Riverina
120 days to flower (Wagga)
Enterprise Type
Sowing Rate
10-20 kg/haRainfall / Irrigation
500mm+Riverina is a yellow seeded sub clover variety producing moderate hard seed levels and large seed sizes to ensure vigour and establishment. Its resistance to root rot and clover scorch gives it a superior advantage over Trikkala, and it is equally suited to dryland or irrigated areas over a wide range of soils. Riverina performs better in autumn and winter than other varieties and offers strong drymatter production to boot.
Sowing rate:
10-20 kg/ha alone
6-10 kg/ha in a mix

Dustin sowed a mixed pasture which contained Flecha tall fescue, Arrowtas arrowleaf clover,Viper Balansa clover, Riverina and Dalkeith subclovers, lucerne and Tonic plantain. There was "green feed all year round. Plantain and lucerne in summer and clovers and Flecha tall fescue in winter". I "always have somewhere to finish lambs. I don't need to go buy grain to finish them."
- Name: Dustin Kemp
- Location: Warroo, NSW
Seed Mixes Seed Mixes Show All
This product is available in the following mixes:
SPS Dryland Permanent Pasture Mix
Formualted to provide better persistence in the marginal sheep and beef grazing areas. Suitable for light to heavy loam soils with poor to medium fertility, SPS dryland permanent pasture mix is easy to establish and has improved drought tolerance.
Bolton perennial ryegrass is suited to dryland areas and has the ability to persist in low rainfall conditions. In combination with Yarck cocksfoot, this mix will provide valuable feed in harsh conditions.
Improved drought tolerance
Easily established
Persistent in low rainfall conditions
Contents:
Bolton (D) SE Perennial Ryegrass
Yarck II Cocksfoot
Urana Sub Clover
Arrowleaf Clover
Riverina Sub Clover
Sowing rate:
20kg/ha
Rainfall:
550+
Soils:
Clay – Loam/Med-High Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
SPS No.1 Special
A perennial pasture mix suited to all beef and sheep producers receiving more than 600 mm of rainfall. Proven through its performance the SPS No.1 Special Mix can produce high quality feed late in the season if summer rain occurs. The varieties chosen are suited to a wide range of soils ranging from light sandy soils to heavier loamy soils with exceptional performance in more free draining soils.
The grasses in this mix provide all season product from early winter through spring and into summer. The clovers also offer good winter, spring and summer growth complementing the grasses and adding to the high quality of the pasture produced.
Contents:
Victorian SE (D) Perennial Ryegrass
Mach 1 VNS (T) Annual Ryegrass
Yarck II Cocksfoot
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
USA Red Clover SE/KS
Beast White Clover SE/KS
Viper Balansa Clover SE/KS
Rainfall:
625+
Soils:
Clay – Loam/Med-High Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
SPS Custom Pasture Mix
An all purpose pasture mix suited to a wide range of soil types. It is suitable for grazing by sheep and cattle and if required this pasture can be cut for hay and silage. The varieites in this blend have been selected to provide good pasture production and large amounts of nutritious feed, provided adequate moisture is available and fertilizer is not limited.
Ideal for sheep and cattle grazing
Suitable for hay/silage production
Fast establishing
Contents:
Victorian (D) Perennial Ryegrass
Knight (D) Italian Ryegrass
Yarck II Cocksfoot
Mach 1 VNS (T) Annual Ryegrass
Quantum II Tall Fescue
Riverina Sub Clover
Coolamon Sub Clover
Border Balansa Clover
Beast White Clover
Sowing rate:
20kg/ha
Rainfall:
600+
Soils:
Clay – Loam/Med-High Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
MAXImiser 'N' -Jector Perennial Blend
The MAXImiser 'N' -Jector Perennial Blend was designed for farmers who require a medium term pasture break in their cropping rotation. This blend allows farmers to utilise high quality forage for livestock or fodder conservation, while producing large quantities of Nitrogen for subsequent crops.
SPS Beef 'n' Dairy AR37 Perennial Blend
A mid to late heading perennial pasture blend with strong and reliable year round performance for marginal dairying areas and beef producers.
