Dumas 1

Why «Dumas 1» is a top choice for livestock farmers

Smooth brome «Dumas 1» from the Danish breeding company DLF is a perennial forage solution tailored for farms focused on consistent, high-quality hay production. Unlike many varieties bred primarily for grazing, «Dumas 1» was developed as a specialized tool for haymaking. Its key advantage is a high productivity potential, reaching 8–10 tons of dry matter per hectare under proper management.

Agronomic features and performance

A major challenge with many forage grasses is rapid stem lignification. The «Dumas 1» brome stands out for its ability to maintain nutritional value over a longer period, providing agronomists with a wider window for harvesting. This is critical in regions with unpredictable weather, where machinery cannot always access the field at the ideal moment.

• Viability: As a hardy perennial, «Dumas 1» recovers quickly after cutting and exhibits excellent winter hardiness.
• Hay Quality: The variety forms a dense stand that is easy to mow and dries rapidly, ensuring a high protein concentration in the final product.
• Adaptability: Danish breeding from DLF ensures resistance to temperature fluctuations and high adaptability to various soil types, from loamy to light chernozems.

Who is this variety for?

«Dumas 1» is ideal for cattle farms that require a guaranteed volume of quality roughage. It is less demanding regarding intensive fertilization than high-input ryegrasses, making it a great option for farms looking to optimize costs per hectare. The variety’s strength is its longevity: it can provide stable yields in the same field for up to 5–7 years, significantly saving budget on annual re-seeding.