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 2025

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

In 2025, FVI trial sites were conducted in several dairy farming regions across Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia. Any newly available commercial cultivars that meet the requirements for listing 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

Northern Victoria

South-west Victoria

Mid-north coast NSW

South-coast NSW

Tasmania

Western Australia

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