Fast establishment, providing excellent winter/spring growth in areas receiving 650 mm+ rainfall
Ideally suited to sandy loam soils in areas with a shorter growing season
Excellent persistence with high rust tolerance improving animal intake
Contents:
Prospect (D) AR37 Perennial Ryegrass
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Beast White Clover SE/KS
Nomad White Clover SE/KS
Sowing rate:
25kg/ha
Rainfall:
650-750
Soils:
Clay – Loam/ Med-High Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
SPS Graze Safe® 500 mm+ Perennial Blend
For farmers wanting a high quality ryegrass based on pasture in low rainfall areas of 500mm+ rainfall.
Early to mid maturing sub clovers for reliable regeneration the following year
Excellent winter/spring production
Contents:
Ausvic (D) LE Perennial Ryegrass
Uplands Hispanica Cocksfoot
Yarck II Cocksfoot
Urana Sub Clover SE/KS
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Sowing rate:
15-20kg/ha
Rainfall:
500-650
Soils:
Sandy-Loam
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
SPS Graze Safe 650mm Perennial Blend
A highly productive ryegrass based pasture suited to both sheep and cattle grazing properties in medium rainfall areas of 650 mm+ rainfall.
Excellent disease tolerance in both ryegrass and clover varieties allows good regrowth under a rotational grazing system
Good persistence
Contents:
Avalon (D) AR1 Perennial Ryegrass
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Beast White Clover SE/KS
Sowing rate:
20-25kg/ha
Rainfall:
650+
Soils:
Clay – Loam/ Med Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
SPS Hillside Perennial Blend
A phalaris based pasture that is extremely persistent once established. Suited to undulating low rainfall areas where ryegrass will not persist.
Suited to low rainfall areas of 400 mm+ rainfall
Highly persistent under hard grazing
Suited to heavy clay soils where most other grasses are held back
Contents:
Holdfast Phalaris
Yarck II Cocksfoot
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Urana Sub Clover SE/KS
Sowing rate:
12.5kg/ha
Rainfall:
400+
Soils:
Medium-Heavy Clay/Low-Med Fert
Establishment:
Slow
Persistence:
5-10
SPS Low Rainfall Perennial Blend
A deep rooted perennial blend suited to low rainfall areas where other perennial species struggle to survive.
Includes Flecha tall fescue and Uplands Hispanica cocksfoot that are extremely drought tolerant and persistent
Recovers quickly in autumn to produce excellent quality winter/spring feed
An alternative to phalaris and lucerne and will complement these species on the same farm
Contents:
Flecha Tall Fescue
Uplands Hispanica Cocksfoot
Urana Sub Clover SE/KS
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Sowing rate:
18-20kg/ha
Rainfall:
400-600
Soils:
Sandy-Clay Loam/Low-Med Fert
Establishment:
Slow
Persistence:
5-10
SPS Sheep 'n' Beef 600 mm Perennial Blend
This perennial ryegrass pasture blend is suitable for sheep and beef farms that require top quality pasture under a rotational grazing system.
High drymatter production and better disease resistance in both grasses and legumes
Increased stocking rates as well as liveweight gains
Good option for cutting high quality hay
Contents:
Kingsgate HE(D) Perennial Ryegrass
Bolton SE (D) Perennial Ryegrass
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Beast White Clover SE/KS
Yarck II Cocksfoot
Sowing rate:
20kg/ha
Rainfall:
600+
Soils:
Clay Loam/Med-High Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
SPS 'N' Jecter Premium Long Term Blend
SPS N Jecter Premium Long Term Blend can be used as a high quality legume crop for grazing, hay or silage production. High nitrogen fixation for subsequent crops increasing crop yields and grain protein (rule of thumb - every tonne of legume grown can fix approximately 25 kg of nitrogen below ground for subsequent crops) Used successfully as a disease break and to control annual grasses in a cropping rotation.
