ForageMax Quality Grass Seed Mixtures 2016

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1 ForageMax Quality Grass Seed Mixtures 2016

2 ForageMax Quality Grass Mixtures CONTENTS DLF GRASS PARTNERS 3-5 PLANT TECHNOLOGY 6-7 SEED TECHNOLOGY 8 MIXTURE SELECTOR CUTTING MIXTURES DUAL PURPOSE MIXTURES 15 GRAZING MIXTURES 16 SPECIALIST MIXTURES 17 ORGANIC MIXTURES 24 OVERSEEDING FORAGEMAX WHITE CLOVER 21 EQUINE MIXTURES ORGANIC MIXTURES 24 LAWN SEED 25 DLF DLF focuses closely on the demands of customers as well as on market trends of clover and grass seed. Offering one of the world s largest research and breeding programmes for both turf and forage, DLF is working consistently to improve the quality and reliability of our varieties. To meet market expectations, these varieties are tested through a worldwide trialling network for adaptation to different climatic and environmental conditions. DLF is the world s largest producer and distributor of grass seed. With subsidiaries in Denmark, Sweden, Holland, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Russia, China, New Zealand, South America, USA and Canada, an extended distributor and customer network serves the markets worldwide. Grass seed for all purposes DLF strives to be the preferred grass seed partner for farmers dealing with dairy or beef cattle, sheep and horses. Our ambition is to deliver solutions for all situations where grass and clover grass is the best choice from a nutritional and ecomonic point of view. Our constant focus on the needs of the end-user filters back into our breeding and product development, where new and better solutions are created with the aim of providing your livestock production with a high degree of self-sufficiency for the benefit of the total farm economy.

3 ForageMax 2 This year DLF Seeds have an all new FORAGE MAX Catalogue with more varieties, trial results and technical information. We are delighted to welcome our regular readers and those who are using the catalogue for the first time. You will find enclosed our full portfolio of products with some new additions, such as a comprehensive cover crop guide and an amenity section. We also have many new varieties across all products. All our updated products are marked with our New to DLF symbol. Here at DLF we have made considerable investment in our Research and Development projects and facilities in the past 12 months. In particular our forage grass trials, beet and maize. All of the varieties and new mixtures marketed by DLF in Ireland are studied and researched by us at our trial sites. Our dedicated commercial and trials teams are here to support you and we would be delighted to see you at our very first open day in summer Keep an eye out for our Save the Date message. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your custom to date and wish you a happy, safe and profitable farming year ahead. Regards, Our Team: PAUL FLANAGAN GENERAL MANAGER Paul is General Manager of DLF Seeds and holds an honours degree in Turfgrass Science from the University of Central Lancashire and brings a wealth of technical expertise, project management and research experience to his role. KEVIN CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS MANAGER As business manager for the southern regions, Kevin s commercial experience along with his technical knowledge and expertise in grass, maize, beet and forage crops is instrumental to the success of DLF Seeds. DAMIAN MCALLISTER BUSINESS MANAGER As business manager for the northern regions with DLF, Damian brings over 15 years experience in agri-business, a vast knowledge of agronomy and soil fertility from previous roles. JIMMY STAPLES TRAILS MANAGER Jimmy manages the grass, maize, beet and forage crop trials with a background as an agricultural advisor and research trials technician.

4 3DEDICATION TO BRING OUT DLF Grass Partners THE VERY BEST IN SEEDS Seeds & Science in action See page 5 Advanced Grasses included in a wide range of ForageMax mixtures See page 6 DLF Trial Site established in Ireland Variety Trials To test varieties of grass, we have two harvest years following sowing. In the first harvest year we use the General Purpose protocol as defined by the Department of Agriculture recommended list. This is one spring grazing cut followed by two silage cuts and then three grazing cuts. In the second year we implement the simulated grazing protocol which is an 8 10 cut system taken at periods corresponding to current commercial practice. Mixture Trials There is no variety that ticks every box, optimal spring growth, summer and autumn growth, combined with high digestibility and ground cover scores. That is why our research team designs mixtures based on individual variety performance and trial data from the actual mixture. We pride ourselves on mixture formulation which is tried and tested under Irish conditions to ensure productivity as promised from our brands. ProNitro fertiliser coating is available on overseeding mixtures and clover blends See page 7 GroMax biostimulant is included in all conventional mixtures at no extra cost See page 8 The mixtures include top varieties fully endorsed by the Irish recommended lists Training - DLF Academy DLF prides itself on the level of training and support it can offer. It is essential that both merchants and growers are kept abreast of the latest techniques and developments in the industry. Livestock producers who use ForageMax mixtures can be assured that their supplier has access to one of the best grass seed training facilities in Europe.

