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DLF have expertly created SFI seed mixtures to not only comply with the government standards but benefit from better soil conditions, improved water quality and a boost to biodiversity.
Resilient turf solutions for a green and healthy turf
The Masterline® mixtures are designed for golf courses, stadiums, parks, etc. The mixtures consist of very fine-leafed and dense-growing, quality varieties. Whether the need is for a drought and heat tolerant mixture, a mixture that beats the weeds or a mixture that has increase disease tolerance, the Masterline® range has the solution. For enhanced performance two varieties of each species are always used in the mixtures.
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From 2026, the SFS will replace the Basic Payment Scheme, which will be fully phased out by 2029. This marks a major shift in how farming is supported. Instead of direct payments based on land area, the focus moves to rewarding farmers for delivering sustainable outcomes - while continuing to produce high-quality food.
With the turn of a new year, comes the delivery of the new Johnsons Sports Seed brochure and two updated wildflower guides from DLF, packed with new formulations for the season ahead. The updated ranges showcase the latest advancements in seed breeding and mixture development, including ten new fine turf formulations from the industry-leading Johnsons range and a brand-new wildflower mixture designed for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) in Pro Flora 17.
Scotland’s agricultural sector is preparing for substantial changes as Scottish Government introduce revised greening rules, coming fully into effect on 1 January 2026. These updates mark an important step toward strengthening environmental sustainability whilst recognising the crucial role Scottish farmers play in managing the nation’s land. The new framework seeks to balance agricultural productivity with enhanced ecological responsibility. At a time when farming is often scrutinised for its environmental footprint, Scottish farmers continue to demonstrate leadership and innovation in adopting practices that support biodiversity, protect soils, and build climate resilience. The 2026 measures aim to expand habitats for wildlife, increase carbon sequestration, and reduce soil erosion — ensuring that Scotland’s landscapes remain productive and environmentally robust for generations to come.
As autumn turns to winter and the chill sets in, it’s easy to forget that pollinators are still hard at work, or in the case of honey bees, preparing to survive until spring. Ben Morgan BSc (Hons) MBPR FQA, DLF Technical Manager (& Bee Conservation Specialist) is passionate about helping golf courses play their part in bee conservation. DLF's work with wildflowers, pollinator habitats, and on-site hives demonstrates that even highly managed landscapes can support thriving bee populations.
The 2025 autumn season has brought exceptional demand for grass seed, with stocks moving quickly and shelves clearing earlier than anticipated. This surge in uptake has come well before the traditional spring season and underlines the importance livestock farmers continue to place on grass as the foundation of feed and forage systems.
Maintaining one of Essex’s most picturesque courses is no small task. As Head Greenkeeper, David Byron leads a skilled team that balances science, timing, and intuition to deliver exceptional playing surfaces in every season. From managing turf health to planning maintenance schedules, his role ensures that members and visitors alike experience Thorndon Park at its absolute best.
When the Women’s Rugby World Cup came to town, the pitches at Towcestrians Sports Club needed to perform at the highest level. Head Groundsman Tommy Waldock turned to a product he knew he could trust - MM Tetrasport - and the results spoke for themselves.
Despite a year of challenging weather, Bristol Golf Club has seen a remarkable improvement in its playing surfaces and overall visitor experience thanks to innovative seed solutions from DLF. The team, led by Course Manager Dave Taylor, introduced Johnsons J 4Turf 50 across all 27 tees in early 2025 which has gone on to demonstrate outstanding resilience and strong performance, coping with the pressures of a busy championship course.
The Ecological Focus Areas (EFA) Guidance page provides clear information on the requirements, options, and actions farmers must follow to comply with the Scottish EFA scheme. As part of the wider Greening rules, EFAs are designed to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources, and promote environmentally responsible farming. Farmers with eligible arable land are required to dedicate a proportion of it to EFAs, which may include hedges, buffer strips, fallow land, catch crops, or nitrogen-fixing crops. This page outlines the different EFA options, their qualifying criteria, and practical steps for compliance, helping you meet your obligations while supporting sustainable land management in Scotland.
