Roots
Changing environmental and climatic conditions challenge your forage production. Grasses that can better handle spring and early summer drought will result in a healthy and high yielding crop.
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Forage Crops
Forage crops are ideal source of food for livestock, and can aid in the production of energy for milk, meat and biogas production.
Forage Crops
Contact the forage team
Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:
Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk
The Your Countryside Range
Your Countryside others a diverse range of species and a choice of specialist mixtures, including Game Cover, Environmental Stewardship, Root Crops and Cover Crops.
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PLUS grasses
Higher forage quality. Excellent tolerance. Better yields. There are plenty of great reasons to give the green light to PLUS grasses.
ProNitro
Everybody needs good nutrition to grow. Grass seeds are no exception. That’s why we send our ProNitro® coated seeds into the world with a packed lunch full of nitrogen that will fuel germination and growth.
Fiber Energy
Our top quality grasses labeled as DLF Fiber Energy improve nutritional intake. The result is more milk and/or meat yields and at the same time a reduced climatic impact.
DLF Alfalfa
High drought tolerance, excellent yield with a high protein content and not least a natural nitrogen source. The reasons for choosing DLF Alfalfa are manyfold.
AgritaiN
Our top quality grasses labeled as DLF Fiber Energy improve nutritional intake. The result is more milk and/or meat yields and at the same time a reduced climatic impact.
Latest forage news
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The Wales Sustainable Farming Scheme and what it means for the Welsh Farmers going forward in to 2026
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.
Scotland’s Path to Sustainable Productivity: Scotland Prepares for the 2026 Enhanced Greening Requirements
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.
Autumn Seed Demand Clears Shelves and Sets the Scene for Tight Markets Ahead
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.