Cates is a leading supplier of pasture seed to dairy, sheep, beef and deer farmers across New Zealand.
As an independent supplier, we provide access to the full range of pasture seed varieties available in New Zealand, giving our customers the freedom to choose the best solutions for their farming system rather than being limited to a single seed company. Our Ashburton store carries an extensive range of seed varieties in stock, with custom mixing and seed treatment services available to order – and the custom mixing is free!
Our experienced agronomists can also provide on-farm advice, helping you select the right pasture mix for your environment, production goals and management system.
Ryegrass
We offer a comprehensive range of high-performing ryegrass varieties from leading seed breeders and suppliers, including Germinal’s renowned Aber High Sugar Grass
Our custom blending service allows ryegrass to be mixed with a wide variety of companion species to create a pasture tailored to your farming requirements. We can also apply a range of seed treatments, including Gaucho® and Poncho®, where required.
Clover
We stock an extensive range of white and red clover varieties, suitable for inclusion in pasture mixes or for standalone sowing.
Clover plays an important role in productive pasture systems by naturally fixing nitrogen, helping to improve pasture performance while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilisers. This can deliver both economic and environmental benefits for farming operations.
Other Forage and Pasture Species
We supply a range of forage crops and specialist pasture species to meet diverse farming needs throughout the year.
Our range includes leading varieties of:
Whether you’re establishing a permanent pasture, renewing a paddock, or growing specialist forage crops, our team can help you select the right seed mix to maximise performance and profitability.
No matter your goal, we’re here to make it happen.
