DAIRY FORAGE

Introducing xTraits™ for Dairy Forage

Dairy farmers rely on high-quality pasture to drive milk production and farm profitability. BioLumic’s xTraits™ technology transforms forage grass by programming genetic expression with light, enhancing pasture productivity without GMOs or additional chemicals.

Forage Traits that Transform Dairy Farming

With xTraits™, we are pioneering innovative seed traits that enhance pasture for better yield, nutrition, and sustainability.

BOOSTED MILK SOLIDS

By enhancing metabolisable energy (ME) in forage, xTraits™ improves feed conversion efficiency, resulting in higher milk solids production.

ENHANCED PASTURE PRODUCTIVITY

Grasses activated with xTraits™ deliver higher yields and greater resilience, leading to more milk production with less supplemental feed.

REDUCED METHANE EMISSIONS

Dairy farmers are under pressure to cut emissions without sacrificing production. Boosting forage fat content slashes methane emissions while keeping milk yields high.

Economic and Environmental Benefits

Enteric methane emissions from livestock are the largest non-land-use source of greenhouse gases in agriculture. xTraits™-activated grasses improve milk solids production, enabling farmers to maintain output with a reduced stocking rate. This reduces emissions, lowers environmental impact, enhances profitability, and improves dairy product quality.

NON-GMO INNOVATION

xTraits™ technology programs genetic expression in grass seed, inducing desirable traits in plants without altering their genetic code or introducing foreign DNA, ensuring compliance with non-GMO standards.

FASTER & MORE EFFICIENT

Traditional breeding methods can take years to achieve desired traits. xTraits™ technology significantly shortens this timeline, allowing farmers to benefit from enhanced forage qualities sooner.

SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

Seeds enhanced with xTraits™ are compatible with existing forage systems, requiring no changes to current pasture management practices. This ease of adoption facilitates rapid implementation and immediate benefits.

BioLumic has joined forces with AgriZeroNZ, a partnership between the NZ government and leading agribusiness companies, to develop lipid-enhanced ryegrass that curbs emissions and improves feed quality.

Better Forage. Better Farming.

BioLumic’s xTraits™ technology represents a significant advancement in forage science, offering dairy farmers a practical solution to enhance productivity, profitability, and environmental stewardship.