KWS invests more than 40 million euros in production plant and storage for sugar beet seed

The independent plant breeding company KWS is investing more than 40 million euros in innovative systems for the production and storage of sugar beet seed. It is an integral part of a comprehensive project to modernize and expand the production of sugar beet seed.

"The existing plant technology has already exceeded the capacity limit due to the increased demand for our varieties," said Peter Hofmann, who is responsible for the sugar beet department in the KWS Executive Board. "What's more, our customers' ordering patterns have changed: the trend is towards more varieties in smaller quantities and later orders, as well as the desire for the earliest possible delivery. We meet these requirements of the farmers with innovative technology. "

"With the new system, we can produce smaller quantities more efficiently, minimize set-up times and at the same time further increase seed quality - and with an ever-wider product portfolio," says Peter Hofmann.

KWS is the world market leader in sugar beet seed. Year after year, other varieties are approved, which increase the yield. KWS varieties are resistant to various diseases and pests. This reduces the use of chemical pesticides and thus contributes to sustainable agriculture. Thus, the cultivation of sugar beet remains competitive even in case of possible infestation in the different growing regions - and remains a valuable part of the crop rotation.

The new production facility will go into operation in February 2019. Previously, a new logistics and warehouse was built. In addition, there is another warehouse, which was dismantled 1: 1 and 100 meters away was re-erected. In addition, in the summer of 2019, KWS intends to complete an additional plant for the pelleting of sugar beet seed.

Editor's note: This article was originally published in German. This English summary has been prepared with Google Translate and edited for clarity.

Original article: Größer und flexibler: KWS investiert mehr als 40 Millionen Euro in Produktionsanlage und Lagerhaltung für Zuckerrübensaatgut