Roots
Changing environmental and climatic conditions challenge your forage production. Grasses that can better handle spring and early summer drought will result in a healthy and high yielding crop.
Environmental Seeds For Agriculture
DLF has a range of straights and mixtures that support the environment, whether that's through building habitats, improving soil conditions & water infiltration, creating nectar rich areas and creating a food source for birds.
Environmental Seed Mixtures
Contact the forage team
Agricultural & Specialist Seeds Team:
Telephone: 01506 894820
Email: forage@dlf.co.uk
The Your Countryside Range
Your Countryside others a diverse range of species and a choice of specialist mixtures, including Game Cover, Environmental Stewardship, Root Crops and Cover Crops.
Grow your knowledge
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PLUS grasses
Higher forage quality. Excellent tolerance. Better yields. There are plenty of great reasons to give the green light to PLUS grasses.
ProNitro
Everybody needs good nutrition to grow. Grass seeds are no exception. That’s why we send our ProNitro® coated seeds into the world with a packed lunch full of nitrogen that will fuel germination and growth.
Fiber Energy
Our top quality grasses labeled as DLF Fiber Energy improve nutritional intake. The result is more milk and/or meat yields and at the same time a reduced climatic impact.
DLF Alfalfa
High drought tolerance, excellent yield with a high protein content and not least a natural nitrogen source. The reasons for choosing DLF Alfalfa are manyfold.
AgritaiN
Our top quality grasses labeled as DLF Fiber Energy improve nutritional intake. The result is more milk and/or meat yields and at the same time a reduced climatic impact.
Latest forage news
Scotland’s Path to Sustainable Productivity: Scotland Prepares for the 2026 Enhanced Greening Requirements
Scotland’s agricultural sector is preparing for substantial changes as Scottish Government introduce revised greening rules, coming fully into effect on 1 January 2026. These updates mark an important step toward strengthening environmental sustainability whilst recognising the crucial role Scottish farmers play in managing the nation’s land. The new framework seeks to balance agricultural productivity with enhanced ecological responsibility. At a time when farming is often scrutinised for its environmental footprint, Scottish farmers continue to demonstrate leadership and innovation in adopting practices that support biodiversity, protect soils, and build climate resilience. The 2026 measures aim to expand habitats for wildlife, increase carbon sequestration, and reduce soil erosion — ensuring that Scotland’s landscapes remain productive and environmentally robust for generations to come.
Autumn Seed Demand Clears Shelves and Sets the Scene for Tight Markets Ahead
The 2025 autumn season has brought exceptional demand for grass seed, with stocks moving quickly and shelves clearing earlier than anticipated. This surge in uptake has come well before the traditional spring season and underlines the importance livestock farmers continue to place on grass as the foundation of feed and forage systems.
Scottish EFA Codes & Actions
The Ecological Focus Areas (EFA) Guidance page provides clear information on the requirements, options, and actions farmers must follow to comply with the Scottish EFA scheme. As part of the wider Greening rules, EFAs are designed to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources, and promote environmentally responsible farming. Farmers with eligible arable land are required to dedicate a proportion of it to EFAs, which may include hedges, buffer strips, fallow land, catch crops, or nitrogen-fixing crops. This page outlines the different EFA options, their qualifying criteria, and practical steps for compliance, helping you meet your obligations while supporting sustainable land management in Scotland.