Optima is derived from Canasta perennial ryegrass and, due to its tetraploid nature, has high feed value. Optima has a high sugar content that is easily digestible, allowing animals to gain a high-energy ration for milk/ meat conversion. The benefits of Optima are an increase in dry matter yield, palatability during the winter months and an increase in moisture content
as starch or sugar levels. As such, Optima has a higher level of stock acceptability. Unlike other commercial perennial tetraploids, Optima sets new
benchmarks for long-term persistence and livestock performance.

• New generation Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass
• Densely tillered with high quality nutritious broad leaves
• Secure production under intense grazing
• A growth pattern for high feed herbage production in both winter
   and summer
• Significant advantages in feed quality and animal intake, ideal for high
   production systems
• Excellent pest and disease resistance
• Maintains the late maturity required for high production in Australian
   climatic conditions