Product guide
Rhodes Grass Guide — What It’s For & How It’s Used
Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is cut, cured and baled as export hay valued for palatability versus cereal straws. Dairy, horse and premium Middle East / Asian hay markets are the primary buyers.
Animal ForageHay gradedExport ready
Key facts
- Higher digestibility vs cereal straw
- Hay moisture often ≤12%
- Uses: dairy hay, horse feed, premium export
What it’s for
Dairy farms use graded rhodes hay as higher-quality roughage when straw alone is too low in digestibility.
Horse feed suppliers and premium roughage distributors seek colour, leaf content and low weed loads.
Export programs require hay-specific phytosanitary rules — confirm destination requirements early.
How it’s used
Step-by-step for buyers specifying, receiving and using this product.
Guide FAQ
- Is rhodes grass better than wheat straw for dairy?
- Often more palatable and digestible, but priced higher. Many herds blend both — straw for bulk fibre and rhodes for quality.
- What packing works for containers?
- Square or compressed hay units suited to container doors and forklifts; confirm stuffing weights before sailing.