LOFA
Festulolium
- Early spring growth, intermediate heading
- High tolerance to stress
- Top quality forage
- Grows from early spring to late autumn
Finally the breakthrough
Festulolium varieties are for a majority behaving as italian ryegrass or tall fescue (the parental species). LOFA has many properties in common with an Italian ryegrass, in particular the very fast establishment and high yield in the1st cut. But what makes LOFA special is the less aggressive growth – making a very good companion grass for legumes and other grass species.
Performs when conditions are difficult
LOFA has shown to perform particularly well when conditions are sub-optimal due to different stress factors. This "wide" resistance is exactly what breeders and users are aiming for to secure forage production and quality.
Rust resistance and early spring window
The resistance to crown rust is excellent, and the early spring growth allows a very large "spring window" with excellent forage quality.
Technical Specifications
- Festulolium
The icebreaker for the species
- Listed/recommended in EU BA BY CZ EST RS RU SK UK
- Lateness: Intermediate
Product information
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Specification and ratings
Relative dry matter yield of 1st cut and total/year
Source: DLF R&D Maine et Loire (France)| standard (hyb. ryegr.) | Lofa | |
| 1st cut 1st year | 100 | 111,73 |
| 1st cut 2nd year | 100 | 114,69 |
| Total 1st year | 100 | 102,5 |
| Total 2nd year | 100 | 103,9 |
Rust resistance
DLF R&D Maine et Loire (France)| standard (hybrid ryegrass) | Lofa | |
| Rust resistance | 5 | 5,7 |
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Species and varieties
We offer a wide range of healthy, quality forage grass species to optimize your milk and meat production. See all species here.
PLUS - Festulolium Lolium type
Plus - Festulolium is a cross between festucas and loliums which create a combination of high quality with good winter hardiness, persistence and stress tolerance.