scholarly journals Potential for seed production of non-traditional herbage species in New Zealand

1990 ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
J.G. Hampton ◽  
M.J. Hill ◽  
M.P. Rolston
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Birdsfoot Trefoil ◽  
Sweet Clover ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
Seed Supply ◽  
Lower Fertility ◽  
Annual Medics ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Complete Dependence

The New Zealand herbage seed industry is looking to diversify and reduce its almost complete dependence on ryegrass and white clover. This review examines some opportunities and constraints to achieving this industry goal. In the near future, low input sustainable agriculture is likely to create a demand for seed of species such as alsike, Caucasian, zigzag and suckling clovers, crown vetch, velvet grass, white sweet clover, hairy canary clover, birdsfoot trefoil, perennial lupin, yarrow, tagasaste, wheat grass, oat grass, phalaris, paspalum, dogstail and sheep's burnet. There is also potential for export of herbage legumes such as annual medics, berseem clover, vetches, sainfoin, sulla, lotus and sweet clover, particularly to the Mediterranean region and Australia. The New Zealand seed industry has the strengths required to meet these challenges, and areas of lower fertility and free-draining irrigatable soils such as parts of Canterbury are likely to be highly suitable for non-conventional herbage legume seed production. At present there are important constraints, including lack of seed supply and therefore little demand, very limited seed production information, lack of available financial resources, and competition from overseas producers. These problems are discussed. However, they can be overcome, and by 1995 New Zealand could expect commercial seed production of birdsfoot trefoil, sulla, perennial lupin, serradella, Caucasian and zigzag clovers, velvet grass, smooth and upland bromes, phalaris, paspalum, dogstail, dryland bent, yarrow and sheep's burnet. Brief seed production information for some of these species is appended. Keywords: herbage legumes and grasses, pasture herbs, forage shrubs, seed production potential, export, research, marketing

scholarly journals Implications of Plant Selectors' Rights for herbage seed production - a grower's viewpoint

1980 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 119-122
Author(s):  
G. Robertson
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Market Requirements

Over 60% of the herbage seed produced in New Zealand is exported but because plant breeders have concentrated on the local market New Zealand seed has lost its pre-eminence in the United Kingdom. The introduction of Plant Selectors' Rights will encourage the New Zealand seed industry to meet market requirements. There is little future in multiplying overseas-owned cultivars in New Zealand. A progressive seed industry requires greater cooperation between breeders, farmers and merchants. Key words: Plant Selectors' Rights, herbage seed production, New Zealand.

Scope and Status of Vegetable Seed Production in Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yemane Kahsay
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Climatic Regions ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
Seed Supply ◽  
Vegetable Seed ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Adequate Coverage

This paper reviewed the scope and status of vegetable seed production in order to assess the current vegetable seed supply, production, distribution scenario and production potential. Adaptation and demonstration of improved vegetable technologies have shown the potential of producing different types of vegetable in different agro climatic regions in the country. It is important to identify suitable production belts and establish model seed multiplication scheme with strong collaboration of research, farmers/growers, seed distributors, vegetable producers and the extension sector. It is important to encourage private sectors that are interested in the horticulture seed industry. In many Asian countries the seed are commercially handled in which the market share of the private sector is more than 80%. It is important that variety development program be linked with the seed system. In additions, the economics of seed production be considered to assist farmers for decision. For efficient, economic and sustainable seed supply, seed production should be decentralized into major crop production zones with active participation of both public and private sectors. At the same time, the local seed supply should be organized using both local and improved varieties through secondary seed multiplication scheme. Improved seed production and distribution are predominantly carried out in the public sector; the scope of the formal seed supply systems is limited in developing countries like Ethiopia. Though there is huge potential; horticultural crop production and multiplication of improved variety of the seed is a great bottle neck problem. Lack of varieties and inadequate breeder and basic seed supply for effective seed production, limited technical and managerial experience and material resource absence of specialized seed farms in adequate coverage of economically important crops and lack of independent quality seed control system specially the foreign seed should be addressed by the responsible seed center.

