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Strip Trial Drilling 2017 in the Newark Area

UK Sugar Beet Strip Trials – 2017

Germains is committed to developing innovative new seed technologies that maximise the potential of sugar beet seed and optimise yield. Dedicated to backing British sugar beet farming, Germains’ UK R&D department have developed a range of new technologies that are currently in UK field trial sites with the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO), Armstrong Fisher […]

Seed Polymers | polyselect® 500 Sparkle Series

Seed Polymers | polyselect® 500 Sparkle Series

Germains’ polyselect® seed polymers offer a flexible seed treatment that caters to our customer’s specific needs.  Our 145 years of experience in the seed industry has enabled us to develop industry leading seed treatments that are a bespoke solution for customers who wish to treat their seed in house. The key benefits of using the […]

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Supporting Sustainable Agriculture | Linking Environment And Farming

Germains is proud to announce its corporate membership with the Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) organisation. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, LEAF is the leading organisation promoting sustainable agriculture, food and farming. LEAF aims to enrich the environment and educate local communities by working closely with farmers, the food industry and consumers on a […]

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Connect with Us at Seed Meets Technology!

Traditionally the last week of September is the time when seed professionals and vegetable growers from all over Europe flock to the Dutch Seed Valley for their annual update of new and exciting varieties and seed enhancement technologies.  The epicentre of this event is formed by the exhibition and presentations of Seed Meets Technology in Zwaagdijk. Around this, […]

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Sugar Beet Drilling Event Sponsored by Germains

Germains was proud to sponsor the operator training ‘drilling for better establishment’ sessions organised by the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) this month, providing an excellent guide to obtaining optimum performance for both the drill and its operator. Details about BBRO Sugar Beet Drilling Event The sessions began with an introduction of the importance of […]

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The 75th IIRB Congress: A focus on Priming and Storability of Sugar Beet Seed

Between the 16th and 17th February, Germains attended the International Institute for Beet Research (IIRB) congress in Brussels, Belgium. With a focus on research and development within the Industry, Germains have attended the event for many years presenting posters on recent research undertaken by our dedicated Research and Development teams. The posters can be downloaded […]

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British Beet Research Organisation | Winter Technical Updates

From the 2nd to the 5th February Germains attended the winter British Beet Research Organisation’s (BBRO) technical updates at each of the four factory areas in Cambridge (Bury St Edmunds), Norwich (Cantley), Peterborough (Wissington) and Lincoln (Newark). British Beet Research Organisation Technical Update The technical updates offered an exciting insight into the latest research in […]

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Meeting our customers at Fruit Logistica

From 3rd to the 5th February 2016, Germains’ Horticultural Key Account Managers Jolanda Davidse van Weverwijk and Hans Renia attended Fruit Logistica in Germany. More than 70,000 visitors from more than 130 different countries travelled to Berlin to attend the largest international fresh produce trade show in Europe. The 2,800 stand holders included a variety of […]

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Drilling for better establishment

Germains is proud to be supporting the upcoming BBRO operator training course ‘drilling for better establishment’, providing a guide to gaining optimum drill performance. BBRO Operating Training Course Agenda There will be two sessions available for all sugar beet drill operators and contractors, which will be held on Thursday 18th at Holmewood Hall, Peterborough and […]