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From 25th to 26th November, Lidea sponsors the colloquium on Plant Health in Toulouse. The opportunity for our teams to participate in numerous scientific conferences (phenotyping, diseases, symbioses, biocontrol, biofertilization...) and to share <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/lidea/our-activities/research">Lidea expertise</a> on these topics on our stand. The objectives of this conference were to develop multidisciplinarity and scientific interaction and to show advances in fundamental and applied research regarding plant health.Discover <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.inrae.fr/evenements/colloque-sante-plantes-connaitre-proteger">the program of the colloquium on Plant Health 2021</a>.

Lidea sponsors the colloquium on Plant Health in Toulouse

Let's see how the market situation has evolved since the last two weeks.&nbsp;Please find the complete newsletter enclosed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Oilseed complex:The Covid situation and crude oil price movements are punishing fuel, including rapeseed-based biodiesel, but prices are still very high. Crush and esterification margins in the rapeseed sector are still good which is continuing to stimulate demand, as shown by October’s crush activity in Europe which was still good. Given the supply, the market is still therefore seeking to ration [demand]. It is the same scenario for US soya whose domestic consumption is rising in light of the crush margins. Furthermore, the stability of oils is now one of the factors underpinning seed prices.&nbsp;***********************************************************Cereals complex:&nbsp;Cereals are at record prices when expressed in euros, yet international demand is still buoyant. When expressed in dollars/t (which is still the main trading currency), however, prices are still a long way off their all-time highs. Given this ongoing demand, there are still some doubts about supply, which is likely to underpin the market in the short term.

DISCOVER THE LATEST SEEDS TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS WITH AGRITEL & LIDEA!

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel and Lidea

Let's see how the market situation has evolved since the last two weeks.&nbsp;Please find the complete newsletter enclosed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Oilseed complex:This week should bring some volatility to the markets with adjustments from the USDA regarding good soya production in the USA, and from the MPOB regarding palm stocks in Malaysia. At a global level, the complex is still split between very tight balance sheets for palm and rapeseed, and the situation is becoming slightly more sluggish for soya and sunflower.Europe’s rapeseed-based biodiesel sector is still very stable as winter approaches, allowing seed to remain at record levels whilst the harvest makes progress in Australia. Australia is likely to produce record amounts of rapeseed which could ease supply in Canada’s absence from the global trade arena.&nbsp;***********************************************************Cereals complex:&nbsp;&nbsp;Stability is still the order of the day for the entire cereals complex, underpinned by tight fundamentals in the balance sheets. Demand is particularly strong for US maize for ethanol production, and there are ongoing weather risks. The rain in Australia must be monitored before the harvest, as must the drought which is jeopardising the good development of wheat in the Black Sea and the USA. Early signs of a rationing of the demand for wheat must be closely monitored, however, as must the arrival of supply from the southern hemisphere.

Let's see how the market situation has evolved since the last two weeks.&nbsp;Oilseed complex:The oilseed complex is still well poised. Palm oil is still at near-record levels thanks to limited production and buoyant demand. This is underpinning all vegetable oils and oil seeds. Furthermore, demand for rapeseed crush in Europe is buoyant despite low seed supply. This requires a rationing of demand and is underpinning prices. Lastly, the rally on the export sales of US soya is maintaining a certain stability on the soya market. In the medium term, traders will be monitoring the arrival of Australian canola and then Brazilian soya.&nbsp;&nbsp;***********************************************************&nbsp;Cereals complex:&nbsp;&nbsp;International demand is still buoyant and helping to keep the cereal complex in good order. With the southern hemisphere about to harvest small grain cereals and the northern hemisphere making progress with its maize harvests, harvest pressure is on a back burner. Economic growth is still a supporting factor for all markets.&nbsp;

