RGT NOUGA
Oceanic-type growth delivers a steady spring flush for simpler, more consistent grazing management than traditional fescues.
Supports strong legume content, boosts natural nitrogen, and reduces the need for synthetic fertilisers.
Stays productive through warmer months and challenging conditions, providing a resilient pasture where ryegrass often falters.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
RGT Nouga is a superior tall fescue for New Zealand farmers, bred for softness, palatability, and ease of management. It offers a reliable alternative where perennial ryegrass struggles, with super-soft, highly digestible leaves that stock prefer to graze, supporting better utilisation and animal performance.
In RAGT trials, RGT Nouga significantly outperformed other varieties for leaf fineness (9.3/10) and softness (8.3/10), demonstrating its superior grazing appeal. As an oceanic-type tall fescue, RGT Nouga produces steady spring growth rather than the rapid flush seen in other tall fescues, making pasture management simpler and more consistent.
Built for challenging paddocks, RGT Nouga develops deep roots in its first year, improving water efficiency and helping the pasture cope with heat, dry periods, and variable weather. With high tolerance to pests and saline soils, it provides long-term persistence in high-production environments.
Clover-friendly and versatile, RGT Nouga thrives in mixed swards, supporting nitrogen fixation and lifting overall pasture quality. Its manageable growth, combined with resilience and palatability, makes it an ideal choice for farmers seeking consistent, long-term feed in challenging conditions.
FARM SUITABILITY
An oceanic-type tall fescue that smooths the spring flush, helping maintain grazing control and consistent feed quality during peak growth.
Suitable for all stock classes across dairy, sheep and beef systems. Adjust grazing intensity to match seasonal growth and pasture quality.
Recommended sowing rate: 20–30 kg/ha depending on the mix. Focuses on building a deep root system in the first year, setting pastures up for many years of reliable performance.
