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World Seed Channel Panel

Preview Our Panel Discussion on Channel World Seed!

We are excited to share that Germains Seed Technology was invited by Channel World Seed by ISF to participate in an informative panel discussion on the latest advancements in sustainable seed solutions. During the International Seed Federation’s World Congress Conference, this event brought together our Managing Director, Victoria Lawrence, and representatives from our R&D team […]

ISF Charity Boat Cruise

Delegates from Around the World Attend ISF Charity Boat Cruise

We are delighted to share the fantastic outcomes of Germains Seed Technology’s ISF Charity Boat Cruise! Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who attended and supported this meaningful event. With over 100 participants, we successfully raised 5,000€, which will be split equally between two remarkable charities: the ISF Seed Resilience Foundation and Voedselbank Rotterdam. ISF […]

bulb onion

Emergency Authorisation for Bulb Onion Force Seed Treatment by Germains UK

In a crucial development for the horticulture community, Horticulture Crop Protection (HCP) UK Limited has shared that an Emergency Authorization for the use of Force ST as a treatment of Bulb Onion seeds has been officially granted. This significant update came into effect starting December 1, 2023, offering a timely solution for growers facing specific […]

Jean Paul Geelhoed

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 […]

Seed meets Technology

Seed meets Technology 2019

Seed Meets Technology is an annual event which enables seed professionals and vegetable growers from across the globe to display their newest seed technologies and varieties. This year it was the sixth edition and took place from 24th to 26th September in Zwaagdijk. Germains at Seed meets Technology This year Germains had a large booth […]

Celebrate British Farming

Proud to Celebrate British Farming

We are proud to support a host of events that celebrate British farming. Communication is vital in educating both the public and next generation on where their food comes from, how farming supports local communities and exciting technological developments enhancing the industry. Suffolk School Farm and Country Show In April, we attended Suffolk Agricultural Association’s […]

Germains’ European Commercial Manager Horticulture

Germains are pleased to announce that Bart van der Linden will take on responsibility for the Germains European Commercial Manager role. Bart brings with him more than 20 years of sales and business development experience working in a variety of roles across a number of agricultural sectors. He has most recently been working with a […]

Wild Rocket

Seed treatments for Wild Rocket

The Wild Rocket Trend Seed treatments for Wild Rocket are becoming increasingly popular due to the crops distinctive taste and texture in salads. The plants are known for being dark green, uniformed and vigorous. This vegetable is rich in Vitamin C and potassium which is an important antioxidant promoting good skin health, alongside benefiting the […]

Technical Update

Germains UK Sugar Beet Seed Technical Update

2018-19 Season Technical Update Germains always ensures that the best quality of sugar beet seed is delivered to UK growers and we perform several quality tests to guarantee that the seed is of the highest standard. As a natural product, the shape of incoming raw seed will show variation in both its size and shape. […]