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Super-fast turf growth and repair with Expressmaster Plus

A park or stadium without grass is a space without the fun and games. So anything that shortens the gap between sowing grass seed and letting people loose on lush green turf has to be good. A shorter wait brings forward those outdoor days filled with sports and picnics in the park. Expressmaster Plus shortens the gap. It’s our fastest-growing grass-seed mixture featuring 4turf® technology. Expressmaster Plus cuts down the waiting. The three seed components of this mixture establish rapidly, keep out weeds, extend the season of outdoor play, and look so green and inviting, local people will want to be outside all summer. They give park users more action-packed days on wide grassy spaces, and a prolonged season of growth for turf professionals. Read more

Lone Bundgaard to join the Executive Management Board in DLF Seeds

DLF, a global leader in plant breeding and seed production, is happy to announce the appointment of Lone Bundgaard to join the company’s Executive Management Board (EMB) Read more

DLF Beet Seed CEO steps down

Hans Christian Ambjerg, CEO of DLF Beet Seed, will as from today step down from his position. Read more

BONNIE - A Future Top Choice For Sports Turf

A breeder’s work is no longer limited to developing varieties that are top performing on different country lists, but also to find varieties that can fit with changing environmental concerns and being able to adapt to differing climate conditions. After 15 years of intensive work, our breeders have developed the variety BONNIE. The new benchmark in perennial ryegrass and N°1 on the French list. Read more

The Greatest Show on Grass Resumes at TPC Scottsdale

The WM Phoenix Open is a professional golf tournament that's held at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course, a golf course specifically designed for professional golfers and large crowds. The tournament coincides with Super Bowl weekend each year and is uniquely tailored to the fans, which makes the atmosphere feel more like a music festival than a traditional golf event. Read more

DLF's Derek Woodfield Receives AFGC Medallion Award

The American Forage & Grassland Council (AFGC) bestowed its highest honor, The Medallion Award, upon Derek Woodfield during their 2024 Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama, on January 9th, 2024. Read more

DLF to close the R&D site in Landskrona, Sweden

Today we have announced that DLF Seeds A/S will stop all activities at the R&D site in Landskrona, Sweden before 1st July 2024 and close the site Read more

Choose Ecomaster for a joined-up approach to turf care and management

Everyone wants lush green turf – and easier ways to achieve it. So here’s our answer to that age-old challenge: Ecomaster, a turf-grass mixture from our Masterline® range. In the world of landscaping and turf maintenance, Ecomaster is a game-changer. The vital ingredient is Microclover®, a unique component offering numerous benefits from cost savings to visual appeal to better environmental outcomes. Read more

Prestwick GC futureproof their fairways with new sustainable mix from Johnsons

While only launched in the summer of 2023, the new hard fescue J Sustain-Fairway mixture from Johnsons Sports Seed is already making a strong first impression at the birthplace of The Open Championship. Delivering quick germination and coping with the challenges of the undulating links course, Prestwick Golf Club have commended the blend of top-rated cultivars and the role they’ll play in futureproofing their fairways. Read more

Microclover® – the tiny friend of challenged turf managers

They say that the best things come in small packages. That’s definitely true for Microclover®, the little plant that improves the look and performance of turf while easing the turf manager’s workload. Better still, Microclover® makes turf management less costly and more sustainable. Read more

DLF Seeds A/S and Groupe Florimond Desprez announce their intention to enter into a Joint Venture

This is for their beets operations with the ambition to redefine the landscape of the sugar beet seed industry Read more

Growing turf that lasts season after season

Turf has to work harder these days. As the weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, players still expect year-round pitch use. The solution is 4turf®, a range of highly resilient, low-temperature turf varieties that make the turf manager’s job easier. And the time to overseed is now. Read more

Red fescue could be the future of turfgrass management

Growing and managing turfgrass is getting tougher. The pressure is on to use fewer resources – less pesticide, fertiliser, water, and management time – to grow turf sustainably. Red fescue is the answer. It doesn’t just perform well on all environmental measures, it is also fine textured and has a nice colour. Read more

Press release: Record revenue and solid operating results at DLF

With a revenue of DKK 8,756 million and an EBIT of DKK 522 million in the fiscal year 2022/23, DLF presents a record revenue and the third-best EBIT in the company's history at today's Annual General Meeting. The sales of clover and grass seeds were overall lower than in 2021/22, and the operating results were affected by inflation and rising costs associated with the significant 2022 harvest Read more

A troubling year of drought, floods, and soaring inflation

Grass-seed consumption during the past year has been slower than during the two previous years when COVID-19 forced people to stay at home and devote more time to their gardens. Now that we’re back to normality, seed consumption has returned to typical levels. Inevitably, there are other issues to worry about. Inflation, which has fallen from its highest levels, continues to be a concern, driven primarily by rising gas, electricity, and overall consumer prices. Inflation is still far higher than people are used to, which is why it continues to dampen consumer spending and reduce trade activity. As always, the weather plays its part in the seed industry. Last year we enjoyed an exceptional harvest with abundant yields and excellent dry storage conditions. Not so for the 2023 seed production year, which offers a stark contrast to the success of the previous year. Read more

DLF hosts inaugural Seed Camp in Canada

Field agents and distributors from across Ontario and Québec traveled to DLF’s new research station in Port Hope, Ontario for an up-close look at DLF seeds and science. The one-of-a-kind event showcased a remarkable portfolio of forage and corn varieties, and introduced attendees to the product development team and DLF seed experts. Read more

DLF breaks ground on state-of-the-art seed enhancement facility in Oregon

Excitement is growing in Oregon as the new building takes shape and research trials move forward! Read more

Rugby World Cup 2023 in France on wear-tolerant turf!

