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Our clover is ready for a flying start
Our clover is ready for a flying start

Our clover is ready for a flying start

Everyone and everything benefits from the best possible start...

Everyone and everything benefits from the best possible start, including the clover in your grassland. Thanks to the renewed Yellow Jacket Nitrogenerator® technology, your red clover is guaranteed outstanding initial germination and growth.

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Multi species grassland offers more benefits than biodiversity alone
Multi species grassland offers more benefits than biodiversity alone

Multi species grassland offers more benefits than biodiversity alone

What are the advantages of multi species grassland? More bees and...

What are the advantages of multi species 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?

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Successful clover growing? Here's how!
Successful clover growing? Here's how!

Successful clover growing? Here's how!

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.

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Total approach works against grubs
Total approach works against grubs

Total approach works against grubs

Grubs can cause serious damage on dry sandy soils. Irrigate...

Grubs can cause serious damage on dry sandy soils. Irrigate, compact the ground and opt for a soft-leaved tall fescue to keep the damage manageable.

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Video: Flowering grass decreases up to 150 FUL in ten days
Video: Flowering grass decreases up to 150 FUL in ten days

Video: Flowering grass decreases up to 150 FUL in ten days

Watch this video and learn more about the effect of flowering...

Watch this video and learn more about the effect of flowering grass on FUL.

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Dairy farmer Albring opts for highly productive protein cultivation
Dairy farmer Albring opts for highly productive protein cultivation

Dairy farmer Albring opts for highly productive protein cultivation

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.

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Catch crop choice – learn from summer 2019!
Catch crop choice – learn from summer 2019!

Catch crop choice – learn from summer 2019!

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.

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Gullviks
Gullviks

Gullviks new Barenbrug distributor in Sweden

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.

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Dairy Forum Russia
Dairy Forum Russia

Dairy Forum Russia

Barenbrug Russia cooperated in organizing the four day Dairy...

Barenbrug Russia cooperated in organizing the four day Dairy Forum event in Voronezh Russia.

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Holland Farming Agro
Holland Farming Agro

Holland Farming Agro new Barenbrug distributor in Romania

Barenbrug is pleased to announce to have join forces with Holland...

Barenbrug is pleased to announce to have join forces with Holland Farming Agro as distributor of their forage grass and legumes seeds in Romania.

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European agricultural journalists visit Moscow
European agricultural journalists visit Moscow

European agricultural journalists visit Moscow

Barenbrug has organized a field workshop in Moscow for the...

Barenbrug has organized a field workshop in Moscow for the European Network of Agricultural Journalists (ENAJ).

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Barenbrug at EuroTier 2018
Barenbrug at EuroTier 2018

Barenbrug at EuroTier 2018

Barenbrug participated at the EuroTier exhibition in Hannover, 13...

Barenbrug participated at the EuroTier exhibition in Hannover, 13 to 16 November 2018. We presented our innovative products and technologies. 

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First Aid for dry pastures
First Aid for dry pastures

First Aid for dry pastures

The drought currently punishing the Netherlands and other regions...

The drought currently punishing the Netherlands and other regions of Europe is damaging crops. What steps can you take to protect your pastures from the ravages of drought?

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Barenbrug supports Schaumann at DLG Feldtage
Barenbrug supports Schaumann at DLG Feldtage

Barenbrug supports Schaumann at DLG Feldtage

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.

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European Forage Dealer Event 2017 ‘The Future of Grass’ was a big success!

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!

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Boost the quality of your forage production now
Boost the quality of your forage production now

Boost the quality of your forage production now

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.

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Schaumann shows options for improved forage quality at grassland days
Schaumann shows options for improved forage quality at grassland days

Schaumann shows options for improved forage quality at grassland days

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.

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International interest in NutriFibre and Yellow Jacket at EuroTier 2016
International interest in NutriFibre and Yellow Jacket at EuroTier 2016

International interest in NutriFibre and Yellow Jacket at EuroTier 2016

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!

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Make your pastures ready for winter
Make your pastures ready for winter

Make your pastures ready for winter

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.

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Barenbrug shows innovations at EuroTier 2016
Barenbrug shows innovations at EuroTier 2016

Barenbrug shows innovations at EuroTier 2016

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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Reduce feed costs by increasing protein production from your own land!
Reduce feed costs by increasing protein production from your own land!

Reduce feed costs by increasing protein production from your own land!

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? 

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Schaumann present at DLG-Feldtage
Schaumann present at DLG-Feldtage

Schaumann present at DLG-Feldtage

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.

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How to make the best first cut of grass silage?
How to make the best first cut of grass silage?

How to make the best first cut of grass silage?

How successfully do you want to produce quality roughage? The new...

How successfully do you want to produce quality roughage? The new harvest season has started. 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.

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Martin Dekker at work
Martin Dekker at work

Development of the forage market in South Europe

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.

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Four best practices to get your NutriFibre grassland ready for spring
Four best practices to get your NutriFibre grassland ready for spring

Four best practices to get your NutriFibre grassland ready for spring

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.

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Type of grass decisive for phosphate efficiency
Type of grass decisive for phosphate efficiency

Type of grass decisive for phosphate efficiency

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.

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Barenbrug and Linds AS at the AgroNord Agriculture Exhibition
Barenbrug and Linds AS at the AgroNord Agriculture Exhibition

Torkild Damgaard wins Barenbrug grass seed at AgroNord Agriculture Exhibition in Denmark

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.

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ProtaPlus: more milk from forage
ProtaPlus: more milk from forage

ProtaPlus: more milk from forage

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.

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5 recommendations to deal with shortage of forage
5 recommendations to deal with shortage of forage

5 recommendations to deal with shortage of forage

July 2015 - A  severe drought has affected Europe in May and June...

July 2015 - A  severe drought has affected Europe in May and June. Barenbrug offers farmers five recommendations for dealing with this situation.

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Leading farm in Germany convinced about NutriFibre
Leading farm in Germany convinced about NutriFibre

Leading farm in Germany convinced about NutriFibre

„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.

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Barenbrug’s forage varieties dominate official lists in Europe
Barenbrug’s forage varieties dominate official lists in Europe

Barenbrug’s forage varieties dominate official lists in Europe

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.

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For over 100 years

The Royal Barenbrug Group is a family-owned business, the core activities of which are plant breeding, grass seed production and the international marketing of seed for turf and forage grasses and legumes. Barenbrug has been the leading grass seed business in the world for over 100 years.

The Royal Barenbrug Group is a family-owned business, the core activities of which are plant breeding, grass seed production and the international marketing of seed for turf and forage grasses and legumes. Barenbrug has been the leading grass seed business in the world for over...

The Royal Barenbrug Group is a family-owned business, the core activities of which are plant breeding, grass seed production and the international marketing of seed for turf and forage grasses and legumes. Barenbrug has been the leading grass seed business in the world for over 100 years.

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