Tactical AGA Mt Duneed host evening pasture walk

LOCAL farmers were back at Mt Duneed last week to take a pasture walk at Tactical AGA demonstration site in Dickens Road, where growers were able to see first hand how different pasture species and mixes respond to the local environment and soil types.

As temperatures drop and growing conditions temper, it was important to see how well managed pastures can still provide sustenance for livestock throughout the autumn and winter periods.

The site also included a longer deep rooted perennial trial that was showing good growth in dryer conditions.

Hosted by senior agronomists Wayne Firth and Ruby Gow at their Dickens Road warehouse and paddock demonstration site, the locals evening was well attended.

Seed, agronomy, and rural services were all discussed which is now provided at a local level with a dedicated team of agronomists on hand that have provide on the ground professional advice to best manage your crops and pastures.

Over the past three years, agronomists Wayne Firth and Ruby Gow have developed pasture blends specifically for the Surf Coast and surrounds at this site.

The team initiated a trial site in 2022 which has allowed the development and viewing of pastures performance in local soils and conditions.

In 2023 the trial site was significantly expanded to enable a Field Day based on a systems approach to pastures, with farmers able to inspect over 50 pastures on the day that including targeted pasture blends developed by Senior Agronomist Wayne Firth for Surf Coast growing conditions.

Wayne said that the site offers locals an opportunity to inspect a wide range of annual and perennial pastures in one location.

“The trial site is of a significant scale and that offers farmers a first hand look of how our pasture products perform in this environment,” Wayne said.

DLF Seeds, who are now the largest forage seed company in Australia, with over 80 years’ experience supplying Australian farmers with the widest range of forage seed varieties, have teamed up with Tactical AGA to ensure local farmers have access to high-performance products developed specifically for Australian farmers.

Their product is backed by innovative research and development combined with the on-ground local knowledge of their team of sales agronomists.

DLF Seeds Simon Hunt was on hand to support the locals event with a lifetime of knowledge in pasture improvement.

Mr Firth said Tactical AGA have been hosting pasture Field Days and locals events to help famers achieve their goals by providing expert guidance and pasture improvement solutions.

Local farmers have said that having Tactical AGA at their doorstep is fantastic for them as it provides a one stop shop to source seed and fert, seek professional advice, and to see first hand, right at their back door, a wide range of trial plots reflecting just how their products perform in local conditions.

If you missed the night site walk, inspections can be booked with Wayne or Ruby who are also available to offer customers agronomic advice.