World Cup football with the grass seed of champions from Barenbrug
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.
Mow Saver, the perfect solution for Field Manager of the Year Henrie Bekkers
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.
Barenbrug: 'Le Golf National' Partner at the 2018 Ryder Cup, Paris
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.
Barenbrug cooperation in Uruguay
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.
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!
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.
Jan Haalboom appointed as Barenbrug’s new Export Manager (Northern and South-Eastern Europe)
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.
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.
Introduction of GreenSpirit mixtures in Sweden during Borgeby Fältdagar 2017
The Borgeby Fältdagar 2017 will take place from the 28th untill...
The Borgeby Fältdagar 2017 will take place from the 28th untill the 29th of June. During this fair, we will introduce Barenbrug’s GreenSpirit grass seed mixtures for the first time in Sweden. You can find us at the Norups Gård stand (stand number L59)!
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!
Innovations in grass eliminate the need for artificial grass
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.
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.
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!
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 secret of champion PSV’s top pitches
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.
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.
French stadiums keen on revolutionary grass technology.
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.
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.
Horse grass versus cow grass: the importance of good grass for your horse
Many horse owners like to see their horse roaming in a pasture...
Many horse owners like to see their horse roaming in a pasture. What they don’t always realise is that the grass in many of those pastures is actually cow grass: grass that is healthy for cows, but not for horses.
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.
Christiaan Heijink appointed Barenbrug’s new International Product Manager Forage
Christiaan Heijink has joined Barenbrug as an International...
Christiaan Heijink has joined Barenbrug as an International Product Manager Forage. In his new job, Christiaan will focus on the development and introduction of products on the international forage grass market.
Barenbrug expands Denmark team
Barenbrug has appointed Forage Grass Specialist Carsten Holmgaard...
Barenbrug has appointed Forage Grass Specialist Carsten Holmgaard as Product Manager Forage in Denmark. Holmgaard will be responsible for the development of relationships with farmers, consultants and distributors in Denmark. By the fulfillment of this new position, Barenbrug takes an important step in the expansion of its services to the Danish market.
Annual meadow grass makes sports fields unplayable
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.
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.
Jupiler League best pitch is a double success for Nijmegen
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 importance of knowledge transfer via new media
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.
Appointment Global Research Director
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.
Saving water is our social obligation
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.
The past decade our weather conditions have become increasingly extreme. Periods of extreme rain were succeeded by periods of extreme drought. Grass plants need water for optimum germination, establishment and growth. The varying weather conditions consequently also led to more stringent requirements with respect to the properties of grass.
Water of high quality is a scarce commodity that cannot be taken for granted. Water that must be of top quality involves high costs. That’s why water is one of Barenbrug Research & Development’s key concerns. We have developed new grass varieties and products that tolerate heat and drought without requiring large amounts of water.
What makes Water Saver so unique?
Many grass mixtures available on the market contain the same components as Barenbrug’s Water Saver: tall fescue, smooth stalked meadow grass and/or perennial ryegrass. Almost all those mixtures contain randomly chosen varieties of these grass species. However, many years’ research carried out by Landlab in Italy has shown that a mixture’s specific varietal composition does actually influence the quality of the grass! The combination of smooth stalkedmeadow grass, tall fescue and perennial ryegrass results in a sward of high quality that tolerates drought and heat well in summer, helps the weaker tall fescue survive the winter and ensures early growth in spring. Thanks to the perennial ryegrass, the grass soon establishes after seeding, while offering plenty of room for the slower smooth stalked meadow grass and tall fescue.
Deep rooting
Thanks to its deep rooting, the Water Saver grass obtains water from deeper soil layers.
Standard grass plants root less deep and can only obtain water from the top layer (the upper 10 to 15 cm). Such plants will soon die under dry conditions, even before a stage of extreme drought is reached. The tall fescue contained in Water Saver can root to depths of more than 60 cm and stores water and nutrients (sugars) in its roots, creating a buffer for dry periods, as it were. Smooth stalked meadow grass ensures horizontal growth, resulting in an extensive network of underground rhizomes and roots.
