RGT Nouga Tall Fescue Autumn Management

To support this process, longer grazing intervals are essential in autumn. Rhizome activity usually begins in late autumn, so adopting a longer grazing rotation (e.g., 28+ days) and maintaining higher grazing residuals (e.g., 1,500 kg DM/ha or more) will help promote both tillering and rhizome development. Strategic nitrogen applications can further support this growth phase.

Encouraging rhizome development is key to increasing plant density in tall fescue pastures. It’s also a major reason why tall fescue shows greater persistence than ryegrass, particularly in challenging conditions.

Higher autumn covers in varieties like RGT Nouga are ideal for carrying into early winter. Thanks to its excellent frost tolerance and strong quality retention, RGT Nouga performs well under cold conditions. However, it is not recommended to carry late autumn growth through to spring. Instead, grazing in early winter and relying on fresh, high-quality regrowth in early spring is the better approach.

Get autumn management right, and spring becomes significantly easier. With RGT Nouga’s soft leaves and high digestibility, managing tall fescue in spring is easier than ever.