As pesticide regulations tighten and climates shift, the need for disease-tolerant turf varieties has never been greater. Consequently, we rigorously test and select varieties with strong natural resilience. By continuously developing new tolerant grasses and tracking long-term disease trends through our annual surveys, we’re helping our customers stay one step ahead. We build strong turf for the future.
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More than 80 bowling greenkeepers packed into Groundsfest’s inaugural Champion Greens: The Bowls Greenkeeper’s Masterclass — an information-packed day designed to support clubs from flat to crown green.
The spring of 2025 was the hottest and driest on record. Four heatwaves, rainfall 40% below the average and soaring evapotranspiration have left reservoirs low and much of England officially in drought. For turf managers, this isn’t a one-off challenge — it’s the new pattern. Fairways, in particular, have taken a hit with heavy traffic and hydrophobic ‘dry patch’ soils slowing recovery and reducing the overseeding window. Beneath the surface, next season’s outcomes are already being decided so what can you do create surfaces than not only survive, but thrive? Stuart Yarwood, Regional Technical Manager at DLF Seeds explores.
The world’s largest grass seed breeder, DLF, return to GroundsFest this September, with a renewed focus on resilient, sustainable and high performance seed solutions for the evolving demands of turf and landscaping professionals. The technical team will be on hand on stand 30 to showcase all of the developments across the Masterline, MM and Johnsons Sports Seed ranges, together with discussing the biodiversity benefits of their Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower collections.
The DLF stand at GroundsFest 2025 will showcase a wide range of sustainable solutions from the world's largest grass seed breeder, featuring products from MM, Johnsons Sports, Masterline and Designer Seed brands. Alongside leading cultivars for sports and amenity turf, stand 30 will also display an array of colour with demonstration planters from the popular Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower ranges.
It’s every greenkeeper’s worst nightmare – to receive a call informing them of vandalism on the course. That nightmare was the unfortunate reality for David Byron of Thorndon Park who returned from BTME 2025 to discover the ‘destruction’ of six greens, three tees and numerous fairways. With sheer determination, a concerted team effort and the outstanding recovery demonstrated by mixtures from across the Johnsons Sports Seed range, the surfaces were fit and ready for club championships just a few short months later.
For Adam Rowlands, owner of Turf Doctor Specialists Ltd, maintaining high-quality cricket surfaces is about using the right tools for the job - and when it comes to seed, MM50 from MM Seed is his go-to solution.
Staff and members of the amenity trade press were recently invited for an exclusive look at the next phase of the £4.5 million facilities upgrade at DLF’s UK headquarters at Inkberrow. Officially opened by John Larsen, VP Sales and Marketing Greater Europe and DLF UK Managing Director Tim Kerridge, the events in June marked the completion of several major developments including the fully automated Titan mixing plant, robotic packing lines, expanded UK native wildflower production and brand-new trials and showcase area deemed ‘A Living Catalogue’.
DLF Inkberrow was delighted to offer the UK Lawncare Association exclusive use of our new Living Catalogue Showcase area for their Summer Festival on 2nd July.
As the old saying goes ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ – exactly the motto of Durham County Cricket Club’s Head Groundsman Vic Demain when it comes to his usage of Johnsons J Premier Wicket. Now into his seventh season with the 100% perennial ryegrass mixture, he cites the early season establishment, wear tolerance and visual merit as the reasons he’s never considered changing as the club gets set for one of the longest and most intense seasons of cricket to date!
DLF has just launched a new corporate purpose and a new group strategy. Both initiatives mark an important step in DLF's development as a global seed company and emphasize increased interaction with the outside world, customer focus, corporate culture, operational optimization, and the development of employees and the organization.
At DLF we work together across the globe to create long-term, sustainable solutions. With more than 2000 employees across 65 locations, we offer you an international workplace and invite you to come and grow with us.