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Quality Grass Seed Mixtures 2017

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CONTENTSINTRODUCTION 2

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IRELAND 3

DLF GRASS PARTNERS 4

DLF FORAGE QUALITY 5

UNIQUE TO DLF 6-7

WHITE CLOVER 8

RECOMMENDED LISTS & PPI 9-10

MIXTURE SELECTOR 11-12

DUAL PURPOSE MIXTURES 13-14

GRAZING MIXTURES 15

SHEEP MIXTURES 16

CUTTING MIXTURES 17-18

OVERSEEDING & MIXTURES 19-20

ORGANIC MIXTURES 21

EQUINE MIXTURES 22

GLAS 23-24

LAWN SEED 25

CONTACT DETAILS 26

ForageMax®Quality Grass Mix tures

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ForageMax®

ForageMax®Quality Grass Mix tures

It is recognised globally that few countries enjoy the advantages Ireland has when it comes to production from forage. Our ability to produce home grown forages is second to none and will continue to drive efficiencies on farm. As the global leader in grass and clover breeding, DLF is founded on the principle of continuous innovation and we recognise the importance of high performance forage varieties to Irish farmers.

Through this principle, we are committed to supporting the industry with the latest research and development in grass and forage breeding. A key indicator of our dedication to bringing advancements to the Irish Forage sector is realised through our extensive trial site in Waterford. This site doubled in size to over 2,000 plots, which will be harvested and tested in 2017. Within ForageMax® we have not only designed mixtures based on some of the best varieties available today, but we also validate this with Irish trial plots and on farm trials.

Our ethos of bringing the best varieties from the DLF global portfolio and breeding them in Ireland, is testament to our commitment to enable Irish farmers maximise their farm efficiencies.

Who Are DLF?

DLF are a global seed company dealing in forage and amenity seeds, and other crops. With a 50% market share in Europe and 25% worldwide, there’s a good chance the animals on your farm gathered the nutrition they need from our grass. If you enjoy sport, you may well have seen your favorite team score on a pitch turfed with our grass. If you like relaxing on your garden lawn, that too may well have begun life as a bag of our seeds. We are a farmer owned business that is providing grass and clover seeds to more than 80 countries.

2ForageMax®

PAUL FLANAGAN GENERAL MANAGER

DLF Grass Partners

We are in our second full year of harvesting at the DLF grass and forage trial site. In 2017 we will harvest and analyse more than 2,000 plots of grass and forage. We are churning out the results that will feed into Irish recommended lists and identify exceptional varieties from the vast portfolio of genetics being tested. DM yield, forage quality and disease resistance are some of the key trials we are selecting for.

Despite common opinion that Ireland does not suffer from grass diseases; rust, mildew and drechslera can be commonly found in swards. There are vast differences between varieties resistance to these diseases and most countries will publish this data on recommended lists. Ireland currently does not publish this data however we are generating this database at our trial site in Waterford and already see a broad spectrum of resistance across varieties.

Forage quality will become more important going forward as we seek to learn how much energy/ha we can grow and what proportion of our DM yield is digestable and usable by the rumen. Digestibility of the cell wall (DNDF) is the single most important quality parameter in grasses. High DNDF results in higher animal intake of forage and consequently higher output as milk or live weight grain. With high DNDF varieties you get higher production, as these varieties deliver the best possible combination of yield and quality, when harvested at the optimal time. For Perennial ryegrass, differences of up to 10% of units in DNDF are reported in literature. This gives the grass breeder something to work with and at DLF we have for some time been looking for variation in DNDF, in order to select the best varieties for our portfolio.

In 2016 we hosted merchants, farmers and discussion groups at the site to offer a feeling for the scale of our trials and understanding of the selection process. It is important for us also to hear feedback from farmers, which will help challange the direction of our program in future years. We are always open for visits and trial site tours.

DEDICATION TO BRING OUT THE VERY BEST IN SEEDS

Advanced™ Grasses included in a wide range of ForageMax® mixtures

See page 6

Mixtures include top varieties fully endorsed by the Irish

recommended list

Seeds & Science in actionSee pages 4 & 5

DLF Trial Site Expands

ProNitro® fertiliser coating is available on overseeding mixtures and clover blends

See page 7

3 Research & Development Ireland

Our worldwide dedication to innovation through science means that you can trust us to deliver more for your farm. We call this “More Milk with DLF”.

To showcase this in the Irish market we’re partnering with three dairy farmers to provide top class varieties and products, along with sharing advice, expertise and knowledge. Ultimately, we will turn our products into profit for our partner farmers, through an increased output of milk.

Follow our “More Milk with DLF” journey by emailing [email protected] to join our monthly newsletter or follow us on twitter @DLFSeeds.