The 2023 Rugby World Cup has commenced – this year in France Read more

DLF Acquires Corteva Agriscience Alfalfa Breeding Program and Related Assets

DLF, the worldwide market leader in forage and turf seed, is proud to announce its acquisition of the Corteva AgriscienceTM alfalfa breeding program effective September 1st. This includes Corteva’s global alfalfa germplasm and breeding program, the Alforex Seeds® brand name and trademarks including Hi-Gest® alfalfa technology, Hi-Ton performance alfalfa, Hi-Salt salinity tolerant alfalfa, and msSuntra® hybrid technology, current commercial alfalfa varieties and select Corteva personnel supporting the alfalfa program Read more

Turfline holds hands with the consumer on the brand new design

Grass is alive, vital and fresh. So is the new design of our Turfline packaging. We’ve set the focus on simplicity with a relatable photo front and graphic elements, making it easier for the consumer to understand the purpose of the different mixtures and be able to choose the right seed mixture. Read more

Seeds meet Science

Angers, France, recently played host to an incredible gathering of seed enthusiasts from across the world! Read more

Growing a Joint Global Company Culture

DLF’s global growth and expansion in the past 10-15 years have brought in numerous new companies and colleagues, providing us with valuable access to new markets, products, knowledge, and technologies Read more

Seed Technologies improve germination in Kentucky Bluegrass

DLF's ongoing advancements: unveiling the power of seed priming in Kentucky Bluegrass through successful field trials Read more

DLF among top nominees for the Innovation Award 2023

This year, a total of 26 companies have been nominated for the awards, and we are proud to be among the selected nominees! Read more

Special coating reduces the need for nitrogen fertilizers

Coatings and microorganisms transforming nitrogen efficiency in crop production Read more

Multiple World Cup events in Oceania on turf from the DLF Group

New Zealand shines as global sporting hub: PGG Wrightson Turf takes the stage in Women's World Cups Read more

New varieties provide better earnings in the Australian agricultural sector

Unlocking higher pasture production and increased profits, our collaboration with the University of New England, Australia reveals how our forage grass outperformed traditional fields Read more

ISF from South Africa to the Netherlands

Worldseed2023 concludes with flag handover ceremony Read more

ISF legacy project in Cape Town, South Africa

The International Seed Federation and DLF Supports Local Community Project in Cape Town, South Africa Read more

Overseeding with white clover increases the value of pastures

Discover the multitude of compelling reasons to sow grass fields with white clover, including reduced reliance on artificial fertilizers, diminished need for concentrate purchases, and the added benefit of increased protein yield. Learn more about the wide range of advantages that await Read more

New generation of forage varieties marks quantum leap in the German market

We strive to deliver high quality to our customers, and we can do just that with our new DLF varieties! Read more

Grass-seed demand back to normal in a world that's far from normal

After several years during which demand for grass seed has been exceptionally high, the market has returned to normal levels Read more

DLF Beet Seed's plant breeding secures stronger beet plants

Revolutionizing Sugar Beet protection: Unleashing resistant varieties to boost yields and a future free from reliance on chemical fungicides Read more

New Group CFO in DLF

Tom Karlebo will assume the position as Group CFO in the DLF Seeds group starting from October 1, 2023 Read more

The Czech Republic's interest in Microclover® for lawns grows and we can understand why!

Discover the benefits below Read more

A brand new screening method to boost plant breeding

What do you get when you combine a genetic "haystack" with powerful sequencing technology? DLF's NimScout method - finding needles in a flash! Over 150 game-changing mutations have been discovered in ryegrass and alfalfa. Let's see what this can do for the future of farming! Read more

New seed treatment improves forage cabbage yields

Pelleting of seeds is increasing the yield in swedes. A technological improvement we are happy to see! Read more

Increase farm profitability with DLF alfalfa

Farms that rely on protein-rich feed can become much more self-sufficient by growing alfalfa. Sowing a field of alfalfa helps cut the input costs, protects against fluctuations in protein prices, raise farm yields, and improve farm finances Read more

To be or not to be - a perfect lawn

For a century the prevailing norm for lawn grasses has been a clean, lush, darkish green, and dense sward that signals strength, vitality, pleasure, and devotion. And as much as this type of perfection has an immense appeal to anyone, just as disturbing does a pale green and weedy lawn seem to affect us Read more

Natural turf - the right choice for our environment

The EU has decided to ban products from old tires as infill in artificial football pitches. This is good news for our environment and means that natural turf or hybrid turf pitches are highly actual Read more

Do something for the climate and your lawn

Grow some nitrogen into it! Read more

Grass proteins - the sustainable nutrition of the future?

Grasses are amazing crops! They are perennial plants, and when they stand in the field, they absorb CO2 from the air, which is converted and used to form leaves and roots. Over time, they can store a lot of carbon in the soil. They are also some of the best crops for utilizing nitrogen, so their impact on the environment and climate is really minimal. Wish we all could thrive on grass. We can't... yet! Read more

Rejuvenate your lawn like a pro

Spring is up and it’s time to refresh yourself and your wonderful garden for another season with leisure, relaxation, fun with the kids and just that sensational feeling of letting your toes grab around the lush green turf grass Read more

Full integration of European alfalfa breeding

Discover how DLF's acquisition of an alfalfa breeding programme is accelerating the development of high-quality alfalfa varieties for the European market Read more

New external board member in DLF

Tim Ørting Jørgensen has been appointed as a new external member of the Board of Directors in DLF AmbA from May 2023 Read more

DLF plant breeder among the 20 most inspiring

Congratulations to Etienne Abélard, turf breeder at DLF for being named in the 20 Most Inspiring Gen Z Employees in the EU Seed Sector in 2022! Read more

Flower seed on the rise

Get ahead of the changing lawn care trend with "Naturalité" - France's flower and grass mixtures for eco-friendly, low-maintenance rustic lawns that are becoming popular with homeowners, authorities, and sports/golf clubs Read more

Climate change impacts on lawns

Choosing the right grass species for lawns is now impacted by climate change, leading to increasing demand for heat-tolerant grasses Read more

