News and Opinion

Incotec, world seed congress sponsor, extends invitation for discussion
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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Opinion: Three ways to get microbes in the right place at the right time
09 May 2023: That microbes can have a positive impact on plant development is no secret, but how can you get the microbes to the right spot at the right time?
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Marcia Werner speaks at FAO regional conference
18 April 2023: Marcia Werner, Incotec's R&T Director, speaker in FAO 'No good crops without good seed' event
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Whitepaper: 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.
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Investing in site Enkhuizen
27 March 2023: Incotec is investing in the future with plans to further develop the site in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.
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Incotec and Land Life join forces to accelerate global reforestation
23 March 2023 : Seed enhancement company Incotec and tech-driven reforestation company Land Life have signed an MoU to collaborate in a pioneering project integrating smart coating technologies on...
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Seed pelleting helps combat food insecurity
28 February 2023: Seed pelleting provided by Incotec and financial support from The Croda Foundation enable USA charity 'America's Grow-a-Row to provide more healthy food for the needy.
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Indian Seed Congress
28 February 2023: A team from Incotec India will be offering advice and expertise on seed technology for the Indian market from their booth at the Indian Seed Congress.
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Sharing seed enhancement expertise at Bangladesh Seed Congress
9 February 2023 : In the Incotec booth, seed technology experts are on hand to discuss the right solution for your crop needs.
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Opinion : Microbes eating insects
Microorganisms play an important role in life on earth. Also, in agriculture they can be major contributors to a sustainable world. There is a group of microorganisms that can be classified as bio...
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Chapter on priming by Henry Bruggink in new book on sustainable crop production
21 December 2022: Henry Bruggink, senior researcher at Incotec, has contributed to the recently published book Advances in seed science and technology for more sustainable crop production. In the book...
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Opinion: The fight against soil borne pathogens
Microorganisms can use different modes of action to protect the plant. In the third blog on the use of microbes in agriculture Carola Peters explains what these are.
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New color pigment added to product range
29 November 2021: This valuable addition to the product range is in answer to customers’ requests for a full portfolio of seed enhancement products.
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Nathen Deppe appointed general manager of Incotec's North American business
22 November 2022: Incotec announces the appointment of a new general manager in North America. Nathen Deppe has an extensive background in agriculture and a proven track record. His knowledge of the...
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New president of APSA
Asian Pacific Seed Association elect Manish Patel, Managing Director of Incotec India, as president.
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Incotec and Croda publish recommendations for seed industry on transition to microplastic-free treatments
17 November 2022: We have developed expertise on assessing whether products contain microplastics and on producing new microplastic-free alternatives. The whitepaper provides in-depth information on...
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Opinion: Invisible creatures that help the plant thrive
In the second blog of this series on microbes, Carola Peters tells us how microbes can provide the three main nutrients a plant needs.
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Opinion: Going microplastic free: lessons from Croda and Incotec’s seed treatment journey
The transition to microplastic-free seed coatings is a challenge for the whole seed industry. Marta Dobrowolska-Haywood talks about the approach taken by Incotec and Croda and what steps they will...
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Opinion: The new microplastics legislation - what does it mean for seed treatments and coatings
Marta Dobrowolska-Haywood blogs on the new restrictions of microplastics and the consequences.
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Opinion: Superpowers of microbes
In this first blog of a series about microbes and how they can benefit agriculture, Carola Peters describes some of the remarkable qualities of microbes..
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