Where farmers profit from our innovation“More Milk with DLF” Grass Partners

4DLF Grass Partners

DUBLIN

BELFAST

WATERFORD

R E P U B L I C O FI R E L A N D

N O R T H E R NI R E L A N D

GALWAY

CORK

FARMER:David Hunter LOCATION:Newtownstewart Co. TyroneFARM DETAILS: Dairy Farmer with 80 Cows

FARMER:David ThomasLOCATION:Rahan, Tullamore, Co. OffalyFARM DETAILS:Suckler Farmer converting to Dairy

FARMER:Eamon Kent, Foxmount FarmLOCATION:Passage East, Co. WaterfordFARM DETAILS:Dairy Farmer with 120 cows

5 DLF Forage Quality

Digestible Forage = Healthy stock = More Milk & better LWGHaving spent many years improving yield and disease resistance, the main goal now is to improve feed value and digestibility of the fibre components. Developing even higher yielding varieties may be counter-productive – especially in countries with strict limits on nitrogen use. The breeders at DLF are now focused on producing varieties of grass with improved forage quality, in particular those with high cell wall digestibility (DNDF).

Fibre is one of the main reasons for feeding grass to ruminants, but it can be indigestible and consequently locks up valuable nutrients. Research has shown that a 10% improvement in fibre digestibility can raise milk production by 6.4% and at the same time reduce nitrogen released into the environment by 4.9%; therefore this is what we are aiming to achieve in the future.

PERENNIAL RYEGRASS VARIETY

Intermediate Diploid Nifty

Late Diploid

Romark

Cancan

Pastour

Late TetraploidPolim

Twymax

DLF VARIE TIES WITH HIGH DNDF

More Milk with DLF Trials show 3-6% difference in cell wall digestibility (DNDF)

between listed varieties Every 1% increase in DNDF results in 0.25 litre more milk

per cow per day

4% = 1 litre of milk per day = ¤85 per cow per year ¤17,000 per year based on a 200 cow herd

Unique to DLF 6

ADVANCED™ GRA S SES PERFORMANCE DATA

YIELD T DM/HA

% SUGAR CONTENT

% PROTEIN CONTENT

ME MJ/KG DM D-VALUE

HYKOR Advanced™ Tall Fescue 17.63 10.4 22.5 11.4 71.4

Tall Fescue 16.37 12.5 19.8 11.4 71.6

PERSEUS Advanced™Italian Ryegrass 22.68 12.2 21.6 11.3 71.1

LOFA Advanced™Hybrid Ryegrass 21.69 12.0 21.9 11.3 71.1

Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 17.37 12.1 24.8 11.4 71.9

Crown rust resistance is plain to see

Advanced™ Grasses are created by crossing fescues with ryegrasses. The objective of this Advanced™ hybrid breeding is to create grass varieties with high forage quality combined with good persistence, stress tolerance and disease resistance.Yield increases of between 10% and 50% are common when DLF varieties of Advanced™ Grasses are tested in trials.

Perseus and Perun have all the attributes of an Italian ryegrass with additional yield. They also demonstrate improved persistence and stress tolerance. Perseus and Perun are ideal for short term mixtures which last up to 3 years where they can replace Italian and hybrid ryegrass in a silage and aftermath grazing mixture. They also are quick to recover after drought / wet conditions.

The variety LOFA has the broadest appeal of all Advanced™ Grasses. It has all the attributes of a hybrid ryegrass but exhibits improved persistence and stress tolerance over standard hybrid ryegrass varieties. These characteristics make Lofa an ideal component in medium term mixtures as its persistence, being similar to standard hybrid ryegrass, matches the expected duration of the vast majority of medium term mixtures currently used in the UK. This means extra yield and quality in your ley.

Fojtan & Mahulena are suitable to go into all types of mixtures. They complement perennial and hybrid ryegrasses along with Lucerne or red clover. The Advanced Tall Fescue increases the persistency of a mixture because they are able to tolerate challenging and stressful conditions. This is because they have a deeper rooting system which means a greater tolerance to dry conditions.

VARIETY YIELD PERSISTENCE

Italia

n/Hy

brid Perun ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Perseus ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ Italian ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ Hybrid ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮


Hybr

id

Lofa ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ Hybrid ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ Perennial ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮


Tall

Fesc

ue

Fojtan ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮Mahulena ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮Perennial ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ Tall Fescue ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮Meadow Fescue ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

The varieties compared in the table shown is for reference only. Comparing festulolium performance vs the specific species varieties. Individual performance may vary. ✮ = Poor > ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ = Excellent

7 Unique to DLF

is coated directly onto the seeds, the germinating and developing seedling receives the full benefit of the additional nutrition, not the surrounding plants.

The roots and shoots grow rapidly developing strong, vigorous plants. This is particularly important when overseeding into a competitive sward.

Outstanding regrowth after cutting

Control

The new Nitrogen seed coatingFor significantly stronger & faster establishmentHigh quality grass seed with nitrogen for fast effective establishment in a single seed coating.

Overseed at 12 kilos/acre

Feeds the seed and not the surrounding grass giving up to 34% more viable plants and up to 30% increase in root growth

Can increase forage yield and therefore benefit from more meat and milk

Targeted nutrient application which can reduce losses to the environment by up to 50%

8White Clover

IONAA very high yielding medium leaved White Clover. It has excellent ground cover after hard defoliation in autumn. Excellent yield in third harvest year.

AVOCAA medium leaved White Clover with very high yields in the 2nd and 3rd years of production. Avoca has excellent early season growth.

GALWAYA small leaved variety excellent under hard grazing. Very good spring growth in second and third years. A very adaptable variety under differing conditions.

COOLFINThe highest yielding medium leaf clover on the recommended list. New to the list in 2017 and bred by Teagasc, Coolfin has very good seasonal yields combined with persistence making it very suitable for grazing.