National and export trends in herbage seed production

2004 ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
N.B. Pyke ◽  
M.P. Rolston ◽  
D.R. Woodfield
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Perennial Ryegrass ◽  
White Clover ◽  
Festuca Arundinacea ◽  
Italian Ryegrass ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Grass Seed ◽  
Seed Industry

The viability of the New Zealand herbage seed industry is influenced by national and international factors and changes in consumer requirements. Four main species perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), tall fesuce (Festuca arundinacea) and white clover (Trifolium repens), account for more than 98% of the herbage seed grown in New Zealand. Annual production averages 22000 t, of which 70 to 80% is grass seed with perennial ryegrass (L. perenne) being the largest component. There have also been significant production changes among species with Italian ryegrass (L. multiflorium) in particular increasing in importance, with production doubling between 1999 and 2003. There has been a marked reduction in total area for herbage seed production over the past decade, however, this has been offset, particularly in ryegrass, by higher seed yields per ha. These improvements in seed yield have primarily been achieved through implementation of better management techniques. The increased use of the plant growth regulator trinexapac-ethyl has been very beneficial in grass seed production. There has also been a major shift in New Zealand seed production towards the production of proprietary cultivars. In white clover, for example, proprietary cultivars represented less than 10% of production in 1991 but have increased to 57% in 2003. The rapid uptake of the novel AR1 endophyte technology in proprietary ryegrass cultivars, which has grown from 0% in 2000 to 21% of perennial and hybrid proprietary ryegrass seed produced in 2003, is an excellent example of what can be achieved with an addedvalue product. The future viability of the New Zealand herbage seed industry requires further development of identifiable added value traits associated with the seed. Keywords: AR1 endophyte, plant growth regulators, production statistics, ryegrass, seed production, tall fescue, white clover

scholarly journals Availability of seed for hill country adapted forage legumes

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 257-267
Author(s):  
S. Monk ◽  
D.J. Moot ◽  
B. Belgrave ◽  
M.P. Rolston ◽  
J.R. Caradus
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Perennial Ryegrass ◽  
White Clover ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Forage Legumes ◽  
Hill Country ◽  
Seed Supply ◽  
Farm Production ◽  
On Farm

New Zealand hill and high country are marginal environments for perennial ryegrass and white clover. Other pasture species, particularly legumes, provide more productive and persistent options for the range of soil climate and topography found in these environments. On cultivatable hill country, lucerne (alfalfa) has been successfully introduced to dryland areas with imported seed increasing five-fold to 210 t per annum over the last decade. This has led to the first release of a New Zealand selected cultivar in 20 years. For subterranean clover reliance on hardseeded Australian cultivars that frequently fail to meet New Zealand biosecurity standards means seed supply is inconsistent. The potential exists to create a niche seed market through selection of locally adapted material grown for seed in New Zealand. Lotus pedunculatus is available commercially but seed often fails to meet certification standards and is predominantly used in forestry. Lotus corniculatus requires agronomic research to overcome some management constraints and the re-establishment of seed supply before it would be a viable option for drier hill country. Seed production for perennial lupins in New Zealand is predominantly for an export ornamental market, with some direct relationships with growers allowing onfarm use. Caucasian clover seed production has ceased in New Zealand and the demand for seed particularly from high country farmers is no longer met. The smallseeded annual balansa clover is being integrated into farm systems and its prolific seeding has enabled some on-farm production of seed for personal use. For it and arrowleaf and Persian clovers, imported cultivars are available and a local market is unlikely to thrive until agronomic and hard seed issues are addressed. Seed supply of forage legumes to satisfy demand for hill country is problematic and will require development of different models including grower co-ops, regional seed retailers, and on-farm production for niche markets. Keywords: alfalfa, Lolium perenne, Lupinus polyphyllus, Medicago sativa, perennial ryegrass, Sitona lepidus, Trifolium ambiguum, Trifolium michelianum, Trifolium repens, Trifolium resupinatum, Trifolium subterraneum, Trifolium tumens, Trifolium vesiculosum, white clover

scholarly journals LUCERNE SEED PRODUCTION IN NEW ZEALAND - ACHIEVEMENTS AND POTENTIAL

1983 ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
M.W. Dunbier ◽  
R.B. Wynn-Williams ◽  
R.G. Purves
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Medicago Sativa ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Catch Crop ◽  
Financial Returns ◽  
Pastoral System ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
System A ◽  
High Yields

