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New lettuce varieties offer extra certainty for organic growers
Organic growers can depend on Rijk Zwaan’s latest lettuce varieties that have a comprehensive package of Bremia resistances and are robust in stressful conditions. All the newcomers, along with the rest of the range for the organic market, are presented in a new leaflet. Client Manager David Pape highlights some of the most exciting new varieties for him and his customers in southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Visit the High Tech weeks in the Netherlands
At Rijk Zwaan, we believe that real growth starts with care and collaboration. It’s through attention and partnership that we build the strong connections that drive sustainable growth — between growers, horticultural investors, retailers, and the unique solutions that emerge from our fruit and vegetable seeds.
Breeding labour-friendly plants
In horticulture, there is a continuous focus on finding ways to improve efficiency and sustainability. One significant advancement has been the introduction of plants that are easier to work with. These plants are selected to reduce the physical demands on growers during cultivation and harvesting. In this interview with pepper breeders Ioannis Dimitrakopoulos and Silvia Corella Borrás, we explore the role of breeding in developing labour-friendly plants.