Syngenta Vegetable Seeds recently hosted Fields of Innovation 2025 on September 23-25 in Grootebroek, the Netherlands, brought together growers and industry leaders from 62 countries around the world. The event featured an impressive display of around 400 unique varieties in the field, 120+ groundbreaking new entries and 50+ standout highlights, creating a premier platform for agricultural advancement and knowledge exchange. Shield Your Yield: Advanced Disease Protection Showcased
Attendees explored revolutionary advances in disease resistance that are already helping growers protect their bottom line. Our extended clubroot resistance in brassicas drew significant attention from cabbage and cauliflower producers facing this persistent challenge.
The ‘Prediction’ onion variety, with the most updated resistance pack against downy mildew, was a standout among visitors. Additionally, we featured a full portfolio of lettuce and spinach varieties with resistance to the latest downy mildew, including the challenging Bremia races BI: 41EU strain for lettuce.
Maximise every acre: Labor solutions drive efficiency
The showcase featured innovative varieties designed to optimize land use and reduce labor requirements, with several receiving exceptional feedback from attendees:
“Our Cleanstem concept, Destinica cauliflower, and Superteam cabbage varieties are game-changers for labor efficiency. These varieties are bred for uniformity and easier harvesting, allowing growers to maximize their workforce productivity while getting consistent, high-quality heads from every acre.” said Koenraad Meyns, Syngenta Brassica Product Specialist Manager.
Grow beyond the ordinary: Epivio Energy steals the show
The official launch of seeds treated with Epivio Energy emerged as a highlight in our sustainability efforts, with this innovative biostimulant drawing crowds throughout all three days. Field trialing confirmed Epivio Energy supports crop establishment and boosts growth under uncertain conditions to improve abiotic stress tolerance and its microbiome enhancement.
“The interest for Epivio Energy in our seed solutions exceeded our expectations,” noted Remco Kwakman, Global Seed Technology Lead for Vegetable Seeds. “Growers were particularly interested in its added value to crop performance and resilience in our Onion and Spinach portfolio.”
Industry leaders embrace practical solutions from Fields of Innovation 2025
Industry participants praised the event’s focus on practical solutions that address labor challenges, disease pressure, and innovation, with many already implementing insights gained from the showcase into their growing operations.
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“Fields of Innovation 2025 delivered on our promise to demonstrate practical solutions to real-world challenges,” said Massimo Enzo, Brand and Customer Head for Europe, Africa and the Middle East for Syngenta Vegetable Seeds. “The conversations and connections made during these three days will continue to drive agricultural innovation forward.”
The success of this year’s event has raised the bar for Fields of Innovation 2026, which will take place September 22-24, 2025. Agricultural industry professionals are encouraged to reserve these dates for this essential showcase of cutting-edge farming innovations.
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