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Pasture Genetics (formerly Seed Distributors) is an independent Australian forage seed company built on Australian innovation, leadership and bold future thinking.

As one of Australia’s largest producer of forage seed legumes for the domestic and international marketplace, we invest heavily in our forage breeding and product development program and maintain our commitment to world class scientific innovation in pasture and forage seeds.

Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Pasture Genetics has been able to capitalise on the climate and abundant natural resources of underground irrigation water, suitable soils, sunshine, production infrastructure and grower expertise which makes South Australia the largest seed production area i Australia. in the centre of these strategic resources we have proven over many years to be a consistent, reliable supplier of seeds to international markets.

Pasture Genetics seed is guaranteed as every species meets the strictest standards of international quality control.

As one of Australia’s largest forage seed producers, achieving substantial economies of scale in seed production enables us to export to world markets, with seed products at the best prices. Pasture Genetics has developed a strong export business with fully accredited facilities with close proximity to ports and export terminals for shipment out of Australia. Pasture Genetics is well positioned for efficient container packing, loading and logistics. Exporting a wide range of pasture and forage seed species around the world to Asia, USA, Canada, South America, Middle east, North Africa, Southern Africa and Europe. With our professional production base at Pasture Genetics we can ensure the consistent and reliable supply of high quality seed at the right price now and into the future.

SEED PRODUcTiOn POwERHOUSE

Pasture Genetics is the significant Australian seed production powerhouse of pasture seeds. The production of a wide range of proprietary and common seed lines including alfalfa, medics, sub clovers, other clovers and legume species

forming the greater percentage of production. Production is undertaken by our experienced growers and Pasture Genetics staff in a number of states, across Australia.

More than 60% of small seed is produced in South Australia where we have reliable underground irrigation water reserves to ensure good supplies of high quality seed each season. Varietal integrity is the foundation of our production. Reliable production areas are carefully chosen for their weed-free status, paddock history and distance from similar crops to avoid possible contamination.

Regular crop checks take place through the growing season and at harvest to maintain the integrity of the seed crop being produced. Both irrigated and dry land areas are used for the production of seed crops. Seed is produced to International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) standards that guarantee the integrity of the seed products. This, in conjunction with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) ensures Pasture Genetics seed products deliver high standards and protection for

worldwide export customers. All our container shipments comply with the demanding requirements of importing countries.

Through efficiencies in scale of production Pasture Genetics is able to deliver best price, high quality seed products to export customers around the world.

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The administration, storage and distribution centre of Pasture Genetics is located amongst the transport industry hub in Adelaide, South Australia.

This award winning facility stores seed in a safe and reliable environment where the seed is kept at an optimal temperature to avoid any deterioration of vigour or germination and enables efficient packaging, containerisation and distribution to a number of shipping ports.

The latest in information technology systems and enhancements in logistics procedures results in prompt responses to export enquiries. The supply of sales orders at optimal speed, efficiency and reliably to our export customers is paramount.

exporters to the worLd

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ML99 Multileaf

Dormancy 10Multileaf® alfalfa developed to incorporate a new level of quality and production in winter active alfalfa, driven by high expression of multi foliate leaves together with exceptional persistence. Multileaf® ML99 is a superior alternative to all other 9 and 10 active alfalfa. Highly rated for multiple pest and disease resistance.

L92 n Dormancy 9L92 is set to become the leading winter-active variety for dual-purpose hay and grazing markets. (NSW 9) Developed in partnership with the NSW DPI Lucerne Breeding, L92 is a variety that exceeds the performance characteristics of its predecessor Pegasis by 3% and Sequel by 5% on average in dryland and irrigated situations. With excellent establishment vigour and performance.

Sequel Dormancy 9 High levels of forage production during the winter period and year round, suitable for short to medium term rotations.

Siriver Dormancy 9High levels of forage production during the winter period and year round, erect crown well suited to cut and carry systems or hay. Ideally for short to medium term rotations.

