What are the advantages of herb-rich grassland? More bees and...
What are the advantages of herb-rich grassland? More bees and insects, lots of people will answer. But herbs bring more benefits than biodiversity alone. What about excellent drought tolerance, and higher milk yields?
Clover is a wonderful crop to grow in combination with grass. It...
Clover is a wonderful crop to grow in combination with grass. It delivers extra protein, you can reduce your applications of artificial fertiliser and your cows just love it. Growing clover is not complicated, but you need to get a number of things right.
In 2018, a very dry year, dairy farmer Henk Albring was...
In 2018, a very dry year, dairy farmer Henk Albring was introduced to GreenSpirit•ProtaPlus, a Barenbrug product. Cultivating this annual protein-rich grass-clover mixture turned out well for himself and the arable farmer with whom he collaborates. The farmer is also considering protein-rich cultivation this year, depending on his supplies of forage.
Undersowing a catch crop - at the end of the active growth phase...
Undersowing a catch crop - at the end of the active growth phase - was the most chosen solution last year. But this was not the most successful option. Either sowing simultaneously with the maize or post-harvest has the greatest chance of success.
Barenbrug is announcing the cooperation with Gullviks as...
Barenbrug is announcing the cooperation with Gullviks as distributor of their forage grass and legumes seeds in Sweden. This collaboration will make a major contribution to better serve Swedish dairy farmers.
Schaumann attended the Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (Germ...
Schaumann attended the Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (German Agricultural Society) Feldtage trade fair. On 17 demo plots, they informed visitors about forage production using Greenstar grass seed mixtures and the organic silage Bonsilage additives. Barenbrug was also present to lend support where necessary.
At 4 October 2017 the Forage Dealer Event ‘The Future of Grass...
At 4 October 2017 the Forage Dealer Event ‘The Future of Grass’ was organized by Barenbrug Holland. 50 dealers from 21 European countries visited Nijmegen for inspiration on ‘The Future of Grass’. It was a positive and inspiring event!
Do you want to boost your forage production? August is the...
Do you want to boost your forage production? August is the perfect time to sow NutriFibre! Sow GreenSpirit NutriFibre now and reap the benefits of forage rich in protein and structure for years to come.
On 30 May and the 1st and 7th of June, our partners on the German...
On 30 May and the 1st and 7th of June, our partners on the German market organized on-farm forage days. During these days, the focus was on getting more protein from your grass land. The attendance was great and visitors were highly interested in learning new options for the improvement of their grass.
From the 15th until the 18th of November 2016, Barenbrug attended...
From the 15th until the 18th of November 2016, Barenbrug attended the EuroTier exhibition in Hannover, Germany. The Barenbrug team representing our company consisted of colleagues from six European nationalities. The international character of the public was even bigger: a striking number of 44 different nationalities visited our stand!
Fall is the time to prepare your pastures for winter. Just as in...
Fall is the time to prepare your pastures for winter. Just as in Denmark, we are facing an extended growing season in many parts of Europe. Right now, it is still possible to take proper actions to get fields in correct condition and in best possible shape for the onset of next growing season.
From 15 to 18 November 2016, Barenbrug will be present at the...
From 15 to 18 November 2016, Barenbrug will be present at the EuroTier exhibition in Hannover (Germany). EuroTier is a world-leading annual exhibition for agricultural animal production, with over 2400 exhibitors from 54 countries. Barenbrug will showcase their latest innovations in grass and forage crops.
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Have you already decided what to sow in the coming season? In...
Have you already decided what to sow in the coming season? In these financially challenging times, farmers are looking for opportunities to lower their feed costs. Production of high quality silage or hay from their own land reduces the need to invest in additional protein sources. Portuguese farmer Manel Sousa uses Barenbrug’s ProtaPlus to produce high quality hay and silage. How does he like the product and does it offer him financial benefits?
Barenbrug’s German distributor Schaumann will be present from 14...
Barenbrug’s German distributor Schaumann will be present from 14 to16 June at the DLG Feldtage in Haßfurt, Bavaria in Germany. The DLG Feldtage is an international exhibition for crop production experts with approximately 350 exhibitors. Schaumann will be present with a stand and trial plots, showing a representation of their complete product portfolio.
How successfully do you want to produce quality roughage? The new...
How successfully do you want to produce quality roughage? The new harvest season is about to begin. These five practical management tips will guide you on how to collect the best possible first cut of grass silage and stay successful for the remainder of the harvest:
6 April 2016-Interview with Barenbrug’s account manager Martin...
6 April 2016-Interview with Barenbrug’s account manager Martin Dekker
Martin Dekker, Barenbrug’s international account manager forage, is responsible for the development of the forage market in South Europe. In this interview he shares his vision on the future of the sector in this region.
Spring is coming… Time to prepare your grassland! Barenbrug...
Spring is coming… Time to prepare your grassland! Barenbrug explains how your fields with NutriFibre technology (soft leaf, tall fescue which is applied in the GreenSpirit•Nutrifibre mixture) can be optimally prepared for the coming season.
Efficient use of phosphate and nitrogen has become essential for...
Efficient use of phosphate and nitrogen has become essential for successful farming. The right type of grass can be of great help in this respect. Grass takes up phosphate and nitrogen from the soil to enable it to grow. Some grass species do this more efficiently than others.
Torkild Damgaard from I/S Damgaard in Stoholm was the lucky...
Torkild Damgaard from I/S Damgaard in Stoholm was the lucky winner of Barenbrug seeds for 3 hectares of grassland. He won the prize by taking part in a quiz about grasses, organised by Barenbrug at the AgroNord Agriculture Exhibition in Års, Denmark on 9 March 2016. Barenbrug Denmark attended the AgroNord exhibition together with distributor Linds AS.
July - Two years ago, Barenbrug introduced ProtaPlus: a mixture...
July - Two years ago, Barenbrug introduced ProtaPlus: a mixture of annual ryegrass with clovers. The reason behind the launch was the huge need for home-grown protein, to avoid purchasing expensive concentrates and to produce more milk from forage.
„Gut Hulsenberg“ is a farm in Northern Germany with 250 dairy...
„Gut Hulsenberg“ is a farm in Northern Germany with 250 dairy cows, a biogas plant and 300 ha forage crops. This farm is one of the best in Europe which can be seen by its milk production level of 11.600 kg per cow.
Every time an official variety list is published, excitement...
Every time an official variety list is published, excitement mounts. Although we have confidence that our intensively tested new varieties will perform well in official trials, it is always good to obtain ‘confirmation’ from the testing institutes.
