Forage Value Index



The Forage Value Index (FVI) helps Australian dairy farmers make more informed decisions when selecting profitable ryegrass cultivars.

Developed in collaboration with DataGene, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and the Pasture Trials Network, it provides an independent and reliable assessment on the potential economic value of Perennial, Italian and Annual ryegrass cultivars. 

FVI tables 2024

Each year, the FVI is updated with fresh trial data to ensure the cultivar rankings remain as accurate as possible.

In 2024, FVI trial sites were conducted in several dairy farming regions across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia. Any newly available commercial cultivars have been added to the rankings.

View the FVI Frequently Asked Questions and the FVI tables for each region below.

Benefits and usage

Gippsland Victoria

  • FVI Table 2024 - Perennial Ryegrass - Gippsland VICPDF903.9 KB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Italian Ryegrass - Gippsland VICPDF1.51 MB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Annual Ryegrass - Gippsland VICPDF1.19 MB

Northern Victoria

  • FVI Table 2024 - Perennial Ryegrass - Northern VICPDF892.02 KB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Italian Ryegrass - Northern VICPDF1.51 MB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Annual Ryegrass - Northern VICPDF1.19 MB

South-west Victoria

  • FVI Table 2024 - Perennial Ryegrass - South-west VICPDF893.11 KB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Italian Ryegrass - South-west VICPDF1.51 MB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Annual Ryegrass - South-west VICPDF1.19 MB

Mid-north coast NSW

  • FVI Table 2024 - Italian Ryegrass - Mid-north coast NSWPDF1.51 MB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Annual Ryegrass - Mid-north coast NSWPDF1.19 MB

South-coast NSW

  • FVI Table 2024 - Italian Ryegrass - South-coast NSWPDF1.51 MB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Annual Ryegrass - South-coast NSWPDF1.19 MB

Tasmania

  • FVI Table 2024 - Perennial Ryegrass - TasmaniaPDF902.3 KB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Italian Ryegrass - TasmaniaPDF1.51 MB
  • FVI Table 2024 - Annual Ryegrass - TasmaniaPDF1.19 MB

Western Australia

  • FVI Table 2024 - Annual Ryegrass - Western AustraliaPDF1.85 MB

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