Water & cost savings
Water Saver can help you save up to 70% on your total amount of irrigation water. In Italy, where the average consumption is 120 litres of water per m2 per month, this soon leads to an overall reduction of 0.70 x 600 litres = 420 litres per m2 in the growing season, which ranges from May until October. That corresponds to 42 m3 water per 100 m2! In euros the savings may amount to € 73.50 per 100 m2, depending on the region.
Green Earth label
Economically and ecologically sound use and management of grass are primary concerns in Barenbrug’s product-development efforts. With its Green Earth quality label, Barenbrug helps green space managers to achieve a more sustainable use and management of grass. Extensive research and many years’ experience grant Barenbrug unique knowledge of which cultivars and mixtures can ensure sustainable use and management of grass.
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Beat the drought with grass with less water!
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.
Water Saver contains Barenbrug’s tall fescue, perennial ryegrass and smooth stalked meadow grass. Barenbrug’s smooth stalked meadow grass varieties are known for their great resilience and ability to recover after dry periods. While other varieties are defeated by dry or hot conditions, a variety such as Barimpala will soon become green again.
Smooth stalked meadow grass decisive in Water Saver
Smooth meadow grass is the most influential grass in Water Saver. The range of smooth meadow grass varieties is very large, but Water Saver contains only those that Barenbrug Research selected as being best in terms of drought tolerance, winter hardiness and wear tolerance. Barimpala is such a smooth meadow grass variety that performs well both under dry conditions and during winter.
The chart below shows the resilient characteristics of Barimpala Poa pratensis types in spring and autumn compared with traditional types.
Barenbrug’s unique tall fescue varieties!
Barenbrug’s specific tall fescue varieties form a very deep root system, have a finer leaf texture and greater drought tolerance than traditional tall fescue varieties. The perennial ryegrass contained in Water Saver moreover ensures rapid establishment and was also specifically selected for its drought tolerance.
The balanced combination of the best Barenbrug tall fescue, perennial ryegrass and smooth stalked meadow grass varieties in Water Saver ensures excellent drought and heat tolerance. The following graph shows the quality of Water Saver seeded in autumn in comparison with that of a traditional tall fescue mixture and a mixture containing perennial ryegrass.
The irrigation level was 50% of the Evapotranspiration (ET). The measurements were taken over a period of two years.
Green Earth label
Economically and ecologically sound use and management of grass are primary concerns in Barenbrug’s product-development efforts. With its Green Earth quality label, Barenbrug helps green space managers to achieve a more sustainable use and management of grass. Extensive research and many years’ experience grant Barenbrug unique knowledge of which cultivars and mixtures can ensure sustainable use and management of grass.
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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.
Annual meadow grass, the nightmare of every greenkeeper and field manager
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.
Five reasons why it pays to invest in good grassland now in 2015
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.
See how NutriFibre works in practice: new video online!
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.
New type of grass yields remarkable results in trials
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.
More milk and healthier cows, with NutriFibre.
(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.
Feyenoord’s secret for the best pitch: total management
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.
Breeders Trust discovers international fraud
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.
Bar Superb superior in the STRI’s 2014 list of varieties
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.
Grass ever more important for growing world population
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.
Best pitch World Cup, training field of the Dutch with RPR-grass
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.
New Barenbrug subsidiary in Chile
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.
Barenbrug do Brasil official opening
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.
Minimum damage to golf course with RPR
Damage to your golf course is something you want to prevent. And...
Damage to your golf course is something you want to prevent. And RPR helps you do just that. RPR is a regenerating perennial ryegrass that develops determinate stolons. RPR is the first perennial ryegrass variety with this particular quality. It stands up to heavy traffic while keeping its good looks. As a stoloniferous perennial ryegrass, RPR outperforms traditional perennial ryegrass, resulting in a regenerating perennial ryegrass with the highest wear tolerance and close mowing tolerance. This makes it ideal for use on sports pitches and, combined with fine-leaved perennial ryegrass, fairways and tees as well.
RPR is conquering the world
The latest innovation from our research department is becoming a...
The latest innovation from our research department is becoming a global success story. Two years ago our researchers managed to breed a perennial ryegrass variety that forms determinate stolons. It has been named RPR - Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass.
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.
Barenbrug Brazil!
We are proud to report that Barenbrug Brazil is now a fact. Since...