Research into salt-tolerant forage solutions

Rising salt concentrations due to climate change threaten freshwater access in coastal areas. A field trial on a Dutch island aims to determine which forage crops can withstand salinization and desiccation, ensuring supply security for livestock in the face of droughts Read more

New Phalaris programme ready for the Australian market

PGG Wrightson Seeds has developed the new GT07 phalaris variety with greater persistence and market potential under Australia's changing climate, thanks to exclusive access to CSIRO's breeding program Read more

Overseeding - considerable improvements in the last eight years

The greenkeeper team at Golfbaan De Woeste Kop in Axel has successfully made efforts to significantly reduce the percentage of annual meadow grass (Poa annua) on the greens. Each year, the head greenkeeper, Paul Mannaert, overseeds five times with a different creeping bentgrass variety from DLF. For tees and fairways he uses a 4turf® mixture Read more

Partnerships for the climate

The EU (European Union) Green Deal and Farm to Fork strategy set the over-arching agenda for European agriculture in the coming decades. We need to produce more with less, increase sustainability, restore nature and biodiversity, secure stable production of healthy food under more frequent and severe climate extremes, and find solutions to mitigate the climate changes Read more

Private customers demand professional lawn care

From golf courses to private gardens: How a Danish company turned a need for professional lawn care into a thriving business with over 40,000 service visits and the backing of investors Read more

Establishing and managing white clover in the sward

As a forage, white clover is highly digestible with crude protein content averaging over 20%. But the most significant benefit of white clover is its ability to fix N from the atmosphere for use by neighbouring grasses in the sward Read more

Gain more playing hours with energy-efficient artificial lighting

Artificial lighting can give a pitch more playing hours and reduce reliance on overseeding. Our research shows that artificial lighting significantly improves the quality of turfgrass growing in shaded areas, such as stadiums where crowd-protecting roofs keep part of the pitch in shade. Read more

Focus on training in revegetation and erosion control

Learn & lunch with DuraVeg®! Discover how PGG Wrightson's Lunch & Learns are revolutionizing erosion control and revegetation design, helping Oceania's engineers and specifiers close projects faster and more efficiently, including the recent restoration of a New Zealand gold mine Read more

Investment in processing maize in New Zealand

New constructions take time, but there is much to look forward to! Read more

New forage grass raises the bar in Oceania

It’s worth sharing when we have a great break through. Read about the many advantages of Vast below! Read more

New robust sugar beet varieties

DLF Beet Seed has intensified its development of new robust and sustainable sugar beet varieties Read more

4TURF® stays green and playable through spring and summer droughts

The climate is changing, and sports pitches, golf courses and municipal parks have to adapt. Deep-rooting, drought-tolerant turf grasses such as 4turf® can survive spring and summer droughts. Even better, 4turf® stays green and playable with less need for irrigation during long dry periods when water may have to be rationed. Read more

Brown-Patch resistant 4TURF® doesn’t leave it to chances

Climate change is putting pressure on turf areas, especially on summer renovations of pitches, which are now taking place in warmer and more humid weather – optimal conditions for the growth of the pathogenic fungus brown patch. Professional turf managers therefore need to choose disease-resistant turf varieties for their turf areas, that can safeguard their turf and give them a peace of mind. Read more

Tetraploids - for cows feed or sporty feet?

Tetraploids were originally developed for forage because they had broader leaves, higher sugar content and better winter hardiness Read more

Robust varieties tested with low input

When growing through tough environments, our sustainable grasses still prevail Read more

Festulolium on a new list of recommended varieties in the Netherlands

Convincing trials has set wind in the festulolium sails! Read more

Plant breeding winners make it to top sports finals

Top sport events are subject to a massive attention from millions of football fans. Turf managers do their outmost to prepare the tournament pitches with over-seeding managements to create spectacular and beautiful surfaces able to withstand wear and tear from some of the world’s best football players. Read more

DLF is now a patron member of FEGGA

DLF joined FEGGA (The federation of European golf greenkeepers association) to create closer contact with the turf managers in the European golf industry Read more

4TURF® for healthier lawns

4turf® genetics, resilience and development. Tag along and learn about the advantages of 4turf® Read more

The world's most wear resistant variety tops the variety list

The Dutch variety, Saila, hero against drought and rust! Read more

The road to TURF sustainability

Well-managed sports pitches are one of the essentials to form the backdrop, when professional football or rugby teams are struggling to pull the longest straw in prestigious tournaments. Read more

New ForageMax brochure out now

Read the newest ForageMax brochure and learn more about how to achieve better feeding quality, higher and more reliable yields, and vulnerable and more sustainable crops Read more

4TURF® is proven to grow resilient TURF

In the fight against climate change, 4turf® is the leading portfolio of tetraploid perennial ryegrasses. 4turf® – the range that dominates the national turf lists – has exceptional tolerances to drought, disease, and salt Read more

New TURFLINE brochure out now

Read the newest Turfline brochure and learn more about how to get a lawn that suits your climate and your garden Read more

New MASTERLINE brochure out now

Read the newest Masterline® brochure that is filled with turf solutions to ensure a more sustainable turf management Read more

New genetics support efficient and robust seed production

With a constantly changing climate it is crucial to keep testing and developing. Read more about our plant breeders here! Read more

Virus Yellows – no match for VYTECH®

Until 2020, virus yellows were an almost forgotten threat for sugar beet growers. That is not the case anymore for this decimating disease Read more

Foragepartners in the Benelux countries

What is better than strong collaborations on an international scale? See what our future cooperation aim offers here! Read more

New variety delivers resistance to Grey Leaf Spot in Brazil

Read more about the abilities of the new variety, Feroz! Read more

Turf business summit in Barcelona

The fourth Turf Business Summit was held in Barcelona. Influential turf care professionals spent 3 days discussing key issues, opportunities and challenges facing the industry Read more

