Annual meadow grass, the nightmare of every greenkeeper and field...
Annual meadow grass, the nightmare of every greenkeeper and field manager. Annual meadow grass (Poa annua) is one of the most common grass species, but also one of the weakest. It is an annual, sometimes biennial and occasionally perennial meadow grass (Poa) with seed production up to eight times per year. It is the only surviving mechanism of this species.
Theo van Benthum, stadium manager at Dutch first division...
Theo van Benthum, stadium manager at Dutch first division football club N.E.C. Nijmegen, was one of the first users of Barenbrug's Resilient Blue® grass technology and is very enthusiastic!
Finally, it’s time for European Football Championship 2021 to...
Finally, it’s time for European Football Championship 2021 to kick off! The championship is being organised in a unique way; 24 countries will play against each other in 11 different host cities across Europe. From Saint Petersburg to Seville, from Glasgow to Bucharest. That means 11 different countries, each with different climatic challenges, and solutions that have to be adapted to each situation. Barenbrug's grass technologies were selected for these sometimes extreme conditions.
On 25 March, Resilient Blue® Grass Technology was declared winner...
On 25 March, Resilient Blue® Grass Technology was declared winner of the 2021 Sports Accommodation Innovation Prize! The prize, which is presented annually, is a joint initiative by the Sport and Culture Technology Trade Association (BSNC), The Sport and Municipalities Association (Vereniging Sport en Gemeenten), the Dutch Olympic Committee*Dutch Sports Federation, and the Sport Accommodation Trade Fair (Vakbeurs Sportaccommodaties).
Barenbrug invites you for the official introduction of a new...
Barenbrug invites you for the official introduction of a new grass technology that will help you to be ready for future extremes. Save the date: 11-02-2021 11.00h CET! Subscribe now and don't miss a thing!
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?
The Royal Barenbrug Group today announces that it has finalised...
The Royal Barenbrug Group today announces that it has finalised terms for the purchase of Simplot’s Jacklin® Seed business. The transaction, which includes a supply agreement between Barenbrug USA and Simplot Partners, is finalised as of 2 October, 2020.
The Royal Barenbrug Group and the J.R. Simplot Company announce...
The Royal Barenbrug Group and the J.R. Simplot Company announce that they have agreed on terms for the sale of the Jacklin® Seed business to Barenbrug USA. Both Simplot and Barenbrug are privately held, family owned companies with storied legacies in agriculture and expect a smooth transition that will benefit Jacklin® Seed employees and both companies.
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.
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, is...
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, is investing in a new laboratory for climate-resistant grass solutions, using seed technology to tackle ongoing issues including extreme weather, nitrogen emission problems, biodiversity, and soil fertility.
Patrick van den Beuken is responsible for quality assurance of...
Patrick van den Beuken is responsible for quality assurance of for SBA Golf & Groen's golf courses in the Netherlands and Belgium. He was closely involved in the first practical trials for this unique development. His first impression: “This absolutely adds value to your grass seed! I am very positively surprised about the incredible effects of this new seed treatment.”
Research in Italy and France shows that stolon forming perennial...
Research in Italy and France shows that stolon forming perennial ryegrass (Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass – RPR grass) is significantly better in drought and heat and in recovery from drought and heat damage.
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.
Nuseed Pty Ltd (“Nuseed Australia”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of...
Nuseed Pty Ltd (“Nuseed Australia”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nufarm Limited, and Barenbrug Australia Pty Ltd today announced they have entered into a formal agreement for Barenbrug Australia to license Nuseed Australia’s sorghum and sunflower germplasm portfolio and carry out R&D, plant breeding, and commercialisation services.
On April 1, Mr. Ruben Wegman joined the Supervisory Board of the...
On April 1, Mr. Ruben Wegman joined the Supervisory Board of the Royal Barenbrug Group. He takes on this role as the successor of Mr. Jan Willem Breukink, making the Supervisory Board complete again.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert...
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert Barenbrug, third-generation owner of Barenbrug, former Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Supervisory Board member. We will all remember him as a dedicated, hardworking, and friendly colleague.
