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20/8-08 Very positive effects of iSeed® in forage and turf iSeed®, the nutrient seed coating for grasses, has been successfully tested in independent field trials in many European countries. In forage, the yield potential of new high yielding forage varieties can be realised more efficiently with iSeed®. First results indicate a yield increase of 5% in the first year. iSeed® contains 20% nitrogen in the coating. As the seed weight increases by 100%, the end product contains 10% N and 2% P in total. Depending on the sowing rate, considerable amounts of fertiliser can be applied through iSeed®. From a normal seeding rate of 3 kg grass seed/100 m2 in turf = 6 kg iSeed/100 m2. This means about 60 kg N/ha! In turf, iSeed® shows higher numbers of seedlings as well as faster germination and establishment, resulting in a denser sward containing fewer weeds. This means a sports field that can be played on earlier. In the UK the STRI concluded after field trials in 2006: “The iSeed treatment significantly affected establishment and growth, improving the rate of both.” Additional benefits of iSeed® for both turf and forage are the combined application of seeds and fertilisers, which saves time and money. And finally, the fast and slow release fertiliser ensure a more even and constant grass growth during several weeks.   1/8-08 New strong R&D team in USA DLF presents a new strong R&D team in the US, led by Chief Breeder Steve Reid and Research Agronomist Adam Probst. Together their expertise will help us continue to supply the US market with high-quality turf and forage varieties. Read more.   30/7-08 DLF-TRIFOLIUM Group strengthens its grass breeding in the Netherlands DLF-TRIFOLIUM opens a new research and breeding station at Moerstraten in the South Western corner of the Netherlands. The new breeding station will become the centre of the entire research and breeding programme in the Netherlands. Read more.   9/7-08 Overseeding definitely pays Trials in different places around Europe have shown benefits for the farmer. The result is better feeding and higher yield. To read more about overseeding, please click for the latest issue of Prograss here     3/7-08 - 20/8-08 Overseeding of Bermudas with DLF varieties does wonders Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club has experienced astonishing results by overseeding with perennial ryegrass. You can read more about overseeding of Bermudas in the latest issue of Prograss here.       1/7-08 - 31/7-08 Microclover nominated product of the year The Eco Alternative lawn mixture from Maison des Gazons, including Microclover, has recently been elected one of the products of the year by Promojardin in France. Promojardin is an association made up of peers from all the different parts of the gardening industry and who annually nominates products that are considered to be real advances that year. Microclover is specially developed for lawn use and mixed with other traditional lawn species it blends in with the sward and offers many ecological advantages. To read more about Microclover, please click here.   26/6-08 - 9/7-08 DLF-TRIFOLIUM's Easy Lawn has won the Waterwise Marque We are delighted to announce that DLF-TRIFOLIUM's Easy Lawn has won the Waterwise Marque in the UK. Waterwise is the leading authority on water efficiency and awards the Marque to products which demonstrate their ability to save water. Easy Lawn is part of the Johnsons Lawn Seed range in the UK and is a mixture of grass seed and tiny microclovers which have been bred specifically to produce a dense and attractive lawn without the need for fertiliser or irrigation. The lawn remains green and weed free without additional inputs, therefore Easy Lawn is an all round winner with both its environmental credentials and excellent results. To read more about Microclover, please click here   24/6-08 - 3/7-08 Salt tolerant grasses Future grasses not only have to cope with climate changes; in some areas they will have to deal with critical salt levels in the soil. The number of salt affected areas is already high and still increasing. DLF-TRIFOLIUM’s R&D division has taken up this challenge and experiments are now conducted in which only the best and most salt tolerant plants are selected for variety development. Read more   17/6-08 - 1/7-08 Organisational changes in DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S Jens-Olav Hoest Hansen will as per 1st of July 2008 be assigned the responsibility for the Danish fodder grass seed sales after Gunnar Johansen, who will still be in charge of export sales to the other Nordic countries and the Baltic states. Gunnar and Jens-Olav will co-operate closely to optimize the transition period for customers and co-operation  Jens-Olav         Gunnar partners. Read more 10/6-08 - 26/6-08 Organic grass is stopped by bad data The growth in sales of organic seed is stopped by lacking standardisation and requirements from the EU. The magazine FoodCulture from the Danish Agricultural Council (Landbrugsraadet) has made a short interview with DLF-TRIFOLIUM's Chief Commercial Officer, Soren Halbye, about this issue - read more about it here.   22/5-08 - 24/6-08 New high quality forage varieties in Germany New listings from Germany give high scores to new varieties from DLF-TRIFOLIUM. We have 6 new high-ranking forage varieties and you can read more about them here on page 2 in the new issue of Prograss.     