5 DLF Grass Partners 4 DLF Grass Partners Where farmers profit from our innovation Besides supplying farmers throughout the world with top class varieties and mixtures, DLF is also owned by farmers who grow the seed and invest in the breeding for future generations. More Milk with DLF revolves around the farmer to ensure that along with top class varieties and products our advice, expertise and knowledge are shared with the farmers who will ultimately turn our products into profit through increased output of meat or milk. ForageMax Quality Grass Seed Mixtures 2016

6 5 DLF Grass Partners DLF GRASS PARTNERS Quality or quantity? - that is the question Having access to trials from all over Europe means that we can give Irish farmers the key benefits and learnings from our research network. For example a trial was carried out at Newland Home Farm, England by kind permission of David and Chris Halhead. The farm supports a 160 cow herd that is housed and on a robotic milking system yielding 10,000 litres per cow. Grass destined for ensiling has been weighed and analysed over 2 seasons to observe the differences year on year. In both 2014 and 2015 the samples and weights were taken on exactly the same day to give a direct comparison. The results have presented some very thought provoking statistics and in light of today s climate of tight margins, silage producers need to ask themselves do I forfeit quality in persuit of quantity? The mixture sampled during 2014 & 15 was VersaMax Meat and Milk. This mixture features 51% More Milk varieties which guarantee the genetic potential. The aim is now to harvest at the optimum time. The table below illustrates the results of manual weighing and pre - cut sampling. The variation from year to year is staggering. What it says though is be aware of the season sample and take action. If the sample shows the grass is ready do not wait because once the heading process begins the forage quality falls quickly and the energy is gone. We drilled VersaMax Flexicrop in autumn We did this to maintain the advantages of high DNDF cultivars (39% inclusion) and introduce the Advanced Hybrid Lofa. This was to introduce extra yield with no quality penalty (See page 6). Due to grazing early in 2015 the 1st cut was compromised but gave a good second cut to out- perform the meat and milk which was excellent in its own right. More Flexicrop has been drilled autumn NEWLAND HOME FARM TRIALS MEAT & MILK st Cut 2nd Cut MEAT & MILK st Cut 2nd Cut FLEXICROP 2015 (sown autumn 2014) 1st Cut 2nd Cut Fresh weight tonnes/acre Dry Matter % Total kg/dm Me Mj/kg/DM NDF Total Mj/acre Total energy produced 2 cuts 36639mj 40179mj 41012mj Points to consider from the project: Be aware of the weather s effect on crop development Clearly define your forage requirements Select an appropriate mixture Monitor, Measure and Mow Go for quality - avoid letting the crop seed David & Chris Halhead

7 Plant Technology 6 Digestible forage = Healthy stock = More Milk & better LWG Having spent many years improving yield and disease resistance, the main goal now is to improve feed value and digestibility of the fibre components. Developing ever higher yielding varieties may be counter-productive especially in countries with strict limits on nitrogen use. The breeders at DLF are now focused on producing varieties of grass with improved forage quality, in particular those with high cell wall digestibility (DNDF). Fibre is one of the main reasons for feeding grass to ruminants, but it can be indigestible and consequently locks up valuable nutrients. Research has shown that a 10% improvement in fibre digestibility can raise milk production by 6.4% and at the same time reduce nitrogen released into the environment by 4.9%. These tangible goals are what DLF is striving to achieve for farmers. PERENNIAL RYEGRASS Intermediate Diploid Late Diploid Late Tetraploid DLF VARIETIES WITH HIGH DNDF VARIETY Solomon Romark Cancan Pastour Polim Twymax More Milk with DLF Trials show 3-6% difference in cell wall digestibility (DNDF) between listed varieties Every 1% increase in DNDF results in 0.25 litre more milk per cow per day 4% = 1 litre of milk per day = per cow per year 11,688 per year based on a 100 cow herd Vegetative: Time for grazing Stem elongation: Time for making silage with very high feeding value Boot: Time for making silage Heading: Time for making hay Anthesis: Too late for forage harvest! Digestible (DNDF) Indigestible (Lignin) Standard variety, milk per kg dry matter High DNDF variety, milk per kg dry matter Time