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.
Grass often has a hard time in horse pasture. So giving your...
Grass often has a hard time in horse pasture. So giving your pasture a boost is not a superfluous luxury. September is an excellent time to sow seed on your horse pasture. Doing so will ensure that your horse can enjoy wonderful fresh green pasture into the future.
Hay or pre-dried silage is an important part of your horse's...
Hay or pre-dried silage is an important part of your horse's ration. At least 60% of the ration must consist of roughage. For horses with a low energy requirement, the ration may even consist entirely of roughage. Horse Master Hay has been specially developed for the production of hay and silage.
The drought currently punishing the Netherlands is damaging crops...
The drought currently punishing the Netherlands is damaging crops. Many paddocks have not shown growth in weeks and are discolouring from green to yellow. As a result, horse owners no longer have grass growing in their pastures.
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology...
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, announces that André Brand has recently been appointed to its Board of Directors. André’s addition was prompted by family members Frank and Bas Barenbrug moving from the Board of Directors to the non-executive Supervisory Board.
Are you inspired by the idea of working on a high-potential new...
Are you inspired by the idea of working on a high-potential new crop species? Would you like to set up and run a breeding programme? We are offering the exciting opportunity to work on breeding Rubber Dandelion for the sustainable and economical production of natural rubber in Europe.
This month, golf’s top players will meet in Pebble Beach...
This month, golf’s top players will meet in Pebble Beach California to compete in the 119th U.S. Open Championship. Over the course of six days, they will be tested over the beautiful yet challenging links course on the California coastline, with only one emerging victorious.
Thanks to a very good organization and excellent preparation of...
Thanks to a very good organization and excellent preparation of grasslands and infrastructure, they were very highly rated. Such good opinions led FIFA to follow UEFA, entrusting Poland with the organization of players up to the age of 20 at the turn of May and June.
During the Myplant & Garden - International Green Expo form 20-22n...
During the Myplant & Garden - International Green Expo form 20-22nd of February in Fiera Milano Rho-Pero in Italy Barenbrug will introduce Monaco bermudagrass (Stand c26/Pad. 12).
At the end of September, the top golfers from Europe and the...
At the end of September, the top golfers from Europe and the United States will commence play at the Le Golf National in Paris to compete for the Ryder Cup 2018. On the world's strongest grass.
Barenbrug has been a player of note at World and European Cup...
Barenbrug has been a player of note at World and European Cup football championships for years. For the up and coming 2018 World Cup in Russia it has supplied the grass for six football stadiums. Top seed from Barenbrug has also been used for the pitches at various training locations including for the Belgian, English, French and South Korean teams.
In times of cutbacks and decreasing maintenance budgets, field...
In times of cutbacks and decreasing maintenance budgets, field managers must find creative ways of spending the funds available to them. Henrie Bekkers, who is responsible for the sports accommodations in the municipality of ’s Hertogensbosch, is such a creative person who keeps a close eye on market developments.
Le Golf National is preparing to host, for the first time in...
Le Golf National is preparing to host, for the first time in France, one of the biggest sports competitions in the world: the RYDER CUP. It will attract nearly 70,000 spectators between 20 and 25 September 2018 coming to watch the top 24 golf players in the world compete.
Royal Barenbrug Group, the family-owned multinational grass seed...
Royal Barenbrug Group, the family-owned multinational grass seed company, has announced an exclusive local cooperation in Uruguay. Barenbrug and Calvase/MegaAgro, a top agricultural supply company, made an agreement about exclusive distribution for this market.
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.
In October 2016, Jan Haalboom joined Barenbrug as an export...
In October 2016, Jan Haalboom joined Barenbrug as an export manager. In his new role, Haalboom will be responsible for market developments and he will ensure that forage distributors in northern Europe and in south-eastern Europe receive all the resources and support they need to work for the international Barenbrug brand.
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!
In the Netherlands, a heated discussion is going on about the...
