Germinal is a leading forage specialist developing sustainable grassland varieties.
Founded in 1825, Germinal is a sixth-generation family company supporting farmers with technical advice and best practice guidance. Working within the industry and alongside partners to share grassland knowledge, Germinal is committed to a responsible future for agriculture. Germinal’s focused research in plant breeding combined with innovative partnerships helps facilitate a productive and sustainable food future for all.
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Want to improve your silage production process?
Listen to Pat Delaney for 7 useful tips
How do you measure grass?
Watch Claire Bailey Archibald explain the Irish method for cut-and-weigh.
Measuring grass helps you maximise forage production and better support your feed plan.
Diploid or tetraploid – which perennial ryegrass type is better for overseeding existing grassland swards?
Watch to find out from Germinal expert Diarmuid Murphy.
Any questions? Ask us in the comments.
21/05/2026
Join us at the Royal Welsh Grassland Event on Friday 12th June.
See our Climate Smart mixtures in action in the grassland demonstration plots.
Speak to our Germinal experts and get your questions answered on climate smart grass and forage production.
We look forward to seeing you all there
How’s your silage season going?
Watch to get silage improvement tips from Germinal expert William Fleming.
Any questions? Ask us in the comments.
18/05/2026
Get the brassica boost…
If you’re short on forage, brassicas can help you bridge the gap.
Whether you need quick grazing, high yields or winter hardiness, there’s a brassica to suit your grassland system.
Swipe to see five brassicas that can help build your forage reserves ahead of winter.
Do you send soil samples for lab testing?
Knowing your soil fertility can help you optimise fertiliser applications for better forage growth and cost savings.
Watch grassland expert Harley Brown-Keech talk you through how to take a good batch of samples.
14/05/2026
Need help refining your summer production plans?
Join our grassland experts at NBA Beef Expo on Saturday, 30th May. We will be there to share advice on optimising your forage management with productive, climate smart solutions.
We look forward to meeting you all.
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12/05/2026
Stuart Evans’ reseeded paddocks produced exceptional dry matter yields, even after a slow spring.
With Germinal’s organic seed mixtures, Stuart’s had consistent growth and improved forage quality that’s driving milk solids and herd performance.
Discover how Stuart is using forage to build a resilient livestock system: https://germinal.com/undersowing-yields-sustainable-production-benefits/
Applying lime to correct soil pH...
Optimising soil pH is the key to driving higher grass and forage growth.
Watch Germinal expert David Little talk you through the process.
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