With more than 850 participants in total, the Euroseeds2021 Congress in Prague is the first large scale seed industry event in Europe.Lidea teams were present from 18 to 20th October for three full days of exchanging with partners and actors of seeds to discuss business opportunities and collaborations.The Euroseeds 2021 Congress was focus on the following topics:<ul><li>Seed Treatment</li><li>Sustainability criteria</li><li>Seed Marketing Legislation changes</li><li>Plant Breeding Innovation</li><li>Plant Health</li><li>Green Deal</li><li>EU Seed equivalence and trade issues for third countries</li><li>Organics</li><li>Protein Plan</li><li>Farm Saved Seed and Royalty Collection</li><li>Developments in seed certification</li><li>EU-funded projects that Euroseeds is involved in</li></ul>At this occasion, Jacques Rabayrol, Director of Strategic Partenrships within Lidea, &nbsp;has been elected unanimously by Euroseeds General Assembly to lead Euroseeds maize and sorghum section. It is the recognition of his capacity to federate the sector and also the recognition of Lidea as a leading seed company in Europe. The mission of this section is to tackle the challenges of the sector around competitiveness and sustainability.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/10/euroseeds_2.jpg"></figure>

Lidea teams at the Euroseeds Congress 2021

<h3>Oilseed complex</h3>Rapeseed has been trading at unprecedented prices. The production incident in Canada and ever-increasing demand for biofuels and oils is driving the entire complex up to record prices. Demand could be rationed but the market is still being driven by a euro trading under the $1.16 mark and by crude oil above $80.Beware though of the release of options on Euronext which close on 15 October and which could put prices under pressure. Furthermore, the late arrival of soya and sunflower could bring pressure to bear on prices. Current prices and volatility call for caution.&nbsp;<h3>Cereals complex</h3>Demand is there and driving grains up. After a summer marked by production setbacks, the balance sheets are tightening and even though prices are high, they are still unlikely to ration international demand. Furthermore, Russia’s tariff and regulatory policy is giving an extra boost to French and Ukrainian exports which is reflected in the prices of these sources. Maize’s performance is impressive, with the Ukrainian and French harvests still behind schedule.

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The third edition of the European Sorghum Congress is held in Toulouse in France, from October 12th to 13th, &nbsp;Lidea teams is present to share about its sorghum experience and products.This year, the congress is focus on the downstream industry, as well as on highlighting outlet prospects in the feed, food, and industrial, sectors. This constitute the focus of the three workshops which will discuss:<ul><li>Genetics and breeding with a participation of Patrice Jeanson, Soybean and Sorghum Breeding Leader.</li><li>Agronomy and cultivation methods,</li><li>Processing and industrial uses.</li></ul>Frederic Guedj, Sorghum Market Manager within Lidea will present a poster about benefits of sorghum grain for human consumption and its use in fine dining.The Lidea teams are waiting for you at their stand until tomorrow. They will present you some products from our varieties: sorghum flour, grains and ES Shamal whisky.Discover our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/sorghum">sorghum portfolio</a>.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/10/561c0897_7e77_463f_bcce_0f9b419bf9a4.jpg"></figure>&nbsp;

Lidea at the heart of  the 3rd European Congress of Sorghum

Lidea at the heart of  the third European Congress of Sorghum

Downy Mildew (DM) is a serious pathogen on sunflower, because when the pathogen infects the plant, there is no curative solution. So as soon as you see the visible part of the disease in the field (dwarf plants, yellowing on the leaves) you can no longer change the situation.The main issue with this fungus is its capacity to evolve and today we are in a situation where we can see different races in different places. In addition, the pathogen can stay in the soil more than 10 years and reappear without warning.About the damage, it depends on the situation, but downy mildew can destroy an entire field, even if this is really rare. If the conditions are good for the growth of this fungus (Plasmopara halstedii), such as rainy weather with a good temperature, a sunflower variety with a bad resistance or certain agricultural practices like a too short rotation, it can destroy a big part of the field. The effect on the final yield can be considerable when we have more than 10% of plants infected in the field.Lidea has been driving a breeding program against sunflower DM for more than 30 years. It is, together with Orobanche resistance, oil content and yield capacity, among the main breeding goals in this crop. The challenge is to find the balance between all these criteria to have good varieties to respond to local issues.In a nutshell, the Lidea breeding teams work on stacking the right genes. And the idea is to get as much as possible a quantitative effect against DM within our varieties. I have to admit, this is not the only way! We have to work with specific genes to have an alternation against all the races of DM.To help farmers against the disease, we are launching Mildew Master, a seed solution for a sustainable control of DM through the genetic approach. It is the result of all the work done by the Lidea teams. And the objective is to offer varieties with the most adapted genetic behaviour against the disease, in order to preserve the fields and the farmers, and at the same time to manage this pathogen with sustainability and accuracy.Everywhere where sunflower is grown, we can see the disease, but the disease pressure can be totally different, even in the same area. To describe it in more global terms, we can say that the pressure is really important in the South of Europe, and we remain vigilant with regards to the East of Europe.This is why, we have split Mildew Master in two labels (ESSENTIAL and PREMIUM), to give a long-term control and to answer to the different situations of pressures and strains of the disease.The main target for MILDEW MASTER is to propose one or more varieties that are best adapted to the local situation. It means sow MD MASTER ESSENTIAL varieties when the situation is sustained and sow MD MASTER PREMIUM varieties in situations of high pressure.At the end, the aim is to see the lowest amount of disease in the farmers’ fields. For sure, we fully realize that we work with living things, and nothing is ever finished. But the main idea is to have a sustainable control of the pathogen with the genetic approach, and our varieties in the MD MASTER Labels are perfectly selected for this.DIscover our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/sunflower"> varieties with &nbsp;Mildew Master</a> solution.

