Quality Grass & Forage Mixtures
We offer a range of premium quality grass seed brands including the HF Seeds, Forage Max & Sinclair McGill ranges in combination with a top class selection of Maize, Beet and Forage crops throughout Ireland
We are at the forefront of variety research and breeding bringing the latest genetics to the market each year. As our breeding programs are focused on our end user requirement’s our knowledge of what is required at ground level not only for today but also for the future is second to none. We offer a promise of quality and service as standard within DLF.
Irish milk and meat production systems are some of the most efficient in the world. Our efficiency advantage lies primarily in our ability to grow grass for grazing in very large quantities.
Multi-species swards have the potential to produce high yields of quality forage at greatly reduced rates of nitrogen fertiliser input. Discover our Multi-Species Swards series and download our interactive brochure.
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. Discover our clover mixtures today.
From DLF 4N Grazer to DLF 6 Species Herbal Ley and our DLF Perennial Silage mixture, DLF have you covered. Discover our extensive grass mixtures range today and see how they can work for your farm.
For accurate feed planning it is essential to measure the DM yield of the crop. This can easily be done by following the steps below. To measure your crop you will need 1m² frame, seed bag, pair of garden shears and scales Read more
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Its time to start planning your autumn reseeds and new data from DLF’s on-farm grass trials shows why this important job should not be left to the last minute. Many farmers prefer to reseed in the autumn months of August and September as both grass demand and workload on farm eases. However, farmers should not leave this important job until too late in the autumn as this can increase the risk of poor establishment and even failure of reseeds in some cases Read more
Catch Crops, Cover Crops and Green Manures are terms generally used to describe a crop that is sown between two cash crops. Broadly speaking they all help to improve soil structure, increase organic matter content and help with trafficability, but there are some key functional differences between each type of crop. Read more
Mainstar promises high yields of leafy forage with excellent utilisation and judging by the data collected so far, it won’t disappoint. Sowing brassicas like forage rape for winter grazing is a cost-effective way of boosting winter forage stocks while also extending the grazing season. Mainstar promises high yields of leafy forage with excellent utilisation and judging by the data collected so far, it won’t disappoint. In 2023 we established a number of forage rape grazing trials on farms across the country to assess the yield, quality and utilisation of Mainstar compared to the leading varieties on the market. The graph below shows some impressive initial results for Mainstar. The DM yield of Mainstar particularly stands out, producing 1.8t/ha more than the next best variety. Read more
