Shogun - Hybrid Ryegrass

Forge | Tetraploid Hybrid Ryegrass

Forge is a breakthrough in genetic gain, and the new champion in 2–3-year pasture in temperate conditions. It combines a massive improvement in year-round yield with superb cool season growth and all the grazing, production, and environmental benefits of a tetraploid.

  • New perennial hybrid

  • Forge gives this extra yield and quality across all seasons

  • Forge gives this extra yield and quality across all seasons

  • Forge’s extra cool season yield supports winter milking

  • Palatability and high feed value lifts per animal performance

Packshot General

Forge is a breakthrough in genetic gain, and the new champion in 2–3-year pasture in temperate conditions. It combines a massive improvement in year-round yield with superb cool season growth and all the grazing, production, and environmental benefits of a tetraploid. 

Key features

• New perennial hybrid

• Forge gives this extra yield and quality across all seasons

• Excellent cool season yield

• Forge’s extra cool season yield supports winter milking

• Palatability and high feed value lifts per animal performance

• Forge establishes rapidly, with fast regrowth, so it is ideal for direct-drilling

Breeding & persistence
Forge has 75% perennial: 25% Italian ryegrass parentage, so it fits between Shogun (50:50% parentage), and 4front perennial ryegrass. Forge’s 

Specifications
Name Value
Seeding rate (Pure): 20 - 25kg/ha

Forge | Tetraploid Hybrid Ryegrass