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About our Forage Seeds
Midlands Seed is a leading supplier of Forage Seed, producing high-quality temperate grasses, clovers, and brassica forage crops for global markets. With decades of expertise in herbage seed production, our team works closely with growers to achieve exceptional yields, varietal purity, and seed performance. Our production systems are backed by advanced research, best-practice crop management, and strong agronomy support from sowing through to harvest.
We grow a number of Herbage seed varieties, notably temperate grasses and legumes and particularly ryegrass and white clover, for international markets. Our experienced and knowledgeable agronomic staff work very closely with our grower suppliers to ensure production outcomes are maximised for the grower and end user, including both quality and yield.
We offer the following Autumn and Spring Sown Herbage Seed Crops
Autumn Sown Crops
- White Clover
- Red Clover
- Forage Kale
- Ryegrass
Spring Sown Crops
- Fodder Radish
All products listed are GM free.
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Uses
Forage Seed Uses
Our Forage Seed range supports a wide variety of pasture, grazing, and livestock systems, including:
- Ryegrass for high-performance pasture and grazing
- White and Red Clover for nitrogen fixation and pasture quality
- Forage Kale and Brassicas for winter feed systems
- Fodder Radish for soil regeneration and livestock finishing
These seeds are used in dairy, beef, sheep, mixed-farming, and environmentally focused systems worldwide. All varieties are GM-free, suited to temperate climates, and produced to ensure strong establishment and reliable performance.
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Sizes & Packaging
Forage Seed Packaging Options
We provide standard packing options when it comes to bulk supply. Orders are packed into containers or pellets in 25kg sacks, or in larger 500kg or 1000kg bulk bags.
Other selected packaging options available on request.
Polypropylene Sacks
25kg Sack
Pallet
Bulk Seed Bags
500kg Bulk Bag
1000kg Bulk Bag
Technical Info
Forage Seeds
Investment in Research
We are dedicated to the research of seed production. We have developed 'Best Management Practices' for crops and continue to seek new and improved ways to improve seed yield and quality. Our dedicated research team works on the development of all areas of seed production research, from before planting to post-harvest management, implementing new technologies and strategies to ensure that they are producing the world’s best seeds.
Production & Agronomy
Our highly skilled agronomists work closely with the grower, visiting crops right from sowing all the way through to harvest, ensuring crops stay on the right track. We are continually evolving our processes and confirming best practices to ensure the best outcomes for our crops. Our strong crop isolation process and closed-loop production support varietal purity.
Certifications
New Zealand Origin
GMO Free Product
Why us
Why Choose Midlands Seed as your Forage Seed Supplier
Midlands delivers premium Forage Seed through a combination of industry-leading research, technical agronomy expertise, and proven production systems. Our grower partnerships, seed isolation processes, and dedicated R&D programmes ensure consistent quality and reliability for global buyers.
What we can help you with
- Best Management Practices developed through intensive research
- Experienced agronomists dedicated to herbage crop performance
- High varietal purity through strict isolation and closed-loop production
- Superior seed quality and yield outcomes
- Full post-harvest cleaning, testing, and quality assurance
- GM-free production
Why us
We've got your export and logistics covered.
Our experienced team is well-versed in managing exports and logistics, ensuring smooth delivery of products worldwide. From concept to delivery, we provide comprehensive support to meet your needs.
With a proven track record exporting to over 60 countries, we understand the complexities of international trade, regulatory compliance, and market-specific requirements. Our specialist in-house export and logistics team manages documentation, certifications, freight coordination, and customs clearance, ensuring shipments arrive on time, in full, and to specification, no matter the destination.
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Why choose Midlands Seeds?
Our vertically integrated supply chain means we can control the quality of our seeds at every stage of production, all the way through to delivery to port. With an emphasis on quality at every stage of production, we guarantee complete traceability from the planted seed, right through to the final product.
Frequently asked questions
Welcome to our FAQ section, where we answer the most common questions about our products and their uses. From nutritional benefits to processing tips, we aim to provide clear, practical information to help you make informed decisions—whether you’re a food manufacturer, distributor, or ingredient buyer.
What is a forage seed?
Forage seed is seed used to grow plants for animal feed, such as ryegrass, clovers, or forage brassicas.
What is a forage crop in NZ?
Common NZ forage crops include ryegrass, kale, fodder beet, lucerne, and clovers, supporting dairy, beef, and sheep farming.
What is a forage crop?
A forage crop is any plant grown specifically to provide feed for livestock, either grazed directly or harvested for silage or hay.
Still have questions?
Got more questions? We’re here to help. Whether it’s about product options, applications, or bulk supply, our team can provide the answers you need - quickly and reliably. Get in touch and let’s find the right solution for your business.
Contact us
We look forward to hearing from you.
Direct Contacts
Steve Williams
BCom (Mgt Sc)
Seed Multiplication Sales Manager
Midlands Seed
+64 27 553 0846seed@midlands.co.nz
