PGG Wrightson Seeds

09/06/2026

How can forage crops help combat internal parasite resistance?

Our team has been exploring the role forage crops can play as part of an integrated parasite management strategy, helping farmers tackle one of the industry's ongoing challenges.

Read all about the trial and key insights in our new Internal Parasite Management Guide.

02/06/2026

Don’t Let Worms & Facial Eczema Impact Your Bottom Line This Season

Dont miss the opportunity to join the team at the upcoming Beef + Lamb New Zealand Worms & Facial Eczema Field Day for practical, on-farm advice to help protect stock health, improve productivity, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Facial eczema continues to be one of New Zealand’s most costly livestock diseases, with many animals suffering hidden production losses before symptoms are even visible. This field day is a great opportunity to hear from industry experts, discuss local challenges, and learn practical strategies around parasite management, FE prevention, monitoring, and long-term resilience planning.

When: Mon 15 June, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Where: Neil and Stacey Fagan's Farm, 143 Paritikona Road, Kopaki, Te Kuiti, NZ

Registrations open below:

B+LNZ provides trusted information about our sector and our farming businesses, and a range of interactive tools to help with planning and business decisions.

02/06/2026

We are heading back to National Fieldays this year 🌱

Come and see the PGG Wrightson Seeds team in the PGG Wrightson tent E75 to E73. Grab a coffee, have a chat, and catch up on your spring plans ahead of spring with the team.

We look forward to seeing you there.

PGG Wrightson Seeds has been supporting New Zealand farmers for over 160 years. With more than $18 million invested annually in research and development, we’re leading the way in forage and endophyte innovation.

26/05/2026

Recently the whole team came together for our spring training sessions, taking a deep dive into the latest products, seasonal insights, and on farm solutions ahead of the busy season.

These sessions are an important part of making sure our teams are equipped with the knowledge and tools to deliver training and support to our retail partners, who then help farmers make informed decisions for their farming systems.

A great few days of learning, collaboration, and catching up as we prepare for spring.

PGG Wrightson Seeds has been supporting New Zealand farmers for over 160 years. With more than $18 million invested annually in research and development, we’re leading the way in forage and endophyte innovation.

19/05/2026

It was great to welcome some of our Chilean partners to New Zealand last week.

Chris Sanders, amongst the wider PGG Wrightson Seeds team, hosted some farm consultants from Agropasto, along with one of their leading farmer clients, at Kimihia Research Farm this week.

Along with some in-depth training on research, nutrition, plant breeding, and products, we were able to visit some prominent dairy operations in North Canterbury and view some of our products ‘in action’, demonstrating how they are being used to great effect on farm.

13/05/2026

With winter just around the corner, revisit this episode with Dr Charlotte Westwood as she investigates the damage frosts can cause to plants, from freeze-thaw stress to reduced pasture growth and feed quality.
She also explores how Mother Nature helps plants adapt and build resilience through the colder months.

Listen back to the podcast:

With winter just around the corner for New Zealanders, our latest topic focuses on the effects of cold temperatures and frost on forage plants. We investigate how frosts damage our plants during the freeze-thaw cycles, “messing” with a plants wellbeing. Thankfully – and given time for plants t...

05/05/2026

Behind every great grass variety is years of dedication and expert breeding. 🌱

Meet Justine Fergusson, one of our short rotation ryegrass breeders, whose work helps turn elite plant selection into reliable pasture performance.

From the selection fields to nationwide trials, only the very best make the cut, supporting farm productivity across New Zealand.

28/04/2026

Feeding crop this winter?
Now is the time to start thinking about feed budgeting and crop weighing. Knowing what’s in your paddock and your stock requirements is key to making sure you’ve got sufficient feed to get you through the colder months.

Crop weighing should be the first point of call for an accurate feed budget. The more samples you take, the better your accuracy and measuring dry matter percentage (DM%) takes it a step further. In fact, there could be 2,000 kg DM/ha difference between an estimated DM% and an actual DM% of a crop. Accurate measurements give you the information you need so you can plan with confidence.

Ensure utilisation/wastage are taken into account. Deciding this can be tricky, however, it can be helpful to do a worst-case feed budget as well as a standard so you don’t get caught out with insufficient feed in a bad winter. Finally, estimate the animals daily feed requirements. Resources such as the FeedSmart website are a good place to go for daily demand figures.

When you have all the information, you can determine break sizes, match stocking rate accordingly, and plan supplementary feed requirements.

21/04/2026

Do you know the dry matter performance of your crop? Now’s the time to get clear on your feed position for winter.

Take a listen as our Southern South Island Sales Agronomist, Brian Young, shares practical tips on how to weigh your crops and why it matters.