Having downsized from a large beef operation to a 160-hectare hay...
Having downsized from a large beef operation to a 160-hectare hay and horticulture operation in north-east NSW, Carl Hooton and his father Mark are careful to select the right hay varieties to drive their business.
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After purchasing Swans Lagoon Station in north Queensland in 2014...
After purchasing Swans Lagoon Station in north Queensland in 2014, owners Peter and Brenton Malpass moved quickly to secure the supply of cattle feed to manage unreliable wet seasons.
The Australian sunflower industry is about to go through a...
The Australian sunflower industry is about to go through a revolution, with the release of the first locally available imidazolinone-tolerant variety, Ausiclear®20 .
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, is...
The Royal Barenbrug Group, a world leader in grass technology, is investing in a new laboratory for climate-resistant grass solutions, using seed technology to tackle ongoing issues including extreme weather, nitrogen emission problems, biodiversity, and soil fertility.
Alec and Milly Mackinnon are farmers that operate a beautiful...
Alec and Milly Mackinnon are farmers that operate a beautiful 550ha family property on the Murray river at Tintaldra, in upper north eastern Victoria, Australia. The MacKinnons are beef cattle producers as well as grass seed growers, producing seed for Barenbrug Australia since the early 1990’s.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert...
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Bert Barenbrug, third-generation owner of Barenbrug, former Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Supervisory Board member. We will all remember him as a dedicated, hardworking, and friendly colleague.
South Australia’s livestock producers will benefit from new...
South Australia’s livestock producers will benefit from new breeds of lucerne being developed through a $4.2 million partnership between the Marshall Liberal Government and Barenbrug Australia.
It is with a heavy heart that we start the year with so many...
It is with a heavy heart that we start the year with so many affected by the catastrophic bushfires that have spread across this beautiful land of ours. We have the utmost appreciation for those that risk their own welfare to protect others during this difficult time.
A new oat variety developed in South Australia and being launched...
A new oat variety developed in South Australia and being launched at the Royal Adelaide Show will benefit farmers, grain processors and consumers.
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone said the new ‘Bilby’ oat would quickly establish as a popular variety with its high yield and large, high-quality grain.
In a tough year, trying something new can feel like a bit of a...
In a tough year, trying something new can feel like a bit of a gamble. But after consulting with his agronomist, it’s a gamble that paid off for farmer Justin Ramsay with a bumper grain sorghum crop that has him coming back for more.
For many years the Australian grain sorghum seed market was...
For many years the Australian grain sorghum seed market was dominated by just a couple of companies that bred and released new varieties. That gave growers limited choice, but more recently the doors have opened.
Maximising animal performance in tropical pasture systems is the...
Maximising animal performance in tropical pasture systems is the key to profit. Recognising this, leading Barenbrug has brought together some of Australia’s foremost experts in animal health and nutrition as part of a travelling roadshow series for beef producers through northern Australia.
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Vetch is a winter and spring sown annual legume that is commonly...
Vetch is a winter and spring sown annual legume that is commonly used as a disease break in cereal cropping rotations. A true multi-purpose crop, it offers high feed value and is ideal for hay production, early grazing as green pasture, dry grazing or green / brown manure.
As summer draws to a close, many graziers will be looking for...
As summer draws to a close, many graziers will be looking for quick feed options to reduce their reliance on supplementary feed for their livestock. Sowing an annual crop is a great way to help fill feed gaps during winter months.
Barenbrug is a global grass breeder which produces a range of...
Barenbrug is a global grass breeder which produces a range of seed varieties for a wide number of applications, including sports turf. Developing these varieties is a long and exhaustive process and invariably it can take anywhere up to 15 years (or longer) to bring a new grass cultivar to the market.
After what can only be described as a ‘roaring success’ of a year...
After what can only be described as a ‘roaring success’ of a year both on and off the field, the Albury Tigers have notched up yet another premiership while their sports ground presented itself throughout 2018 in absolutely superb condition.
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Rhodes grass is a popular choice for Australian tropical and sub-t...
Rhodes grass is a popular choice for Australian tropical and sub-tropical improved pastures, being widely adopted all over the country. Many producers would be familiar with the still popularly grown older common varieties such as Katambora and Callide, but cattle and hay producers not planting newer varieties of Rhodes grass are missing out on major production and productivity gains for their farming enterprises.
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With many parts of regional Australia doing it tough this year...
With many parts of regional Australia doing it tough this year, Barenbrug is supporting farmers and rural retailers by making it easier to access high yielding hybrid grain sorghum and corn varieties through their ‘Sow the Revolution’ program.
LIVESTOCK producers from central Queensland to central New South...
LIVESTOCK producers from central Queensland to central New South Wales can look forward to earlier grazing and higher feed yields following the launch today of the new Warlock forage oat variety.
Grass seed producer Royal Barenbrug Group from Nijmegen (NL) is...
Grass seed producer Royal Barenbrug Group from Nijmegen (NL) is the only Dutch company to supply the 2018 World Cup in Russia with grass seed for six football stadiums.
Perth Stadium Management Turf Services Manager, Nathan Saville...
Perth Stadium Management Turf Services Manager, Nathan Saville, says for establishment, colour, longevity and disease resistance, Premier II ryegrass has continued to prove its value at Domain Stadium.
Held in October, Moe Racing Club’s ‘Moe Cup’ featured prominently...
Held in October, Moe Racing Club’s ‘Moe Cup’ featured prominently as a highlight in country Victoria’s regional calendar. Considered one of Victoria’s youngest and most vibrant courses, Moe racecourse has undergone extensive renovations in recent years and by all accounts, pundits are pleased with what they see.
After successful results last season, forage barley and oat crops...
After successful results last season, forage barley and oat crops are set to become an integral part and a key to unlocking greater sheep numbers and production for the Mills family of Eneabba.