In the Netherlands, a heated discussion is going on about the potential health risks of artificial grass because of its rubber infill. Scientists found reasons to believe that this infill could increase the risk of cancer. Following this discussion, it has become more than relevant to focus on the current state of affairs in natural grass. An awful lot of research has been carried out in the natural grass industry the past few years, and many innovations have been introduced. What’s the outcome of all that research? With the proper maintenance, the latest natural grasses offer an excellent and cheaper alternative to artificial grass.
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?
The basis for top football lies in the pitch. The Dutch PSV...
The basis for top football lies in the pitch. The Dutch PSV football club’s championship is firmly rooted in its perfect training pitches of De Herdgang and the fantastic pitch in the Philips stadium. An excellent reason for a visit to field manager Ed Hubers and his colleagues to offer them a well-earned championship cake.
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 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.
France will be going crazy this summer as the biggest European...
France will be going crazy this summer as the biggest European football stars go head-to-head, showing off their skills and fighting out the toughest battles. For that to be able to happen you need to start with the basics: the field. Barenbrug is able to supply all football stadiums with the best turf. The main ingredient for this is RPR grass seed. Super-tough RPR has become very popular in France in recent years.
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.
When light green patches appear on a sports field, the groundsman...
When light green patches appear on a sports field, the groundsman knows the score: annual meadow grass! If annual meadow grass is left to grow, it will become dominant in the field within three years. Newly laid out sports fields in particular are a target for annual meadow grass. Tackling it with chemicals is becoming more and more difficult, as some products are not easily available and the use of the number of permitted herbicides is becoming an increasingly greater issue. At Barenbrug we have researched Poa annua extensively in recent years, and we have succeeded in producing mixtures that are able to win the battle against annual meadow grass.
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.
The best pitch in the Jupiler League (Dutch First Division) is a...
The best pitch in the Jupiler League (Dutch First Division) is a double success for the city of Nijmegen. The pitch is situated in the ‘Goffertstadion’, home of the Nijmegen football club NEC, and the grass seed is supplied by Barenbrug, based in the same city.
The development, production and sale of grass seeds are - and...
The development, production and sale of grass seeds are - and remain - Barenbrug's focus. But innovation and knowledge are extremely important too. The company recognises the importance of new media and for that reason has developed two apps: one for agriculture and one for the recreation sector. Knowledge is power, and it's important that it reaches the right audience in the right way. These apps are a convenient way of organising knowledge transfer.
As per 1 September 2015, Mr Piet Arts will be appointed Global...
As per 1 September 2015, Mr Piet Arts will be appointed Global Research Director of Barenbrug Holding BV. He will be responsible for coordinating Barenbrug’s research and breeding activities worldwide. In this position, Mr Arts will maintain all contacts with existing and potential partners and research technology providers relative to the Royal Barenbrug Group’s breeding activities.
Water of good quality is our most valuable asset on earth. In our...
Water of good quality is our most valuable asset on earth. In our modern society, we wouldn’t be able to survive a single day without water. This is something of which we at Barenbrug are acutely aware. Water is for drinking, that’s absolutely essential. Without drinking water, there would be no life on earth. Water is also important for irrigation, but this can be restricted to a certain extent.
Prolonged drought may seriously damage your lawn. Water Saver...
Prolonged drought may seriously damage your lawn. Water Saver prevents this problem. While other grass plants dry out, Water Saver remains green. The Barenbrug Research varieties included in Water Saver have excellent drought and heat tolerance.
„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.
Annual meadow grass (Poa annua) is one of the most common grass...
Annual meadow grass (Poa annua) is one of the most common grass species. It is an annual, sometimes biennial and occasionally perennial meadow grass (Poa) with shallow roots. Annual meadow grass flowers at an early stage, and its height does not exceed 25-30 cm. However, this plant will usually remain much shorter.
As commonly known the importancy of durabillity is rapidly...
As commonly known the importancy of durabillity is rapidly increasing nowadays as an result of the milk quotation abrogation. The need to invest in durability is bigger than ever before. One of the biggest improvements for dairy farmers in durabillity is in their grasslands. In the artikel below their are written 5 investments for a dairy farmer in his grassland that will certainly pay off.
