Germinal

Germinal 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.

23/09/2026

What can chicory and plantain bring to your swards?
Dr Mary McEvoy shows you how to spot them and talks you through the benefits of these resilient forage species.

Last chance to enter!Entries for the Sustainable Dairy Grassland Farmer Award close this Friday.If your grassland manage...
23/09/2026

Last chance to enter!

Entries for the Sustainable Dairy Grassland Farmer Award close this Friday.

If your grassland management is helping to improve forage production, reduce inputs and build a more resilient and sustainable system, now is the time to share your story.

Don’t miss your chance to put yourself forward and enter or nominate here: https://nationaldairyawards.com/

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Join us tomorrow at UK Dairy Day! Got a grassland challenge? Ask the experts…Come and meet Germinal’s Harley Brown-Keech...
15/09/2026

Join us tomorrow at UK Dairy Day!

Got a grassland challenge? Ask the experts…

Come and meet Germinal’s Harley Brown-Keech and the team in Hall 2, Stand H144.

Bring your questions and discover the right grassland solution for your dairy system.

See you tomorrow!

14/09/2026

“Growth has been phenomenal – 29.1kg dry matter per hectare per day on average since February, despite the slow start we have had to spring, and it is very palatable.”

A slow spring didn’t stop Stuart Evans’ reseeded paddocks from delivering exceptional dry matter yields.

Using Germinal’s organic seed mixtures, Stuart has achieved consistent growth and improved forage quality, helping drive milk solids and herd performance.

Discover how he’s using high-quality forage to build a more resilient farming system: https://germinal.com/undersowing-yields-sustainable-production-benefits/

09/09/2026
04/09/2026

Come see us at Fields Good on Saturday! Bring your grassland questions to David Little and he’ll discuss solutions to support your livestock system.

03/09/2026

Brassicas can help bridge forage gaps in your feeding system.
By thinking about brassicas now, you can plan ahead for future seasonal shortfalls.
Watch William Fleming talk you through his key preparation steps for sowing brassicas in 2027.

We are proud to sponsor the Sustainable Dairy Grassland Farmer Award at the National Dairy Awards, recognising farmers m...
27/08/2026

We are proud to sponsor the Sustainable Dairy Grassland Farmer Award at the National Dairy Awards, recognising farmers making the most of their grassland while building more sustainable systems.

If your grassland management skills are improving forage production, reducing inputs and working towards a more resilient system, enter the award and share your story.

Put yourself forward for the Sustainable Dairy Grassland Farmer Award: https://germinal.ie/national-dairy-awards/

Got a grassland challenge? Ask the experts… Come by UK Dairy Day and speak to Germinal’s Harley Brown-Keech and the team...
26/08/2026

Got a grassland challenge? Ask the experts…

Come by UK Dairy Day and speak to Germinal’s Harley Brown-Keech and the team in Hall 2 at Stand H144.

Bring your questions and our team will help you find the right solution for your dairy system.

See you there!

Looking to get more from your forage?At Fields Good next Saturday, catch up with Germinal’s David Little at Glenarm esta...
25/08/2026

Looking to get more from your forage?

At Fields Good next Saturday, catch up with Germinal’s David Little at Glenarm estate to explore how Climate Smart forage varieties can help you improve productivity, livestock performance and long-term farm resilience.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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