Seed prize affected by inflation and production costs

A tough economic situation coupled with increased costs for energy, wages, fertilisers, packaging and logistics have pushed up prices for forage and turf seed. In addition, favourable prices on ag commodities, such as wheat, oil seed rape and sunflower have made these crops more attractive and put on pressure to get a competitive seed production price. Therefore, in general seed growers have reconsidered whether they should reduce seed production and cultivate a larger proportion of commodities Read more

DLF - 150 years since the first seed emerged

On December 16, it is 150 years since the first seed emerged for the seed group, which today is the 7th largest in the world, has a turnover of EURO 1.1bn and 2,240 staff worldwide Read more

Rokali – The clover that helps farmers fight climate change

ROKALI is a crimson clover bred to cope with the challenges of climate change. The plant improves soil fertility, which cuts nitrogen costs and provides highly digestible early spring fodder at a time when it’s needed most Read more

Change in DLF top management

Søren Halbye assumed his new position as Group CEO on 1 November. He has taken over the responsibility from Truels Damsgaard Read more

Forages to hold on to in the future

When UK came out of winter 2021, soils were blessed with plenty of precipitation. This was more fortunate than anybody anticipated at the time but in the end, it prevented 2022 from surpassing the historical disastrous drought year of 1976 only by inches Read more

La Crosse Seed acquires Deer Creek Seed

LA CROSSE, WI (October 31, 2022) – La Crosse Seed, a division of DLF USA Inc., is pleased to announce that it has acquired Deer Creek Seed, Inc. headquartered in Windsor, Wisconsin Read more

Inflation and production costs are in the driving seat

A tough economic situation coupled with increased costs for energy, wages, fertilisers, packaging and logistics are pushing up prices for grass and clover seed. In addition, good production prices for other ag-commodities, such as wheat and rapeseed, are making it harder to contract the planned multiplication acreage for grass and clover seed at a competitive price. Read more

From world equestrian championships to top league football in only six days

Is it possible to transform a sandy track suitable for horse hoofs into a top league football field that can tolerate football boots in just six days? The answer is yes! Read more

Development of grass diseases

The climate is changing, both temperature and precipitation pattern, and we already see an impact on the geographical distribution of some turf grass diseases. This requires the ability to adapt and change disease management if a major quality decline is to be avoided Read more

Clover - the money saving climate hero

A famous political leader once said: “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. We have been here before. Higher costs on energy and inputs, higher commodity prices and more focus on how we can produce more efficient with less input Read more

Are you ready for more drought in 2023?

Climate change is here to stay. If you’re wondering how you can maintain steady forage production in the face of cold and harsh winters, excessive rainfall and sodden soils, or periods of drought with brown fields and burnt crops, we can help. We have plenty of ideas for helping you farm successfully with stable and more reliable forage production. Read more

Full-year financial report 2021/22

Today, the Borard of Directors approved the Financial Report for 2021/22 Read more

DLF unveils new corporate visual identity supporting the business strategy

DLF launches new Corporate Visual Identity (CVI) and a revitalised logo. These changes follow a period of years where the company has gone through a rapid expansion and development Read more

Building sustainability with turfgrasses: recap from ITRC2022

In July, almost 300 researchers and professionals attended the 14th International Turfgrass Research Conference, which was held in Copenhagen. Under the conference theme “Development and Sustainability” 181 papers presented how turfgrasses improves sustainable development in cities, how new diseases can be controlled, and how professionals can reduce fertilizer- and chemical use without compromising too much on turf quality Read more

Drought-tolerant TURF solutions

As summer droughts become more common, we suggest ways that turf managers can improve the look of their turf. Our solutions don’t just look better, they help turf managers save water and reduce the amount of work involved in keeping turf green through a long summer of drought. Read more

Climate strategy award nomination

We're proud to be among the nominees for a Climate Strategy Award for this year's Sustainability Awards 2022! Read more

New CFO in the DLF Group

After 25 years in the DLF Group, CFO Morten Andersen has decided to retire at the end of this year. His successor will be Allan Bødskov Andersen who will join DLF on 1 September 2022 and on 1 November will take over the position as CFO and become a member of the Executive Board at DLF Read more

Generational change at the top of the DLF group

After 16 years as CEO, Truels Damsgaard is stepping down as of 1 November 2022, handing over the management responsibilities to Søren Halbye, EVP Greater Europe & South America Read more

AG-journalists from 40 countries learned about sustainable farming

DLF was proud to be a partner at the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists' congress in June/July. The congress took place in Denmark and Ag-journalists from more that 40 countries participated Read more

DLF sponsors international turfgrass research conference in Denmark

Almost 300 scientists and turf-grass professionals attended the 14th International Turfgrass Research Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. DLF, was one of the sponsors and we were able to show all the participants our research facility in Denmark Read more

Women's football championship on perfected turf

England sets the scene for the 16 qualifier teams at the European Championship. The tournament offers 31 matches between Europe’s best women national football teams and the expectations for the pitch quality is sky high being in the homeland of football and turf maintenance. DLF's top-ranking sports grasses are ready for both athletes and fans Read more

Women's finals in England - homeland of turf perfection

Now it’s time again for football, and England sets the scene for the 13th UEFA European Women’s Championship. The tournament will offer 31 matches between Europe’s best women national football teams and the expectations for the pitch quality is sky high being in the homeland of football and turf maintenance Read more

Out of the black box

Festuloliums are extraordinary grasses not nearly used to the extent they deserve. They represent the best of two worlds combined in on hybrid; growth speed and quality from the ryegrasses; persistency and stress tolerance from the fescues Read more

Let your lawn produce its own fertilizer

Fertilizers costs are sky-high, and it is really adding to the benefits of the nitrogen fixating clovers. It can be-grass pastures with clover that are capable of producing protein for feed with less need for fertilizer application. Or it can be good looking low input microclover lawns Read more

Grass-growing strategies for an era of change

Times are changing: the climate is shifting and rises in commodity prices seem relentless. For farmers, this is the era of rapid adaptation. This is the time for new techniques to cope with spring and summer droughts; to counteract rising costs for cereal, protein, energy, and fertiliser; and to avoid supply-chain disruption. Read more

