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Donard

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Lolium perenne L. Perennial ryegrass · Agricultural · bred by AFBI

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is diploid and belongs to the early maturity group. It forms an erect sward and demonstrates high total yield under grazing, as well as good productivity when harvested for silage.

The plant possesses a pronounced ability for intensive regrowth after mowing, ensuring high sward productivity during the spring and autumn periods. The variety is intended for use in livestock systems oriented towards ruminants.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
AFBI 121 Developed the variety
Applicant
BARENBRUG UK LTD 113 Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
IE - AFBINI Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • IE Ireland Protection expired

    № 240

    Registration
    8 August 1997
    Terminated
    31 December 2018
  • QZ European Union Terminated

    № 204522

    Registration
    4 October 2002
    Terminated
    30 June 2020
  • GB United Kingdom Active

    № 13/984

    Terminated
    17 February 1994
  • GB United Kingdom Terminated

    № 13/1268

    Application
    10 November 1992
    Terminated
    31 July 2011

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United Kingdom № 13/984
Active
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 17 February 1994

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