The Best Way to Sustainably Control Downy Mildew in Sunflower

The maturity of the sorghum grain is achieved when grain humidity is 35%, harvest can start &nbsp;when humidity is at 25% but harvesting time for farmers for commodities is generally at 15-16% depending on weather situations. "PANICLES AT MATURITY, LEAVES STAYED GREEN"&nbsp;Only frost or defoliant (at maturity) can destroy the leaves before winter and frost periods, in this case the farmer will will harvest only panicle, due to this the clearance&nbsp;of panicle is a important things for breeder. Do not delay harvest, because there &nbsp;is more risk of re-humidification of grains and decreasing of quality when panicles at over-maturity. On Eastern Europe the farmer will harvest the first Sunflower, and after Sorghum before Maize. &nbsp;<h3>Some key point for better storage:</h3> - Grain humidity &lt; 16%: Cooling ventilation to reduce humidity. - Grain humidity between 16 to 18%: Return at 15% = drying ventilation. - Grain humidity &gt; 18%: Drying ventilation is needed. - Ventilation will start directly after harvest, apply a cooling ventilation systematically if possible to preserve the quality and reduce risk of fermentation. &nbsp;<h3> Some maturity grain examples depending on uses:</h3>- ≈30% H2o, if wet grain is used for animal feed (for example for pork production...). - ≈25% H2o, if used for human food to preserve germination and quality of grain such as floor, whole grain, pop-sorghum, beer malt, whisky malt.... and seed production. Not more than 4 hours before harvest and beginning of drying to limit risk of fermentation of the grain. - norm dry grain without drying system≈15-16% H2o, for all animal feed and Bioethanol uses (starch). &nbsp;<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://youtu.be/YHim9LXuZRM"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YHim9LXuZRM" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure>

Panicles at maturity, leaves steyed green: the secret of sorghum harvest

Panicles at maturity, leaves stayed green: the secret of sorghum harvest

Let's see how the market situation has evolved since the last two weeks.&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:0cm;">THE OILSEED MARKET</h3>Rapeseed prices are setting new records. This increase is due to low seed supply following the production incident in Canada whilst demand is still strong.The sunflower harvests look promising in Europe and Ukraine but they are behind schedule, adding to the tightness in the short term. Lastly, and with regard to soya, the USA is entering the best period for exports. Sales are good and in line with the average. Loading, however, is behind schedule because of logistical problems and must be monitored.<h3 style="margin-left:0cm;">THE GRAIN MARKET</h3>The wheat market is still leading the increase across the entire cereal complex, boosted by buoyant international demand. Added to which, the maize market's usual suppliers are struggling, particularly in the USA because of loading issues. This was all it took to drive the entire cereal complex up again in the current context of tight supply. Demand is keeping the cereal market tight at the moment, be it for wheat, maize or malting barley.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/10/lidea_95_en_hq_page_1.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/10/lidea_95_en_hq_page_2.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/10/lidea_95_en_hq_page_3.jpg"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/10/lidea_95_en_hq_page_4.jpg"></figure>

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel & Lidea!