For New Zealand's lucerne seed industry to develop it must reliably produce seed at a price competitive with seed produced overseas. To achieve this will require increased specialisation and co-operation from all parts of the industry including breeders, growers and merchants. Recent research has resulted in a management package which will allow specialist growers to achieve consistently high yields and financial returns that will make seed production a specialist industry rather than a "catch crop" as in the traditional pastoral system. A trial at Lincoln to investigate the seed production capabilities of different cultivars showed there were no significant differences in yield between any of the cultivars currently being grown for seed in New Zealand. With the introduction of more efficient pollinators of lucerne, seed production may shift away from the traditional areas of Marlborough and into areas with more moisture retentive soils and areas where irrigation is possible. It is speculated that if changes do not occur in the lucerne seed industry then all of New Zealand's seed will be imported by 1990. Key Words: lucerne, Medicago sativa, seed production, cultivar

scholarly journals The development of the New Zealand vegetable seed industry and future opportunities

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 101-104
Author(s):  
J. Mckay
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Major Area ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
Vegetable Seed ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
High Quality Seed ◽  
Leaf Vegetables

Vegetable seed has been produced in New Zealand for over a century. In the late 1900s the potential for global trade was realised and Canterbury has become the major area of vegetable seed production in New Zealand. The main species involved are onion, baby leaf vegetables, sweet corn and brassica. Squash, capsicum, tomato, lettuce and telegraph cucumber are also important. This paper outlines the development of the vegetable seed industry in New Zealand and suggests that future requirements to meet increasing demand for high quality seed will be irrigation and mechanisation.

scholarly journals Implications of Plant Selectors' Rights for herbage seed production - trade viewpoint

1980 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 116-118
Author(s):  
J.C. Paterson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Plant Breeding ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Seed Industry

The role of Plant Selectors' Rights in encouraging private plant breeding is emphasized and the importance of developing low cost testing schemes for Rights is stressed. The excellent prospects for the development of the New Zealand seed industry are discussed. Key words: Plant Selectors' Rights, herbage seed production, New Zealand.

Pasture species and cultivars used in New Zealand - a list

1999 ◽  
pp. 147-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.F.L. Charlton ◽  
A.V. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Red Clover ◽  
Birdsfoot Trefoil ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Commercial Activity ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Prairie Grass ◽  
Brome Grass ◽  
Industry Needs ◽  
Herb Species

In recent years, the number of pasture species and cultivars commercially available to farmers in New Zealand has increased significantly. Reasons for this include increased commercial activity in the development and supply of proprietary cultivars, and more specialisation in New Zealand's pastoral agriculture. In particular, pasture cultivars are increasingly marketed as proprietary products with associated technical support. This year there are 109 certified cultivars available, belonging to 23 grass, legume and herb species. As a result, farmers are now able to develop improved pasture feed supply, but they are somewhat confused about pasture species and cultivars, and this frustrates their aims to produce high quality animal products from productive pastures. Accordingly, the herbage seeds industry needs to work from a clear reference list, to avoid any confusion when supplying farmers and overseas clients with their seed requirements. Our list of pasture species, types and cultivars available within New Zealand aims to be that reference. Keywords: birdsfoot trefoil, brome grass, caucasian clover, chicory, clover, cocksfoot, cultivars, herbs, lotus, lucerne, pasture, phalaris, plantain, prairie grass, red clover, ryegrass, seeds, species, strawberry clover, sub clover, tall fescue, timothy, types, white clover, Yorkshire fog

PRIMING AS THE FACTOR OF INCREASE OF EFFICIENCY SEED PRODUCTION OF BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Zolotarev
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Characteristic Property ◽  
Seed Priming ◽  
Lotus Corniculatus ◽  
Birdsfoot Trefoil ◽  
Germination Energy ◽  
Field Germination

A characteristic property of legumes is the formation of hard-stone seeds. To use such seeds for sowing, it is necessary to carry out measures to increase their seeding indicators. The article provides an overview of methods of pre-sowing preparation of seeds, priming (Seed Priming). The harvest of Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) can contain up to 90% or more hard-stone seeds. Mechanical priming of hard-stone seeds of Birdsfoot trefoil increases their germination energy and field germination.

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