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 […]
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul van den Wijngaard as the European Head of Research and Development (R&D). In this pivotal role, Paul will drive innovation and advance Germains’ mission to maximise nature’s potential. With years of experience in the seed industry and a proven record in R&D leadership, Paul brings a […]
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, […]
Germains Seed Technology is pleased to announce its newest addition to the UK R&D department, Scientist Justyna Kłusek. Reporting to Senior Scientist Dr Brian H Brown, Justyna will be based at St Andrews Road, R&D facilities in Kings Lynn. Justyna is a highly motivated and results driven R&D specialist with over 10 years experience in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Germains was proud to attend the 2019 BBRO Demonstration Days in Fotheringhay and Thelveton Estate, Diss on 2nd and 4th July. We are passionate about the UK sugar beet industry and the 2019 BBRO days provide a fantastic opportunity for us to speak with UK growers and discuss the ways in which our products can […]
On the 23rd November 2018 Germains were pleased to host the opening event for the 2019 NFU Sugar Industry Programme (SIP) at our sugar beet Priming, Pelleting, Filmcoating and R&D facilities in King’s Lynn Norfolk. About the NFU Sugar Industry Programme The SIP is now in its ninth year and offers young growers and industry […]
Germains continue to back British farming in the UK by involving growers in our trials programme. As Germains further invests in the research and development of new products to delivery higher yield to the UK industry we ask growers to test this products in real life field conditions. The programme allows us to obtain valuable […]
This Autumn, our European Commercial team participated at Seed meets Technology: Seed meets Technology, held in the buildings of the research centre Proeftuin Zwaagdijk (The Netherlands), is an essential event for meeting new contacts and promoting Germains wide range of products. This year it was Germains third year of hosting a booth. The purpose of […]
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