BUDDYA medium leaved variety with good yield. Considered suitable for grazing.

White CloverCUT TING CLOVER BLEND

A blend of medium leaf Teagasc bred white clovers with high yields and strong persistence.

30%70%

AvocaIona

Medium White CloverMedium White Clover

100%

GRAZING CLOVER BLENDFor dedicated grazing sward we have included medium leaf

clovers with strong persistence and high yields.

50%30%20%

CoolfinBuddyGalway

Medium White CloverMedium White CloverMedium White Clover

100%

DUAL PURPOSE CLOVER BLENDOur dual purpose blend utilises the latest clover varieties

available to the market Coolfin and Buddy; which are both on the smaller end of the medium leaf scale.

15%70%15%

AvocaCoolfinBuddy

Medium White CloverMedium White CloverMedium White Clover

100%

9 DAFM Grass & Clover Recommended Lists and Teagasc PPI DAFM Grass & Clover Recommended Lists and Teagasc PPI

Reccomended White Clover Varieties 2016

Variety Name Total Yield Leaf Size Clover % Year 1st Listed Breeder

Control Mean(t DM/ha)

9.8

Coolfin 104 Small (0.51) 47 2017 Teagasc

Avoca 103 Medium (0.58) 47 1995 Teagasc

Buddy 100 Medium (0.58) 45 2015 Teagasc

Galway 95 Small (0.36) 38 2017 Teagasc

Iona 94 Medium (0.56) 44 2014 Teagasc

Barblanca 105 Large (0.76) 50 2009 Barenbrug

Alice 99 Large (0.73) 50 1995 IBERS

Aberace 99 Small (0.26) 33 2016 IBERS

Aberherald 98 Medium (0.55) 45 2003 IBERS

Chieftain 98 Medium (0.68) 47 2005 Teagasc

Crusader 95 Medium (0.56) 42 2009 Barenbrug

Pasture Profit Index Values € / Ha / Year Spring Summer AutumnTotal Yield

MeanDMD

1st Cut Silage

2nd Cut Silage

Ground Cover

Total Sub-Indices (t DM/ha) (t DM/ha) (t DM/ha) (t DM/ha) (g/kg) (t DM/ha) (t DM/ha) Score

Variety Name

PloidyHeading

DatePPI Spring Summer Autumn Quality Silage Persist. 1.08* 7.18* 2.33* 10.59* 844.9* 4.24* 4.16* 6.2*

Intermediate Diploid

Nifty D 27-May 191 70 53 57 -7 16 0 1.43 7.5 2.43 11.37 838.6 4.74 3.71 6.4

Boyne D 22-May 107 55 31 26 -39 34 0 1.34 6.92 2.15 10.41 828.9 4.99 3.97 6.5

Abermagic D 31-May 199 36 51 68 33 11 0 1.22 7.43 2.53 11.19 849.6 4.46 3.94 6.3

Aberwolf D 31-May 171 58 39 34 29 12 0 1.36 7.11 2.22 10.69 846.9 4.54 3.86 7

Rosetta D 24-May 170 89 29 40 2 11 0 1.55 6.86 2.27 10.68 838.7 4.68 3.6 6.4

Solomon D 21-May 125 65 30 31 -24 22 0 1.4 6.89 2.19 10.48 834.2 4.98 3.58 6.5

Intermediate Tetraploids

Seagoe T 28-May 167 33 40 43 19 33 0 1.2 7.15 2.3 10.66 845.5 4.94 3.98 6.1

Aberclyde T 26-May 206 44 49 34 59 19 0 1.27 7.39 2.22 10.88 857 4.71 3.85 5.6

Fintona T 22-May 178 58 39 50 11 21 0 1.36 7.12 2.36 10.84 842 4.97 3.55 5.8

Dunluce T 30-May 165 17 44 46 41 17 0 1.11 7.25 2.33 10.68 849.8 4.23 4.45 5.6

Magician T 22-May 141 46 33 33 6 23 0 1.29 6.96 2.21 10.46 841 4.73 3.94 5.7Carraig T 24-May 105 37 39 32 -12 9 0 1.23 7.13 2.2 10.56 838.8 4.81 3.38 6.1

Late Diploids

Kerry D 01-Jun 93 19 40 39 -1 2 -5 1.11 7.15 2.26 10.52 837.8 4.04 4.2 6.2

Glenroyal D 05-Jun 92 11 39 39 2 2 0 1.07 7.11 2.26 10.45 838.2 4.05 4.18 6.9Stefani D 02-Jun 50 4 25 21 -3 3 0 1.03 6.76 2.1 9.89 837.4 4.29 3.88 6.5

Aberchoice D 09-Jun 175 11 49 47 63 6 0 1.07 7.4 2.33 10.8 855.4 3.98 4.4 6.3Drumbo D 07-Jun 96 13 33 32 43 -6 -19 1.08 6.96 2.2 10.24 847.7 4.02 3.94 6.5Clanrye D 06-Jun 76 21 39 15 -10 11 0 1.13 7.13 2.05 10.31 834.9 4.08 4.44 7Majestic D 02-Jun 65 22 30 37 -16 -8 0 1.14 6.89 2.25 10.27 833 4.2 3.64 6.9

