Milk Index

For many years, DSV breeders have been selecting new forage crops not only for yield and tolerance to diseases and abiotic stress factors, but they also place a special focus on forage quality. The aim is to select highly digestible and nutrient-rich forage plants for a high milk yield. Only our best varieties of forage grasses, legumes, maize and sorghum receive the Milk Index quality award. Milk Index varieties are not only tested by DSV: Their outstanding forage quality is also proven by results of independent European institutes (like the Chamber of Agriculture in Germany) or recommended lists (e.g. NIAB list for recommended grass and clover varieties).