Seed technology

Growth Rooms

Introducing Germains Seed Technology’s Growth Rooms

Germains is passionate about investing in research to support the development of innovative seed technologies that make sugar beet production more efficient and further enhance British sugar beet yields. As part of this commitment, Germains have invested in two growth rooms at the Riverside glasshouse, adjacent to British Sugar’s factory located in Wissington, UK. The building of […]

Students Visit Germains

Wageningen Students Visit Germains R&D Team

On Thursday the 13th of July, 30 plant sciences students from Wageningen University visited Germains Research and Development team in the UK. This was part of a study trip organised by Semper Florens, the study association of plant sciences, biotechnology and organic agriculture at Wageningen University and research. The trip also included visits to other […]

Kids Country

Kids Country Food & Farming Day

On 30th June, in support of Back British Farming, Germains attended the Kids Country Food & Farming Day at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. This year’s event entertained over 7,000 school children from 69 different schools. Children from across seven counties came together to learn about where their food comes from, the importance of […]

Germains at Open Farm Sunday

Germains at LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday!

Germains was proud to support LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday at Oldershaws of Molton on Sunday 11th June. Germains has become a prominent supporter of agriculture events that engage the UK’s future farmers, who are essentially the country’s children. More About LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday Event In order for the UK’s agriculture to move to self-sufficiency, Germains […]

BBRO Demonstration Days

Dates for the Diary: BBRO Demonstration Days!

Germains will be participating again at this year’s BBRO demonstration days. Come Visit Us at the BBRO Demonstration Days: Tuesday 4th July Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire LN5 0AS Thursday 6th July at Morely, Norfolk NR18 9D What is the BBRO? Based at the Norwich Research Park, the BBRO (British Beet Research Organisation) commissions and implements  UK sugar […]

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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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 […]