Forage formats
Manufacturer positions it for pasture, hay and silage.
Mun River
Megathyrsus maximusA tall Panicum-type forage grass for grazing, hay and silage on medium- to high-fertility, well-drained tropical soils.
Technical variety profile
Current guidance lists 8–10 kg/ha, a 90–120 day first grazing and 40–45 day rest periods, with final management adjusted to environment and stand response.
GenusMegathyrsus/Panicum
Seeding rate8–10 kg/ha
Planting depth≤1 cm
First grazing90–120 days
Rest period40–45 days
Residual20 cm
Best fit
Where Mun River belongs
Cattle, sheep, goats and horsesMedium- to high-fertility soilsPasture, hay and silageWell-drained tropical sites
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Why it performs
Three reasons to shortlist it
Multiple livestock classes
Positioned for cattle, sheep, goats and horses.
Tall leaf area
Large leaves support a high-biomass forage canopy.
Technical data
Comparable specifications
GenusMegathyrsus/PanicumTechnical reference
Seeding rate8–10 kg/haTechnical reference
Planting depth≤1 cmTechnical reference
First grazing90–120 daysTechnical reference
Rest period40–45 daysTechnical reference
Residual20 cmTechnical reference
Growth habitErect tussock perennialTechnical reference
Leaf sizeUp to 1.2 m long / 5 cm wideTechnical reference
Soil fertilityMedium–highTechnical reference
DrainageWell-drainedTechnical reference
Paddock durationMaximum 3 daysTechnical reference
Yield / qualitySee supporting researchTechnical reference
Primary product documents
Download the technical sheet
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View guides and supporting researchEstablishment
Build the stand correctly
- 01Use 8–10 kg/ha and do not place deeper than 1 cm.
- 02Confirm the current seed-lot label and market instructions before planting.
- 03Allow 90–120 days before first grazing under favorable establishment.
Management
Turn potential into performance
- Use 40–45 day rests as a starting point.
- Limit occupation to approximately three days and remove animals near 20 cm residual.
- Maintain fertility appropriate to a productive tall grass.
Limitations & safety
Know where it does not fit
- Best suited to well-drained soils with medium to high fertility.
- Yield and quality depend on season, fertility, harvest interval and grazing management.
- Use the current product label and market guide for seed form, rate and animal-use instructions.
Technical resourcesPeer-reviewed article · 2020 Technical guide · Current edition View the complete Research Library
Guides and supporting research
Herbage yield and quality of Megathyrsus cultivars in Northeast Thailand
Ubon Forage Seeds · Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales
Download PDFMegathyrsus maximus
CSIRO · ILRI · Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Open publicationField fit matters
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