News and Opinion
Keeping you up to date with what's happening at Incotec around the world. Here you can find the latest news about our business, events, new product launches and seed industry insights.
Ten trees for years of collaboration with Rijk Zwaan
A sign has been placed in the courtyard of Rijk Zwaan’s Seed Connect Centre, where the trees are planted, making the long-standing collaboration between the two companies tangible.
Croda updates science based targets
30 September 2025: Sustainability is at the core of what we do. Our mother company Croda recently updated their Science Based Targets and approved Net Zero target. These updated targets underline...
OPINION: What is regenerative agriculture?
23 September 2025: How can regenerative agriculture restore ecosystems, improve soil health, and boost farm productivity? Learn key principles and industry insights.
Incotec lecture on AI transforming seed treatment
22 September 2025: Curious about how AI methods are transforming seed treatment? Find out during at Incotec’s lecture at the Seed meets technology trade fair on Sep 25, Zwaagdijk
New whitepaper on regenerative agriculture from Incotec and Croda
21 September 2025: With input from many experts in the field, the whitepaper discusses a wide variety of topics associated with regenerative agriculture and how they relate to the industry.
3 reasons to switch to MPF film coatings now
Why early adoption matters for product validation, internal readiness, and the well-being of people and planet—plus insights on PPP transition timelines and coating shelf life.
Upgraded facility in Argentina fully operational
28 August 2025: Full production is now enabled at the ugraded seed enhancement site in Argentina, marking our commitment to serving the Latin American agricultural market
OPINION: Four factors affecting the shelf life of sweet corn seed
19 August 2025: Sweet corn seeds in Asia-Pacific face short shelf life challenges, impacting germination and yield. Discover four critical factors—genetics, storage, environment, and post-harvest...
Speaker session at Seed Business 2025
12 August 2025: Europe is enforcing restrictions on intentionally added microplastics in seed treatments. What does this mean for the seed sector in Australia and New Zealand?
OPINION: How to successfully develop a biological seed treatment
5 August 2025: Case study describing the development of a biological seed treatment for forage seeds in collaboration with the customer.
Incotec workshop at Seed meets Talent
30 July 2025: Is work happiness the secret to attracting and keeping talent? On September 25, Ysabel Meppelink and Peter Cock, both Incotec Work Happiness Amabassadors, share how working year-round...
25 years of seed enhancement in South America
22 May 2025: A quarter century of innovation growth and service positions Incotec to meet customer needs and the rising demands of the market in the region.
Incotec sponsors golf prize donation to charity
22 May 2025: Winners of the ISF golf tournament choose the charity to receive a 5000 euro donation from Incotec.
ISF and Incotec renew partnership
20 May 2025: Incotec formally commits to supporting ISF for the coming years by renewing the sponsorship contract for the ISF golf tournament.
Incotec at ISF World Seed Congress 2025
22 May 2025: A global team from Incotec was at the 2025 World Seed Congress. From the many meaningful conversations with industry peers, three prevailing themes stand out.
OPINION: Why priming is needed for X-ray upgrading
7 May 2025: Learn how seed priming supports the X-ray upgrading of seeds to maximize the number of useable transplants in a seed lot.
New production area in Argentina
16 April 2025: The new production facility enables 5 times more seed enhancement production capacity in South America
OPINION: The impact of salt stress on onion root formation
15 April 2025: Barry Hoff, Lead Research Scientists, Abiotic Stress Mitigation, discusses the effects of salt stress on onion growth and development and explores mitigation techniques.
Jonas Altoe Global Head of R&D
24 March 2025: As of March 1, Jonas Altoé is appointed Global Head R&D for Incotec. Jonas will also continue to manage the R&D team at Incotec headquarters in Enkhuizen.
OPINION: Navigating germination challenges in Asia in a changing climate
19 March 2025: The germination challenges tropical crops face due to climate change and how innovative solutions can help farmers succeed.
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Microplastic-free seed coatings
Helping customers get ahead of the ban on miicroplastics in seed coatings, we are expanding our line of microplastic-free products for vegetables and field crops.
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