Learn more about Semental
Our Services
, a specialist in forage crops and ruminant feed rations, offers farmers a comprehensive range of multi-species seeds.
From production to marketing, Semental is committed to a technical and e
s approach to the production of high-quality forage.
Expertise and Innovation
- A pioneer in the development of annual winter clover mixtures
- A complete line of organic forage seeds, summer forage crops, and cover crops
- SYNERGY: Development of forage mixtures and combinations
- Development of LEAFY forage corn varieties that offer a balance between fiber and starch
- Development of single-cut sorghum, multi-cut sorghum, and BMR millet: the presence of this gene improves forage digestibility
- Developing solutions to reduce soybean use: hybrid/summer legume combinations
- Protec'sol: Launch of a range of agrosystemic and biotic cover crops
Our History
The Beginning
Zelder began distributing its genetic material in France. In July 2002, Semental S.A.S. was established.
SYNERGY
The Company Semental registers the trademark SYNERGIEwith the INPI, dedicated to its mixtures and combinations of forage grasses and legumes. This name reflects the company’s commitment to leveraging the complementary nature of different species to improve forage productivity and quality, as well as the sustainability of pastures.
PROTEC'SOL
The Company Semental registers the trademark PROTEC’SOLwith the INPI, dedicated to its cover crop mixtures. This line is designed to protect, structure, and improve soils and promote biodiversity by enhancing fertility, using mixtures of complementary species tailored to agronomic challenges.
In 2021, Semental revamped its PROTEC’SOLline by incorporating new species adapted to changes in farming practices and crop rotations, and designed to address environmental challenges.
BMR sorghum
Organic Seeds
Development of a comprehensive forage/CIMS product line designed for organic farming.
LEAFY Corn
The Company Semental is introducing LEAFY corn to its product lines. This type of corn is characterized by significant leaf growth, improved digestibility of the vegetative parts, and highly degradable white, floury starch, thereby enhancing the animals’ utilization of the forage and improving milk and meat production. It also exhibits good tolerance to water stress, making it a reliable solution in the face of climate uncertainties, while contributing to consistent forage yields.
Lablab and Cowpea
The Company Semental is introducing Lablab and Cowpea to its product lines. These summer legumes allow for protein production in the summer, whether grown alone or in combination with corn or sorghum. An additional solution for livestock farmers looking to improve their protein self-sufficiency.
Methane production
Development of a product line dedicated to anaerobic digestion, featuring winter CIVE, summer CIVE, and biomass sorghum.
Grain sorghum
Addition of grain sorghum varieties with different maturity dates and red grains to the product line to meet market demand. Thanks to partnerships established in the silage sorghum sector, Semental offers high-quality varieties with a wide range of options available.