'GRASSLANDS WANA' COCKSFOOT - AN IMPROVED GRASS SUITABLE FOR HILL COUNTRY
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- Published by New Zealand Grassland Association in Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association
Abstract
Ocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) is the second most commonly sown grass after ryegrass (Lolium spp.) in New Zealand. Some characteristics restricting its performance in pastures have been improved in a new variety 'Grasslands Wana' cocksfoot, released in 1980. A series of trials at Taupo, Woodville, Central Wairarapa and Eastern Southland showed that under sheep grazing Wana can be established as the dominant component of the sward. It was concluded that Wana has potential as both a dry and moist hill country pasture grass and particularly in dry environments may have advantages over the species currently present.Keywords
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