Hydraneo®, a Limagrain Europe innovation to manage drought stress

Hydraneo®, a Limagrain Europe innovation to manage drought stress. Drought stress is a major problem for farmers. It affects more than 70% of European grain corn acreage and results in up to 80% of yield loss.


This is why Limagrain Europe, with its LG brand, developed Hydraneo®, a new drought stress management concept. It is a holistic approach that, in addition to genetics, takes into account the main risk factors through a prior assessment of the farm. Depending on results, the most suitable varieties are recommended and agronomic advice are suggested in order to limit risk.

This multi-faceted approach thus allows for best protecting yields in difficult conditions.

Limagrain Research teams have assessed the stress tolerance of varieties thanks to a specific method, which was the subject of an international patent application in June 2015. The varieties are declared Hydraneo® after several years of positive results.

Already available in Ukraine and Russia, two countries very vulnerable to the risk of drought, the roll-out of Hydraneo® will continue during the next campaign in Europe.