months.

✅ Excellent Disease Resistance – Healthy, reliable stands with less risk.

With Vernado’s range of varieties, Perennial Ryegrass is the trusted base for Kiwi farmers who want productivity and persistence season after season.

The Payoff for Your Farm

✅Sowing Rate: 30–35 kg/ha

✅ Ideal Planting Time: Autumn

✅ First Grazing: 6–8 weeks after sowing (conditions permitting)

✅ Soil & Climate Suitability: Best for moderate to high rainfall regions of New Zealand

✅ Companion Species: Pairs well with annual clovers and oats

✅ Treatment Options: Available for pest-prone paddocks Sowing Rate: 30–35 kg/ha

Why Kiwi Farmers Choose Dominate

• Ideal Planting Time: Autumn

• First Grazing: 6–8 weeks after sowing (conditions permitting)

• Soil & Climate Suitability: Best for moderate to high rainfall regions of New Zealand

• Companion Species: Pairs well with annual clovers and oats

• Treatment Options: Available for pest-prone paddocks. Ideal Planting Time: Autumn

• First Grazing: 6–8 weeks after sowing (conditions permitting)

• Soil & Climate Suitability: Best for moderate to high rainfall regions of New Zealand

• Companion Species: Pairs well with annual clovers and oats

• Treatment Options: Available for pest-prone paddocks

With Perennial Ryegrass, you’re not just planting pasture — you’re building a productive base that pays off season after season.

Growing Guide & Technical Details

Sowing Rate: 30–35 kg/ha

• Ideal Planting Time: Autumn

• First Grazing: 6–8 weeks after sowing (conditions permitting)

• Soil & Climate Suitability: Best for moderate to high rainfall regions of New Zealand

• Companion Species: Pairs well with annual clovers and oats

• Treatment Options: Available for pest-prone paddocks

Why Kiwi Farmers Choose Dominate Ryegrass

✅ Dominate annual ryegrass is a proven short-term feed solution for farms that need:

✅ Winter & Spring Feed Security – Strong winter activity, extended spring growth.

✅ Rotation Flexibility – Slot it in between maize or other crops.

✅ Animal Performance – Large upright leaves + high ME = better stock gains.

✅ Ease of Management – Upright growth makes mowing and silage cutting efficient.

Vernado works with farmers to tailor perennial ryegrass mixes that fit each system’s needs.