DLF Seeds, the world’s largest producer and distributor of grass
seed, have become members of The Amenity Forum.
They join over 70 other organisations, covering all aspects of the
sector, to deliver research and information to those responsible for natural
turf areas.
Amenity Forum Chairman Professor John Moverley commented: “We are
delighted that DLF Seeds have joined the Amenity Forum and, by doing so, have
demonstrated their commitment to delivering best practice in the sector.
“The forum advocates a fully integrated approach to amenity
management, and choice of the right grass seed and its management thereafter is
an important part of that.”
As part of their relationship, DLF recently hosted an update event
at their Didbrook research station. On the day, DLF UK Breeding Manager Tony
Strickland delivered an insight into their Global R&D amenity grass
breeding programme, and the 16 years of development, profiling and testing that
goes into bringing a new variety to market.
The event concluded with a visit the Amenity plots, to look at
DLF’s portfolio of cultivars currently under trial.
John added: “The day was a fantastic opportunity to update those
that attended on current policy issues, as well as to provide information on
the new Assured Standard for the sector, which is due to be launched later this
year.”
