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DLF have expertly created SFI seed mixtures to not only comply with the government standards but benefit from better soil conditions, improved water quality and a boost to biodiversity.
Resilient turf solutions for a green and healthy turf
The Masterline® mixtures are designed for golf courses, stadiums, parks, etc. The mixtures consist of very fine-leafed and dense-growing, quality varieties. Whether the need is for a drought and heat tolerant mixture, a mixture that beats the weeds or a mixture that has increase disease tolerance, the Masterline® range has the solution. For enhanced performance two varieties of each species are always used in the mixtures.
The DLF stand at GroundsFest 2025 will showcase a wide range of sustainable solutions from the world's largest grass seed breeder, featuring products from MM, Johnsons Sports, Masterline and Designer Seed brands. Alongside leading cultivars for sports and amenity turf, stand 30 will also display an array of colour with demonstration planters from the popular Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower ranges.
It’s every greenkeeper’s worst nightmare – to receive a call informing them of vandalism on the course. That nightmare was the unfortunate reality for David Byron of Thorndon Park who returned from BTME 2025 to discover the ‘destruction’ of six greens, three tees and numerous fairways. With sheer determination, a concerted team effort and the outstanding recovery demonstrated by mixtures from across the Johnsons Sports Seed range, the surfaces were fit and ready for club championships just a few short months later.
For Adam Rowlands, owner of Turf Doctor Specialists Ltd, maintaining high-quality cricket surfaces is about using the right tools for the job - and when it comes to seed, MM50 from MM Seed is his go-to solution.
Staff and members of the amenity trade press were recently invited for an exclusive look at the next phase of the £4.5 million facilities upgrade at DLF’s UK headquarters at Inkberrow. Officially opened by John Larsen, VP Sales and Marketing Greater Europe and DLF UK Managing Director Tim Kerridge, the events in June marked the completion of several major developments including the fully automated Titan mixing plant, robotic packing lines, expanded UK native wildflower production and brand-new trials and showcase area deemed ‘A Living Catalogue’.
DLF Inkberrow was delighted to offer the UK Lawncare Association exclusive use of our new Living Catalogue Showcase area for their Summer Festival on 2nd July.
As the old saying goes ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ – exactly the motto of Durham County Cricket Club’s Head Groundsman Vic Demain when it comes to his usage of Johnsons J Premier Wicket. Now into his seventh season with the 100% perennial ryegrass mixture, he cites the early season establishment, wear tolerance and visual merit as the reasons he’s never considered changing as the club gets set for one of the longest and most intense seasons of cricket to date!
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.
At Southerndown Golf Club in the Vale of Glamorgan, MM50 grass seed has become an essential product. With tees that endure relentless wear from players and exposure to some of the UK’s harshest growing conditions, Course Manager Andrew Mannion has come to rely on the hard-wearing ryegrass mix to keep surfaces strong, consistent, and fit for year-round play.
The benefits of DLF’s 4turf® tetraploid perennial ryegrass have been well documented - the additional strength, winter performance and tolerance of a range of environmental stresses making them a popular choice for sports turf surfaces. One such sport reaping the rewards is equestrian, where the need for density, quick establishment, persistence and recovery makes 4turf® mixtures a firm favourite!
A message from the Technical Team at DLF Seeds UK. It’s dry. It’s cold. The sun’s shining — but the grass isn’t growing. For turf professionals across the UK, this spring has brought one of the toughest starts in recent memory. From golf greens and stadium pitches to community fields and racecourses, the story is the same: high expectation, slow starts, patchy recovery, high pressure from above — and not enough help from below.
As one extensive improvement project comes to an end, another unexpectedly begins at Stockport’s Reddish Vale Golf Club – and once again, Johnsons Sports Seed is playing a key role in recovery and renovation. For the past few seasons, J Premier Tee has been transforming tees and aprons, bringing big benefits to play and praise for Head Greenkeeper Aaron Watkinson and his team. However, widespread flooding over the New Year period means a major recovery programme is now underway on the fairways – with the tried and tested Johnsons J Fairway ready to come to the rescue!
A new forage plantain, bred in New Zealand but now available in DLF grass ley mixtures in the UK, significantly reduces nitrate leaching from dairy cow urine patches, as well as providing high quality feed.
Kim Blake, Course Manager at Fulford Heath Golf Club in Birmingham, has been at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the club’s renowned parkland course for the past 36 years. Kim’s dedication to innovation has helped the club thrive and stay competitive. A key component of his maintenance programme? The consistent success of MM seed products.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Gary Connell, the Environment and Ecology Stewardship Manager at The Celtic Manor Resort, to gain insight into his unique role. Gary shared with us what a typical day looks like in his position, the various tasks he manages, and the challenges he faces while maintaining the resort’s beautiful grounds. From overseeing the ecological health of the course to addressing environmental concerns, Gary gave us a deeper understanding of the vital work that goes into preserving the natural landscape at The Celtic Manor.
One of the UK’s most prominent sports pitch contractors has praised J 4Turf 50 from the Johnsons Sports Seed range for the pivotal role it plays in the renovations of a range of turf surfaces. White Horse Contractors note the versatility of the 50/50 tetraploid and perennial ryegrass blend, which has delivered reliable results and season-long performance at facilities across the country.
A significant change in direction at Crokers Grange Farm has seen young farmer Niall Tewson develop a brand new dairy business, milking high health status Jersey cows, selling direct to consumers
Andy Richards, Grounds Manager at Haileybury, one of England’s leading independent schools, has hailed MM Tetra Sport for setting a new standard in maintaining the school’s extensive sports pitches.
DLF of Inkberrow, Worcestershire has been awarded Gold membership of The Green Organisation, one of the world’s leading environment groups in agriculture.
DLF are pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Morgan as their new Regional Amenity Technical Manager for the North East. With more than two decades of hands-on experience in the turf industry, Ben is well placed to support customers across the DLF portfolio of brands on grass seed selection and sustainable surface management.
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Codes & Actions page provides essential guidance on the codes, requirements, and actions farmers need to take to participate in the SFI scheme. Designed to support environmentally friendly and productive farming, the SFI offers financial rewards for implementing sustainable practices such as soil health improvement, biodiversity conservation, and water management. Here, you'll find a breakdown of the different SFI actions, their corresponding codes, and how to ensure compliance while maximizing the benefits of the scheme.
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