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Unveiling Xbeet enrich 300: Enhancing Sugar Beet Cultivation in the UK

Introducing Xbeet enrich 300 We’re thrilled to introduce a significant advancement in sugar beet seed treatments: Xbeet enrich 300. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Xbeet enrich 300’s unique features and benefits consistently delivers a yield increase of 1.8% – that’s 1.35 tonnes per hectare for a 75t/ha grower. We’ll delve into the extensive research […]

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Next generation of Xbeet enrich coming soon…

At Germains Seed Technology our work is never done. We run a continuous research and development programme to ensure farmers have the latest technology at their disposal. So, despite Xbeet enrich 200’s outstanding performance in the field during the last two years, we have been looking to improve it further. Our lead scientist, Jordan Long, […]

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AHDB Emergency Authorisation Update

The AHDB (Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board) issued an Emergency Authorisation of Plant Protection Products for the Force ST treatment for Leek and Salad Onion seeds, effective as of the 27th and 28th of March 2023. Emergency authorisation for Apron XL treatment of Carrot seeds was also granted, effective 1st April 2023. AHDB Emergency Authorisation […]

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Welcoming Jean-Paul Geelhoed as EU Head of Commercial Horticulture

We are pleased to welcome Jean-Paul Geelhoed as our European Head of Commercial Horticulture. As the European Head of Commercial Horticulture and member of Germains’ European Leadership Team, Jean-Paul will manage the Commercial-, Marketing-, and Customer Service, teams. “Jean-Paul has an extensive background in the seed and agriculture industry, having worked for Apeel Sciences, Bayer, […]

Agnieszka Szkurlat Appointed as Business Director for Europe

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Agnieszka Szkulat as the new Business Director for Europe. In this role, she will lead Germains’ European Business, covering all key European markets and facilities in the UK, the Netherlands, and Spain. Ms. Szkurlat is a passionate advocate for always being open to new opportunities. Having spent […]

Euroseeds Prague 2021

We are excited to be attending live events this Autumn and look forward to meeting visitors at the forthcoming ESA Euroseeds Congress, held in Prague on the 18th, 19th, and 20th October. Visit our Booth no #19 or for appointments at our trading table, please pre book through marketing@germains.com The commercial team looks forward to […]

Introducing Germains’ new Key Account Manager: Arnoud Wikkerink

Germains Seed Technology is pleased to announce the latest addition to our European Commercial Team for horticulture: Key Account Manager Arnoud Wikkerink. Having worked for Germains for twelve and a half years, Arnoud has in-depth experience in the agriculture and seed business. In his recent role as Customer Service Manager in Aalten Netherlands, Arnoud worked […]

Sugarbeet Planters

Part 1: How we develop new sugar beet seed treatments

In this two part feature, our lead scientist Jordan Long takes us through the development stages of new sugar beet seed treatments. Germains Seed Technology develops new seed treatments that are scientifically formulated that aim to optimise emergence, provide early growth under a wide range of conditions. All new seed treatments are backed by field […]

Xbeet® enrich 200 more yield in your field

Over the years Germains has developed unique processes to help manage yield fluctuations caused by pests and diseases, helping growers achieve consistent returns from their sugar beet crops. The company’s trusted Xbeet® seed treatments have now raised the bar in terms of evolving the science in crop emergence, early crop development and plant health with […]