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Apr 2022

Achieving a total yield of 121 kg per m2.

Achieving a total yield of 121 kg per m2.

In the summer of 2021, BASF Vegetable Seeds completed its second full growing season in line with the Plant Empowerment philosophy at its Nunhems location in ‘s-Gravenzande, the Netherlands. With the support of the multidisciplinary team, the crop production strategy has now been put into practice, achieving a total yield of 121 kg per m2.

BASF Vegetable Seeds focuses on what the company calls ‘integrated breeding’ – combining the knowledge of plant breeders with state-of-the-art technology and emerging science. The company’s goal is not just to sell seeds, but to provide its customers and the entire chain with innovation, expert advice and knowledge, reliable varieties, profitable concepts and sustainable solutions.

Paula O’Hanlon

Technical Sales Representative

Mobile: +64 21731009

Phone +64 (9) 238 3593

E mail: paulao@lefroyvalley.co.nz

www.lefroyvalley.co.nz

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