Glenveagh D 02-Jun 51 8 32 20 -12 3 0 1.05 6.95 2.1 10.09 835.3 4.26 3.94 6.9Piccadilly D 03-Jun 46 10 29 16 -24 15 0 1.06 6.86 2.06 9.98 831.1 4.65 3.79 6.7

Tyrella D 04-Jun 23 24 17 14 2 -7 -28 1.15 6.55 2.04 9.74 839.9 4.26 3.61 6.4

Late Tetraploids

Solas T 10-Jun 151 8 43 55 30 15 0 1.05 7.23 2.41 10.69 846 3.92 4.78 6

Xenon T 11-Jun 130 7 37 30 45 10 0 1.04 7.08 2.19 10.31 852.1 3.9 4.66 6.4

Aspect T 06-Jun 110 6 40 24 37 5 0 1.04 7.14 2.13 10.3 851.8 4.05 4.27 6.3Delphin T 02-Jun 91 2 39 25 16 15 -5 1.01 7.12 2.14 10.27 844.6 4.43 4.1 5.3

Abergain T 05-Jun 169 17 44 42 64 20 -19 1.1 7.26 2.29 10.66 858 4.49 4.19 5.9

Aberplentiful T 09-Jun 167 39 50 40 29 9 0 1.24 7.42 2.28 10.94 847.5 4.11 4.34 5.7

Meiduno T 06-Jun 163 43 45 41 32 12 -11 1.27 7.29 2.29 10.84 848.7 4.34 4.12 5.2Astonenergy T 02-Jun 131 -9 36 38 61 5 0 0.95 7.06 2.26 10.26 857.2 4.38 3.85 5.3

Kintyre T 07-Jun 126 10 37 53 32 6 -11 1.06 7.06 2.39 10.51 846 4.03 4.36 6

Alfonso T 04-Jun 113 -5 36 34 50 -2 0 0.97 7.06 2.22 10.24 853.8 4.28 3.73 6Navan T 06-Jun 98 -6 38 48 20 3 -5 0.96 7.09 2.35 10.4 844.9 3.99 4.31 5.8

* Denotes the mean of the control varieties Abermagic, Dunluce, Glenveagh & Navan

Varieties highlighted in colour are used in DLF Mixtures.

() Values in brackets indicate leaf size compared to the variety ‘Aran’ (i.e. Aran = 1.00), based on data from UK D.U.S. tests.

10DAFM Grass & Clover Recommended Lists and Teagasc PPI

The Pasture Profit Index (PPI) should be used in conjunction with good grassland management practices.The Pasture Profit Index is designed as a guide to assist in variety selection when planning to reseed. Variety selection may depend on the intended grazing management to be practiced (e.g. grazing, silage, etc.).

NiftyHighest Yielding Grass Available

in 2017

KerryTop Spring

Yielding Variety

SolasA Persistent

High Yielding High Quality

Tetraploid

XenonHighest ground cover Tetraploid

and High Quality

2017Mixture PurposeDisclaimerAny information provided in this catalogue is given in good faith and to the best of our existing knowledge. Any advice should therefore be taken as a general guide only and not relied upon for all conditions and circumstances. We cannot accept any legal liability for information given in this guide. In any instance where there are shortages in specified varieties we reserve the right to substitute equivalent varieties.

11 Mixture Selector

Mixture Purpose Duration (yrs) Page No

Multi Purpose Cut & Graze 8 Years + 13

Persistence Cut & Graze 10 Years + 13

Heavy Soils Cut & Graze 10 Years + 14

All Stock Cut & Graze 8 Years + 14

Late Heading Grazer Grazing 8 Years + 15

High Clover Grazer Grazing 8 Years + 15

Flock Dual Purpose Cut & Graze 8 Years + 16

Flock 6 Species Grazing 6 – 8 Years 16

Perennial Silage Cutting 6 – 8 Years 17

Hybrid Silage Cutting 2 – 3 Years 17

Advanced Silage Cutting 3 – 4 Years 18

Advanced Silage Protein Plus Cutting 3 – 4 Years 18

ProNitro® Overseeding Overseeding 6 – 8 Years 20

Organic Short Term Cutting 2 – 3 Years 21

Organic Long Term Cut & Graze 8 Years + 21

Horse Max Paddock Cut & Graze 5 Years + 22

HayMax Full Term Cutting 8 Years + 22

12Mixture Selector

Cut & Graze Grazing Cutting

When choosing the correct seed mixtures for your new ley there are important traits to look out for depending on the intended usage:

Seasonal Yield

Grazing Quality

Silage Yield

Silage Yield

Persistency

Grazing Yield

Quality

Persistency

13 Dual Purpose Mixtures

Exceptionally high yielding mixture

Kerry has very consistent seasonal yields

Nifty is the highest yielding variety on RL and PPI

Tetraploids Solas and Aspect are high yielding with high quality figures

Varieties chosen with high importance on ground cover for a dense long lasting ley.

35% Tetraploid content - Xenon and Aspect have the highest ground scores of all tetraploids on the list

Very good spring growth for an early bite

Broad spread of varieties to allow versatility for both cutting and grazing purposes

Multi PurposeThis mixture has an excellent package of spring growth, first cut silage yield and persistency. This is a very versatile mixture without compromising on quality or yield at peak growing periods.

