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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 […]

The Vital Role of Agronomists in Advancing Seed Treatment Innovation

In the realm of agriculture, where innovation meets practicality, the role of agronomists stands out as indispensable. Did you know Germains North America now has two Agronomists on our team? We are thrilled to have the support and expertise of our Commercial Agronomist, Jesus Camacho and R&D Agronomist, Margherita Zavatta. Among their many responsibilities, supporting […]

Black rot seed disinfeciton

Black Rot Seed Disinfection is Now Available

Black rot is a seed-borne disease that affects plants in the Brassicaceae family, including vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. The disease is commonly known as black rot but is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. Campestris. This devastating pathogen can survive in infected seeds and plant debris. The first tactic for […]

Jean Paul Geelhoed

Welcoming Jean-Paul Geelhoed as EU Head of Commercial Horticulture

We are pleased to welcome Jean-Paul Geelhoed as our European Head of Commercial Horticulture. As the European Head of Commercial Horticulture and member of Germains’ European Leadership Team, Jean-Paul will manage the Commercial-, Marketing-, and Customer Service, teams. “Jean-Paul has an extensive background in the seed and agriculture industry, having worked for Apeel Sciences, Bayer, […]

Agnieszka Szkurlat Appointed as Business Director for Europe

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Agnieszka Szkulat as the new Business Director for Europe. In this role, she will lead Germains’ European Business, covering all key European markets and facilities in the UK, the Netherlands, and Spain. Ms. Szkurlat is a passionate advocate for always being open to new opportunities. Having spent […]

Amalgamated Youth Sugarbeet Program

With roots dating back to 1897, Amalgamated Sugar Company strives to stay on the cutting edge of all things sugar. To ensure future generations will continue to be involved with the industry and to encourage future talent to seek careers in the industry, they offer the Amalgamated Youth Sugarbeet Program. The Amalgamated Youth Sugarbeet Program […]

World Seed Conference

See you at the 2019 ISF World Seed Congress

From 3-5 June 2019 ISF World Seed Congress will take place in Nice, France. This is the most important meeting of the Year for international seedsmen and women to attend, bringing together more than 1400 seed professionals from more than 50 countries all over the world. Each year, the World Seed Congress is held in […]

against hunger volunteers 2018

Ag Against Hunger Kicks off 2018 Gleaning Season

In support of Ag Against Hunger, Germains staff, parents and children over the age of 10 volunteered for the first gleaning harvest of the 2018 season at Oceanmist Farms. Our group of volunteers learned that gleaning dates back to biblical times.  In many parts of Europe, portions of fields were reserved for the poor and […]

A Leading Seed Technology Supplier

Germains is one of the world’s leading seed technology suppliers with facilities in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, and North America. We work closely with partners, stakeholders and customers to ensure long-term, sustainable and profitable growth. Based in Europe and North America, the seeds we treat are distributed worldwide. Leading Seed Technology Supplier – What […]

EU

Rachel Leach Appointed as Business Director of Europe

Germains Seed Technology is pleased to announce that Rachel Leach has joined the company as the new Business Director for Europe. In this role, she will lead Germains’ European Business including  sales across all key European markets and facilities in the UK, Netherlands and Spain. Ms. Leach previously served as Director of Procurement and International […]