8 7 Plant Technology Quality and Quantity the complete package! Advanced Grasses are created by crossing fescues with ryegrasses. The objective of this Advanced hybrid breeding is to create grass varieties with high forage quality combined with good persistence, stress tolerance and disease resistance. Yield increases of between 10% and 50% are common when DLF varieties of Advanced Grasses are tested in trials. Why are Advanced Grasses so successful? Intensive breeding for more than 40 years Greater tolerance to variations in climate, soil management etc Yield improvement from crossing of two non-related species Development of types and varieties with different characters TALL FESCUE HYKOR is suitable for silage mixtures together with perennial ryegrass, hybrid ryegrass and lucerne or red clover. The Advanced Tall Fescue increases the persistency of the mixture due to the deeper root system and tolerance to dry conditions. Hykor also shows excellent forage quality. ITALIAN RYEGRASS The varieties PERSEUS and PERUN have all the attributes of an Italian ryegrass but exhibit improved persistence and stress tolerance. They are ideal in short term mixtures of up to 3 years duration and are especially good companions for red clover. ADVANCED GRASSES PERFORMANCE DATA HYKOR Advanced Tall Fescue YIELD T DM/HA % SUGAR CONTENT % PROTEIN CONTENT ME MJ/KG DM D-VALUE Tall Fescue PERSEUS Advanced Italian Ryegrass LOFA Advanced Hybrid Ryegrass HYBRID RYEGRASS The variety LOFA has the broadest appeal of all Advanced Grasses. It has all the attributes of a hybrid ryegrass but exhibits improved persistence and stress tolerance over standard hybrid ryegrass varieties. These characteristics make Lofa an ideal component in medium term mixtures as its persistence, being 1-2 years more than standard hybrid ryegrass, matches the expected duration of the vast majority of medium term mixtures currently used in the UK. Tetraploid Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Crown rust resistance is plain to see

9 Seed Technology 8 Pelleted N seed coating Efficient seedbed fertiliser placement Increases forage yield and therefore more meat and milk Emergence, density and wear are improved ProNitro is a coating with nutrients located around the seed, as a supplement to the seeds own reserves With ProNitro there are easily accessible nutrients on each individual seed Contains 10% N Sow at 12kg / acre (30kg / ha) for overseeding This results in a number of advantages: Enhanced early growth and improved tolerance to stress Fertiliser application exactly in the root zone = Better utilisation of nutrients and reduced loss to the environment Bigger and heavier seeds in better contact with soil surface Feeds only the seed not the weed or surrounding grass Better root and shoot extension Average of +30% more viable plants No application costs ProNitro 3 days after sowing Control 3 days after sowing ProNitro is available on all GrassMax mixtures and clover blends GroMax Biostimulant Biostimulants do not offer the benefit of added nutrients; they simply assist the seedling s ability to take advantage of the soil s own inherent reserves of nutrient by stimulating the soil s microflora, resulting in improved root growth and establishment. INGREDIENT SUMMARY HUMIC ACIDS Rich in auxin type substances which enhance antioxidant synthesis important in increasing plant metabolism under stress conditions Serve as an important high carbon food source for soil micro-organisms Improve the permeability of cell-wall membranes in roots, allowing more rapid absorption of essential nutrients SEAWEED EXTRACT Contains high levels of cytokinins which promote cell division and lateral root growth and delay the ageing process of plant tissue Stimulates root growth after damage by disease or root feeding insects, or under conditions of temperature, water or salt stress SUCROSE Serves as a high energy food source for plant and soil micro-organisms B COMPLEX & K VITAMINS Act as important catalysts to enhance and drive plant metabolism. Vitamin B1 is widely used as a rooting aid AMINO ACIDS Form the building blocks of proteins - essential for plant growth and metabolism POTASSIUM Plays a vital role in disease resistance and overall hardiness of grass plants Following extensive research DLF is delighted to continue to offer the benefits of biostimulants to the ForageMax range All standard ForageMax mixtures, with the exception of the organic range, will be treated with GroMax at no extra cost.

10 9 Department of Agriculture Grass and Clover Recommended Lists Intermediate Perennial General Purpose Trials Variety Heading Date Total Rel. Yield Ground Cover Spring Growth 1st Cut Silage 2nd cut silage Autumn Growth Control Mean (tdm/ha) Boyne 22-May Nifty 27-May Rosetta 24-May Abermagic 31-May Solomon 21-May Seagoe (T) 28-May Magician (T) 22-May Carraig (T) 24-May Dunluce (T) 30-May Late Perennial Ryegrass Grazing Trials Variety Total Rel. Yield Ground Cover Spring Growth Summer Growth Autumn Growth DMD % WSC % Control Mean (tdm/ha) Kerry Glenroyal Stefani Aberchoice Majestic Clanrye Glenveagh Drumbo Piccadilly Tyrella Late Perennial Ryegrass General Purpose Trials Variety Heading Date Total Rel. Yield Ground Cover Spring Growth 1st Cut Silage 2nd cut silage Autumn Growth Control Mean (tdm/ha) Kerry 1-Jun Glenroyal 5-Jun Stefani 2-Jun Aberchoice 9-Jun Piccadilly 3-Jun Clanrye 6-Jun Glenveagh 2-Jun Majestic 2-Jun Drumbo 7-Jun Tyrella 4-Jun Solas (T) 10-Jun Delphin (T) 2-Jun Aspect (T) 6-Jun Xenon (T) 11-Jun Twymax (T) 7-Jun Abergain (T) 5-Jun Aberplentiful (T) 9-Jun Kintyre (T) 7-Jun Navan (T) 6-Jun Astonenergy (T) 2-Jun Alfonso (T) 4-Jun Intermediate perennial Ryegrass Grazing Trials Variety Total Rel. Yield Ground Cover Spring Growth Summer Growth Autumn Growth DMD %* WSC %* Control Mean (tdm/ha) Nifty Boyne Abermagic Rosetta Solomon Solas (T) Aspect (T) Xenon (T) Delphin (T) Twymax (T) Aberplentiful (T) Abergain (T) Kintyre (T) Navan (T) Astonenergy (T) Alfonso (T) Reccomended White Clover Varieties 2016 Variety Name Total Yield Leaf Size Clover % Year 1st Listed Breeder Origin Control Mean (t DM/ha) 9.8 Buddy 100 Medium Teagasc IRL Avoca 103 Medium Teagasc IRL Iona 94 Medium Teagasc IRL Alice 99 Large (0.76) IBERS UK Barblanca 105 Large (0.78) Barenbrug NL Chieftain 98 Medium Teagasc IRL Aberherald 98 Medium IBERS UK Crusader 95 Medium Barenbrug NL Aberace 99 Small (0.38) IBERS UK Varieties in Green are used in DLF Mixtures. The above tables are from the Grass and White Clover Irish Recommended list 2016 as published by the Department of Agriculture. *DMD and WSC controls data is shown as g/100g on this Table and have been taken from both the GP and SG Trials. Ground Cover values for Simulated Grazing are derived from Year 2 values Seagoe (T) Magician (T) Dunluce (T) Carraig (T)