Global pressures keep grass and clover prices high

Global issues are affecting production costs for grass and clover seeds. Ag-commodity prices, supply-chain problems, increasing energy costs and inflation are just a few drivers for firm markets. Read more

DLF hits the list of 'The 20 most climate friendly companies over 2021'

Years before the climate agenda hit the breeding companies, DLF took a bold move in gathering breeders and scientists from public and private organizations in pursuit of advancing crop breeding for future climates Read more

4TURF® stays green and playable through spring and summer droughts

The climate is changing, and sports pitches, golf courses and municipal parks have to adapt. Deep-rooting, drought-tolerant turf grasses such as 4turf® (turf tetraploid perennial ryegrass) are able to survive spring and summer droughts. Even better, 4turf® stays green and playable with less need for irrigation during long dry periods when water may have to be rationed. Read more

Improved drought-resistance protects agriculture profits

During hot, dry summers valuable grassland loses its lush green colour. The longer the drought, the more brown the grass becomes. Week by week, the grass additionally loses biomass, and dry-matter yields decline. Europe’s increasingly frequent spring and summer droughts are creating more forage gaps that reduce agricultural profits. Read more

Country reports - focus on DLF

Country Reports have in collaboration with Newsweek published a report about Denmark Read more

DLF puts strategy on hold in Russia - update June 2022

DLF finds that the military invasion of Ukraine is completely unacceptable and strongly distance itself from the ongoing inhuman acts taking place on Ukrainian soil Read more

Boost your sward - rejuvenate!

Overseeding presents a real opportunity to restore production in tired or damaged swards. It is also a way to get a rebound in forage yield in a low-cost, energy saving and climate-friendly way. The drilling technique saves money for expensive fuel and the loss of CO2 from the seed bed preparation is limited to a minimum Read more

Tall fescue plus grasses for improved forage quality and yield

To improve forage quality and persistency, choose PLUS grasses. PLUS grasses are high-performing multipurpose grasses bred by crossing fescues with ryegrasses Read more

Happy International women's day!

With International Women’s Day approaching it is a great opportunity to put focus on gender diversity Read more

Formand for DLF valgt som Vicepræsident

Christian Høegh-Andersen, der i december også trådte ind Landbrug & Fødevarers repræsentantskab, er blevet valgt som vicepræsident i COGECA Read more

Strong half-year result in DLF

On a global scale, there has generally been a good demand for grass and clover seeds. At the same time, there has been a tight supply which has been particularly pronounced in North America. It has driven the overall price level up across segments and geography Read more

Home-grown is home-earned

How can farmers deal with increasing expenses on forage protein, energy and fertilizers? Read more

DFL is building a new head office

The global seed group DLF has outgrown its present head office space in Roskilde and has chosen a new, well-suited location in green surroundings in the neighbouring municipality Egedal - a half hour drive northeast of Roskilde Read more

DLF acquires Oregro seeds

DLF is pleased to announce that it has acquired the assets of OreGro Seeds, a forage, cover crop, and turfgrass breeding company located in Albany, Oregon Read more

Brown-patch tolerant 4TURF® doesn’t leave it to chances

Brown Patch - the silent killer

Disease control is a greater challenge for many turf managers as they seek to reduce pesticide use while wanting to deliver the best playing quality and visual appearance. Read more

Achieve beautiful green spaces all year round

Read more about how to achieve beautiful, green and stress tolerant grass surfaces with 4turf technology Read more

The needle in the DNA-stack

No Need to Look for the Needle in the DNA-stack When You Can Create One Yourself. Many professionals in plant business are familiar with the recent introduction of a technology, called “genome editing”, which has the potential to change breeding dramatically. The most commonly used genome editor is the Crispr/CAS system. Crispr/CAS can make a mutation at specific positions in any plants’ DNA, which may result in a better trait. In nature, mutations are induced all the time. Over thousands of years this is what has created the variation upon which we build all new varieties today. But not all mutations are easily detected Read more

Grass products with add-ons!

Let us have a look at what the options are for bringing new features to the market in our business Read more

Historically strong result in DLF

With a turnover of m.DKK 7.536 and an EBIT of m.DKK 557 in the financial year 2020/21, DLF presents the strongest financial result ever despite the challenges of the season. DLF has delivered organic growth in key core markets in Europe, North America and Oceania Read more

4TURF® is proven to grow resilient turf

In the fight against climate change, 4turf® is the leading portfolio of tetraploid perennial ryegrasses. 4turf® – the range that dominates the national turf lists – has exceptional tolerances to drought, disease, and salt Read more

European tour in Dubai - with turf from DLF

The 18. – 21. of November the European tour will be played at The Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, but before the players can enjoy the beautiful course, it will be overseeded with turf from DLF Read more

Successful DLF green carpet event

Around 90 key stakeholders, business partners, financiers and advisors, academic collaborators and employees from sevevaral countries were gathered at DLF’s Green Carpet event 26 October 2021 Read more

Pronitro® helps seeds and turf survive a drought

The right seeds should be part of any strategy to reduce the impact of drought on golf greens and football pitches Read more

PRONITRO® helps seeds and turf survive drought

The right seeds should be part of any strategy to reduce the impact of drought on golf greens and football pitches Read more

Climate solutions with turf

Our climate is changing with more heat and longer drought incidents. At the same time, we experience more cases of intense rainfall where cloudbursts are challenging the capacity of city drainage systems Read more

2021 turf business summit

Due to Covid-19, the third Turf Business Summit was postponed to this year and held at one of the world’s finest golf venues – The Belfry in the UK Read more

Improved drought-resistance protects agricultural profits

During hot, dry summers valuable grassland loses its lush green colour. The longer the drought, the more brown the grass becomes. Week by week, the grass additionally loses biomass, and dry-matter yields decline. Europe’s increasingly frequent spring and summer droughts are creating more forage gaps that reduce agricultural profits Read more