More than one million hectares of agricultural land in the south-w...
More than one million hectares of agricultural land in the south-west of WA are severely affected by salt. Dryland salinization is threating anywhere between an additional 2.8 to 4.5 million hectares of low-lying or valley floor soils, so the race is certainly on to implement sustainable solutions.
When Alan and Sandy Forbes ‘pulled up stumps’ and moved their...
When Alan and Sandy Forbes ‘pulled up stumps’ and moved their Roytson SAMM and White Dorper Studs from Jerramungup to Napier, the quest was set to boost productivity and find the best pastures to suit their new property.
Corn and grain sorghum growers can both reduce their risk and...
Corn and grain sorghum growers can both reduce their risk and manage their cash flow more efficiently this season thanks to an innovative Barenbrug initiative called ‘Sow the Revolution’.
The ‘spring flush’ in ryegrass pastures occurs when soil water is...
The ‘spring flush’ in ryegrass pastures occurs when soil water is readily available and temperatures reach their optimum range for growth. It is a production peak that growers want to maximise, because it really is a ‘once a year’ opportunity.
Bigger animals quicker! That’s a main goal for Burrumbeet growers...
Bigger animals quicker! That’s a main goal for Burrumbeet growers Michael McKinnon and his father Rod. They farm 800-hectares with a production mix of roughly 75 per cent livestock to 25 per cent cropping.
Premier Tasmanian entertainment venue, Blundstone Arena, hosts a...
Premier Tasmanian entertainment venue, Blundstone Arena, hosts a staggering array of sporting events throughout the year and that creates a great challenge for head curator, Marcus Pamplin.
A few years ago, milk production on Mark Griffiths’ Dorrigo dairy...
A few years ago, milk production on Mark Griffiths’ Dorrigo dairy was just touching 500,000L annually and yet today, he’s achieving over 800,000L. It’s thanks to a range of critical management decisions he’s taken to improve the production and utilisation of his pastures.
The winter playing surface of Manuka Oval has taken on a whole...
The winter playing surface of Manuka Oval has taken on a whole new lease of life, thanks largely to the installation of gravel and herring bone sub-soil drainage, along with the introduction of new continental ryegrass varieties about three years ago.
Gooram beef producer Andrew Douglas was looking for a new pasture...
Gooram beef producer Andrew Douglas was looking for a new pasture solution for his 240ha property. As is typical of farmers in Gooram Valley, Mr Douglas took on the challenges of soil acidity and pushing stocking rates high enough to make a good living.
Renovating weedy, underperforming pasture paddocks doesn’t have...
Renovating weedy, underperforming pasture paddocks doesn’t have to come with a net loss to the business, according to Oberon beef farmer, Mark Mawhood, “Sunny Point”. Mark, who farms about 800 ha with his three brothers said the successful introduction of Leafmore brassica and Dictator 2 barley forage crops has helped them tackle important weed issues.
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When Craig McWhinney of Yarragon looks for key farming elements...
When Craig McWhinney of Yarragon looks for key farming elements that really drive the profit on his Gippsland dairy, there are some clearly defined standouts. Mr McWhinney has worked for almost 20 years as an industry consultant on pasture agronomy, livestock grazing and soil fertility and over the past decade has been slowly progressing into full time dairy farming.
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Running predominantly Jersey cows Peter and David Williams' dairy...
Running predominantly Jersey cows Peter and David Williams' dairy is somewhat unique in that it has plenty of available water, but most of its soils are quite shallow and require specialist management.
Shepparton dairy farmer Ron Newman (right) shows Reece Hardwidge...
Shepparton dairy farmer Ron Newman (right) shows Reece Hardwidge from Barenbrug his pastures over-sown with Shogun ryegrass. Ron said he is looking for a vigorous easy to grow ryegrass that’s going to grow a big bulk of quality dry matter per year.
Spring and summer present an opportunity to plant a forage crop...
Spring and summer present an opportunity to plant a forage crop for summer, autumn or winter feed. Depending on the environment, planting time, stock needs, climate and water availability, there is a range of productive varieties available. Fodder crops provide valuable feed, they are also an excellent way to provide a potential cropping break or as a handy and valuable 'catch-crop' over summer between winter crops.
Two new Barenbrug perennial ryegrass varieties called Bealey and...
Two new Barenbrug perennial ryegrass varieties called Bealey and RPR (Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass) have raced ahead of the pack in an extensive trial program at Moonee Valley Racing Club (MVRC).
On Monday the 5th September, a new variety DURACK OATS was...
On Monday the 5th September, a new variety DURACK OATS was released at the GIWA Oat field day in Northam, WA by the breeder Dr Pamela Zwer, Director General of DAFWA Dr Mark Webb and the Managing Director of the GRDC Dr Steve Jefferies.
Today, many thousands of acres of Barenbrug’ varieties are under...
Today, many thousands of acres of Barenbrug’ varieties are under cultivation across the country. Improved seeds capable of producing increased yields are critical for Pakistan, where available land and irrigation are limiting factors for agricultural production.
In 2015 Barenbrug initiated a global volunteering program called...
In 2015 Barenbrug initiated a global volunteering program called “Helping with Hands” designed to encourage Barenbrug employee’s to volunteer on company time to give back to their communities.
Taking on share farming in the dairy industry was always going...
Taking on share farming in the dairy industry was always going to be the next step for Cory Jones. Cory started milking cows when he was 16 and his passion has always been with the industry.
Barenbrug is pleased to announce their seed portfolio will be...
Barenbrug is pleased to announce their seed portfolio will be exclusively represented in Pakistan by the Agri Division of Matra Asia (Pvt) Limited under the leadership of Mobeen Ahad Khan, Head of Agri Business.