11 Teagasc Pasture Profit Index 10 Variety Group Heading date Seasonal Yield Spring Summer Autumn Quality Silage Persistancy Nifty Intermediate Diploid May Boyne Intermediate Diploid May Seagoe* Intermediate Tetraploid May Magician Intermediate Tetraploid May Abermagic Intermediate Diploid May Rosetta Intermediate Tetraploid May Solomon Intermediate Diploid May Dunluce Intermediate Tetraploid May Carraig Intermediate Tetraploid May Variety Group Heading date Seasonal Yield Spring Summer Autumn Quality Silage Persistancy Solas* Late Tetraploid Jun Kerry Late Diploid Jun Glenroyal Late Diploid Jun Xenon Late Tetraploid Jun Aspect* Late Tetraploid Jun Delphin Late Tetraploid Jun Stefani* Late Diploid Jun Twymax* Late Tetraploid Jun Aberplentiful Late Tetraploid Jun Abergain Late Tetraploid Jun Kintyre Late Tetraploid Jun Aberchoice Late Diploid Jun Majestic* Late Diploid Jun Navan Late Tetraploid Jun Clanrye* Late Diploid Jun Glenveagh Late Diploid Jun Drumbo Late Diploid Jun Alfonso Late Tetraploid Jun Astonenergy Late Tetraploid Jun Piccadilly* Late Diploid Jun Tyrella Late Diploid Jun The Pasture Profit Index (PPI) should be used in conjunction with good grassland management practices. The Pasture Profit Index is designed as a guide to assist in variety selection when planning to reseed. Variety selection may depend on the intended grazing management to be practiced (e.g. grazing, silage, etc.). Guide to reading the table: PPI details (Total /ha per year): indicates relative profitability difference when compared to the base values. For further information on the PPI - PPI sub-indices: Seasonal DM yield (spring, summer and autumn), Quality (April, May, June and July), Silage (1st and 2nd cut), Persistency. Persistency is modelled over 12 years which is in line with industry practice (Creighton et al., 2012) This indicates the economic merit of each variety within each trait, summed together this provides the overall PPI value. When using the index evaluate varieties across their sub-index values and choose the most appropriate for the intended enterprise. Varieties marked with (*) Solas, Seagoe, Aspect, Clanrye, Twymax, Majestic, Stefani and Piccadilly have only one sowing year data available (two harvest years data), therefore this is provisional data.

12 11 Mixture Selector ORGANIC CONVENTIONAL RE-SEED Short Term Page 24 Long Term Page 24 Cutting Dual Purpose Advanced Silage Perennial Page 14 Hybrid Page 14 Multi Purpose Page 15 Persistance Page 15 Advance Silage Protein Plus Page Mixture Purpose Disclaimer Any information provided in this catalogue is given in good faith and to the best of our existing knowledge. Any advice should therefore be taken as a general guide only and not relied upon for all conditions and circumstances. We cannot accept any legal liability for information given in this guide. In any instance where there are shortages in specified varieties we reserve the right to substitute equivalent varieties.