Persistence Persistence is a permanent dual purpose mixture designed to produce a dense sward and also offer an early graze. Only varieties scoring high for ground cover and persistence are used to make up this long lasting mixture.

IN 2016BEST

SE L L E R

Dual Purpose Mixtures

CUT AND GRAZE (8 YEARS PLUS)MULTI PURPOSE

25% Nifty Intermediate perennial ryegrass25% Kerry Late perennial ryegrass25% Solas (T) Late perennial ryegrass20% Aspect (T) Late perennial ryegrass5% Dual Purpose White Clover Blend

Available in 12 & 14kg packs

CUT AND GRAZE (10 YEARS PLUS)PERSISTENCE

25% Boyne Intermediate perennial ryegrass10% Nifty Intermediate perennial ryegrass25% Glenroyal Late perennial ryegrass20% Aspect (T) Late perennial ryegrass15% Xenon (T) Late perennial ryegrass5% Dual Purpose White Clover Blend


14Dual Purpose Mixtures

High inclusion of diploid perennial ryegrass

One tetraploid which has the highest ground cover score on the recommended list

Inclusion of fescues keep the sward closed preventing weeds invading the sward

Long term permanent pasture mix suitable for grazing and silage

Good silage and grazing mixture

High 1st cut silage yield

Good spring production for early turnout

Heavy SoilsThis mixture is specifically formulated to be a permanent pasture for heavy land where the retention of pure perennial ryegrass is challenging.

The inclusion of meadow fescue and creeping fescue will ensure the base of the sward remains closed preventing invasive species from taking hold. The ForageMax® Heavy Soil mixture is specifically designed for the more challenging soils on your farm and will certainly stand the test of time.

All StockAll Stock is a mix suitable for uses across all livestock ranges. This ley will withstand heavy grazing by all classes of livestock. To extend its life the practice of overseeding should be considered in the later years.

CUT AND GRAZE (10 YEARS PLUS)HE AV Y SOILS

25% Glenroyal Late perennial ryegrass20% Stefani Late perennial ryegrass25% Xenon (T) Late perennial ryegrass5% Maxima Creeping Red Fescue5% Laura Meadow Fescue15% Dolina Timothy5% Dual Purpose White Clover


CUT AND GRAZE (8 YEARS PLUS)ALL STOCK

24% Premium Intermediate perennial ryegrass21% Glenstal (T) Intermediate perennial ryegrass24% Stefani Late perennial ryegrass20% Twymax (T) Late perennial ryegrass7% Dolina Timothy4% Clover


15 Sheep MixturesGrazing Mixtures

Late Heading GrazerA specialist grazing mixture with the latest genetics from DLF with superior spring, summer and autumn growth over other leading brands. For maximum benefit a grazing height of 8cm should be maintained. If growth outstrips demand surplus grass should be ensiled. Both Solas and Aspect are performing well on Teagasc on farm grazing trials.

High Clover Grazer Recent research by Teagasc’s Clonakilty Agricultural College, showed that incorporating white clover into ryegrass pastures has the potential to reduce costs, increase animal performance and improve environmental sustainability on Irish dairy farms. Cows grazing the swards with clover incorporated in Clonakilty, yielded an extra 55 kg/ha of milk solids. Our High Clover Grazer mix has the latest varieties available to the Irish market in Coolfin and Buddy.

Top yielding mixture derived from PPI and RL

Good balance of seasonal growth – Kerry for spring growth and Solas for autumn growth

High tetraploid content with high digestibility

All late heading varieties

Includes new clover varieties on the recommended list

Both clover varieties bred by Teagasc

Excellent quality for grazing with Solas & Aspect

High clover content reduces costs and boosts animal performance

GRAZING (8 YEARS PLUS)L ATE HE ADING GRAZER

40% Kerry Late perennial ryegrass30% Solas (T) Late perennial ryegrass25% Aspect (T) Late perennial ryegrass5% White Clover Grazing Blend


GRAZING (8 YEARS PLUS)HIGH CLOVER GRAZER

35% Kerry Late perennial ryegrass25% Solas (T) Late perennial ryegrass30% Aspect (T) Late perennial ryegrass5% Coolfin White Clover5 % Buddy White Clover


Sheep Mixtures 16

Offers vitamin and mineral intakes usually absent from grass alone

Trials show higher live weight gains and significant reduction in the number of doses required per lamb

Increased production in drought periods due to deep rooting nature

Inclusion of red and white clover increases palatability and reduces N requirement

Good spring growth

Inclusion of Timothy for early spring growth and more palatable hay and silage

Suitable for silage and hay as well as grazing

High diploid content for dense sward and persistence

Flock 6 SpeciesAs the name suggests this mixture contains six species. Ryegrass species provide the yield and quality to the sward while Chicory and Plantain add vitamins and minerals which are sometimes devoid in grass. Clover is also included at a high rate to ensure more palatable grazing and boost weight gain.

Six species mixtures are currently being trialled by UCD with very positive preliminary results in terms of weight gain and reduction in worm count.

Flock Dual PurposeA blend of intermediates and lates with the inclusion of Timothy. This mixture has a high diploid content for high ground cover, it will produce good spring yields for early turnout.

