Forage Product Development

    When selecting forages, DLF focuses on yield, persistence, re-growth and improved forage quality. The DLF research program contains the most extensive private forage testing program in Canada, with seven replicated trial locations throughout the Country. 

    Location Species Number of Plots
    Josephburg, AB Alfalfa 184
    Portage la Prarie, Manitoba Alfalfa 184
    St. Hyacinthe, Québec Alfalfa 432
    Port Hope, Ontario Alfalfa 1020
      Red Clover 148
      Fescue 504
      Timothy 440
      Orchardgrass 284
      Bromegrass 88
      Perennial Ryegrass 252
      Annual Ryegrass 128
    Lindsay, Ontario Alfalfa ​1072
      Red Clover 148
      Fescue 344
      Timothy 336
      Orchardgrass 176
      Bromegrass 140
      Perennial Ryegrass 252
      ​Annual Ryegrass 128
      Mixture Demonstration 96