13 Mixture Selector 12 OVERSEEDING EQUINE MIXTURE Grazing Page 19 Silage Page 19 Paddock Page 22 Cutting/Hay Short Page 23 Long Page 23 Grazing Specialist Late Page 16 Intensive Page 16 Sheep + Lamb Page 17 Heavy Soils Page 17

14 13 Cutting Mixtures Advanced TM Protein Plus Advanced TM Protein Plus is the ultimate mixture for yield and forage quality. The added benefits attributed to Advanced TM Ryegrasses (Festuloliums) such as stress tolerance and their ability to go on producing longer than conventional Hybrids and Italians makes this a very cost effective option. Without doubt this mixture will deliver the goods. Contains: Usage: Overseed with: 6.0kg 3.0kg 3.0kg Lofa Perseus Perun 12 kg per acre CUTTING (3 4 YEARS) ADVANCED SILAGE Advanced TM Hybrid Ryegrass Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass CUTTING (3 4 YEARS) ADVANCED SILAGE PROTEIN PLUS Irelands first mixture to contain 100% Advanced Grass Species. Advanced TM Grass inclusion ensures high quality yields Stress tolerant species will thrive in all soil types On average 3.5t DM /ha more from Advanced TM Grasses High Red Clover % for excellent forage quality particularly protein content Clover blend features Magellan the new and highest yielding Red Clover listed A multi-cut mixture of the highest quality For more information on Advanced TM Grass see page 7 6.0kg 2.5kg 1.5kg 2.0kg Lofa Perseus Perun Red Clover Blend Advanced TM Hybrid Ryegrass Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass 12 kg per acre

15 Cutting Mixtures 14 Perennial Silage This is the top performing silage mixture using only the highest yielding varieties the RL and Teagasc PPI index. Being an all perennial ryegrass silage mixture this is a medium to long term ley perfect for two cut systems and 1st cut 3rd week in May. Hybrid Silage The most intensive short medium term silage mix available. Inclusion of Festilolium species ensure leafy regrowth and exceptionally high yields. CUTTING (6 8 YEARS) PERENNIAL SILAGE CUTTING (3 4 YEARS) HYBRID SILAGE 4.0kg 3.5kg 4.0kg 0.5kg Boyne Seagoe (T) Delphin (T) Cutting White Clover Blend 4.0kg 4.0kg 3.5kg 0.5kg Citeliac Solid Lofa Hybrid Ryegrass Hybrid Ryegrass Advanced TM Hybrid Ryegrass Cutting White Clover Blend 12 kg per acre Boyne is the highest yielding Silage variety on both the Recommended list + Teagasc PPI Delphin produces excellent total annual yield and two high yielding silage cuts. Intermediate heading mixture, perfect for 1st cut silage 3rd week in May All perennial ryegrass mixture, longest lasting silage mix in Forage Max 12 kg per acre Short Medium term silage mixture Combination of Diploid and Tetraploid Ryegrasses Festilolium New to DLF portfolio specially bred for intensive cutting systems

16 15 Dual Purpose Mixtures Multi Purpose This mix contains the latest genetics available to Irish farmers on the RL and Teagasc PPI. Excellent combination of early spring growth, 1st cut silage yield and persistency. This is a very versatile mixture without compromising on quality or yield at peak growth periods. 3.5kg 3.5kg 2.0kg 2.5kg 0.5kg 12 kg per acre Excellent combination of intermediate and late heading varieties Two new varieties CUT AND GRAZE (6 8 YEARS) MULTI PURPOSE Nifty New in 2016 Kerry New in 2016 Solus (T) Aspect (T) Dual Purpose White Clover Blend Excellent ground cover score in tetraploids Exceptionally high yielding mixture Kerry is a new late diploid bred by Teagasc and highest yielding late diploid on the PPI Persistence Persistence is a permanent dual purpose mixture designed to produce a dense sward and also offer an early graze. Only varieties scoring high for ground cover and persistence are used to make up this long lasting mixture. 2.0kg 1.5kg 4.0kg 2.0kg 2.0kg 0.5kg 12 kg per acre CUT AND GRAZE (8 12 YEARS) PERSISTENCE Boyne Seagoe (T) Glenroyal Aspect (T) Xenon (T) New in 2016 Dual Purpose White Clover Blend Varieties chosen with high importance on ground cover for a dense long lasting ley. 45% tetraploid - Xenon + Aspect have the highest ground scores of all tetraploid on the list Very good spring growth for an early bite Broad spread of varieties to allow versatility for both cutting and grazing purpose