From September 27th to 30th, Lidea export teams will be present at the AFSTA congress in Kenya to meet seed professionals in Africa. This event has&nbsp;the opportunity to make known our Lidea genetics,&nbsp;create a network of contacts on the continent and initiate several collaborations&nbsp;"according to François-Xavier Larrouy, Export Area Leader and Lionel Debuyser, Export Area Manager South America, Africa and Middle East. "Africa in figures is more than 25 million hectares of maize, 25 million hectares of sorghum and 2 million hectares of soybeans and half a million hectares of sunflowers. The mission of AFSTA Seed Trade Association is to create the best environment for trade and innovation in the field of seeds for the benefit of members of the association and farmers in Africa.<figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/afsta_22.jpg"></figure>

Lidea participates to AFSTA Congress 2021

AFSTA at the heart of seed stakes on the African market

Let's see how the market situation has evolved since the last two weeks.&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:0cm;">THE OILSEED MARKET</h3>Vegetable oil prices are still historically high thanks to tight balance sheets. Supply is low, especially for rapeseed/canola, whilst global demand remains high. India has just reduced its import taxes on oils which would suggest a new round of purchases (palm oil in particular).China’s crush margins are falling, suggesting lower consumption. The USDA is still optimistic and forecasting imports of 101Mt of soya.The ongoing canola harvests in Canada and the arrival of Black Sea sunflower and US soya must be monitored over the coming weeks.<h3 style="margin-left:0cm;">THE GRAIN MARKET</h3>The markets must assimilate all the new reports. There were a number of changes although most of them were expected. Even though the balance sheets for milling wheat and malting barley remain tight, the feed complex is regaining supply. This is the case for barley and also maize, with US production likely to exceed the 380Mt mark and Ukraine’s harvest likely to be around the 39Mt mark. Given this increase in supply, demand is subject to discussion, even though the global trend was good in August. Between China’s possible cancellations of Ukrainian barley shipments or a potential tightening in Russia’s export policy, the next few months look set to be volatile again.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/lidea_94_en_hq_page_1.jpg"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/lidea_94_en_hq_page_2.jpg"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/lidea_94_en_hq_page_3.jpg"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/lidea_94_en_hq_page_4.jpg">

As part of its planned expansion on the European continent, Lidea is investing in a new seed production and packaging plant in Brăila, Romania.&nbsp; &nbsp;Within this unit, the entire processing cycle for multicrop seeds (corn, sunflower, cereals, rapeseed and soybean) will be managed, from the reception of the seeds from the farmer to their packaging.Olivier Paul, Deputy Chief Executive Officer stated: “This investment is the concrete expression of our determination to expand in Eastern Europe, in close proximity to fast-growing cereal and oilseed/protein crop production areas. Our success will depend on being ever closer to our markets and to our end customers, the farmers.”&nbsp;Romania is an important strategic market. The Brăila plant will be a logistics hub serving the Eastern and South Eastern European markets. Locally, Lidea collaborates with a network of farmers for seed multiplication to obtain varieties adapted to local soil and climatic conditions and that meet the highest European quality standards through full traceability.“Satisfying customers by meeting their quality, service and performance requirements is of paramount importance to us. Operational excellence is one of Lidea’s key success factors and is implemented on a daily basis in all its plants,” said Natalia&nbsp;Albu, Director of Operations in Romania.<img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/img_20210915_wa0020.jpg"> <img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/img_20210915_wa0008.jpg">