L71 n Dormancy 7L71 will become the new benchmark in the 7 dormancy grouping for grazing and quality hay. Developed in partnership with NSW DPI Lucerne Breeding, L71 is a variety that exceeds its predecessor Genesis by 4% on average. L71 has high resistance to multiple pests and diseases and better persistence than most winter active varieties.

L70 Dormancy 7Low set crown making it well suited to forage grazing systems and high quality hay production, densely tillered with fine leafy stems. L70 demonstrates good persistence in dryland and irrigated environments and is a superior alternative to Aurora and Trifecta. Highly rated for multiple pest and disease resistance.

Trifecta Dormancy 7 Multipurpose variety with a low set crown making it well suited to grazing and hay production, suited to medium term rotations.

Aurora Dormancy 6 Multipurpose variety that is well suited to grazing or haymaking enterprises, excellent adaptability to dry land or irrigated production.

Hunterfield Dormancy 6 Developed from Hunter River for aphid resistance, suitable for both grazing and hay production.

Hunter River Dormancy 5 Well suited to long term pasture rotations, low set crown, tolerant to heavy grazing.

Q31 Dormancy 3Q31 has a superior leaf retention trait, combined with high yields and excellent quality for hay, chaff, silage and grazing. Bred for premium quality where hay cannot be made in winter. Excellent persistance.

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Herald S 75 daysAn excellent producer of herbage and seed. Early maturing and ideally suited to low rainfall, alkaline or sandy soils. Easily identifiable with a prominent dark brown blotch leaf marker.

Jaguar P 89 days

New pod and leaf holding strand medic with moderate hard seed. Higher dry matter production than conventional strand medics that are prone to leaf drop nearing seed formation. Jaguar retains higher levels of forage for a longer period, thus maintaining higher quality pastures even once the plant has begun pod formation. Excellent plant vigour, excellent tolerance to the major aphid pests and good tolerance to diseases.

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Sava 75 daysErect growth habit, large seed pods with high hard seed level. Well suited to long term cropping rotations. Broadly adapted, highly productive forage plant, suited to moderate to high rainfall environments.

Silver Q 77 daysSilver has an erect growth habit, it can be grown in low to moderate rainfall environments. A unique aspect of Silver is that it grows equally well in either Mediterranean or sub tropical climates. Ideal for grazing or hay production.

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Bindaroo 80 daysHas large spineless pods with extreme hard seededness. Well suited to both Mediterranean and sub tropical climates. An ideal companion legume to sub tropical grasses.

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Santiago 80 daysSpineless burr medic has a semi erect growth habit and relatively high levels of hard seededness. Good forage production for low to medium rainfall zones.

Cavalier S 90 daysA spineless burr medic with a relatively high percentage of soft seed compared to Santiago that results in a more densely regenerating second year pastures. Cavalier is a well adapted medic and is tolerant of slightly acidic to alkaline soils. It is well suited to long or short term rotations. Superior alternative to Santiago in medium rainfall zones.

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Caliph S 80 daysIs the earliest maturing aphid resistant barrel medic, well suited to low rainfall environments with high hard seed levels. Caliph exhibits good seedling and early vigour with superior aphid resistance.

Parabinga 88 daysHas an increased pod size and better persistence in drier, marginal rainfall areas with improved pest resistance. Ideal for hay or grazing in those same environments.

Lynx P 93 daysA high quality medic with exceptional performance on loam and clay soils, with medium to high organic matter levels. Leafy, vigorous and competitive with high quality forage production. Resistant to major aphid pests (spotted alfalfa and blue green aphid), as well as improved seedling tolerance to red legged earth mite and lucerne flea. Lynx is the replacement for Paraggio

Paraggio 98 daysLarger seeded type which provides good seedling establishment and a semi erect growth habit make Paraggio a good forage producer. It has lower levels of hard seed than other barrel medics which assists in regeneration in following years.