9/5-08 - 17/6-08 DLF-TRIFOLIUM is strengthening communication DLF-TRIFOLIUM, with headquarters in Denmark, has employed Lene Krüger as Head of Communications from May 1 2008. The appointment of Lene Krüger will help to consolidate and strengthen its communicative efforts in the future. Read more about it here.     21/4-08 - 22/5-08 Lead levels in artificial turf      According to an article in the American newspaper USA Today, lead levels have been found in synthetic fields. Users are potentially risking inhaling dust contaminated with lead and there is a possible risk of infection from turf burns. Read the article here.   10/4-08 - 9/5-08 DLF-TRIFOLIUM in the Kremlin You will find grass seed from DLF-TRIFOLIUM in prominent places all around the world. One of the places is right in the heart of Moscow, within the walls of the Kremlin. Recently The Danish Agricultural Council’s weekly magazine Foodculture published a short article about this subject and you can read it here.         8/4-08 - 24/6-08 HorseMax – Unique Mixtures for Horses There are several million horses around the world – all of them need feed from grass and a place to exercise. DLF-TRIFOLIUM offers horse paddock mixtures for a wide range of areas and has already gained a lot of experience in this particular segment. We have now put all this experience into a new brand, HorseMax, which in one word says that it is the best mixture for horses. Many horse owners know a lot about horses, but have only limited experience with establishment and maintenance of grassland. Therefore we not only offer guidance in choosing the right mixture, we also offer a basic guide on how to get the field established in the best way.           8/4-08 - 10/6-08 Success of Overseeding System in Agricultural Grassland The trial results show outstanding improvement in grassland performance following a comprehensive three year replicated overseeding trial at DLF-TRIFOLIUM’s research and development centre in Gloucestershire, UK.    The trials were sown three years ago to a high output base mixture containing Solid and Citeliac Hybrid Ryegrass with Premium and Calibra intermediate perennial ryegrass. This mixture has performed extremely well over the three years, but where it has been annually overseeded using the various specially designed ForageMax mixtures for Cutting, Grazing and Dual Purpose use, the improvements have significantly exceeded all expectations. Read more about ForageMax here. 31/3-08 - 21/04-08 Big differences in Nitrogen response by turf and forage grasses By the same amount of applied Nitrogen, those varieties developed for forage production have a growth almost 60 % higher than seen by varieties designed for turf. This is the result of an aimed plant breeding towards – on one hand – forage varieties capable of turning nitrogen into high dry matter production, and – on the other hand – turf varieties growing slowly but dense. These greenhouse trials at DLF-TRIFOLIUM have furthermore shown, that there also between varieties of same type (turf or forage) are great differences in their ability to utilise Nitrogen. This knowledge is now used for selecting varieties with the best possible Nitrogen use efficiency, meaning high forage production per kg applied N for forage grasses and the most beautiful lawn with the lowest N input for turf varieties. Both are for the benefit of economy as well as the environment.     14/3-08 - 10/4-08 Improve your Establishment with iSeed® iSeed® is a new way to improve the plant growth. The patented nutrient seed coating solution is used for both forage and lawn/amenity grass seed mixtures.   