LIDEA OPENS NEW SEED PRODUCTION AND PACKAGING PLANT IN BRĂILA, ROMANIA

<h3 style="margin-left:auto;">As a plant breeding and seed company we’re not only creating innovative plant varieties for food production of humans. We also want to make sure we can provide healthy feed for animals. Recently we managed to tackle a particular problem in feed for cows. Acidosis is a metabolic disorder in cows that occurs when the pH level in the first stomach, called rumen, falls below normal. This happens when cows are not properly transitioned onto high sugar/starch feeds or when large quantities of high sugar/starch feeds are included in the diet.</h3>For the past three decades, our company has been conducting breeding activities aimed at silage corn and at the moment we have one of the largest and most efficient breeding programs for that purpose. And based on those many years of research and the experience we have accumulated; we are now providing farmers with a mix of two silage corn hybrid varieties, which we proudly call: DUO Silo.It is a well-known fact that combining a fast starch and a slow starch in the feed of cows, helps with the ruminant digestion, but it also increases milk production and, as a cherry on the pie, it decreases acidosis. So, we are offering farmers an alliance of two silage corn hybrids, which are obviously agronomically compatible, but these varieties are also complementary in their nutritional values. The hybrids are carefully selected for a number of important agronomic traits such as high yield, kernel weight, maturity, plant height, lodging resistance, and above all, feed value.By sowing two different varieties and making sure that are evenly distributed in the field, the farmers obtain a homogeneous silage that provides the cows with a balance between slowly and rapidly digestible starch.And it is exactly these two different digestion speeds that guarantee an even and more spread-out supply of energy without the risk of acidosis. The trick is that the rapid starch will be broken down in the rumen while the slow starch will be digested in the rest of the digestive tract.A few years ago, we started rolling this out in Romania, and from there in Moldova, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Russia. The results of more than 100 tests conducted all over Europe, Russia and Belarus in technical institutes and dairy farms confirm the strength of DUO Silo’s performance and its beneficial effects on milk production. The results have been excellent: milk production increased with 1.7 to 4 litre per cow per day, and milk quality with an additional 0,5 points protein, and 1,2 points fat. By 2023 we intend to offer DUO Silo to farmers in West-Europe.&nbsp;Oliver BeckerCorn Product Manager, Lidea

A Major Step Forward Towards Preventing Acidosis in Cows

Yesterday a significant event took place: the launch of the first production line of the Tanais factory with the participation of high-ranking guests. Those present were given a tour of the plant and told about Lidea company. All participants pressed the symbolic start button, and the first bag in Lidea's new package came off the production line. This historical bag will be kept at the factory with memorable signatures of all participants of the ceremony. The plant in Pavlovsk is a complex where research, selection and production will be carried out in the territory of 100 hectares. The plant's production will be delivered to the Russian market, as well as to Belarus and Kazakhstan. We are excited to start a new page of Lidea's history with you.<figure class="image image_resized image-style-align-center" style="width:50%;"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/tanais_5.jpg"></figure>

The first production line is launched in our russian factory: Tanaïs!

Let's see how the market situation has evolved since the last two weeks.&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:0cm;">OILSEEDS MARKET</h3>Rapeseed is by far the most bullish oilseed. Production is constantly deteriorating, the balance sheets are particularly tight and there is still no sign of a rationing in demand. With regard to soya and sunflower, traders are waiting to verify yields in the USA and the Black Sea.The weather has not yet had its last word – La Niña is strengthening, and drought prevails in Canada and Russia.&nbsp;<h3 style="margin-left:0cm;">CEREALS MARKET</h3>Traders are now doing their sums in an attempt to estimate the scale of the northern hemisphere's harvest precisely. Storers have a key role to play in terms of grain processing as quality is generally mixed, particularly in Europe. One thing is certain: the proportion of feed grain will be higher this year when compared to last year, and could lead to greater exports. Against this backdrop, however, the balance sheet does not seem relaxed this year, and only maize could soothe prices; then again, the US harvest is still uncertain...<figure class="image"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2021/09/lidea_93_en_hq_page_1.jpg"></figure>

Oilseed complex:The various reports published this month (August) have kept oilseed prices stable, particularly palm oil which is registering new all-time highs. The deterioration in production now seems to have been taken on board by the market but the campaign still has a long way to go, especially for soya. The results of ProFarmer’s crop tour must be closely monitored in order to gain a better idea of the production potential of US soya as at mid-August. Rapeseed production is likely to reach 3.2Mt in France and 3Mt in Ukraine, but Canada’s production level is still a concern with the harvests only just starting.Cereals complex:The changes in the USDA's report have confirmed the expected tightness for the cereals complex (mainly for wheat and maize). There is no room for any new production incidents in the US Corn Belt or in the southern hemisphere, particularly for Argentine and Australian wheat. In Europe, the expected higher proportion of feed wheat when compared to last year is likely to provide competition for maize. For the time being, however, the recent surge on wheat is taking the entire cereals complex along in its wake. This is underpinning the barley market which is also enjoying good demand from China.

