OPERATION
The rhodes grass and american buffel grass are grown under centre pivots which ensures a high yielding and very uniform pasture crop that is closely monitored and never at risk of stress. Other varieties of buffel grass are grown dryland. Once the seed is harvested the pasture crop is then cut and baled for hay. The hay is sold throughout Queensland and is renowned for its quality with many sales coming from return customers.

Each stage of the pasture seed production operation, including drying, grading and bagging the pasture grasses is conducted on “Riverslea”. David strongly believes in the ability to control all aspects of the operation to ensure a quality product with high germination. Riverslea Seeds is also able to provide advice to customers to maximise pasture returns.

MARKETS

Domestic Riverslea Seeds is used by farmers and graziers throughout Australia and is a recognised supplier of a premium product in terms of germination and purity. David prides himself, both in growing his business from the ground up and in developing a system that consistently produces a high quality product. Many years of accumulated experience from fertilizing the fields to managing the irrigation regime and identifying the optimum time for harvesting all add to a successful result.

Export Whilst the demand for pasture seed has been reasonably strong, David has identified the overseas markets as a way of expanding his customer base. There are many benefits to purchasing direct from the producer, such as price savings, quality monitoring, experienced support for in-field use and supply guarantees, to name a few.

SUMMARY
Being a family owned and operated business, David is aware that his reputation and sense of integrity are on the line at all times which ensures a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.