Demand is up and harvests are down: Market insights for a time of shortage

A huge global demand and a shortage of grass and clover seeds reduced inventories, while other macro-economic effects also bolstered prices. Read more

4TURF® stays green and playable through spring and summer droughts

The climate is changing, and sports pitches, golf courses and municipal parks have adapt. Deep-rooting, drought-tolerant turf grasses such as 4turf® (turf tetraploid perennial ryegrass) are able to survive spring and summer droughts. Even better, 4turf® stays green and playable with less need for irrigation during long dry periods when water may have to be rationed Read more

PRONITRO®  helps seeds and sward survive a drought

The right seeds should be part of any strategy to reduce the impact of drought on grass swards for cutting and grazing Read more

Pronitro® helps seeds and sward survive a drought

The right seeds should be part of any strategy to reduce the impact of drought on grass swards for cutting and grazing Read more

Full-year financial report 2020/21

Yesterday, the DLF Board of Directors approved the Financial Report for 2020/21 Read more

Seed production is a planning game

Producing nuts & bolts is a matter of storing a few ingredients and push the button and the production starts. Anytime of the year. Consumption of nuts and bolts are all year round. No peaks… Read more

How grass kinetics can make a difference

Improved fiber digestibility in forage is a way to reach better results and feed efficiency for milk and meat production Read more

DLF grass in action on the Olympic golf courses

DLF has supplied grass seed to all greens on the spectacular course that forms the setting for the Men's and Women's Olympic Golf Tournament in Japan Read more

From plant breeding to top-performing pitch

Watch the video and get insight in the value chain of plant breeding - from field to soccer pitches and grazing pastures Read more

Demand for grasses and clovers continues to increase across Europe and around the globe

Faultless service in the face of global disruption has been the DLF theme of the past year. Covid-19, container shortages, rising demand, low stocks from the previous year, and below-average harvests have raised prices for the third year in a row. Our analysis of the market and the factors that will influence price and availability for the coming year are a must-read. Read more

More functionality and better business support through your MYDLF customer portal

The latest release of MyDLF operates in four languages and helps you find the information you need even faster than before. For customers, MyDLF is the always-on route to up-to-the-minute data on your account and to DLF seed varieties. It helps you do more business in more places at more times of the day. Read more

Multiple species for profitable & sustainable forage

There is increasing interest in multi-species mixtures as a source of high-quality forage. Learn more about this from Thomas Moloney, Product Manager for DLF in Ireland Read more

A summer of top sport on championship turf

When Europe's 24 qualifier teams will entertain millions of football fans worldwide at this summer's football tournament round Europe, the hopes and dreams of an entire continent rest on the performance of the turf. DLF's top-ranking sports grasses won't let the fans down Read more

400 Million European football fans eager to see 4TURF® score a colourful winner

Love it or hate it, this is the summer of European football. It’s also the summer of 4turf®, a vital component of the mixtures used in most of the stadiums taking part in this year’s competition. You can’t miss 4turf®: it’s the lush green colour about to dominate a TV screen near you. Read more

Select the winner for the finals

Plant breeders and seed farmers make sure we don't run out of grass. Turf grass is a fundamental partner when 22 players are chasing their ultimate goals Read more

Be ready for the next dry spring with drought-tolerant forage grasses

Climate change has brought drought-resistance to the fore. To counter the loss of yields that result from more frequent spring and summer droughts we’ve been working to develop forage products, such as Ryegrass PLUS and Tall fescue PLUS, that will keep herds fed during periods of drought. Read more

How to score the best smooth meadow grass varieties

It can take more than 10 years and up to 1 million Euros to bring a new smooth meadow grass variety to the market. It’s a complicated species in terms of breeding because it’s‘ aposporous pseudogamous facultative apomict.’ Read more

4TURF® variety hits the 'Top 20 list of innovative varieties'

The international seeds magazine European Seed has chosen and named the 20 most innovative plant varieties from 2020 in the European Seed Industry. Featuring a strong field of finalists, the jury chose to point to the grass variety FABIAN from DLF, which has set new standards for lawn grass with great stress tolerance and resilience Read more

New Vice President in Sales & Marketing for DLF Greater Europe

On August 1, 2021, John Larsen will join DLF in a newly established position as VP Sales and Marketing Greater Europe Read more

Deep roots fight spring drought

Researchers have provided new knowledge about root architecture in grasses, and DLF is now able to provide customers with verified guidance, when they ask for the most drought tolerant species and varieties. Read more

The epic turf game: battling drought at all levels

Perhaps it seems obvious, but a grass plant grows from the base. Where other plants or trees form new shoots at the top of the plant, grasses develop new shoots very close to the roots. It suggests that roots play an important and unique role for grasses. Read more

Get ready for more spring droughts – choose drought-tolerant 4TURF® varieties

Spring drought is a relatively new phenomenon caused by climate change. It’s one of the great challenges that professional turf managers face in a changing world. Luckily our stress-tolerant 4turf® tetraploid perennial ryegrass varieties are ideal turfgrasses for coping with lower rainfall during spring. Read more

New Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) for DLF Global R&D

On July 1, 2021, Derek Bartlem will join DLF as EVP and CSO. Derek Bartlem will take over from Klaus K. Nielsen who will assume the role as Director of Corporate External Affairs Read more

Klaus K. Nielsen appointed director of corporate external affairs in DLF

As of July 1, 2021, Klaus K. Nielsen will assume a new position in DLF as Director of Corporate External Affairs. Klaus K. Nielsen will be responsible for representing the company's strategic interests through dialogue and interaction with relevant authorities and industrial bodies globally Read more

4TURF® – also for use further north

Results from SCANTURF conclude that tetraploid perennial ryegrass varieties have a potential in seed mixtures in Nordic countries. Perennial ryegrass are traditionally only recommended in mixtures in the southern zone of the Nordic countries but results from the SCANTURF test conclude that tetraploid perennial ryegrass can be used further north Read more

4TURF® leads the way in Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrasses

Grass plants are wildly varied in their genetic make-up. Their variety even extends to the number of chromosomes in each cell. Most cultivated grasses – including turfgrass species – are polyploid: they have more than two sets of chromosomes. Read more

Celebration of top-performance soccer pitches

2021 will be a celebration for European football fans and for fans all over the world. The turf seed industry will have a special interest in evaluating the performance of the stadiums combining the skills of the groundsmen and top performing turf grass brands Read more

Did you know that more homegrown protein can have a positive impact on feed cost?