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Our company Lidea has 45 years of expertise in cereal breeding and has volunteered to focus on the selection of winter wheat. More precisely, we are focusing on high technological quality wheat with a good disease resistance.In order to adapt our offer to the needs of farmers, we select our winter wheats at the heart of our target markets. In France, with two research stations, the starting point for all our lines, we create early varieties with a very complete disease profile and rich in proteins, adapted to the whole of Europe. In Germany, our breeding lines focus on late varieties that are resistant to cold and to Fusarium, making it possible to meet the needs of North Europe as well as those of Ukraine and Russia.But how to define ‘technological quality’?For Lidea, the technological quality is reflected first of all by a high protein content, which meets the needs of the bakery, biscuit and Viennese pastry sectors which represent a significant sector of the European wheat market. It is safe to say that we consider a good protein content as essential in order to grab this important opportunity in wheat production.We should not forget that the protein content is a common and determining criterion in the wheat quality classes of the different European countries. In addition, the protein content is also essential when exporting European wheat. In fact, a minimum level of protein is required in the specifications of our main importing countries.The other axis of the Lidea wheat selection process is a high resistance to diseases, in particular, a good tolerance to Fusarium. We focus heavily on diseases resistance, on the one hand to limit inputs such as crop protection products, and on the other hand to ensure a quality harvest, a regularity and a high productivity.<h3 style="margin-left:auto;text-align:justify;">Quo Vadis, organic wheat?</h3>It should come as no surprise that with this expertise in protein content and disease resistance, Lidea has naturally focused on the selection of wheat suitable for organic farming. In fact, in organic farming, using genetics capable of maintaining a high level of protein, is predominant because with organic fertilization it is difficult to obtain a high protein content at harvest. We expect that in the near future, we will see an increase in the need of the organic seed sector for flour that can be used in the industrial sector, especially flour which is suitable for baking and even more for pastry-making.As a result, there will be a high demand for organic wheat with high protein qualities. In this context of a growing demand, Lidea is increasing its selection capacities in organic farming and through its multi crop expertise is equipped to offer wheat / protein combinations aiming to provide good protein levels in the sector.I am proud to add that the first improved wheat variety from this program, IZALCO CS, contains 100% Lidea genetics, and was selected and produced in France. These genetics are produced and sold within Europe for conventional and organic farming. The variety is very present in this specific wheat market for milling, and as such, we participate in the genetic renewal of high-quality European wheat.By <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://european-seed.com/author/vbillard/">Vincent Billard</a> for European Seed May 20, 2021

Wheat

Proteins in Conventional and in Organic Farming

For several years, farmers have confronted with difficult weather conditions during key periods of corn cropping. One period in particular needs special attention: flowering. For this key stage LIDEA innovates with HI CORN. It’s a combination of two hybrids with complementary precocity to increase the number of days for pollination and thus reduce the risk of hot weather affecting the viability of the pollen. The big advantage for the farmers is that with more pollen, we are able to guarantee a better fertilisation. And this means more grain per hectare and as a result, more yield per hectare.But it is not just at flowering where we need to protect the plant. Another sensitive period for maize cultivation is the emergence of the seedling. Difficult conditions, cold, rain, and pests, like insects and birds at the beginning of the cycle, very often have a big impact on the number of plants per hectare. Many farmers in Europe know that a good performance in this critical stage could have an impact on the success of the crop. It is the first component of yield! Our new product BOOST &amp; GO is an association of four cumulative action modes, operating at different times to preserve the genetic potential during early stages.The first mode is crop protection, where we want to help the plant against the main pests. We’ve included Redigo against fungi, Poncho against insects, and Korit against birds.The second mode of action is related to a proper provision of the right nutrients. In BOOST &amp; GO, we have added a combination of essential nutrients for the early stages of corn growth. In this way, we are boosting emergence.Then there is the biostimulant mode of action. This was added to the mix to support the development of the plant. Through a better root development, the seedling is better able to use the mineral elements that are available in the soil.And last but not least, we are applying a very specific coating. This new approach provides a better repartition of the products around the seeds, and provides more security for the user because of a better dust controlThese two innovations, HI CORN and BOOST &amp; GO are solutions that can be adapted to the needs of farmers in order to improve the farmers’ profitability during their corn production.By <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://european-seed.com/author/vluxi/">Vincent Luxi</a> for European Seed&nbsp; August 9, 2021

