DLF welcomes Matt Fanta as EVP for North America
We are pleased to announce that Matt Fanta will be joining DLF as Executive Vice President for North America, effective October 21, 2025. Read more
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A new generation of forage performance
Our latest release of forage varieties gives farmers significant improvements in dry-matter yield, seasonal production, rust resistance, and adaptation to local conditions. These eight champion varieties outperformed all others in our long-term breeding programme. They meet the everyday challenges of regional farming in a fast-changing world. Read more
Hard-Wearing and Dense Turf in Focus at the DP World Tour – Without Pesticides
As the DP World Tour rolls into Furesø Golf Club in North Zealand in Denmark this weekend, it's not just the players who are performing at the highest level – the course is, too. And that’s no coincidence. Furesø Golf Club has taken a sustainable approach to course management and is now in its fifth consecutive year of pesticide-free maintenance. Read more
Five new turfgrass varieties for greater durability and visual appeal
Our five new turf varieties help raise professional standards for wear tolerance, aesthetics, and disease resistance. These are the five that made it through our rigorous selection process to land among the top performers on a variety of European lists. They will appeal to a wide range of turf managers working across stadiums, golf courses, landscaping, and private lawns. Read more
ITRC 2025 Spotlights Turfgrass Climate Adaptation
As climate change reshapes the landscape of turf management, the 2025 International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC) in Karuizawa, Japan, emerged as a vital hub for innovation and collaboration. Over five days, the global turfgrass community gathered to explore how robotics, genetics, and sustainable practices are transforming the industry. From autonomous mowing and precision spraying to disease resistance, carbon sequestration, and climate-smart breeding, the conference highlighted the urgent need — and exciting potential — for a more resilient and sustainable turf future. Read more
Top Turf for Top Tournaments
As Europe's top women footballers compete for glory in Switzerland this summer, they do so on a foundation built for elite performance: world-class turf, designed to endure the demands of professional play and deliver a flawless visual presentation – match after match. On five out of eight championship stadiums, the overseeding solution includes grass cultivars developed and produced in Denmark by DLF. Read more
DLF divests its shareholding in Danespo to Florimond Desprez
DLF has entered into an agreement with the French company Groupe Florimond Desprez (GFD) to transfer its shareholding in the seed potato business, Danespo A/S. The agreement takes immediate effect and marks a natural step in DLF’s strategic direction towards a stronger focus on the group’s core business. Read more
DLF Launches New Corporate Strategy and Purpose
DLF has just launched a new corporate purpose and a new group strategy. Both initiatives mark an important step in DLF's development as a global seed company and emphasize increased interaction with the outside world, customer focus, corporate culture, operational optimization, and the development of employees and the organization. Read more
A robust spring for the era of tariffs and climate change
In the face of global uncertainty, the grass-seed market is surprisingly optimistic. With production down and spring sales exceeding expectations, a market rebalance is underway. So how do you deal with a rapidly tightening market? Our spring market report helps you plot your way forward. Read more
DLF's AgritaiN selected as a 2025 Sustainability Case
We are thrilled to announce that AgritaiN, one of DLF’s latest forage innovations, has been selected as one of the 2025 Børsen Bæredygtig Cases – a recognition of tangible, scalable projects that contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future. Read more
Grassland 2025 – Meet DLF at Northern Europe’s Largest Grassland Machinery Demonstration
On June 4, 2025, we invite all grass enthusiasts to a grass festival! Grassland 2025 – Northern Europe's largest machine demonstration with a focus on clover grass – at Elmegården at Frederiks is hosting the big grass festival for the fourth time Read more
DLF Strengthens Product Knowledge and Breeding Programs
DLF’s North American business unit is excited to announce the establishment of dedicated Product Knowledge Centers in Philomath, Oregon, and Port Hope, Ontario effective July 1, 2025. These centers will enhance DLF’s product education, field trials, and technical support capabilities, ensuring stronger collaboration between product management, marketing, and sales. This allows the company to better serve its customers while maintaining a strong presence in key regions. Read more