17 Grazing Mixtures 16 Intensive Grazer A specialist grazing mixture with the latest genetics on the Irish RL with superior spring, summer and autumn growth over other leading brands. For maximum benefit a grazing height of 8cm should be maintained. If growth outstrips demand surplus grass should be ensiled. Late Heading Grazer Another intensive grazing mixture with all late heading varieties with higher tetraploid content possible as inclusion of Glenroyal gives excellent ground cover. Tight heading date spread of 6 days. Solas is bred by Teagasc and offers very high seasonal yields on the PPI. GRAZING (6 8 YEARS) INTENSIVE GRAZING GRAZING (6 8 YEARS) LATE HEADING GRAZER 5.0kg 3.0kg 3.5kg 0.5kg Nifty New in 2016 Kerry New in 2016 Aspect (T) Grazing White Clover Blend 6.0kg 1.5kg 4.0kg 0.5kg Glenroyal Xenon (T) New in 2016 Solas (T) Grazing White Clover Blend 12 kg per acre Highest yielding grazing mixture derived from the Teagasc PPI index Nifty has the highest seasonal yield figure on the new Teagasc PPI Kerry is a new late diploid bred by Teagasc and highest yielding late diploid on the PPI Aspect has one of the highest tetraploid ground cover scores on the 2016 Recommended list 12 kg per acre All late heading varieties: 5th 10th June Glenroyal excellent ground cover score and bred by Teagasc Xenon New variety to 2016 RL with excellent spring, summer and autumn production + highest ground cover score of all tetraploids Solus Teagasc bred variety has excellent seasonal yield on the new PPI - higher than Abergain

18 17 Specalist Mixtures Heavy Soils This mixture is specifically formulated to be a permanent pasture for heavy land where the retention of pure perennial ryegrass is challenging. The inclusion of meadow fescue and creeping fescue will ensure the base of the sward remains closed preventing invasive species from taking hold. Sheep & Lamb A blend of intermediates and late perennial ryegrass with the inclusion of Timothy. High diploid content for ground cover and good spring growth for early turnout. This is a long lasting dual purpose mixture suited to sheep grazing, hay and silage, also contains White Clover making grazing more palatable and increasing live weight gains. The Forage Max heavy land mixture is specifically designed for the more challenging soils on your farm and will certainly stand the test of time.. 3.0kg 3.0kg 2.0kg 1.25kg 1.25kg 1.0kg 0.5kg 12 kg per acre CUT AND GRAZE (8 12 YEARS) HEAVY SOILS Glenroyal Stefani Xenon (T) New in 2016 Creeping Red Fescue Meadow Fescue Timothy Dual Purpose White Clover High inclusion of diploid perennial ryegrass One tetraploid which has the highest ground cover score on the recommended list Inclusion of fescues keep sward closed preventing weeds invading the sward Long term permanent pasture mix suitable for grazing and silage 3.0kg 1.5kg 4.5kg 1.5kg 1.0kg 0.5kg 12 kg per acre Boyne Giant (T) Stefani Delphin (T) Timothy White Clover Good early growth Suitable for hay and silage CUT AND GRAZE (8 12 YEARS) SHEEP & LAMB Inclusion of Timothy for sweeter hay High diploid content for dense sward and persistance

19 Overseeding 18 Overseeding pays off Open swards yield too little Overseeding using the correct mixtures and machinery designed for the job is now accepted as good practice to both maintain the physical and nutritional quality of medium and long term swards. When the sward becomes open allowing weeds and unsown species to invade, overseeding will quickly check this and maintain the productivity by increasing both yield and quality. The loss of 1 tonne 11MJ/ kg DM equates to MJ. This is the difference between success and failure in production from forage. Overseeding a sward with the correct GrassMax TM mixture will help maintain production beyond its expected life. EFFECTS OF WEED GRASS ON ANIMAL OUTPUT Potential of Animal Output % % 5% 10% 20% 40% % Weed Grass Inclusion Overseeding - DLF Top 10 Tips Assess the field for weeds and grass species content Timing is essential. After the last cut or hard grazing in the late summer or autumn is best Select the appropriate GrassMax TM mixture Cutting or Grazing Consider using ProNitro treated seed as an option (see page 8) Use the correct drilling method. For younger open swards a scarifying rake, for denser swards a disc drill Cross drilling can improve ground cover Roll after drilling for good seed to soil contact. Use a Cambridge roll if possible Be aware of Frit fly and Leather Jacket attack (consult your agronomist) Stock can continue to graze up to seedling emergence. Then allow establishment Result more yield, better quality, healthier stock

20 19 Overseeding Mixtures Grazing Specifically designed for overseeding of existing swards to increase both perennial ryegrass and tetraploid content of grazing swards. Varieties selected based on there performance in RL trials. Coated with Pro-booster for rapid establishment which is a unique product to DLF. Silage Specifically designed for overseeding of silage swards to increase production economically and efficiently. Contains the top two silage yielding varieties on the new Teagasc Pasture Profit Index. Coated with Pro-booster for rapid establishment which is a unique product to DLF. GRAZING (3 6 YEARS) PRONITRO GRAZING SILAGE (3 6 YEARS) PRONITRO SILAGE 3.5kg 4.0kg 4.0kg 0.5kg Xenon (T) New in 2016 Solus (T) Aspect (T) White Clover grazing 4.0kg 4.5kg 3.0kg 0.5kg Boyne Delphin (T) Seagoe (T) White Clover Silage 12 kg per acre 12 kg per acre Why use ProNitro? Trials show ProNitro coated seed produces 200% more fresh weight in first 21 days ProNitro coated seed delivers 30% more live seedlings than untreated seed Feeds the seed not the weed Enhanced root growth - 30% longer with ProNitro ProNitro 3 days after sowing Control 3 days after sowing Four weeks after sowing ProNitro is available on all GrassMax mixtures and clover blends