Two Amazing Innovations to Help the Corn Growers

Our company is working hard on developing the best varieties that can be used in cover crop mixes. But let me take a step back and explain first what these are. Cover crops are plants that are grown with the main purpose to cover the soil, rather than for the purpose of being harvested.These crops protect the agricultural land against erosion and nutrient losses and immobilise nitrogen in such a way that it remains available in the soil after the harvest of the main crop for the next main crop. Through soil carbon sequestration (building up the organic carbon content of the soil) and reducing emissions from fertiliser production, these cover crops are an excellent tool to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate change mitigation. As such they are contributing to the EU’s ambitions to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.We know that 20% of the global budget of the CAP 2023 will be used for greening, so countries will be more inclined to sow cover crops. And innovation through seeds is fundamental to support this transition to new forms of agriculture, in line with the “European Green Deal”.From our side, I am happy to say that Lidea has been working hard to develop products for this expanding and emerging market. Our contribution is to provide new high-performance genetics adapted to these new environmental and qualitative expectations, to offer solutions and cultivation practices that meet the new and future needs of farmers (plant cover, companion plants, establishment under cover, soil disinfection, etc.).We have more than 20 years of expertise in cover crops, and our company is offering various solutions to the farmers. Through our genetics and our ready-to-use solutions, we wish to share our knowledge on the design of variety and species mixtures intended for:<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">The preservation of fauna and more specifically to crop auxiliaries to better regulate pests. To that end, our AUXIL.COUV composition aims to multiply by 7, the number of auxiliaries on the plot;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">The production of carbon-free energy. Our METHANI.COUV solutions were awarded in the innovation competition at the Biogaz Europe trade fair in 2020;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Promoting carbon storage (long-lasting fodder mixtures);</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Protecting and improving soil fertility and promote soil life;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Fighting against erosion and facilitating the recycling of nutrients. Up to 150 units of nitrogen captured and more than 50 units returned to the next crop with our NITRO.COUV solution;</li><li style="text-align:justify;">Contributing to the regulation of certain diseases, pests and weeds. Our CS FUMIGATOR.COUV solution makes it possible to reduce the populations of Meloidogyne nematodes by more than 95%.</li></ul>We have a strong desire and commitment, to guarantee the economic sustainability of farms while facing demographic, societal, climatic and environmental challenges. It is essential to ensure a sufficient level of qualitative agricultural production, respectful of the environment and the expectations of consumers.By <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://european-seed.com/author/gmontet/">Guy Montet</a> For European Seed&nbsp; June 16, 2021

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<h3 style="text-align:justify;">IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE with OUR &nbsp;SOLUTIONS :</h3>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/boost-and-go-2">BOOST &amp; GO:</a> sustainable seeds protection&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/cactus-1">CACTUS LABEL:</a> water efficient maize varieties&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/hi-corn-1">HI CORN:</a> sowing solution suitable for drought conditions<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/duo-silo-1">DUO SILO:</a> solution for dairy farms&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/solutions/maize/tropical-dent(r)">TROPICAL DENT®:</a> &nbsp;unique genetic family with excellent performance

Maize seeds

Maize 

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Grain

Uses Silage

Dual Purpose

Outlet

Outlet Biogas

Gritz

Waxy

Gavage

Ethanol

Earliness

Very early

Early

Mid early

Mid late

Late

Very late

Drought Tolerance

Solution

DUO Silo

HiCorn

CornPower

Technology

DUO system

YieldGuard

Boost & Go

With market share of more than 15% worldwide, Lidea benefits from one of the main sunflower research programs worldwide and has an ongoing capacity for innovations.More than 8,000 hybrids are created and tested every year, enabling the company to have the most comprehensive range of varieties in every segment of the market.IMPROVE YOUR PERFOMANCE with OUR SOLUTIONS<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/or-master">OR MASTER®:</a> Lidea is the leader in the market of Orobanche resistant varieties, proposed under the OR MASTER® brand.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/mildew-master">MILDEW MASTER:</a> Discover the label gathering sunflower varieties thoroughly selected for the areas infested with downy mildew. &nbsp;

Sunflower seeds 

Sunflower

Linoleic

Oleic

Broomrape

Not enough tolerance

OR MASTER essential

OR MASTER premium

SunPower

Conventionnal

Clearfield

Clearfield Plus

Sulfo

Medium-late to late

Winter soft wheat

Barley

Triticale and rye

Cereals can be used in all types of intercropping, with certified seeds providing traceability and guaranteed quality.Lidea’s cereals are suitable for conventional and organic farming.