Read more about iSeed here: Forage – Turf   14/3-08 - 8/4-08 New DLF Office in Moscow Expanding DLF commercial activities in Russia has created a demand for new office facilities. The DLF team in Moscow, headed by Jonathan Sveinbjørnsson, can now welcome customers into its new modern office well situated for transport by car or Metro. Furthermore, the Russian version of the DLF homepage has been launched in order to optimize customer service for our Russian speaking partners and increase our communication with end users. You can visit our Russian website at www.dlf.ru.     03/03-08 - 25/03-08   New edition of Prograss out now!   29/02-08 - 14/3-08 New Listings in France Meet the Needs of the Future Turf Three new varieties of slender creeping red fescue have been listed: AMARONE, VALDORA and TOUCAN. This is in direct line with the future of more sustainable golf as red fescue is a low input species. Forage Improved rust resistance and impressive yield are characteristics that all new listings of forage varieties have in common. Perennial ryegrass No less than seven brand new perennial ryegrass varieties have been listed. Perennial ryegrass is the most important perennial forage grass species offering quality and yield: ALUTUS (2n intermediate), MEZO (2n late), CATABI 1 (4n intermediate), CHIFORD 1 (2n late), ALCANDER (4n late). And two tetraploids (one intermediate and one late) await name approval. So new, high quality perennial ryegrasses will be available in all important heading segments. Italian ryegrass Two new varieties have been approved; diploid KURI 1 and tetraploid ELVIS. Annual/Westerwoldicum ryegrass One diploid variety awaits name approval. Red clover Two new diploid varieties have been approved; VENDELIN and SUEZ. Type-wise they are in the core of the red clover market – both ideal in terms of dormancy/earliness.   29/02-08 - 31/3-08 New High Ranking Turf Perennial Ryegrasses Recommended in Germany The new issue of the German recommended list for turf grasses RSM has been published. Changes in the new edition include the upgrade for the use of varieties of festuca rubra commutate and trichophylla as well as for poa pratensis in the mixtures. This is all for the benefit of using better varieties for the professional market and is in line with the breeding efforts carried out by DLF-TRIFOLIUM. The new RSM list published three brand new perennial ryegrass varieties from DLF -TRIFOLIUM: Fine leaved ornamental variety CASSIOPEIA has very good disease resistance and a nice deep green colour; all purpose variety ELSINORE has a very high wear tolerance; and for sports use, hardwearing qualities were confirmed by the high Bingley ranking for HIMALAYA.     29/02-08 - 8/4-08 Golf in Bulgaria Grows with Johnsons For many years, the top quality amenity brand Johnsons from DLF-TRIFOLIUM has been setting the standards in the UK for top professional sports facilities. This brand is now available in the rest of Europe. The rapid growing golf market in Bulgaria is one of the first places where Johnsons has been a huge success. St. Sofia Golf Club & Spa Course Manager, Mr Steve Wood, says that the turf thickened up very quickly despite the huge temperature fluctuations in Bulgaria (+40 to -20 degrees Celsius). The course was sown with the Johnsons mixtures in mid-October 2006, and by April the following year they were able to play golf on the course. Read more about Johnsons Sports Seed here   12/02-08 - 14/3-08 New Science: From Grass to Milk Quality Is it possible to improve the taste of milk by the choice of varieties? Is it possible to ensure a uniform milk quality throughout the year by choosing the right harvest date and ensiling method? These are questions DLF-TRIFOLIUM wants to unravel in a new exciting interdisciplinary research project in collaboration with Arla Foods, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences) and KULife (Copenhagen University).   Read more here.   07/02-08 - 29/02-08 Grass Breeding & New Facilities Strengthen Seed Business 2008 promises to be an important year for DLF-TRIFOLIUM with significant expansion and development plans coming to fruition both in terms of production, research and development. As part of the global grass breeding organisation, DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S, the UK subsidiary has the opportunity to carry out its own grass trials on home grounds with an experienced team responsible for new opportunities, headed up by Chris Taylor. To read further please click here     04/01-08 - 21/01-08 DLF-TRIFOLIUM at Agromek 2008 Meet DLF-TRIFOLIUM at the trade exhibition Agromek in Herning, Denmark. Come and hear more about the high quality forage grass mixtures in ForageMax. Agromek takes place from 15 January – 19 January in Messecenter Herning, and we will be in Hall K, booth no. 8004. We look forward to meeting you at Agromek.      18/12-07 - 29/02-08 The future clover and grass seed market   The very high world market prices on cereals put a tremendous pressure on the clover and grass seed production as well as on the prices. Henning Otte Hansen, from The Institute of Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Life Science Copenhagen has looked at the clover and grass seed market during and after the skyrocketing of cereal prices. Read more about the consequences here 30/11-07 - 29/2-08 ForageMax - A strong idea is growing Due to the steady development of mixtures as well as solid statements about the benefits and profits for the farmer, the forage grass seed mixture brand ForageMax is now the most sold forage brand in Europe. You can read the edition for Central and Eastern Europe here           13/11-07 - 07/02-08 Microclover - the innovation also for landscaping Microclover lawns show a very nice colour during the summer. It defeats weeds naturally and, furthermore, the lawn needs less fertilizer to maintain dense and green.  