About Lynx Beans

LYNX continues to be the standard to beat with excellent yield stability and reliable to stand.

LYNX beans offer growers a €400/ha saving on nitrogenous fertilisers (compared to cereals) and are eligible for the Government Protein Aid Scheme payment of €500/ha*. 

Seeding Rate

The TGW of LYNX is 533 g so drill 225 kg/ha (~ 14 st/ac) to sow 40 seeds/m2 (expected establishment of 30-35 plants/m2.).  Adjust establishment % to suit conditions. Irish LYNX seed beans are certified free from Stem Nematode and come with all the assurance of being certified by DAFM with our ZERO TOLERANCE ON GRASS WEEDS.

*The Protein Aid Scheme payment is expected to be €500/ha; source Teagasc Costs & Returns 2026. For more information on the benefits of growing beans and a full agronomy guide, download our latest agronomy guide on the link below.

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Agronomy Characteristics & Benefits of Growing Beans

  • Fixed Price Contracts available before drilling

    • Highly palatable feed ingredient that is in demand for our feed industry.

  • Protein Payments & Greening Rules

    • All beans are eligible for protein payments and meet SFP greening requirements including EFA’s.

  • Profitability

    • When prospective prices for cereals are low, beans are low cost but can be a very profitable crop.

  • Excellent Break Crop Option

    • Beans root deeply, fix nitrogen and can add a 0.5 t/ac to the following cereal crop with the possibility of a seed contract.

  • Wide Harvesting Window

    • Weather-proof at harvest. Even when ripe, beans will withstand weeks of poor weather without significant losses.

4 Reasons To Sow Lynx Beans

Spring Beans DAFM RL LIST 2026

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Getting the most from Lynx Spring Beans

  • Drill mid-February to mid-March but suitable to drill into early April, especially heavier soils.

  • Apply 40 seeds/m2 (aim to establish 30 plants/m2)

  • Set drill based on thousand grain weight as can vary considerably based on year.

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Spring Bean Agronomy Guide

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