Research & Development UK
Our research & development in the UK.
Our Research and Development
Breeding and technology is the life-blood of our business and our brand. Developing grasses and forage legumes is at the heart of what we do, and we continually focus on offering our customers maximum added value, never resting in our search for innovation.
Our Research and Development team focuses on our customers’ needs, tied to our commitment to total product satisfaction, and it is driven by our faith in customer centricity. Our innovations are tested and supported by numerous official trials, and we reach top positions across the world on recommended variety lists. In other words: if we claim it, we deliver it.
Putting customers at the centre of everything we do. Using a partnering ethos Barenbrug aim to grow with customers, developing a deep understanding of their business, anticipating their evolving requirements, and responding with considered solutions.
As part of a global community, Barenbrug UK has the knowledge and reach to set the bar for grass seed in the UK agriculture and amenity markets. Increasingly focused on sustainability, Barenbrug UK are determined to minimise any negative impact on the environment and meet their aims of increasing animal productivity and the enjoyment of green spaces.
Find out more about our trial sites in the UK below.
Cropvale
Our Cropvale trials site in Worcestershire is the UK’s leading facility for evaluating the performance, palatability, and persistency of our grass varieties and mixtures. Specifically bred for UK farmers and amenity professionals, these trials ensure our solutions meet the highest standards for resilience and productivity.
Knutsford
Located in Cheshire, near Manchester, our Knutsford site is the hub of our research and development innovation. It provides the ideal environment for trials, variety testing, mixture development, and agronomic solutions. With dedicated breeding nurseries, we continually innovate to create high-yielding, resilient grass varieties.