This is a long lasting dual purpose ley suited for sheep/cattle grazing, silage and hay production.

CUT AND GRAZE (8 YEARS PLUS)FLOCK DUAL PURPOSE

25% Boyne Intermediate perennial ryegrass15% Seagoe (T) Intermediate perennial ryegrass30% Glenroyal Late perennial ryegrass20% Aspect (T) Late perennial ryegrass5% Timothy Timothy Blend5% Clover Sheep Blend


GRAZING (6 – 8 YEARS)FLOCK 6 SPECIES

15% Boyne Intermediate perennial ryegrass20% Glenroyal Late perennial ryegrass20% Aspect (T) Late perennial ryegrass10% Timothy Timothy Blend10% Chicory 10% Plantain7% Red Clover8% White Clover

Available in 12kg packs

17 Cutting Mixtures Cutting Mixtures

Perennial SilageThis is the top performing silage mixture using only the highest yielding varieties on the RL and Teagasc PPI index. Being an all perennial ryegrass silage mixture, this is a medium to long term ley perfect for multi cut system.

Hybrid Silage The most intensive short – medium term silage mix available. Inclusion of Festilolium species ensure leafy regrowth and exceptionally high yields.

Boyne is the highest yielding silage variety on both the Recommended list + Teagasc PPI

Seagoe produces excellent total annual yield and two high yielding silage cuts.

Intermediate heading mixture, perfect for 1st cut silage 3rd week in May

All perennial ryegrass mixture, longest lasting silage mix in ForageMax®

Short – Medium term silage mixture

Tetraploid Hybrid Ryegrass ensures excellent fermentation

Festilolium – New to DLF portfolio specially bred for intensive cutting systems

CUT TING (6 – 8 YEARS)PERENNIAL SIL AGE

35% Boyne Intermediate perennial ryegrass30% Seagoe (T) Intermediate perennial ryegrass35% Nifty Intermediate perennial ryegrass


CUT TING (2 – 3 YEARS)HYBRID SIL AGE

35% Citeliac (T) Hybrid Ryegrass35% Solid (T) Hybrid Ryegrass30% Lofa Advanced™ Hybrid Ryegrass


18Cutting Mixtures

Advanced™ Grass inclusion ensures high quality yields

Stress tolerant species will thrive in all soil types

On average 3.5t DM /ha more from Advanced™ Grasses

High Red Clover % for excellent forage quality particularly protein content

Clover blend features “Magellan” the new and highest yielding Red Clover listed

A multi-cut mixture of the highest quality

For more information on Advanced™ Grass see page 6

Overseed with:

Contains:

CUT TING (3 – 4 YEARS)ADVANCED SIL AGE

50% 25% 25%

LofaPerseusPerun

Advanced™ Hybrid RyegrassAdvanced™ Italian RyegrassAdvanced™ Italian Ryegrass


Advanced™ Protein PlusAdvanced™ Protein Plus is the ultimate mixture for yield and forage quality. The added benefits attributed to Advanced™ Ryegrasses (Festuloliums) such as stress tolerance and their ability to go on producing longer than conventional Hybrids and Italian, make this a very cost effective option. Without doubt this mixture will deliver the goods.

Irelands first mixture to contain 100% Advanced™ Grass Species.

CUT TING (3 – 4 YEARS)ADVANCED SIL AGE PROTEIN PLUS

50% 20% 30%

LofaPerseus

Advanced™ Hybrid RyegrassAdvanced™ Italian RyegrassRed Clover Blend


19 Overseeding Overseeding Mix tures

Take the risk out of overseeding and use ProNitro® treated seedOverseeding into existing grassland is an economical way to maintain a high percentage of perennial ryegrass, repair poached ground and ultimately keep fields producing high DM yields. As with any seeding operation the key to success is getting good seed to soil contact. Ideally whatever method is used a light tilth should be created for the new seed. Most of the modern machinery used by contractors either use a combination of tines and discs to create a tilth for the seed or use discs to cut a slot for the seed to sit in and close again. More traditional methods such as using a chain harrow, spreading the seed and rolling are also very effective.

What we traditionally have control over is creating that seed bed and ensuring good contact for maximum germination, however now we can influence how the seedlings perform against the old sward coming back with ProNitro®. With ProNitro® we are using targeted N to promote the new seedling and not the surrounding plants. There is enough N on the seed to drive growth for the first 3 – 4 weeks after germination ensuring better establishment and more live plants per m² than untreated seed.

Today typical reseeding costs are in the region of €300/acre although this can vary depending on the method used. Overseeding with ProNitro® can be done for as little as €100 per/acre. Assuming a ley is reseeded in year one, regular overseeding repairs damage between reseeds and keeps swards productive. Also by keeping fields topped up with new grass this prevents the ley from dropping yields as tends to happen at the tail end of a reseed program.

DLF Overseeding demonstration 2016

20Overseeding Mix tures

OverseedingOur ProNitro® Overseeding mix as the name suggests is specifically designed for overseeding. This is a cost effective way of establishing new grass seeds in an existing sward and a great way to economically boost a field’s production. All varieties are selected based on DM seasonal yields and high quality DMD%. Our unique ProNitro® coating offers more live plants and faster establishment compared to untreated seeds.