Read more in the article from the Dutch magazine Tuinenlandschap here.   17/10-07 - 30/11-07 New edition of Prograss out now!   Read it here...   26/09-07 - 04/01-08 Easy Lawn - Lawn grass mixture with Microclover As seen in recent independent trials, this product is quick to establish, produces a lovely green lawn which is hard wearing and requires very little maintenance. To read further information, please click here to view Gardening Which article.   06/09-07 - 30/11-07 New turf varieties on the market this season Dark green perennial ryegrasses, outstanding densities, strong creeping red fescues and top quality varieties of browntop bent – just to mention some of the new products for this season.   Read more about the turf varieties and the benefits here: Beatrice – turf perennial ryegrass Pianist - turf perennial ryegrass Bellini 1 - turf perennial ryegrass Rondino – strong creeping red fescue Rossinante – strong creeping red fescue Sergei – strong creeping red fescue Amarone – Slender creeping red fescue Zamboni - Slender Creeping red fescue Maritza – Chewings fescue Dolfine – Smooth-stalked meadow grass Jasmine – Tall fescue Jorvik – Browntop bent Polana – Browntop bent   06/09-07 - 13/11-07 New forage varieties on the market this season We are again launching a number of new forage varieties this season. No less than 7 new improvements for quality and yield are now available.    Read more about the forage varieties and the benefits here:   Galway – white clover Ronny – white clover Arakan – intermediate to late perennial ryegrass Ambrose – late perennial ryegrass  Arusi – very late perennial ryegrass  Achilles – Early festulolium, type Italian ryegrass Perseus – Late festulolium, type Italian ryegrass   26/05-07 - 26/09-07 New Quality Forage Varieties Listed in Germany Perennial Ryegrass Polim A variety which already will be honoured with an M for low land qualification for north Germany. A very persistent and winter hardy variety with excellent ground cover - a top of the list variety. Timothy Narnia An excellent grazing type with top results in simulated grazing trials. Cocksfoot Karavane A very late variety with good yield and improved compared to the already listed varieties in rust resistance and persistency. Aldebaran A variety with increased rust resistance, improved yield and an excellent persistency. Pollux Also a late variety with very good first cut yield and extended autumn growth. Hybrid Ryegrass Fortimo An intermediate type between Perennial ryegrass and Italian ryegrass with excellent persistency and good ground cover. Teratop A perennial type, tetraploid hybrid variety with top yield and quality due to low regrowth of stems. Diplomaxi A diploid perennial type hybrid with excellent ground cover, very good persistency and compared to perennial ryegrass still 8-10% improved yield. Adam 1 The earliest Smooth stalked meadow grass on the German list so far and with the highest rust resistance and good ground cover.   11/05-07 - 06/09-07  Low Input Greens – The Best Red Fescue Varieties Only very dense top varieties like Cezanne will produce an attractive putting surface for the greens. This is one of the results from green trials with a range of red fescue varieties conducted at the DLF-TRIFOLIUM breeding station in Denmark. Read more here   09/05-07 - Merger of the DLF Group Wholesale Business The wholesale business of DLF-TRIFOLIUM, Innoseeds and Mommersteeg will be aligned and merged. As of 1 July 2007 we will operate the wholesale activities solely under the name DLF-TRIFOLIUM. Read more about the wholesale business here   16/04-07 - 26/09-07 Yield increase 50% higher in grasses than in maize - grass breeding moves fast Breeding progress has been 50-60% faster in grasses than in maize. Breeders of grasses have made great progress over the last 10 years. Variety trials carried out every year by the National Farmers Association in Denmark proves this. In average, the tested varieties have had an increase of 300 feed units per year or 3,000 feed units in total during the testing period 1995-2004. During the same period, the varieties of silage maize in trials have had a yield increase around 190 feed units per year or 1,900 over ten years. This is a very good reason why to look carefully for the varieties of grasses with the best results - breeding is moving fast, creating