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Dalkeith 97 daysBlack seeded and early maturing. It is a competitive cultivar in lower rainfall environments and has vigorous seedlings which form a dense leafy sward.

Seaton Park 110 daysBlack seeded, early mid season maturity. It has proved a strong and persistent competitor to other cultivars of subterranean clover, it is considered an ideal cultivar for forage grazing pastures.

Woogenellup 130 daysBlack seeded and mid season maturity, widely adapted with a vigorous growth habit and has proven to persist in grazed pastures and makes quality hay or silage.

Karridale 139 daysBlack seeded and late season in maturity, although winter growth is slow. It makes excellent spring growth ideal for silage and hay making and is suited to moderately acid soils.

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Trikkala 112 daysCream seeded with excellent winter production and high seed yield. Shows tolerance to water logging for long periods. Productive cultivar for forage production.

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Clare 130 daysBlack seeded, early mid season in maturity, it is adapted to slightly alkaline soils better than other subterranean cultivars. With seeds typically 40% larger than other sub clovers leading to excellent early vigour. Its early production gives fast growth early in the season. Well suited to temperate cropping regions with clay soils.

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Cobra P EarlyEarly to very early hardseeded balansa with large seed when compared to other early balansa varieties. Shows superior seedling vigour, early plant growth and larger flowering head size. Excellent winter growth.

Enduro P Early2 weeks earlier than Paradana, improved winter and spring growth over other balansa cultivars. Resists clover scorch and root rot and recovers strongly from heavy grazing or cutting and produces very high quality hay and silage. Tolerates water logging and mild soil salinity.

Paradana MidA self regenerating annual clover that grows mainly in spring. Tolerates water logging and resists clover scorch and root rot. It has high production of good quality hay.

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SARDI Persian

S Early - MidExhibits superior regeneration to other Persian clovers after cropping. Early flowering with high levels of hard seed, well suited to heavy, water logged clay soils and areas of mildly saline soils.

Shaftal MidErect habit, thick hollow stems and large leaflets, used as a fodder and forage crop with excellent feed nutritive values as hay, silage or pasture.

Turbo LateSpecifically developed for flexibility in grazing and multi cut production. Exhibits good frost tolerance with high growth rates and production in all seasons. Turbo has a tall erect mature growth for easy manageability with good winter production.

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Hykon EarlyAnnual self regenerating legume, suited to a wide range of soils especially lighter textured soils. It is sensitive to heavy grazing or cutting and is an ideal pioneer legume.

SARDI Rose

S Early - MidA productive self regenerating clover with higher hard seed levels than Hykon at the end of summer. This feature together with its early maturity make this rose clover ideal for dry land and lower rainfall environments. It grows well on strongly acid to mildly alkaline soils and is good in areas of low fertility.

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Bartolo w 105 daysIs a productive alternative to subterranean clover being more widely adapted, having higher dry matter production and is a prolific seed producer for pasture persistence. High levels of hard seed it suits a wide range of soil types and adapts well in different environments.

= Pasture Genetics n = Government of New South Wales Dept. of Primary Industries w = AgWest - Government of WA Dept. of Agriculture and Food S = South Australia Research & Development Institute P = Pristine Forage Technologies Q = Queensland Government Dept. of Primary Industries

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Zulu EarlyErect growth habit with high yields of good quality fodder. High hard seed levels for good regeneration. Exhibits good cold tolerance for better germination and vigour. Excellent grazing or fodder conservation option.

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PalestineSimilar growth to white clover, it is deep rooted and drought tolerant but it also withstands water logging and long periods of flooding. It prefers neutral to alkaline soils of heavy texture and is tolerant of saline soils. Palestine is vigorous, small/medium leafed with good production in spring and summer, with fair winter growth.

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HaifaIs more stoloniferous and produces a denser pasture than Ladino types. Haifa has been consistently superior to other cultivars in a sub tropical environment because of good heat tolerance, persistency and seeding ability. It appears to be adapted to comparatively lower rainfall and lower fertility soils than other cultivars, with good growth and nutritive feed values when used for forage grazing, hay or silage.

