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.
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.
OPINION: 5 new techniques for priming
28 November 2023: In this article Henry Bruggink dives into some new techniques for priming. The focus will be on techniques for which a patent application was made.
OPINION: 4 key solutions to support sustainable agriculture
14 November 2023: Asia's agricultural industry is under threat. Seed enhancement can play a role in transitioning to more sustainable agriculture
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: 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.
OPINION: 7 aspects to consider when priming seeds
03 October 2023: In the second article in this series, Incotec's priming specialist, Henry Bruggink, explains what needs to be considered when improving seed quality through priming.
Plantum Sustainability Award 2023
21 September 2023: The Plantum Sustainability Award was presented to Marion Smorenburg of Incotec by Marien Valstar of the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality. Incotec wins the...
Aquarela - new film coating facility Brazil
14 September 2023: Incotec has opened a new film coating production facility, named “Aquarela” at the Incotec site in Holambra, Brazil. This expansion is a response to the growing demands of the film...
Nomination 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...
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...
OPINION: Delivering microbial formulations
14 August 2023: How can combining knowledge, expertise and capabilities across different agricultural markets help overcome some of these challenges?
Incotec sponsors golf prize donation to charity
13 June 2023: As sponsor of the ISF golf tournament, Incotec has provided 5000 euros for donation to winners charity
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.
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?
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
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.
Investing in site Enkhuizen
27 March 2023: Incotec is investing in the future with plans to further develop the site in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands.
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...
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.
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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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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