Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV) intends to invest heavily in its breeding business site at Thüle /Salzkotten (Germany), says the company spokesperson. A multi-purpose hall was inaugurated only recently, marking the completion of the first stage of a €10m+ construction project.

Crop breeding is all about looking to the future. As a traditional source of animal fodder, grassland has undergone relatively few 'revolutions' in recent decades, and in some cases has even been underrated. The demands placed on on-farm produced forage, however, have grown continually.  So what can producers of home-grown forage expect in the next ten years?

The light and dark stripes or checks are clearly visible from the stand or on your own television screen, but where do they come from? Were different types of turf grasses used or did the groundsman paint them on?

Turf experts, and greenkeepers in particular, were frequently asked these and other questions during the UEFA EURO 2016 in France.

“Neither,” is the simple answer from Lars Obernolte, Turf Product Manager at Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV), one of Europe's most successful breeders of turf grasses. “The pattern is produced by mowing. The mowers roll the grass in the direction of travel, creating shades of dark and light areas which are visible from a distance.”

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV) continues to be the no. 1 wheat breeder in Germany.

With an annual turnover of more than 167 mio Euro Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV) is a growing company in the seed sector. With a new member of the Executive Board the company is preparing itself for the future. Clive Krückemeyer joined the DSV Executive Board as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in February 2016.