new and better possibilities every year. See a summary of the Danish trials here   13/04-07 - 26/05-007 Microclover Excellent for Overseeding Convincing results have been obtained in Germany by introducing Microclover on sports fields. This demonstrates the easy way to benefit from the unique Microclover by overseeding. Read more...   13/04-07 - New edition of Prograss out now! Read it here...   02/04-07 - 09/05-07 Pennington Seed acquires ASP Research from the DLF Group The ASP Research is the Oregon breeding site that the DLF Group took over as part of the acquisition of the Advanta grass seed business. The DLF Group will continue to breed at the Oregon based research site of DLF International Seeds. Read more here           19/03-07 - 11/05-07 Research of Sustainable Greens DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S pursues Royal & Ancient’s vision of sustainable golf world wide by taking the initiative to a visionary, joint research project of greens. The purpose of the trials is to develop optimal methods of keeping the greens healthy and to avoid invasion of weedy grass species like Poa annua.   Read more here   08/03-07 - 16/04-07 Clear preference for natural grass among football players A vast majority of football players believe that playing on artificial grass will contribute to more injuries, shortening of professional careers and have a negative effect on their lives after football. Read more about the survey made by Athletic Turf News  here     13/02-07 - 13/04-07 Record number of new listings in France We have been informed of the proposal for listing more than 20 varieties of turf grasses, forage grasses and clovers in France in 2007. The varieties come from DLF-TRIFOLIUM’s breeding and include 23 varieties to be exact! This "crop" is not only interesting because of the abundance, but also because of the high number of varieties with outstanding characteristics. This will enable us to help you to breakthrough to new opportunities and/or make a successful upgrade from one or more of our existing varieties. During the coming months we will add more detailed information about new varieties on this website.   06/02-07 - 08/03-07   January sets a new record in export of seeds  With over 11,000 tons of clover and grass seed shipped for exports, we reached a record high for shipments. For comparison, our Danish departments shipped almost 9,000 tons of seed in January 2006. At the same time, January 2007 has beaten all previous records for shipments in one single month in Denmark. The previous record was set in March 2006.               11/01-07 - 22/01-07 DLF-TRIFOLIUM at Agromek 2007 Meet DLF-TRIFOLIUM at the trade exhibition Agromek in Herning, Denmark. Come and hear more about ForageMax, the latest high-yielding grass varieties, seed production, etc. Agromek takes place from 16 January – 20 January in Messecenter Herning, and we will be in Hall K, booth no. 8004-8005. We look forward to meeting you at Agromek.     15/12-06 - 19/03-07 New varieties on the market this season We are launching a number of new varieties this season. With the varieties listed below, DLF-TRIFOLIUM has launched no less than 38 new forage and turf varieties over the last seasons in Europe. This is a unique situation and leads to a superior portfolio to the benefit of our customers.   Read more about the varieties and the benefits here: Stefani - late forage perennial ryegrass Bellamini - turf perennial ryegrass Almerita - strong creeping red fescue Dumas - hard fescue Greensport - Poa pratensis Kontiki - tall fescue Jorvik - brown top bent Polana - brown top bent   12/12-06 - 11/01-06 New Chief Commercial Officer As of 4 December 2006, Søren Halbye has joined DLF-TRIFOLIUM as Chief Commercial Officer. Søren Halbye will get the overall responsibility of the sales and marketing activities in the Group with focus on increasing sales globally and developing a stronger branding of DLF-TRIFOLIUM in cooperation with the subsidiaries.   Søren Halbye is 37 years old and has a Master’s Degree in International Business and a occupational background from the medical industry.   20/11-06 - 15/12-06 Fodder beets can now be harvested and stored as efficiently as maize
	In most places, fodder beets have a higher yield per hectare than maize, but they are not used so much any more because of the labour involved in harvesting and feeding. This problem can now be overcome by a newly developed beet harvester.
The new machine harvests, cleans and cuts root and top of the fodder beets in one working procedure. The beets are then ready to be transported and ensiled together with maize. The machine, which at the moment is being tested in Denmark, is developed by the Danish machine factory Tim-Thyregod A/S in cooperation with a local contractor and DLF-TRIFOLIUM. Read more about fodder beets here.

