RAGT Australia

On Ag Day we're thinking about the future of farming... So we asked AI "What will farming look like in 100 years?" 🌱🤖 From AI-driven equipment to climate-adaptive crops, the future of agriculture is filled with possibilities! We're not too sure about those seed pictures though. How do you envision the farm of the future? #AgDayAU #FutureOfFarming #AgInnovation

RAGT Australia celebrates Australian agriculture and all those invested in its future. Australian farmers rank among the best in the world, and RAGT is committed to supporting them. Our investment in a global research programme that includes Australia, is focussed boosting growers productivity and profitability. #AGDAYAU #GrowYouGoodThing #RAGT #AustralianAgriculture

Julian Carroll of Stellar Livestock in Mudgegonga Victoria approached RAGT’s Mark Palmer to find a solution for improving his paddock preparation prior to sowing RGT Mate’ Phalaris. Julian’s system was to utilise annual ryegrass in the rotation to clean up broadleaf weeds. However, this was presenting the challenge of not controlling grass weeds prior to establishing the Phalaris. Mark recommended sowing an 18mth forage crop of RGT Punter Chicory and RGT Rossie Red Clover, which would provide the double benefit of grass weed control and a high-quality finishing forage for Stellar Livestock’s weaners. The paddock was sown to the RGT Punter & RGT Rossie in April 2023, then sprayed out in late August 2024. Paddock was then sown down to RGT Mate’ Phalaris in early September 2024, with photo 3 showing germination 10 days post sowing. Photo 4 showing the RGT Mate’ Phalaris and its fast establishment 8 weeks post sowing. With the added benefit of some RGT Punter Chicory re-establishing from the previous crop.

RAGT Australia representatives Richard Prusa and Mark Palmer visited the Southern Farming Systems (SFS) Feedbase Forage Focus event at Rokewood The engaging and informative event featured presentations from leading industry experts with proof of concept pasture trials on display, partner exhibits & demo’s for pasture & livestock farming systems. #thinksolutionsthinkRAGT #pasture #forage #RAGTAustralia

Maintaining farm productivity while reducing agriculture's carbon footprint is at the core of what we do at RAGT Seeds. Through 5 strategic genetic levers, we are helping lower greenhouse gas emissions and higher soil carbon storage without compromising efficiency. On November 4th, as we mark the anniversary of the Paris Agreement's entry into force (COP21), we reaffirm our commitment to supporting global climate goals 🌍. Our breeding and research efforts focus on advancing sustainable agricultural practices that align with the objectives of COP21. Think solutions. Think RAGT. #COP21 #seeds4resilientplanet #CarbonCapture #Sustainability

These beautiful big brown Jersey cows on the Langley family property Labertouche, enjoying grazing on a pasture of RGT Hustle RGT18. The herd having recently been moved from another section of the farm sown to perennial pasture onto the RGT Hustle RGT18 experienced an immediate lift in milk production …… Details coming soon…… Find out more about RGT Hustle RGT18 https://lnkd.in/gxVyaxKf #thinksolutionsthinkRAGT #pasture #perennialryegrass #ryegrass #rgt18 RAGT Australia

Day 3 of RAGT AU NZ tour saw the crew visit RAGT New Zealand Head office and Warehouse in Christchurch. The NZ team put on a great breakfast. Special thanks to Sue for all her co-ordination. RAGT NZ Managing Director Bruce Garrett gave the group an overview of the RAGT Global overview. Followed by Sam Lucas presenting on the benefits and technical data for RGT Hustle RGT18. After a fantastic feed, we ducked off to a local dairy farm. Dan Burrows, who milks 800 cows on 240Ha explained to the group how he was utilising RGT Nouga in a mixed sword of clover & herbs on his milking platform. Dan highlighted that he does not experience any stock expectance issues. In fact the cows lift by .1kg of milk solids or 1lt in the vat when the graze RGT Nouga compared to perennial ryegrass. From there the crew set of to the Rakaia Gorge region and visited Big Ben Station, which is a part of the Coleridge Downs. The Farm Manager Charlie along with the agronomist Hazlett Agronomy. Took the group around their prime lamb, cattle and venison operation. Coleridge Downs encompasses 4 properties in total and approximately 9500Ha. The crew were able to view mixed pasture comprising of RGT Nouga, RGT Jeronimo, RGT Lazuly grasses. Partnered with RGT Quest white clover and RGT Rossie red clover. We also inspected a custom finishing mix pasture comprising of Chicory, White Clover and Red Clover. One paddock with a spectacular view of Lake Coleridge was RGT Lazuly with clover. #RAGTRnD #hustleRGT18 #thinksolutionsthinkRAGT #pasture #perennialryegrass #ryegrass #persistencepaysoff #hustlewithmoremuscle

Day 2 of RAGT Australia tour with RAGT New Zealand kicked off with the crew visiting a paddock of RGT Hustle RGT18 which was coming into its second spring. Nev from Farm Source highlighted to the team that it was the first commercial paddock of RGT Hustle RGT18 ever sown. Nev was very impressed with the tiller density and had high hopes for the product. Our second site visit of the day took in the sites of another successful paddock of RGT Hustle RGT18. The farmer who wasn't able to be present, chose to use RGT Hustle RGT18 as he had been having persistence issues with other non Jantherims endophytes . When is a ryegrass not a ryegrass? When it is Nouga Tall Fescue of course! Our afternoon visit saw the crew visiting Hamish on his dairy farmer at Inglewood. Hamish shared with the group that given the very wet nature of his property, he struggled to get perennial ryegrass to persist. His experience with Nouga was that he got 2 grazings of Nouga for every 1 of perennial ryegrass. The Australian visitors were quite surprised by the soft, fine leaf of Nouga. At first, struggling to believe it is wasn't ryegrass. #persistencepaysoff #hustlewithmoremuscle #RAGTRnD #hustleRGT18 #thinksolutionsthinkRAGT #perennialryegrass #ryegrass

Day 1 of RAGT Australia New Zealand client tour, saw the crew meet up with NZ colleagues Sam Lucus, Liam Donnelly and local area manager Tim Smith. The group toured the Waikato region looking at commercial paddocks of RGT Hustle RGT18. First stop the group meet local Farmlands Agronomist Caitlin. Caitlin walked the group through a commercial trial of RGT Hustle RGT18 being compared to other market leading cultivars. The afternoon saw the crew visit a dairy farm with local reseller business Farm Source. Where the group got to see RGT Hustle RGT18 along side a competitor AR37 product. With many commenting there was a clear visual difference between the two. RAGT New Zealand RAGT Seeds #persistencepaysoff #hustlewithmoremuscle #RAGTRnD #hustleRGT18 #thinksolutionsthinkRAGT #perennialryegrass #ryegrass

RAGT’s RGT Nizza doing the job for this Farm Snapshot: Growers: Ben and Karli Findlay Farm location: Weatherboard, Agriculture Victoria Crop: RGT Nizza CL RAGT AU Area cropped: 700 hectares (owned, leased and share-farmed) Average annual rainfall: 686 millimetres Soil types: heavy red and grey volcanic Topography: undulating Soil pH range (calcium chloride): 4.5 to 5.5 Enterprises: grain, sheep, cattle Typical crop sequence: wheat/wheat/canola with occasional faba beans FIND OUT MORE >> Read the full article here