Overseeding - DLF Top Tips Assess the field for weeds and grass species content Timing is essential. After the last cut or hard grazing in the late summer or autumn is best Use ProNitro® treated seed as an option Use the correct drilling method. For younger open swards a scarifying rake, for denser swards a disc drill Cross drilling can improve ground cover Roll after drilling for good seed to soil contact. Use a Cambridge roll if possible Be aware of Fritfly and Leather Jacket attack (consult your agronomist) Stock can continue to graze up to seedling emergence. Then allow establishment

Result – more yield, better quality, healthier stock

DLF trials show ProNitro® coated seed produces 200% more fresh weight in first 21 days

DLF trials show ProNitro®seed delivers 30% more live seedlings than untreated seed

ProNitro® feeds the seed not the weed

DLF trials show ProNitro® enhances root growth – 30% longer with ProNitro®

CUT & GRAZE, OVERSEEDING (6 – 8 YEARS)PRONITRO® OVERSEEDING

25% Solas (T) Late perennial ryegrass50% Aspect (T) Late perennial ryegrass20% Xenon (T) Late perennial ryegrass5% Dual Purpose White Clover Blend

Available in 12kg packs

21 Organic Mixtures

Designed for maximum production up to 3 years

Contains 100% organically produced seed

Perun Advanced™ Italian Ryegrass improves yield, quality and stress tolerance

The growth habit is erect allowing both grass and clover to thrive

Varieties are selected for persistence, yield and quality

Contains 90% organically produced seed

Varieties with high DNDF ensure excellent digestibility

Good clover levels to support the crop

Organic Short TermAn intensive cutting mix with Red Clover. This mixture contains high levels of Red Clover to produce crops with good protein and forage palatability. This mixture will produce high yields of quality forage and boost N available to following crops.

Organic Long TermDual purpose will cut or graze equally well over a period of 4 – 6 years. A true all rounder for the organic grower. Contains good clover levels to maintain season long production. Grazing quality is enhanced by the inclusion of varieties with high fibre digestibility.

Contains:

CUT TING (2 – 3 YEARS)ORGANIC SHORT TERM

30%10%30%30%

PerunDanergoSolidMerviot

Organic Advanced Italian RyegrassOrganic Italian RyegrassOrganic Hybrid RyegrassOrganic Red Clover


CUT & GRAZE (8 YEARS PLUS)ORGANIC LONG TERM

15%10%10%30%20%5%10%

PremiumCalibraMagicianPastourPolimDolinaAvoca

Organic Intermediate PerennialOrganic Intermediate Perennial (T)Organic Intermediate Perennial (T)Organic Late PerennialOrganic Late Perennial (T)Organic TimothyUntreated White Clover


22Equine Mixtures

HorseMax PaddockLong term horse grazing with an option to produce a quality hay crop. HorseMax Paddock is designed using diploid Perennial Ryegrasses, Timothy and Creeping Red Fescue. Sward density is a key consideration as both grazing and winter feed are often produced from the same area. Timothy is much favoured by horses and in particular gives hay a sweet smell and is very palatable. Creeping Red Fescue is key to keeping the sward together and because of its growth habit quickly repairs the turf when damaged by hooves.

Very good sward density

Suitable for a hay crop if desired

Hard wearing sward

No tetraploids as high sugar grass can lead to laminitis

An extremely versatile equine mixture

Contains: Contains:

CUT & GRAZE (5 YEARS PLUS)HORSEMAX PADDOCK

35%20%20%15%10%

BoynePremiumToddingtonMaximaTimothy

Intermediate Perennial RyegrassIntermediate Perennial RyegrassLate Perennial RyegrassCreeping Red FescueTimothy Blend


5 years duration for hay and haylage

Timothy inclusion makes this very palatable

Good disease resistance

Diploids only for even conditioning

HayMax Full TermBased only on diploid species and providing a high quality bale. A longer term mixture that will produce a softer hay than the HorseMax Paddock mixture. Out of season it could be grazed if desired as a management tool to prevent the grass getting out of control.

CUT TING (8 YEARS PLUS)HAYMAX FULL TERM

25%15%32%14%14%

GenesisBoynePremiumFoxtrotDolina

Early Perennial RyegrassIntermediate Perennial RyegrassIntermediate Perennial RyegrassLate Perennial RyegrassTimothy


DLF Top TipTo reduce wear,overseed horse

paddocks at10kg per acre

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Cover Crops

C ATCH CROP SPECIES

Cover Crop Species Seed Rate kg/ha

BuckwheatCrimson CloverBerseem CloverFodder RapeMustardOats (& Black Oats)PhaceliaRyeTillage RaddishVetchLeafy TurnipPeasBeans

35 - 5010 - 1510 - 153 - 515 - 2075 - 1005 - 1070 - 90512530100 - 120

Catch Crops Guidelines

Establish a catch crop annually by the 15th September

Use light cultivation (not ploughing)

Seed mix can be broadcast or drilled

Action can be delivered in full or split parcels

A suitable mix must contain 2 of the listed species

Catch crop must remain in place until 1st December annually

Grazing permitted - only after 1st December

See left for approved species

Mixtures Options

Soil Structure Mixture 5kg Tillage Radish Deep rooting Fast establishingPack Size 17kg= 1ha 12kg Vetch N fixing Improves soil drainage and aeration