21 Overseeding Mixtures 20 Discovering the value of a new grass ley The costs involved in establishing a new ley are often considered to be high. However over the lifetime of the ley the initial cost becomes very small compared to potential output and production achieved. It has long been accepted that a new ley will produce around 20% more DM/acre than the grass it replaces in its first year alone. This figure along with better forage quality makes the decision to reseed very easy. Recent advances in grass breeding now allow farmers access to the very best varieties available. The ability to measure fibre digestibility (DNDF) will allow growers to unlock the true potential in the grassland and maximise production from home grown forage. Average benefits in first production year (potential milk yield) +20% DM/acre = 11MJ/kg DM(old = 8800MJ/kgDM 8800MJ = 1692litre IRE average 26c/l = 440 potential extra production 8800MJ = 1692litre UK average 23ppl = 389 potential extra milk production Typical costs for seed bed preparation & sowing Ploughing 33 per acre Power harrowing per acre Rolling (before & after sowing 9.63x2) per acre Cross drilling 44 per acre Sub - total per acre Grass seed (6yr ley) per acre Total per acre Other costs may include liming, seedbed fertiliser, spraying, finance charges, bringing the cost to per acre Milk yield is easier to quantify than LWG but it goes without saying that huge benefits from new grass leys will apply to both beef and sheep also RESEEDING PAYS - THE BENEFITS LAST FOR MANY YEARS!

22 21 ForageMax White Clover White Clover VIOLIN An excellent medium to large variety. Violin has good yields throughout the season coupled with good persistence under light defoliation. IONA A very high yielding medium leaved White Clover. It has excellent ground cover after hard defoliation in autumn. Excellent yield in third harvest year. CHIEFTAIN A medium leaved White Clover, high yielding in both harvest years of trials with good autumn ground cover under light defoliation. High yielding in the spring and autumn in the second harvest year. AVOCA A medium leaved White Clover with very high yields in the 2nd and 3rd years of production. Avoca has excellent early season growth. GALWAY A small leaved variety excellent under hard grazing. Very good spring growth in second and third years. A very adaptable variety under differing conditions. 30% 70% 100% 15% 70% 15% 100% CUTTING CLOVER BLEND A blend of large and medium leaved clovers specially created for mixtures that will be predominantly cut. Medium / Large White Clover Medium White DUAL PURPOSE CLOVER BLEND A blend of clovers for use in grazing and cutting situations. A true dual purpose blend. Medium / Large White Clover Medium White Clover Small White Clover GRAZING CLOVER BLEND A blend of small and medium leaved varieties to provide a vigorous blend which will thrive under hard grazing and respond well to aggressive forage grasses. 70% 30% Medium White Clover Small White Clover 100%

23 Equine Mixtures 22 HorseMax Paddock Long term horse grazing with an option to produce a quality hay crop. HorseMax Paddock is designed using diploid Perennial Ryegrasses, Timothy and Creeping Red Fescue. Sward density is a key consideration as both grazing and winter feed are often produced from the same area. Timothy is much favoured by horses and in particular gives hay a sweet smell and is very palatable. Creeping Red Fescue is key to keeping the sward together and because of its growth habit quickly repairs the turf when damaged by hooves. Contains: DLF Top Tip To reduce wear overseed horse paddocks at 10kg per acre Usage: 35% 20% 20% 15% 10% CUTTING & GRAZING (5 YEARS PLUS) Orantas Premium Toddington Maxima Timothy Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Late Perennial Ryegrass Creeping Red Fescue Timothy Blend Very good sward density Suitable for a hay crop if desired Hard wearing sward No tetraploids as high sugar grass can lead to laminitis An extremely versatile equine mixture 10kg pack size Sow at 15-20kg per acre or 37-50kg per hectare

24 23 Equine Mixtures HayMax Short Term Quality hay or haylage from diploid and Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass. This mixture will provide very heavy crops in terms of yield and of a quality which is required for the equine fodder market. Contains: ITALIAN RYEGRASS HayMax Full Term Based only on diploid species and providing a high quality bale. A longer term mixture that will produce a softer hay than the HayMax short term mixture. Out of season it could be grazed if desired as a management tool to prevent the grass getting out of control. Contains: Usage: Usage: CUTTING (2 YEARS) CUTTING (3 5 YEARS) 29% 29% 42% Perun Perseus Alamo 14kg per acre or 35kg per hectare Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass Italian Ryegrass 25% 15% 32% 14% 14% Genesis Boyne Premium Foxtrot Winnetou Early Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Late Perennial Ryegrass Timothy 14kg per acre or 35kg per hectare Superb for hay or haylage Diploids only to aid drying process Excellent disease resistance Will provide at least two heavy crops Very responsive to fertiliser inputs 5 years duration for hay and haylage Timothy inclusion makes this very palatable Good disease resistance Diploids only for even conditioning

