Forage grasses - Strong and widely adapted forage grass portfolio

Perennial ryegrass is one of the most important forage grass species Euro Grass focuses on. The results are highly remarkable. For several years POMPOSO, an intermediate, tetraploid perennial ryegrass, was the leading variety in its segment in the Netherlands. TRIVOS followed up, not only in the Netherlands, also in Germany. LICARTA (late, diploid), LIGENIUS (late, tetraploid) and BETTY (early, diploid) are recommended varieties in Denmark, ASTONENERGY (intermediate, tetraploid) and ASTONPRINCESS (late, tetraploid) are well known in Great Britain. Other strengths of Euro Grass are its Italian, annual and hybrid ryegrasses for short term use. FABIO and NABUCCO, both tetraploid Italians, are registered worldwide due to its high yield and disease resistance. Annual ryegrasses like POLLANUM (tetraploid) and LIFLORIA (diploid) are highly appreciated especially in the South of Europe. In addition to the existing markets for Italian, annual and hybrid ryegrasses biomass and bioenergy production becomes more and more important. First trial results show that tetraploid types like FABIO, TARANDUS or IMPERIO fit in this new segment well. For wet, peaty or heavily textured soils timothy varieties like LISCHKA and PRESTO are interesting alternatives. Meadow fescues like LIPOCHE, LIHEROLD and PAMPERO are suitable for cool and moist conditions. Kentucky bluegrasses like LIKOLLO convince by its excellent rust resistance and sward density.

 The segment of the fodder plants is completed by persistent and strong white and red clover. LIFLEX is the highlight of Euro Grass. It is very persistent and winter hardy and forms strong rhizomes and dense swards. TAIFUN is Europe’s best tetraploid red clover, which reaches high dry matter yields combined with good winter hardiness and a low to medium susceptibility to stem rot of clover. MILVUS, a diploid red clover, impresses by its high yields.