Festulolium CAFESE

A Commitment to Productive Longevity

The Festulolium hybrid 'Kafes', developed by the A.G. Lorch Federal Potato Research Center, is engineered to serve as a high-performance perennial component in modern agricultural ecosystems. By combining the resilience of fescue with the nutritional profile of ryegrass, this hybrid offers a balanced solution for intensive forage production, maintaining strong stand stability for 5-6 years.

Efficiency in Intensive Management

The core advantage of 'Kafes' lies in its vigorous growth dynamics. It provides an early spring start, which is essential for securing high-quality early green feed. Its high regenerative capacity ensures rapid regrowth after grazing or mechanical mowing, consistently delivering biomass throughout the entire growing season.

• Yield Potential: Produces between 40 and 50 tonnes of green mass per hectare, serving as a reliable backbone for forage supply.
• Nutritional Value: Boasts a crude protein content of 15-18%, significantly boosting the energy density of livestock diets.
• Versatility: Its flexibility makes it equally effective for permanent pastures, hay production, or green fodder systems for dairy and beef operations.

The reputation of this hybrid is built on its performance predictability across diverse climatic conditions. It is a strategic choice for farms looking to optimize long-term pasture utility and reduce the labor-intensive requirements of annual reseeding.