17/11-06 - 13/02-07

Seeds and fertiliser in one go!
	Turfline Grass Fix has been improved with the patented iSeed® * fertiliser coating.
	The seeds are very easy to work with and the sowing takes less time as you do not have to add any fertiliser. At the same time the coating results in better and stronger plants. Click here for more information on Turfline Grassfix
* iSeed® is a registered trade mark of Kemira GrowHow Oyj. iSeed technology is patented by Kemira GrowHow Oyj, Finland

16/11-06 - 13/04-07

New edition of Distributors Guide to Turf Mixtures available now!

Click here for pdf-file

 

 

16/11-06 -

Masterline, now available in 10 kg bags

Furthermore, a brand new mixture Ecomaster has been added to the Masterline range.
Ecomaster is the best quality turf for high wear containing the unique Microclover.  Ecomaster is only available in 10 kg bags.

 

25/10-06 - 16/11-06

New edition of Prograss out now!

Read it here...

 

20/10-06 - 12/12-06

Holland’s most famous park resowed with Microclover

Several lawns in Holland’s most famous Park, The Vondelpark, has been resowed with Microclover mixtures.

Innoseeds advised the contractor in charge of the maintenance and the local authorities to sow the Microclover lawn mixture "Match Microclover" because of several advantages. "First of all we chose a Microclover mixture because we want a green lawn all year round, but also because it gives fewer problems with fungi diseases and weed. Microclover also has a big advantage in an environmental aspect because less fertiliser is used", says Mr Menno van the Bos, who is in charge of the maintenance of The Vondelpark.

Read more about Microclover here. 

 

19/10-06 - 16/11-06

www - Germany

We hereby proudly present our new website from DLF-TRIFOLIUM Germany. DLF-TRIFOLIIUM Germany has launched its new website www.dlf-trifolium.de. DLF-TRIFOLIUM supports our markets in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium and Poland.

 

You can access the new website directly on www.dlf-trifolium.de or you can click on the dropdown menu in the right column on this site.

 

03/10-06 - 20/11-06

Next generation of golf grasses ready to be tested
	The trial greens at our breeding station in Denmark are now made ready for test of the next generation of super golf grasses. The first series of golf grasses has now been concluded and very valuable information has been obtained and new varieties selected.
The intensive treatment with low clipping, irrigation and trials with various nitrogen levels will in the new trials again show the potential of the new breeding lines for the golf industry in the future.  You can read more about turf grasses here.

 

 

18/9-06 - 16/11-06

DLF-TRIFOLIUM Consolidates its Position as the World’s Largest Grass Seed Company

DLF-TRIFOLIUM Group, the Danish based and farmer owned grass seeds group with an annual turnover of approx. €270 million, consolidates its position as the world’s largest grass seed company through its acquisition of Advanta Seeds’ grass seed activities within research, field production, seed conditioning and wholesale. For further information read here

 

20/8-06 - 18/9-06

 

Three Seats in the New Group Executive Board of DLF-TRIFOLIUM

Truels Damsgaard, took over as CEO on 1 August 2006 upon the retirement of CEO Aksel Nissen.
On 4 August the Board of Directors of DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S appointed Morten Andersen, Chief Financial Officer, as member of the Group Executive Board of DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S and Gert van Straalen, Managing Director of the subsidiary company, Innoseeds Group, as member of the Group Executive Board which also includes the Executive Board of DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S. For further information click here

18/8-06 - 19/10-06

Easy way for repairing drought damage in grassland

After the very hot summer, repair of grassland is needed in many regions. The drought damage has in some cases been added to previous winter damage. The result is now that poor yielding grassland is being invaded by weeds.

The use of a wire tine harrow combined with overseeding of new, large seeded, high yielding species ensures significantly improved grasslands.

Take a look at the video and see our recommendations for quick and cheap repair.

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10/8-06 - 20/10-06

Microclover - the Drought Busters

Looking back on this summer’s drought period, once again it has been proved that including Microclover in the turf mixtures improves drought tolerance and makes the lawns and sports fields stay far more green compared to pure grasses.

 

Read more about Microclover from DLF-TRIFOLIUM here and prepare yourself for the next drought period.