Decreasing bought-in protein with a correspondingly increased amount of homegrown protein will help you to become more self-sufficient and reduce the reliance on and cost of bought-in protein Read more

Seed production is about planning ahead - or is it?

Production of grass and clover seed has a long life cycle from the planning phase to the seed is ready for sale Read more

Tune in! The players championship March 11-14

Tune in this week to see the best players in golf compete on DLF grass. The Players Championship, or simply The Players, is an annual golf tournament on the PGA Tour. The tournament field includes the top 50 players in the world and offers the highest prize payout of any tournament in golf Read more

Flower strips for bees and biodiversity

Flower strips have become more common along roads and field edges and some mixtures create more value for the insects than others Read more

The road to more sustainable birdies and eagles

Golf courses have the potential to contribute with biodiversity conservation. Why not take the opportunity to establish some of the commercial flower mixtures to enhance native pollinators and market the golf club as bee-friendly? Read more

Breeding towards durable turf and more playing hours

As most of us love watching the big sport events played on natural grass, it is appropriate to ask professional turf managers what their “dream features” of turf is? And what features of the turf, gives the most value on the pitch? Read more

Innovation and high performance within plant breeding

With a wide palette of varieties, 4turf® is tailored to suit various specific needs. With varieties that cover landscaping, sports and different climatic conditions, professional turf managers are able to choose their favourites among several varieties with specific traits Read more

The root to sustainable turf

For many years, plant breeders in turfgrass have focused on helping customers to increase their outputs and playing hours, reduce their inputs, and simplify the management of their green spaces in a sustainable way Read more

The greatest show on turf - great golf on Champion turf

This week's big event to feature DLF grass is the Waste Management Phoenix Open, hosted by the TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course in Scottsdale, Arizona. Commonly referred to as “The Greatest Show on Turf”, this annual PGA golf tournament will kick-off on Thursday, February 4th and run through Sunday, February 7th Read more

The Super Bowl semifinal on sporty DLF turf grass

On Sunday January 24th the AFC Championship Game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Read more

Pastutarian: the 9th vegetarian-type that will rock our eating traditions

It may not come as a surprise, but if the sun has not already set on a carnivorous lifestyle it surely will before we reach the next decade Read more

How new grass varieties help farmers, landscapers and groundsmen beat climate change

Climate change is making drought, especially spring drought, a more frequent event in northern Europe. Our range of drought-tolerant varieties has been tested widely, including at the world-leading RadiMax facility. These are the varieties that will help forage producers and turf managers protect their businesses in a changing world Read more

More uptime for more hours of play with 4TURF®

When you get down to essentials, only one factor counts in turf performance: uptime. Wear-tolerance, visual merit and other common evaluation criteria are important, but the real test of progress is whether you can squeeze more hours of play out of your sports pitch or golf course Read more

New EVP for DLF Pickseed in North America

On January 4, 2021 Neil Douglas will join DLF Pickseed as EVP of North America covering DLF Pickseed Canada, DLF Pickseed USA, DLF Moore Seed and La Crosse Seed in Canada and the US Read more

Huge performance improvements from the next generation of PLUS grasses

PLUS grass performance is about to get a whole lot better. The next generation of PLUS grasses comes with improvements in yield, density, forage quality and disease resistance. PERSEUS, for example, recently joined the UK's recommended list with a maximum crown rust-rating of 9 out of 9. Read more

RADIMAX - deeper rooting means stronger growth and better stress tolerance

RadiMax is helping plant breeders choose varieties that develop deeper roots to withstand the more frequent droughts that climate change will bring Read more

DLF turns science into growth

DLF reports record revenue and earnings for the financial year ending June 30, 2020 Read more

DLF represented in champions league

With world-class football, you need world-class grass, which we are a proud supplier of Read more

Strong demand and tight supply – early ordering is essential

A huge demand in spring and summer reduced stocks throughout the supply chain. And a below-average 2020 harvest reveals plenty of yield variations. Read more

How deep root mass can help fight drought

Changing environmental and climatic conditions means changed condition for forage and turf grass management. To meet these changing needs, we have screened grass varieties to see which can grow better under difficult conditions like spring and summer drought, and use nutrients more efficiently to improve the strength and health of the plant. The secret is in the roots of the plants. Read more

New research: deep roots fight drought

Researchers have provided new knowledge about root architecture in grasses, and DLF is now able to provide customers with verified guidance, when they ask for the most drought tolerant species and varieties Read more

Did you know that the secret to a successful turf is you?

A well managed turf shouldn’t be a trade-off, but a mix of knowing when to react and a careful selection of the right seed fitted for the purpose Read more

New launching turf varieties from DLF 2020

As usual fall is the season for DLF to launch new varieties from our product development pipeline. We aim to innovate, renew and enhance our portfolio and to cover your market needs Read more

The road to turf sustainability

For performance and sustainability reasons 4turf varieties are increasingly preferred and used by sod producers and pitch managers in the grass industry Read more

Did you know: for hard-wearing turf choose a hard-working mixture?

If you want a wear tolerant turf, you must look at the mixture as a whole. The right mixture gives you not only a guarantee of wear tolerance, but also less maintenance and a lower risk Read more

Pet friendly turf and landscape

Dog patch resistant lawn is a dream solution for turf managers Read more

Time for overseeding!