Contents:
Titan 9 Lucerne
Riverina Sub Clover
Urana Sub Clover
Lusa Persian Clover
Arrotas Arrowleaf Clover
Sowing Rate:
8-12 kg/ha
Rainfall Requirements:
400mm+
Soil Type:
Medium Clay-Sandy Loams
Persistence:
3-5+ years
SPS Winter Active Fescue Perennial Blend
A deep rooted, winter active tall fescue based pasture blend suited to regions with consistently dry, hot summers, where persistence is required. Not suitable for horses.
Outstanding drought tolerance, even in low rainfall areas
Excellent winter/spring growth
Tolerates heavy waterlogged and moderately saline soils
Alternative to phalaris and ryegrass pastures where conditions allow
Contents:
Flecha Tall Fescue
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Sowing rate:
15-20kg/ha
Rainfall:
400-650
Soils:
Loam/Med. Fert
Establishment:
Slow
Persistence:
5-10
SPS EcotainĀ® N Rye Blend
A high quality perrenial pasture blend ideally suited to lamb and beef finishing operations. Its also can be used in intensive dairy systems increasing milk production. Inclusion of Ecotain with ryegrass and clover improves palatability in late spring and summer when grass reproductive, improving pasture utilisation. The rapid rumen degredation time of Ecotain allows cows to spend less time ruminating and more time eating, increasing feed intake and milk production.
Contents:
Ecotain® Plantain KS
Avalon (D) AR1 Perennial Rye
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Sowing rate:
20kg/ha
Rainfall:
600+
Soils:
wide range/ Medium Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5
SPS Beef N Dairy Savvy Blend
Savvy cocksfoot based pasture mix designed for high rainfall areas (650mm+) Suited to light textured acidic soils where perennial ryegrass fails to persist. A highly productive pasture mix suited to beef and dairy farms. Savvy cocksfoot has greater animal acceptability which many older cocksfoot varities lack.
Contents:
Kingsgate (D) HE Perennial Ryegrass
Savvy Cocksfoot
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Nomad White Clover SE/KS
Sowing Rate:
25kg/ha
Rainfall:
650+
Soils:
Sandy Loam/ Medium Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
5-10
SPS EcotainĀ® N Clover
Ecotain® and clover mix is based on Ecotain plantain which is a mineral rich perennial grazing herb. Ecotain® is fast establishing and tolerant to a wide range of soils. This includes less fertile soils and especially dryland regions of approximately 600 mm rainfall. Ecotain® has a deep coarse root system, which gives it a degree of drought tolerance and the ability to respond quickly after summer dry conditions. Ecotain® pastures offer some great animal performance potential for sheep, beef and dairy farmers, particularly in winter and spring, as well as supporting a high level of animal health, reduced incidence of dags in sheep and good micronutrient supply. Pure stands of Ecotain® can be used during lambing to increase lamb and ewe weights at weaning.
The addition of sub and white clover increases the protein level of the pasture and also has the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil to enhance the Ecotain plantain's performance.
Contents:
Ecotain® Plantain KS
Coolamon Sub Clover SE/KS
Riverina Sub Clover SE/KS
Nomad White Clover SE/KS
Sowing Rate:
15kg/ha
Rainfall:
600+
Soils:
Wide range / Medium Fert
Establishment:
Moderate
Persistence:
3 – 5 (AWS Production)
Complementary Products Complementary Products Show All
Are you planning to plant a mixed pasture? These products are great companion species to plant with this variety.
Flecha
Flecha is a tall Mediterranean fescue with excellent persistence and reliable drought tolerance. It demonstrates high autumn, winter and spring growth, ideally suited to dry regions with consistently hot summers where persistent pastures are required. It contains nil endophyte and is an excellent option for winter and late-spring feed.
Sowing rate:
10-20 kg/ha with clovers
- 400mm+
Uplands
Uplands is a fine leaved Mediterranean cocksfoot with high tiller density and a very high level of drought and cold tolerance. It is a winter active and partially summer dormant variety that persists well under grazing, producing a large bulk of high protein, high energy forage that is highly palatable.
Best adapted for sowing in low rainfall temperate areas, Uplands grows rapidly in autumn to late spring and is very tolerant of aluminium and acid soils.
Sowing rate:
4-5 kg/ha alone
2-4 kg/ha with early maturing sub clovers
- 350mm+