  

6/7-06 - 5/9-06

 

Click here to get Prograss - The Marketing
Newsletter, special ISF edition

 

6/7-06 - 18/8-06

We welcomed more than 170 customers at our field day on 28 June 2006, and hosted more than 340 guests in Tivoli in the evening. Our guests came from more than 45 countries from all over the world and it was a successful and enjoyable day.

 

 
 

 

 

6/7-06 - 10/8-06

New website - China

DLF Group China our Chinese subsidiary has launched their new website www.dlf.com.cn. 

You can access the new website directly on www.dlf.com.cn  or you can click on the dropdown menu in the right column on this site.

 

 

6/4-06 - 6/7-06

Click here to get Prograss - The Marketing Newsletter

 

 

6/4-06 - 6/7-06

New website - UK

DLF-TRIFOLIUM Ltd. our British subsidiary has launched their new website www.dlf.co.uk.

On www.dlf.co.uk you will find information on the forage and turf brands that are marketed in the UK along with technical and other useful information regarding the UK market.

You can access the new website directly on www.dlf.co.uk or you can click on the dropdown menu in the right column on this site.

 

5/4-06 - 30/6-06

More than 11.000 tonnes shipped in March 2006
	This time of the year is the most busy period for our shipping department in Roskilde, Denmark – and March was no exception. More than 11.000 tonnes of grass and clover seeds were shipped for our export markets. New systems and a re-organisation in terms of handling orders and shipment have made the period less hectic this year, and we are getting a positive feedback from our customers who appreciate an improved service level.
Spring is slow to come this year, which will put further pressure on our shipping department for making fast shipments in a peak season. We are ready for this challenge.

13/3-06 - 6/7-06

Be aware of Fusarium/Snow mould attack on turf areas
Taking the long snow cover in mind this year in many areas, more severely attacks of Fusarium is to be expected. Click here to read here more about Fusarium and how to deal with it.

8/3-06 - 6/4-06

Want to save water, fertiliser and pesticides? Go for red fescue!

The golf industry is under pressure with more and more countries having to reduce the input of water, fertiliser and pesticides. This is true in public green areas as well. In Denmark work over the last 10-15 years with red fescue golf greens has resulted in some very valuable experiences, now utilised throughout Europe. Read more about red fescue and the breeding of sustainable species by DLF-TRIFOLIUM from the article in Greenkeeper International.

 

14/2-06 - 03/10-06

Natural vs. artificial turf grass
	ESA (European Seed Association) has produced what is probably the most up-to-date comparison available for natural versus artificial turf for sports and leisure applications.The report presents in clear, factual detail the reasons why experts believe natural turf to be the best long-term solution for the industry.
The evidence is clear - natural turf grass is better for the environment, healthier and safer for the players, the most cost-effective alternative to install and maintain, and the majority of football players and even spectators prefer it. The ESA report also shows that dedicated research and development of grass seed breeders has ensured a healthy future for natural turf. Natural grass solutions that can tackle pitch problems such as shade, air circulation and persistency in almost every situation, however extreme the conditions, are now available. DLF-TRIFOLIUM has been actively involved in working out this report. Download the full report here (pdf) or read it on www.euroseeds.org.

 

13/2-06 - 13/3-06

New Outstanding Varieties Approved in France
Not less than six brand new varieties from DLF-TRIFOLIUM where the result of this year’s approval in France. Three high quality turf varieties-tall fescue Filippa, red fescue trichophylla Greenspray and Poa pratensis Pentagon will now be added to the French official list.
In forage, the late tetraploid perennial ryegrass Montovani and the very late tetraploid variety Fabula will be added - both with high indexes for use. Besides this, the westerwoldicum Nerissa was approved. Read more about these new varieties here.

 

1/2-06 - 5/4-06

Poa pratensis - a lot of benefits!
It is unlikely to find another specie growing so well world wide under so many different conditions. We have tried to gather all the benefits and ended up with 19 and, for sure, we have not mentioned them all. Click here to read more about the benefits of using Poa pratensis.

