Denmark
July 17, 2020

It might be almost impossible to see any differences when looking at a field of pure grasses, clovers or alfalfa, but there are differences and you should always keep even the small differences in mind when searching for crops fitting your location, field, farm and management.

Breeders DLF are constantly looking for the small differences in their breeding material as any differences could mean huge differences for you as a farmer.

DLF Alfalfa is one of the newest breeding programs in DLF and a strong ongoing program. When looking at our portfolio we are able to say that we have succeeded in launching many new varieties and between every variety, there are differences that could be of huge importance to you.

Our breeders are focusing on digestibility, protein, disease resistance, pest and disease resistance that might be difficult to observe in the field. More visible for the eye you will find winter hardiness and standability and in some cases also yield.

We have recently launched high quality varieties*:

ANDANTINO

• Exceptional yield of 17,3 ton of dry matter per hectare
• Yield year after year with a with a persistency of 8,1
• Low tendency to lodge with a high score of 7
• Verticillium resistance of 7,6
• Anthracnose resistance of 6,8
• A protein content of 19,3%
• High in energy for milk production with a score of 0,78 (app. 1343 kcal/kg dry matter)
• Very good winter tolerance with a dormancy of 3,92

CIGALE

• Exceptional yield of 17,4 ton dry matter per hectare
• Yield year after year with a with a persistency of 8,1
• Low tendency to lodge with a high score of 6,3
• Quality forage with a nematode resistance of 6,9
• Verticillium resistance of 6,6
• Anthracnose resistance of 9
• A protein content of 19,7%
• High in energy for milk production with a score
• of 0,8 (app. 1360 kcal/kg dry matter)
• Very good winter tolerance with a dormancy of 3,61

LUDELIS

• Verticillium resistance of 7,2
• Very good winter tolerance with a dormancy of 3,52
• High performing varity for soil with low pH
• High protein content of 19 %
• Yield year after year with a with a persistency of 7,9
• Low tendency to lodge with a high score of 6,1

MEZZO

• Exceptional yield of 17,7 ton of dry matter per hectare.
• Yield year after year with a with a persistency of 7,9
• Low tendency to lodge with a high score of 7
• Quality forage with a nematode resistance of 6,9
• Verticillium resistance of 6,6
• High in energy for milk production with a score of 0,79 (app. 1343 kcal/kg dry matter)
• Very good winter tolerance with a dormancy of 3,59

SALSA

• Quality forage with a nematode resistance of 7,4
• A protein content of 19,3%
• Yield year after year with a with a persistency of 7,9
• Very good winter tolerance with a dormancy of 3,96
• High protein content of 19,3 %

ZENITH

• Exceptional yield of 17,7 ton of dry matter per hectare.
• Yield year after year with a with a persistency of 5,6
• Low tendency to lodge with a score of 4,4
• Early and late production with at high dormancy of 7

It might be difficult to differ between the single varieties and their qualities or even relate every single quality to exactly your location and management, but we will be gladly help you and you should hesitate to contact your local sales representative.

If you want to know more about DLF Alfalfa, management and how alfalfa can provide you  with high quality forage you have the opportunity here. 

*Herbe-book, France 2020

Website: http://www.dlf.com/

Published: July 17, 2020