Grazer Mixture 3kg Forage Rape Rapid establishment Excellent feed quality Pack Size 8kg= 1 ha 5kg Leafy Turnip Can be grazed after 1st December under GLAS scheme

Biofume Mixture 15kg Mustard Deep rooting Produces large biomassPack Size 20kg= 1 ha 5kg Radish Has biofumigation properties - reduces nematode populations Increases soil organic matter

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The scheme now has its third tranche of GLAS participants on board and there are nearly 50,000 partaking. GLAS offers a maximum payment of €5,000 per year to participants who commit to carrying out a five-year plan of actions. There are essentially three tiers to GLAS; Tier 1 targets vulnerable landscapes (including Natura and commonages), important bird- species and protection of high-status watercourses; Tier 2 focuses on water-quality, through protection of predetermined vulnerable water-courses, while also accepting proposals from other farmers who are prepared to take on actions against targeting climate change mitigation and supporting farmland birds; Tier 3 consists of actions such as the protection of traditional hay meadows, low input permanent pastures, important landscape features like archaeological monuments, hedgerows and stone-walls, as well as provision of bird, bat and bee nesting facilities and the planting of small groves of native trees.

Establish by 31st May

Crops must remain in situ until March 15th the following year

Establish one year mix using cereal and Linseed or Mustard

Establish two year mix using Kale sown year 1,3 & 5 and cereal planted each year

Wild Bird Cover

Seeds for GLAS Scheme

WILD BIRD COVEREITHER MUSTARD OR LINSEED

WITH A CEREAL FOR 1 YEAR MIX USE K ALE AND CEREAL FOR 2 YEAR MIX

Crop Pack Size Sowing rate

Linseed 15kg 15kg/ha

Mustard 10kg 10kg/ha

Oilseed Rape 3kg 3kg/ha

Kale 5kg 3kg/ha

Oats 50kg 75kg/ha

Triticale 25kg 75kg/ha

Barley 50kg 75kg/ha

GRE Y PARTRIDGE 20KG TRITICALE 1.5KG K ALE 2KG LUCERNE

1KG CHICORY 0.5KG FODDER RADISH


Grey Partridge mixGrey Partridge Grass mix

25kg15kg

50kg/ha15kg/ha

GL A S GRA S S MIX TURE SUITABLE FOR: FALLOW L AND; ARABLE GRASS

MARGIN; GREY PARTRIDGE GRASS


70/30 Cocksfoot Timothy mix

15kg 15kg/ha

25 Lawn Seed

Amenity MixturesA selection of standard mixtures from the DLF-TRIFOLIUM Masterline Range

Contains:

PRO MASTER 79 (SPORTS FIELD RENOVATION)The introduction of New Double 4Turf ™ tetraploid ryegrass

introduces the latest World cup genetics from DLF, delivering fast establishment, improved colour, drought tolerance, nitrogen

efficiency and incredible disease resistance! A good quality, economical sports field renovation mixture. Contains only STRI UK

listed cultivars. Delivers great results and value.

50%20%30%

DoublePonderosaEsquire

Dwarf Tetraploid PerennialDwarf PerennialDwarf Perennial

Packed into 10kg and 20kg bags

Overseeding 25 - 75g/m2

PRO MASTER 81 (SPORTS FIELD RENOVATION)Incorporating top rated Monroe & Columbine, perennial ryegrass

gives unrivalled sward density and wear tolerance. The mixture will establish rapidly providing excellent colour and disease resistance.

As the name suggests, a mixture suitable for new builds and the renovation of top performance winter sports pitches.

30%20%20%30%

MonroeColumbineBizetBerlioz

Dwarf PerennialDwarf PerennialDwarf PerennialDwarf Perennial



PRO MASTER 51 (HARDWEARING L AWN)A hard wearing mixture that will establish rapidly.

Ideal for general purpose landscaping & lawns. Contains only BSPB UK listed cultivars.

30%30%40%

Double 4TurfEsquireMaxima

Tetraploid Perennial RyegrassPerennial RyegrassStrong Creeping Fescue



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Maximising Ireland’s Grass and Forage PotentialDLF Seeds has an extensive portfolio of forage crops, maize and beet varieties to offer a solution for every farming situation.

For your copy of our Forage Seed Catalogue 2017, please contact us at [email protected] or 051 897 060.

Contact Details

PAUL FLANAGANGENERAL MANAGER

p. +353 (0)86 816 5420e. [email protected]

KEVIN CUNNINGHAMBUSINESS MANAGER


Republic of Ireland

DAMIEN MCALLISTERBUSINESS MANAGER

p. +44 777 4249609e. [email protected]

Northern Ireland

JIMMY STAPLESTRIALS MANAGER


27 Reseeding

More Milk With DLF is the concept whereby DLF focuses on the feeding value of grass. The development of the ForageMax® brand is aimed at launching new varieties and mixtures for livestock farmers. ForageMax® has become the most widespread forage grass brand in Europe and is being used in more than 25 countries.

To showcase this in the Irish market we’re partnering with three dairy farmers to provide top class varieties and products, along with sharing advice, expertise and knowledge. Ultimately, we will turn our products into profit for our partner farmers, through an increased output of milk.

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