Lawn and landscape have had another season of wear and traffic Read more

Danish pitch steps into the big leagues...

...with a little help from DLF Read more

Are you covered?

Read about cover crops and their value to agriculture and reducing leaching of nitrate and the promotion of biodiversity Read more

New export record in 2019/20

110,000 tons of Danish grass- and cloverseeds were exported in 2019/20, which shattered last years' record, according to Landbrugsavisen and statistics from Statistics Denmark and Danish Agriculture and food council Read more

New hybrid grass in Aalborg

The initial plans for Aalborg Stadium were to change the turf in a couple of years, but the municipality of Aalborg advanced the plans, which means Aalborg Football Club's home ground is undergoing a substantial renovation Read more

Differences in breeding material can be a sign of progress

If you look closely at a field crop, you can see the differences between the varieties Read more

Climatic situations reveal breeding opportunities

Our Alfalfa breeding is busy and they are constantly on their feet to find and register qualities in Alfalfa as to any climatic challenge Read more

Jensen Seeds expand in France and acquires Astera Seed

Jensen Seeds signed yesterday an agreement to acquire French seed company Astera Seed, which, like Jensen Seeds, specializes in the production of vegetable seeds. The acquisition means that Jensen Seeds can increase the supply of vegetable seeds to customers Read more

6,500 turf plots sown by hand and with care

It is hard to tell, whether it was the brilliant weather, the relief from months of home-office detention, or perhaps just the chance to be part of something unique that made more than 40 DLF employees happily volunteering for back pains and aching legs Read more

What covid-19 can teach us about plant disease epidemics

Keeping your distance and maintaining a high level of hygiene are necessary precautions, when dealing with covid-19 Read more

DLF alfalfa - when sustainable farming generates higher value

DLF is part of the global vision of a sustainable future as summarized in the UN Global Goals. It is a focal point in our green agenda to provide farmers worldwide with sustainable agricultural solutions. DLF Alfalfa is one of many sustainable products that increase agricultural productivity and goes hand in hand with a climate-neutral future Read more

Choosing the right turf mixture...

..is to prepare for the future. Read more

DLF PLUS-grasses - when sustainable products increase agricultural productivity

DLF is part of the global vision of a sustainable future as summarized in the UN Global Goals. It is a focal point in our green agenda to provide farmers worldwide with sustainable agricultural solutions. PLUS-grasses are one of many new sustainable products developed by DLF, that increase agricultural productivity and goes hand in hand with a climate-neutral future Read more

DLF Fiber Energy - when sustainable farming generates a higher profit

DLF is part of the global vision of a sustainable future as summarized in the UN Global Goals. It is a focal point in our strategic vision to provide farmers worldwide with sustainable agricultural solutions. DLF FIBER ENERGY is one of many sustainable products that increase agricultural productivity and goes hand in hand with a climate neutral future Read more

Drought is coming - suck it up!

For the sixth time in a row, northern- and central parts of Europe were again this year hit by an unpleasant and worrying spring drought. Read more

Playing surfaces are back in use

...but the spring drought is complicating things Read more

Seeding the green future

Climate change and environmental pressure demand more sustainable agricultural production methods. DLF contribute to a green world through our long-lasting commitment to breed reliable and sustainable agricultural solutions for farmers world-wide Read more

Danish cooperatives join forces on green protein

The three agricultural companies DLG, Danish Agro and DLF are now joining forces to establish a protein biorefinery for local production of grass protein with a strong environmental and climate-friendly profile. The goal is that grass protein in the long run can replace part of the soy that agriculture uses in animal feed today Read more

New innovations project to boost root growth for better drought tolerance

Together with breeding companies and universities the Danish Innovation Fund now invest 2.3 M EUR in the development of drought tolerant crops Read more

Turf breeders ensure more playing hours for professional sports

Is it possible to provide more resilience and flexibility in turf management? Read more

Two DLF plant breeders among the 20 most innovative

Two DLF turf & forage plant breeders made the cut for the list "20 most innovative breeders in the European Seed Sector Read more

Tall fescue PLUS - more than the sum of its parts

Fast germination, great seedling vigor and high feeding quality - these are just some of the characteristics of our Tall Fescue PLUS grasses give to farmers Read more

Green gold in grass proteins

Each year EU imports more than 11 megaton soy protein from US and South America, worth $3.8 billion USD for its pig- and poultry production. Can this be changed to a greener, local and yet just as economical home production? Read more

Homegrown protein for increased milk and meat production

Growing more high protein forage crops like alfalfa and clovers, offers milk and meat producers a greater control over feed cost and climate impact. Cost control should be a priority for all milk and meat producers given the uncertainty of commodity price volatility. In addition, homegrown protein is also a more sustainable solution that offers a positive environmental and climatic impact. Read more

Grass summit 2020 on climate solutions

How do we solve climate challenges in forage- and turf production? One way to start is bringing the experts together Read more

Corona virus: actions at DLF

Our main priorities are business continuity and the health and safety of employees. Updated 20 March 2020 Read more

Get better field value with ryegrass PLUS

Farmers across Europe are using Ryegrass PLUS and the benefits are clear. Increased profitability by becoming more self-sufficient with increased and more stable yields. Read more

A salty shower helps a greenkeeper stay greener

At DLF we are helping landscapers and grounds men and -women make greener choices in a very tangible and practical way Read more

Boost your profit with DLF Fiber Energy

Increased live weight gain and higher milk yields mean a higher profit. To achieve that you need optimal feed – you need the right grass Read more

Johnsons Sports Seed celebrate 200 years

In 1820 Johnsons Sports Seed was founded by the 17-year old William Wade Johnson, and this year marks their 200th anniversary Read more

Grassroots took over the exhibition

When entering the exhibition, NUTRIFAIR 2020, several visitors was met with grassroots Read more

Improving grass performance

Since 2015 we have been able to predict trait performance in perennial ryegrass based on a simple DNA profile and every day, we become increasingly better at doing it Read more