25 Organic Mixtures 24 OrganoMax 70% Short Term An intensive cutting mix with Red Clover. This mixture contains high levels of Red Clover to produce crops with good protein and forage palatability. Contains: OrganoMax 70% Dual Purpose Dual purpose will cut or graze equally well over a period of 4 6 years. A true all rounder for the organic grower. Contains good clover levels to maintain season long production. Grazing quality is enhanced by the inclusion of More Milk varieties. Usage: Contains: Usage: 35% 35% 10% Perun Danergo Lofa 20% Red Clover Blend 14kg per acre or 35kg per hectare Designed for maximum production up to 3 years Contains 70% organically produced seed CUTTING (2 3 YEARS) Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass Organic Italian Ryegrass (T) Organic Advanced TM Hybrid Ryegrass Perun Advanced TM Italian Ryegrass improves yield, quality and stress tolerance The growth habit is erect allowing both grass and clover to thrive 8% 11% 14% 10% 10% 15% 12% 8% CUTTING & GRAZING (4-6 YEARS) Solomon Premium Calibra Magician Tyrconnell Pastour Polim Dolina Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass Organic Intermediate PerennialRyegrass (T) Organic Intermediate PerennialRyegrass (T) Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass Late Perennial Ryegrass Organic Late Perennial Ryegrass (T) Organic Timothy Organic 9% Dual Purpose White Clover Blend 3% Red Clover Blend 14kg per acre or 35kg per hectare Varieties are selected for persistence, yield and quality Contains 70% organically produced seed Varieties with high DNDF ensure excellent digestibility Good clover levels to support the crop varieties in green denote high fibre digestibility (DNDF)

26 25 Lawn Seed Amenity Mixtures A selection of standard mixtures from the DLF-TRIFOLIUM Masterline Range Contains: 30% 30% 40% PRO MASTER 51 (HARDWEARING LAWN) A hard wearing mixture that will establish rapidly. Ideal for general purpose landscaping & lawns. Contains only BSPB UK listed cultivars. Double 4Turf Esquire Maxima Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass Perennial Ryegrass Strong Creeping Fescue 30% 70% PRO MASTER 52 (HIGH QUALITY FINE LAWN) An economical, fine textured mixture, which will not be too demanding with regard to maintenance. Suitable for landscaping and lawns. Contains only BSPB UK listed cultivars. Wagner Maxima Chewing Fescue Strong Creeping Red Fescue Packed into 10kg and 20kg bags Overseeding 25-50g/m2 Packed into 10kg and 20kg bags Overseeding 25-50g/m2

27 26 Maximising Ireland s Grass and Forage Potential DLF Seeds has an extensive portfolio of forage crops, maize and beet varieties to offer a solution for every farming situation. For your copy of our Forage Seed Catalogue 2016, please contact us at info@dlfseeds.ie or Contact Details PAUL FLANAGAN GENERAL MANAGER p (0) e. pflanagan@dlfseeds.ie KEVIN CUNNINGHAM BUSINESS MANAGER p (0) e. kcunningham@dlfseeds.ie DAMIEN MCALLISTER BUSINESS MANAGER p e. dmcallister@dlfseeds.ie JIMMY STAPLES TRIALS MANAGER p (0) e. jstaples@dlfseeds.ie

28 27 Reseeding More Milk With DLF is the concept whereby DLF focuses on the feeding value of grass. The development of the ForageMax brand is aimed at launching new varieties and mixtures for livestock farmers. ForageMax has become the most widespread forage grass brand in Europe and is being used in more than 25 countries. The main topics in this year s programme: More Milk with DLF, defining the contents of the concept Working with DLF grass partners Grass fibre and DNDF Efficient grass utilisation Overseeding and reseeding Grass for beef cattle, sheep and horses We are confident that you will find information of interest in this brochure, which also contains the range of ForageMax mixtures developed to suit various climates and purposes. Available From Ballymountain, Ferrybank, Waterford Tel: info@dlfseeds.ie DLF Seeds VAT Reg No: LH Registered in Ireland Company Reg No: Registered Office Ballymountain, Ferrybank, Waterford, Ireland Disclaimer: Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the brochure content is accurate and up-to-date however DLF Seeds makes no warranties or representations about accuracy, sequence or completeness of the brochure. The information in this brochure is intended for general guidance only.