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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 preparing to attend the 78th International Institute of Sugar Beet Research Congress (IIRB) which will take place from the 21st – 23rd June at the Wallonia Conference Centre in Mons, Belgium. The congress will be held in collaboration with the Belgian research institute IRBAB and will mark the 90th anniversary of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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