The Seed Treatment Technology Laboratory of the production complex of the international agricultural research company Corteva Agriscience has passed international round tests to determine the dust content of treated seeds (Heubach test) and received a certificate of high quality of seed protection products and seed safety for consumers and the environment, the company’s press service reports.
“Corteva Agriscience’s seed treatment allows farmers to effectively protect their crops during germination and plant formation. This is a full-fledged comprehensive protection against the risks associated with soil pests and diseases, seed diseases, as well as pests and nematodes that affect plants in the early stages of crop development, when the disease can lead to complete loss of crops,” said Stepan Derkach, Category Marketing Manager for Corteva Agriscience Seed Treatment Technologies in Ukraine.
Opened at the end of 2021, Corteva’s Seed Treatment Technology Laboratory checks the quality of application of protection products on all seeds of premium genetics of the Pioneer® brand, which the company’s seed production complex produces for farmers in Ukraine, Europe and Central Asia.
The Heubach test is a laboratory test that assesses how much dust is generated during mechanical impact, such as during transportation or sowing of seeds. Excessive dust can not only affect the quality of seeds during cultivation, but also pose risks to human health and the environment in case of poor application of treatment products.
Corteva Agriculture is a global agricultural company. It offers comprehensive solutions to maximize yields and profitability. It has more than 150 research facilities and more than 65 active ingredients in its portfolio. The company’s representative office in Ukraine includes the headquarters in Kyiv, a research center in Liubartsi village (Kyiv region) and a seed production complex in Stasi village (Poltava region).
In April 2022, the company decided to leave the Russian market due to the full-scale war against Ukraine unleashed by Russia.
