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Helen Fomina, Managing Director

Helen Fomina Appointed as New Managing Director

Germains Seed Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Fomina as its new Managing Director, effective September 15, 2025. Helen brings over 20 years of experience in the agricultural sector, where she has established a proven track record of driving commercial growth, building high-performing teams, and leading business transformations across Europe. About Helen […]

Hitchcock Farms

New Xbeet enrich 400 delivers 2% yield uplift

Across the country, our scientists work with growers to put potential new products through their paces.  These on-farm, in-field trials are critical and ensure that the performance seen in controlled environments is replicated in real world conditions. Most recently, it has been Xbeet enrich 400 that has been under intense scrutiny.  “We’ve hosted demonstration trials […]

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 […]

Join Us at ISF World Seed Congress 2024

We’re delighted to invite you to join our delegates at the ISF World Seed Congress, taking place in Rotterdam, Netherlands 27th-29th May, 2024. As a proud sponsor of this important industry event, Germains is poised to discuss our innovation in seed technology and cultivate collaborations to foster a sustainable tomorrow. Here’s a preview into what […]

Xbeet enrich 300 – The Key to Successful Harvests

With the growing frequency of extreme weather, farmers face increasingly problematic conditions for sugar beet and other crops. Wetter winters have played havoc with schedules; with waterlogged fields either delaying drilling; or, leading to sparse germination and poor crop establishment, for those who have been able to sow. For sugar beet farmers, all this means […]

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 […]

Sugar beet field

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, […]