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Moby Barley

Moby is an early maturing, 6 row, white seeded awnless barley with excellent winter growth and rapid establishment. Moby will tolerate multiple grazings and produces large amounts of high quality feed.

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Outback Mid to late maturing oat with distinctive dark green and broad leaves, Oats developed to produce a large bulk of quality forage in autumn and again in spring. Provides consistent grazing over an extended period throughout the critical autumn, winter and early spring grazing periods.

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Saia OatsTall black seeded grazing oat with a fine stem. It is fast to establish and will provide quick, good quality growth for cover crops, grazing, hay or silage. Grows in a wide range of soil types and will tolerate acid soils. Pastures rebound well after grazing.

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Shirohie Millet Fast growing, high yielding, leafy plant for either grazing, hay or silage. Millet provides quick, high quality feed. Regrowth of millet following grazing is very good.

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Languedoc Very early maturing annual used for cropping rotations and for fixing soil nitrogen for subsequent crops. Suited to low rainfall regions.

BlanchefleurIs a much later flowering annual than Languedoc. It produces much more herbage than Languedoc in better rainfall environments, making it ideal for grazing or green manure crops.

Timok S Highest dry matter yielding common vetch variety, produces a dense canopy of high quality vegetative growth. With good resistance to rusts, Botrytis and Ascochya. Multipurpose variety can be used for grain, hay/silage, grazing or green/brown manure. Highly adapted to a range of rainfall environments.

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PG308 Early maturing purple vetch variety. It flowers 32 days earlier than Popany under Australian conditions. A good option for cover cropping and green manuring it is a prolific flowering variety producing dark purple pendulous blossoms.

PopanyAnnual late maturing or short lived perennial. It is a good variety for mid to high rainfall areas. Mostly used as a green manure crop to provide a large biomass in spring. It is commonly grown with forage cereals, to improve the cereal hay quality.

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NamoiWoolly Pod is a climbing annual that develops into a dense bulky stand, it has out yielded clovers and medics in winter and spring. It has shown good drought tolerance and has with stood heavy grazing. It is a nutritious fodder, capable of fattening stock and increasing stocking rates per hectare. Namoi is high in protein and has a high digestibility level.

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Pasture Genetics has an in house research, breeding, screening and evaluation unit.

The company was established in 1997 to breed plant seed products for the Australian environment and for regions globally that had a similar geographical and environmental fit.

As part of this commitment to the ongoing research and development of pasture and forage crops Pasture Genetics has a purpose built state of the art facility at Penfield on

the out skirts of Adelaide in South Australia. The research facility ‘Penfield Station’ is an irrigated/dryland site set on 60 acres of red loam silos in the heart of the South Australian agricultural district. It plays a pivotal role in the companies ability to manage multi stage plant breeding operations over an extensive range of crop types. It also contains the infrastructure required to facilitate larger scale livestock grazing trials on close to release varieties. This objective is seen as imperative by the company in delivering ‘real life’ information

to customers on the expected performance of their new cultivars. The establishment of traditional breeding objectives that strongly focus on the improvement of locally adapted material, for efficient and trustworthy performance has provided an excellent platform of solid ’parental’ varieties for use in breeding.

In addition, Pasture Genetics also takes full advantage of strong relationships with breeding houses in the USA and Europe to obtain genetic material for the introduction of rare and

unique traits to further enhance production and quality. Pasture Genetics technical services team also take on the large responsibility of planting and monitoring over 60 forage demonstration and evaluation (FDE) sites across Australia. In addition to enabling farmers to judge first hand how different cultivars perform in their area, it also allows the Pasture Genetics technical sales team to give well informed agronomic advice to their customer base.

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sean coffey International Business Manager

M +61 428 652 226 E sean.coffey@pasturegenetics.com

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