Dairy farmers has experience for several years NutriFibre, the...
Dairy farmers has experience for several years NutriFibre, the newest grass technology of Barenbrug. They experienced the high yield, drought tolerance and the unique combination of effective fibre/high feed value. Using NutriFibre resulted in more forage production, more milk and healthier cows.
Grass trials carried out by the Landwirtschaftskammer (German...
Grass trials carried out by the Landwirtschaftskammer (German Chamber of Agriculture) revealed a remarkable development. The trials involved the use of a new soft-leaved variant of tall fescue, a type of grass which is relatively new to German farmers, which was found to substantially increase the yield potential of grassland.
(Denmark) It’s not the maximal digestibility or MJ NEL that leads...
(Denmark) It’s not the maximal digestibility or MJ NEL that leads to the highest milk production. The right combination of effective fibre and feed value is essential for healthy and productive cows. Read more.
Erwin Beltman may well be the most famous groundsman of the...
Erwin Beltman may well be the most famous groundsman of the Netherlands. He attracted a lot of attention during the Royal Dutch Football Association’s cup final in 2014. When the beautiful pitch was ruined by fireworks thrown onto it by supporters, Beltman and his team succeeded in repairing it so well that the match could be finished.
19-12-2014 - As a member of Breeders Trust, Barenbrug supports...
19-12-2014 - As a member of Breeders Trust, Barenbrug supports research intended to ensure compliance with and enforcement of plant breeders’ rights and to ban illegal production of and trade in breeding material. With that research Breeders Trust helps to secure continuity in the development of new varieties and a healthy sector characterised by fair production and trade. The recently discovered fraud involving forged Polish certificates shows just how important Breeders Trust’s work is for ensuring a healthy sector. Read more about this matter in the following press release.
According to the STRI’s list of varieties, Bar Superb shows...
According to the STRI’s list of varieties, Bar Superb shows superior performance in the field of close mowing. Bar Superb is Barenbrug’s grass seed mixture for golf greens with powerful characteristics thanks to exceptional STRI-tested Barenbrug varieties. As just mentioned, Bar Superb can be mown very closely. Other favourable characteristics of this mixture are its high resistance to diseases such as red thread, its great visual merit and the facts that it forms an excellent dense sward and retains its beautiful green colour in winter, too.
In the 21st century, grass will be the basis for the production...
In the 21st century, grass will be the basis for the production of all the food in the world,” said Dr Martin Scholten during the European Forage Relation Day. In the context of its 110th anniversary, Barenbrug treated its business relations to a forage seminar under the heading of “Up to 20% more milk per hectare with top genetics”. Guest speakers at this event were Dr. Martin C. Th. Scholten, Director of the Animal Science Group, and Stefan Duerr, owner of Europe’s largest dairy farm. Piet Arts and Rien Louwes from Barenbrug presented their company’s latest genetics and innovations for dairy farming.
09-07-2014 - The Dutch soccer team trains in Brazil on a billiard...
09-07-2014 - The Dutch soccer team trains in Brazil on a billiard table. Chosen by many as the best field of the World Cup. The key ingredient in this story is RPR, grass with determinate stolons.
Nijmegen - the Netherlands, June 11th 2014. The Royal Barenbrug...
Nijmegen - the Netherlands, June 11th 2014. The Royal Barenbrug Group, a family-owned multinational grass seed company, is proud to announce the launch of a new subsidiary in Chile. Barenbrug Chile will focus on
local testing, seed production, and marketing & sales of innovative forage grasses, legumes and turf grasses in Chile.
The recently formed global strategic relationship between the...
The recently formed global strategic relationship between the Royal Barenbrug Group and Dow AgroSciences has led to the official opening of Barenbrug do Brasil. The new company in Guiara specializes in plant breeding, seed production and processing of pasture seeds, including Brachiaria hybrids and forage legumes, for the Brazilian market.
