Incotec is the seed enhancement company

As part of Croda's Life Sciences business, we specialise in improving the performance and resilience of agricultural seed through seed technology. This leads to a better crop result. We work with seed for field crops and vegetables. The seed enhancement work we do, contributes significantly to the development of sustainable agriculture.

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OPINION: 5 NEW TECHNIQUES FOR PRIMING

23 November 2023: Henry Bruggink dives into some new priming techniques with focus on techniques for which a patent application was made.

Incotec's Research and technology Manager Japan, Tomoko Sakata

OPINION: 4 KEY SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

14 November 2023: Tomoko Sakata, Research ad Technology Manager Asia Pacific, discusses why Asia should embrace sustainable agriculture and the role of seed enhancement.

OPINION: THE 3 STANDARD TECHNIQUES FOR SEED PRIMING

31 October 2023: This most recent article by Henry Bruggink, specialist in seed priming at Incotec, explains the three standard techniques for seed priming.

Incotec India staff plant trees to celebrate 20th anniversary

INCOTEC INDIA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS WITH DUAL EVENT

20 October 2023: Anniversary celebrations at Ahmedabad followed by a tree planting event at Mankol School.

OPINION: 7 ASPECTS TO CONSIDER WHEN PRIMING SEEDS

03 October 23: In the second article in tis series, Incotec's priming specialist, Henry Bruggink, explains what needs to be considered when improving seed quality through priming.

Marion Smorenburg accepts Plantum Sustainability Prize on behalf of Incotec

INCOTEC WINS SUSTAINABILITY PRIZE 2023

21 September 2023: The Plantum Sustainability Award was presented to Marion Smorenburg of Incotec by Marien Valstar of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture. Incotec wins the prize for the project 'Speed Up Reforestation'.

Incotec and Croda directors inaugurate new sustainable seed film coating facility

NEW FILM COATING FACILITY BRAZIL

14 September 2023: The new, highly sustainable, film coating production facility, named “Aquarela” has been officially opened at the Incotec site in Holambra, Brazil, successfully combining cutting-edge technology with maximum sustainability.

announcing nominees of Plantum Sustainabilty Award

PLANTUM SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

12 September 2023: Incotec's efforts in seed enhancement for speeding up reforestation have resulted in a nomination for the Plantum Sustainability Award. The winner will be announced on 21st September.

OPINION: 5 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PRIMING OF SEEDS

05 September 2023: The priming of seeds for agriculture is an effective way to improve germination. In the first of a series of articles, Henry Bruggink answers some questions about this powerful seed enhancement technique.

Carola Peters and Edisa García Hernández, researchers at Incotec

OPINION: DELIVERING MICROBIAL SOLUTIONS

14 August 2023: In an article in AgroPages, Incotec researchers, Carola Peters and Edisa García Hernández, explore the challenges in delivering microbial agricultural solutions. They also discuss how combining the knowledge and expertise of Croda Crop Protection, Plant Impact and Incotec can overcome some of these challenges.

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Incotec's managing director presents prize to ISF golf tournament winners

INCOTEC SPONSORS GOLF PRIZE CHARITY DONATION

13 June 2023: As sponsor of the ISF golf tournament, Incotec has provided 5000 euros for donation to winners charity.

compilation representing Incotec seed enhancement: seedlings in petri dish, the earth, vegetables and field crops

INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION AT WORLD SEED CONGRESS

17 May 2023: At this year's ISF World Seed Congress, Incotec invites attendees to stand SB-503 to discuss the role of seed treatment in the challenges facing the sector.

Incotec employees on India facility roof with solar panels

SUSTAINABILITY AT INCOTEC INDIA

17 May 2023: A milestone for Incotec's sustainability journey in India - solar panels producing 30% more energy than the facility needs.

Petri dish demonstrating how fungi can work as protection for plants in agriculture

OPINION: EFFECTIVELY POSITIONING MICROBES

09 May 2023: Methods and limitations of getting microbes to the right place so that they can positively impact plant development.

MARCIA WERNER SPEAKS FOR FAO

18 April 2023: Incotec's R&T Director speaks at FAO event 'No good crops without good seed'.

Incotec lab worker shows petri dish with biologicals

FORMULATING BIOLOGICALS FOR AGRICULTURE

12 April 2023: Incotec and Croda Crop Protection have released a whitepaper on biologicals in the agrochemical sector: the potential and the challenges.

INVESTING IN SITE ENKHUIZEN

27 March 2023: Incotec is investing in the future with plans to further develop the site in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.

Zittend van links naar rechts Barry Hoff, Erik Jan Bartels en Ronald Siffels van Incotec Staand: Arnout Asjes van Land Life

SMART COATINGS FOR REFORESTATION

23 March 2023: Incotec and Landlife collaborate in a pioneering project integrating smart coating technologies on tree seeds for scaling up reforestation practices.

OPINION: MICROBES EATING INSECTS

06 February 2023: Microbes play an important role in life on earth. In agriculture they can also be major contributors to a sustainable world.

Formulating biologicals for agriculture

The use of biologicals in agriculture has wide applicability, but what do we mean by biologicals and what are the challenges? Discover this and more in our new whitepaper.

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A microplastic free future for seed treatments

As new microplastics legislation transforms agriculture, what does the future hold and how do we get there?

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Part of Croda

In 2015 Incotec's expertise in seed enhancement technology came together with the extensive Croda formulation know-how when Incotec became part of Croda. This laid the foundation for innovation and growth.

Croda formulates its purpose as 'Smart science to improve lives'. Incotec aligns fully with this by developing solutions that contribute to feeding the world through sustainable agriculture.

What we do

Incotec has various innovative technologies that improve the resilience and performance of seeds. We have a great deal of knowledge not only in the field of biology and physiology (the seed), but in technique and formulations too. That is what makes us the experts in combining the living seed with different coatings and other products such as plant protection products and nutrients.

About us

Seed technologies

Our technologies are designed to improve the vitality and performance of vegetable and field crops seeds and in this way contribute to global food security. These technologies range from cleaning, upgrading and priming (pre-germination) to pelleting, film coating and encrusting.

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Microplastic-free seed coatings

With the use of microplastics in seed treatment expected to be banned soon in Europe, and other regions of the world likely to follow, the need for microplastic-free seed treatments has never been greater. Helping customers get ahead of a major regulatory impact, we are expanding our line of microplastic-free seed coatings. Our new-generation seed solutions include products for both vegetables and field crops.

Where we operate

Incotec's products are customised to meet the requirements of specific crops and their particular growing conditions and climates. That's why we have production and sales offices all around the world serving customers on every continent.

Where you can find us

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