Seed treatment till 2030. Business as usual? Rob Pronk Global Marketing Manager Incotec 26th September 2019 2
Nope. Change is coming. 3
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Our assigment as an industry? 9
Our assigment as an industry? Feed the growing population.. with no negative environmental impact .. in the most sustainable way. 10
How can seed coating contribute? Which are the challenges? 1. Further exploit existing seed coating benefits 2. Eliminate microplastic in seed coatings ( � complete biodegradability) 3. Utilize seed space for new chemistry/(micro)nutrients 4. Adapt to bio-stimulants, bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides 11
1. Seed coating benefits..... easy, right?
2. Eliminate microplastics ‘Binders’ in filmcoats and some pellets are considered microplastics 13
2. Microplastics are future threat ecological effects likely predicted microplastic concentrations (beach) 2100 1940 27/09/2019 14
2. Eliminate microplastics ‘Binders’ in filmcoats and some pellets are considered microplastics Alternatives � biodegradable or natural Long-term seed-safety needed 15
3. Utilize seed space for new chemistry, (micro)nutrients and stimulants � compatibility (between various components) � seed space used more wisely (optimize efficiency in inputs) 16
4. Adapt to bio-pesticides, bio-stimulants, bio-fertilizers � compatibility with chemicals, production methods, etc etc � on-seed viability (shelf-life); Bacillus vs Rhizobium vs Pseudomonas etc; ….. microbial-friendly filmcoat? 17
Summary The world is changing A growing population. Changing climate conditions. ‘Chemical inputs’ scrutinized. Other issues like microplastics. Our assignment Feed the growing population. With no negative environmental impact. In the most sustainable way. Our challenges Further exploit existing seed coating benefits. Tackle the microplastic issue and work towards complete biodegradability. Utilize seed space for new chemistry, nutrients & stimulants. Adapt to bio- stimulants, -fertilizers and –pesticides. 18
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