27/1-06 - 8/3-06

New Turfline Eco-lawn mixture

The Turfline Eco-lawn mixture has now been upgraded considerably by including Microclover. Microclovers produce their own fertiliser, and their deep roots reduce their need for irrigation. Thus, Eco-lawn is a special mix of seed requiring very little maintenance and makes the lawn stay greener much longer. Perfect for wear tolerance, drought and shade, it can be used for new lawns or oversown into an existing lawn. For mixture composition click to see the pdf of Distributors guide to tailor-made turf mixtures here. Read more at www.microclover.com

 

27/1-06 - 6/4-06

The successful Turfline family is now being extended to include six high profile, colourful 7,5 kg bags. The new Turfline bag is presented in the brochure “Turf Mixtures – Distributors guide to tailor-made mixtures”. To get a copy click here (pdf).

4/1-06 - 30/1-06

DLF-TRIFOLIUM at Agromek 2006
The agricultural exhibition Agromek takes place in Herning, Denmark from 16th to 21st of January 2006. 560 exhibitors are present – among them DLF-TRIFOLIUM. We are ready to inform about our world wide activities within seed. Come and see us in Hall K, stand 8102. Read more at www.agromek.dk

 

2/1-06 - 14/2-06

Microclover - a new lawn species is born!
No other white clover types tolerate close mowing like microclover. Microclover - the biggest news within environmentally friendly lawn seed. Now available throughout Europe. Read more about this breakthrough in breeding on www.microclover.com

 

23/11-05 - 1/2-06

New Trial Site in Kentucky

The DLF-Trifolium staff has moved to Kentucky and established a trial site in the area known as “the inner bluegrass” - an area with rolling green hillsides and the home of some of the finest thoroughbred horse farms in the country. The first scores are made, and this coming spring, as the new foals are taking their first bite of grass, we will be harvesting and measuring the yield of our first trial. Read more click here

 

11/11-05 - 13/2-06

Breeding of Dark-Green Turf Varieties 

Dark-green turf varieties have often shown benefits under heat-stress conditions.

Older, dark-green varieties are lacking density and fineness of leaves compared to medium-green, European material.

Breeding efforts by DLF-TRIFOLIUM have created new varieties and breeding material combining quality with stress tolerance.
Click here to read more

  

- 1/1-06

New Products for New Zealand and Australia

DLF-SEEDS has established several forage trials of new varieties and new breeding material in New Zealand and Australia. The first harvest with measurement of Winter growth is taking place right now. Species tested are Annual and Italian ryegrass, Hybrid and Perennial ryegrass, Festuloliums, Tall fescues, Cocksfoot and White clover.

The harvest takes place with our Haldrup machinery in a very accurate way. The first results are most promising, proving that our breeding is able to make varieties suitable for this part of the world also.

 

Record Number of new Varieties Launched Again

Last year DLF-TRIFOLIUM was able to launch no fewer than 15 brand new varieties – the highest number ever. These included a range of dark green turf perennials. These varieties will of course be available in considerable quantities this year. On top of this, we are repeating the success this year with another 15 new varieties for which seed is now available. We are fortunate to have all these new varieties, which makes it possible for us, together with our customers, to renew the state of the art in grasses and the benefits thereof.

For further information click here

 

Increased Nitrogen use Efficiency in Grassses

A new research collaboration between DLF-TRIFOLIUM and KVL (The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University) has been established to ensure the development of grass varieties, which matches still increasing nitrogen use constraints. Plant nutrition has been the research scope for years at KVL and with recent discoveries, the two partners now seek to implement the results into DLF-TRIFOLIUM's grass varieties.

Read more about ammonia transport proteins and the strategy to improve nitrogen utilization in grasses here.

 

 - 23/11-05 

Seed Yield Trials Optimize Competitiveness

A high seed yield is a quality criteria of paramount importance when producing new grass and clover seeds at DLF-TRIFOLIUM. Thousands of trial plots of Red fescue, Perennial ryegrass, Smooth-stalked meadow grass, Hybrid ryegrass, White clover and Cocksfoot have now been harvested in , and preliminary results show that the standard variety seed yields correspond to the yield obtained in practice. The trials have thus provided valuable information about the seed production potential of new, future varieties allowing DLF-TRIFOLIUM to make the right choice in terms of future seed production.

In connection with the seed yield trials various treatments have been tried out on the crops in view of optimizing the seed yield.