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. This is indeed the case and in particular it allows grasses to be trimmed very short either by a lawn mower or by grazing animals over and over again without ceasing growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

The climate debate is relevant in the seed world, where efforts to find more resilient, productive, and sustainable solutions with lower footprints are on the top of the agenda.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.