We are proud to report that Barenbrug Brazil is now a fact. Since the announcement of the strategic alliance between Barenbrug and Dow AgroSciences, a highly motivated team has been working on the foundation of Barenbrug Brazil. Our entrance into the tropical grass seed market is the fulfillment of a strategic goal and we are very excited about it.
What Makes RTF better? Watch the video.
RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with...
RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with drought and suffers from bare spots. It provides a field that can repair itself because of the use of a variety which creates subterranean offshoots named rhizomes.
Barenbrug grass and Cruijff will take Mexican football club to the top
Making the Mexican ‘Chivas’ the best football club in the world...
Making the Mexican ‘Chivas’ the best football club in the world: that was Johan Cruijff's main challenge as advisor of the club. The facilities need to be good and that is why Cruijff insisted that the artificial grass was replaced by natural grass: Barenbrug grass.
Barenbrug supplies Olympics London 2012
STRI project team transforms Greenwich Park for Olympics. London’s...
STRI project team transforms Greenwich Park for Olympics. London’s oldest park was transformed into a world class sports venue for the London 2012 equestrian and modern pentathlon competitions by STRI, (Sports Turf Research Institute) a world leader in building and managing sports surfaces.
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Focus on grass quality decreases feed costs at dairy farms
World animal feed prices are currently at a high level and market...
World animal feed prices are currently at a high level and market experts’ expectation is that this will not change in the coming years. If farmers don’t change their strategy this will lead to higher production costs for milk and meat.
Dow AgroSciences and The Royal Barenbrug Group Announce Strategic Relationship
Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical...
Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and The Royal Barenbrug Group, have announced today a global strategic relationship for the development and commercialization of advanced germplasm in forage seeds.
Barenbrug grass for Euro 2012
Barenbrug was once again well represented during the latest...
Barenbrug was once again well represented during the latest edition of the European football championship in Poland and Ukraine. The Dutch company's grass was used both on the base camps and in the stadiums in order to get the right quality.
Barenbrug acquires Seedmark in Australia
The Royal Barenbrug Group has announced the acquisition of...
The Royal Barenbrug Group has announced the acquisition of Seedmark in Australia. “This acquisition reinforces our long term commitment to the Australian pasture and forage seed industry and delivers even greater improvements in farmer productivity” said Bastiaan Barenbrug, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Barenbrug Group.
A rugby game is no match for RPR
In the traditional home of rugby in South Africa, the Newlands...
In the traditional home of rugby in South Africa, the Newlands stadium, RPR has already blown away the green keeper. On a young field of not even ten weeks old, an intense 180 minutes of rugby left the field nearly undamaged.
Barenbrug shines on the STRI list
Barenbrug varieties appear high on the list of the newly...
Barenbrug varieties appear high on the list of the newly released STRI Turf Seeds 2012 as is becoming a tradition. Barenbrug has again expanded its strong team of grass varieties for 2012, and with success.
Innovation Award for RPR® at STMA Show (USA)
January 15, 2011 (Austin, Texas) Barenbrug's RPR® - Regenerating...
January 15, 2011 (Austin, Texas) Barenbrug's RPR® - Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass® -was recently awarded the prestigious Innovative Award at this years Sports Turf Manager's Conference. Barenbrug's years of research and development were recognized in a ceremony at their booth during the show.
BarOptima PLUS E34 revolutionizes tall fescue
Barenbrug has a long tradition of developing high quality forage...
Barenbrug has a long tradition of developing high quality forage products. After many years of research, Barenbrug has incorporated all three of these traits (yield, persistence and forage quality) into one product, BarOptima PLUS E34.
FIFA World Cup teams on SOS grass by Barenbrug in South Africa!
In April/May, all WC training pitches of the 32 ‘Team Base Camps'...
In April/May, all WC training pitches of the 32 ‘Team Base Camps' in South Africa were overseeded with SOS grass seed. The national teams will during the entire World Cup tournament stay at one of the ‘base camps' that are spread out over the country.
Barenbrug supplier of grass in Beijing Olympics 2008 Stadium
Barenbrug China delivered the seed for the pitch of the Olympic...
Barenbrug China delivered the seed for the pitch of the Olympic Stadium in Beijing -Bird's Nest. The grass was produced in China and has been laid as turf in the stadium the day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in 2008.
