Media enquiries
Marion Smorenburg, Manager Corporate and Marketing Communications.
Marion Smorenburg
Tel: +31 (0)650874446
Email: Marion.Smorenburg@incotec.com.
Our latest news
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Deep dive into regenerative agriculture
At Seed meets Technology on 24th September 2024, Incotec's Brechje Veerman and Chloé Martin will provide an overview of what regenerative agriculture means: the benefits and implications for farmers and growers. -
OPINION: Challenges of applying microbes to seed
6 August 2024: Various coating techniques allow the application of microbes, nutrients, or plant protection products to seeds. But the wide range of microbes presents unique challenges when combined with these coating methods.
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OPINION: Mitigating abiotic stress in crops
19 June 2024: Abiotic stress from factors like drought, salinity and temperature, poses significant challenges. Our paper looks at strategies to enhance crop resilience and mitigate these challenges. -
Incotec and Croda release whitepaper on abiotic stress
27 May 2024: The report 'Mitigating abiotic stress to create resilient crops' has been produced with input from the top experts in the field from Incotec and Croda as well as from other sources. -
Regenerative agriculture - Fad or future?
14 May 2024: What exactly is regenerative agriculture? In the first of a two-part article in Seed World Europe, industry experts, including Bruno Hoeltgebaum, Business Director at Incotec, share their views and tell us what companies like Incotec are doing to support regenerative ag. -
Highlighting global presence and local solutions at ISF
07 May 2024: This year the World Seed Congress celebrates 100 years of the International Seed Federation. At the special edition of the annual seed congress, Incotec showcases its global presence and local solutions for the seed industry. -
Rob Pronk among experts views in Seed World article
8 May 2024: In a recent article in Seed World, Rob Pronk, Global Marketing Manager is one of the experts sharing views on the move toward more sustainable agriculture, the importance of seed treatment in achieving that, and the opportunities for innovation. -
Promoting partnerships for sustainability at ISF
07 May 2024: Incotec is open for smart partnerships with other companies and institutions, especially if this means accelerating in the fields of sustainability and innovation. -
HAN BOTTERHUIS (INCOTEC) ON SEED VALLEY BOARD
09 April 2024: Han Botterhuis, site director Incotec Europe, has joined the Seed Valley board. He succeeds Incotec's Erik Jan Bartels. -
REDUCING EFFLUENT WATER DISPOSAL
6 March 2024: Reducing effluent water disposal at our facility in South Africa is an example of Incotec's commitment to becoming more sustainable. -
SEED TECHNOLOGY CENTRAL THEME AT THAI WORKSHOP
05 March 2024: Incotec’s Ernest Fong, Business Development Manager, and Tomoko Sakata, Research and Technology Manager Asia Pacific, will address a number of advanced seed technology topics as key speakers at the Seed Processing Technology Workshop in Thailand on Wednesday, March 6. -
UPDATED: SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION FROM SEED TO HARVEST
28 February 2024: We have updated our booklet ‘Sustainable innovation from seed to harvest’. Download to learn how we leverage smart science to maximize land productivity and support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. -
INCOTEC DONATES TO FOOD BANK WEST-FRIESLAND
15 February 2024: In an internal competition (the "Purpose In Action Award") Incotec won an award in the Health, Safety and Welfare category for working with ambassadors who are committed to further improving the safety culture. The prize money has been donated to a local charity. -
SEED TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR THAILAND
23 January 2024: What can seed technology do for crops in Thailand? In a seminar on Feb 1st Incotec’s Tomoko Sakata and Ernest Fong will update their audience on how crops benefit through seed technology and a microplastic-free future for seed treatment. -
EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
19 December 2023: Employees donate their Christmas gift allocation and Incotec donates a further 1000 euros to the same charity.
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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.
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OPINION: 4 KEY SOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
14 November 2023: Tomoko Sakata, Research and 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 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. -
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'. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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. -
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. -
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'. -
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. -
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.