Research and development

The grass seed sector is innovating and inspiring. The products that are developed are essential for human welfare, covering aspects such as food, recreation and the natural environment.

Research & Development has guided the company for more than 100 years

Research and Development is one of the most important priorities for the Royal Barenbrug Group, in which creativity is regarded as the lifeblood of the future. The development of new varieties is a lengthy process that demands considerable interaction with the scientific world and with the users of the grasses. The working environment is extremely professional, dynamic and diverse, varying from laboratories to experimental fields and test locations at home and abroad.

Teamwork
An international team of breeders is active in a series of R&D programmes. The work is characterized by a high level of independence and individual responsibility. Creativity, persistence and result-orientation are the most important qualities of our researchers. The breeding of grasses at Barenbrug is carried out at 10 locations throughout the world, from Finland to Australia, covering the main climate areas. The mutual exchange of knowledge, results and propagation material between colleagues is exciting and inspiring for all members of the group.

Innovative
Barenbrug develops grass strains and varieties with unique properties, such as resistance to specific diseases, salt and shade tolerance, slow growth for less frequent mowing and fast recovery capacity for intensive use, such as football pitches. The range of characteristics and uses is extremely wide. The research not only covers grasses for playing fields, golf courses and the public green sector, but also innovative grasses for dairy farming all over the world. An example of market-orientated innovation is the research into the influence of specific grass varieties on the prevention of cardiovascular disease via the food chain: grass - cow - milk - dairy products - human consumption.
Self-development and initiative are keywords for the breeders and researchers at Barenbrug. 'No creation without risk' is an important maxim. In short: working for Barenbrug Reseach is working towards the future.