Breeders Trust signs cooperative agreement with grass seed companies.
Brussels, August 25th 2011 – Breeders Trust has entered into...
Brussels, August 25th 2011 – Breeders Trust has entered into cooperation agreements with three grass seed companies in an effort to consolidate forces in the fight against illegal trade practices and to monitor the enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR).
Dow AgroSciences, Barenbrug USA Enter Into a Co-Promotion Agreement
Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow...
Dow AgroSciences LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), and Barenbrug USA announced today that Dow AgroSciences will Co-Promote BarOptima PLUS E34 Tall Fescue with beneficial endophyte.
Supplier of the Year Award for Heritage Seeds
At the CRT National Conference, Heritage Seeds won the 2010...
At the CRT National Conference, Heritage Seeds won the 2010 Supplier of the Year Award for Queensland in the Agchem and Seed Category. This award recognises the efforts of the all the Heritage Seeds staff involved in the Queensland business and is a tribute to their hard work and persistence.
Barenbrug appoints Managing Director
Mr Jos van der Wielen has been appointed Managing Director of...
Mr Jos van der Wielen has been appointed Managing Director of Barenbrug Holland BV as of 1 May 2011. As such, he will focus on the further international growth of the enterprise. The company’s core business is plant breeding, seed production and the marketing of innovative grasses and fodder crops for several domestic markets and a large number of export markets in Europe.
New breeder at Barenbrug Tourneur Recherches (France)
The international grass seed company Barenbrug appointed Mr. Stéph...
The international grass seed company Barenbrug appointed Mr. Stéphane Charrier as breeder at Barenbrug Tourneur Recherches in France. He will succeed our former turf breeder Koos de Bruijn being responsible for different breeding projects at our station in Mas Grenier.
New Barenbrug subsidiary in South Africa
he Royal Barenbrug Group, a family-owned multinational grass seed...
he Royal Barenbrug Group, a family-owned multinational grass seed company, is proud to announce the launch of a new subsidiary in South Africa. The Group now has subsidiaries in all 6 continents, in line with global company strategy. Barenbrug South Africa will focus on local testing, seed production and marketing & sales of innovative turf, forage grasses and legumes in the Southern Africa region.
Clover replaces expensive fertilisers
Clover is essential in sustaining the protein richness of grass...
Clover is essential in sustaining the protein richness of grass at low nitrogen fertilisation rates. Clover is increasingly being used in current grassland management to insert more protein into grassland.
SOS for low soil temperatures
Several temperature germination trials have demonstrated...
Several temperature germination trials have demonstrated significant differences in the germination percentage between different cultivars within the same species, including perennial ryegrass. SOS demonstrated its ability to germinate at very low temperatures.
René van Raan Member Board of Directors Royal Barenbrug Group
As of 1 July 2009 Mr. G.J. (René) van Raan RA has become a member...
As of 1 July 2009 Mr. G.J. (René) van Raan RA has become a member of the Board of Directors of Barenbrug Holding BV. In this position Mr. Van Raan will beresponsible for the financial policy and the worldwide management development program of the grass seed company Royal Barenbrug Group. He succeeds Mr. R.A. de Vries, who will retire as of 30 September 2009
Barenbrug winner prestigious ‘True Value Vendor of the Year award 2009’
The Netherlands ‘True Value corporation’ based in Chicago...
The Netherlands ‘True Value corporation’ based in Chicago Illinois has announced Barenbrug USA as the winner of this award for the Lawn and Garden business. True Value has hundreds of vendors in this category and winning this award is a major achievement for the grass seed company.
New strategic grass breeding contract
The Netherlands, 22 July 2009 The new extended contract for...
The Netherlands, 22 July 2009 The new extended contract for strategic grass breeding will further integrate the AFBI and DARD research programme of Loughgall - Northern Ireland with Barenbrug’s world-wide breeding programme, providing novel forage grass varieties.
SOS wins the Innovation Prize
Barenbrug’s revolutionary SOS grass won the Demo-Dagen Sports...
Barenbrug’s revolutionary SOS grass won the Demo-Dagen Sports Facilities Innovation Prize yesterday. The prize was awarded at the total trade fair for sport, games, leisure and public green areas on the Papendal exhibition grounds.