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Quality to the point

Product certifications at a glance

The test methods of the DLG are practice-oriented, independent of the manufacturer and have been developed by neutral test commissions. They are based on current scientific findings, the requirements from agricultural practice, modern test methods and a cross-sector network of experts from science and practice.

DLG-recognized Overall test

The quality mark is awarded to agricultural products that have successfully passed a comprehensive utility value test conducted by the DLG. In this test, all essential features of a product from the practitioner's point of view are evaluated neutrally. The quality mark is valid for five years from the date of awarding.

 

DLG-recognised individual criteria

The quality mark is awarded to agricultural products that have successfully passed a reduced-scope utility value test conducted by the DLG. The purpose of the test is to highlight a product’s special innovative and key features. The test can take into account criteria from the DLG test framework for overall tests or focus on other value-determining characteristics and properties of the test item. The quality mark is valid for five years from the date of awarding. 

 

DLG ANNUAL PowerMix

The DLG Seal of Quality is awarded for inputs such as compound feed, silage additives, cleaning agents, disinfectants, udder hygiene agents, hoof hygiene agents, stable disinfectants and fertiliser lime. The tests of farm inputs comprise product and in some cases also process certifications. All DLG-awarded farm inputs are subject to continuous monitoring. The consistent product quality is ensured with repeat tests or audits of the manufacturer performed at least once a year. The DLG Seal of Quality offers the opportunity to have product characteristics or innovations that go beyond the practice-relevant product requirements defined by the respective DLG test commissions checked and confirmed neutrally and independently. These additional tests are already visibly displayed in the quality mark.

 

DLG quality seal

The DLG Seal of Quality is awarded for inputs such as compound feed, silage additives, cleaning agents, disinfectants, udder hygiene agents, hoof hygiene agents, stable disinfectants and fertiliser lime. The testing of inputs includes product and, in some cases, process certification. All DLG-awarded inputs are subject to continuous monitoring. Repeat tests or audits by the manufacturer at least once a year ensure consistent product quality. In the DLG Quality Seal, it is possible to have product characteristics or innovations that go beyond the practice-relevant product requirements defined by the respective DLG test commissions checked and confirmed neutrally and independently. These additional tests are already visibly displayed in the test mark.

 

DLG-tested agricultural technology and equipment "Made in Germany

"Made in Germany" stands for reliability, quality, highest production standards and convincing innovations. The quality promise is recognised worldwide by the industry and enjoys a high level of trust among the trade and farmers. With its "Made in Germany" test mark, the DLG guarantees that the tested agricultural technology and equipment is manufactured in Germany.

Only products that have already been awarded the DLG-ANERKANNT or the DLG Quality Seal can also be awarded the "Made in Germany" label.

A prerequisite for the "Made in Germany" award is an annual audit of the production process by the DLG. The regular auditing is documented in writing in the DLG test report.

Band of the Milk Elite

The DLG Milk Elite ribbon is awarded by dairies to farmers who have achieved outstanding performance in milk production.

With the " Milk Elite Ribbon" award, the DLG supports the efforts of dairies and farmers for

  •   animal-friendly dairy cow husbandry
  •   optimum milk quality and
  •   professional herd management.

With the DLG Quality Award, farmers and dairies document their intensive commitment to the special raw material quality of milk and make an important contribution to consumer communication.

Information material

Flyer DLG-Test mark

DLG Awards: Services for communication and marketing

The quality marks and test reports provide you with a powerful tool for your marketing mix. We also support you with a range of attractive marketing services from our DLG network. In addition to the DLG medal, certificate, test report and individual press release, these include the following offers:

 

Publication of your test results in target group-specific newsletters (e.g. crop production, animal husbandry, DLG member network) with ranges between 20,000 and 130,000 contacts.

 

Publications in our trade media (e.g. DLG-FarmTest, DLG LANDWIRTSCHAFT, etc.) with a circulation of at least 20,000 leading farmers in German-speaking countries or on our social media channels.

 

In addition, we offer the production of videos on your DLG examinations and support you in your campaign planning.

 

Overview of our communication channels and services We would be happy to make you an individual offer.We look forward to receiving your enquiry at marketing@DLG.org.

Contact

DLG Test Centre for Technology and Operating Resources
DLG TestService GmbH Location Groß-Umstadt
Max-Eyth-Weg 1 • 64823 Groß-Umstadt
Tel.: +49(0)69 / 24 788-600 • Tech@DLG.org