STRAW CEREALS

Cereals

Breeders work in two directions: the first target is the agronomic value of the hybrid at key stages of the development: early vigour, wintering, resistance to diseases, virus and insects as well as resistance to pod cracking.&nbsp;The second one is the quality of the harvest, which must meet the market requirements: oil balance (omega 3 and 6) and protein content to better value the harvest.&nbsp;Rapeseed international markets offer multiple outlets such as in food, animal feed and bioenergy.

Rapeseed seeds 

Rapeseed

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Hybrid

Line

Rapeseed association & Companion Plants

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Insects

Specificities Broomrape

Phoma

Clubroot

In relation to chickpeas, Lidea is setting up means of production to guarantee ascochyta-free seeds, for sustainable production of this crop in the context of rational intercropping.

PULSES SEEDS 

Pulses

species

Chickpeas

Lentils

Dry bean

Baking

Canerry

Packing

When choosing Lidea soybean range, it’s the guarantee to cultivate certified seeds.VARIETIES SUITABLE FOR EACH CLIMATIC CONDITIONHere, you can consult <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea.eu.wizyvision.app/public/files/22ebde76-5b80-4c33-b6fb-3463a156c0e0">full range of Lidea' varieties</a>.

Soybean seeds by Lidea 

Soybean

Uses Human food

Uses Animal feed

High Protein

Group 000/00

Group 0

Group I/II

Inoculant

Sorghum is the fifth most cultivated cereal in the world, which is very popular in Africa and now in Europe which is a booming market.&nbsp;In addition to its nutritional values for human food, sorghum is also attractive because of its price with less input needs, no matter what the destination of the feed ration: pigs, poultry, layers, dairy cow, pet food, fish and birds.&nbsp;Sorghum should not be considered as a substitute cereal, but rather a lever to improve the profitability ratios of industrial feed.&nbsp;Here, you can consult<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea.eu.wizyvision.app/public/files/75d73d39-9e0c-4620-b0e9-f3a3d888d3dd"> the largest sorghum portofolio in Europe</a>.

Sorghum 

Red grain sorghum

White grain sorghum

Monocutting sorghum Groupe 1

Monocutting sorghum Groupe 2

Outlet Animal feed

Outlet Human food

BioEthanol

Climate area

Hot and dry

Medium climatic stress

Without climatic stress

Cold and wet

SHORT DURATION

MEDIUM DURATION

LONG DURATION

Its economic contribution will be reinforced by good management of pastures. Following a precise definition of a farm's needs, a few common-sense rules apply:• systematically use legumes whatever the pastures sown;&nbsp;• increase the farming period by combining complementary crops;• take advantage of genetic progress through the use of certified seeds;• value the grass produced at the right time.The Lidea variety mixtures are designed to produce balanced, quality forage, and are made up of the best varieties, taking into account suitability for combination.&nbsp;Discover all our varieties and blends above.

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Forages 

Companion plants

Environnemental

 Cover crops

Recognising that service plants provide an opening to new systems of cultivation, Lidea pays particular attention to observation and experimentation, leaving plenty of room for innovation.Lidea offers a range of sustainable solutions for all types of agricultural production:&nbsp;<ul><li style="text-align:justify;">ORGANIC FARMING USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">BIO-FUMIGANTS AND NEMATICIDES</li><li style="text-align:justify;">VINYARD GRASS COVER</li><li style="text-align:justify;">COMPANION PLANTS</li><li style="text-align:justify;">AGRONOMIC USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">BEEKEEPING AND WILDLIFE USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">ENERGY USE</li><li style="text-align:justify;">FODDER USE</li></ul>MIXTURES COMPOSED OF AT LEAST 70% ORGANIC SEEDS AND AT MOST 30% UNTREATED SEEDS&nbsp;

Cover crops

Lidea offers farmers more than 60 crops, consisting of more than 500 varieties of corn, sunflower, straw cereals, rapeseed, soybean, sorghum, pulses, forage and plant cover. Lidea develops varieties that are carefully adapted to the needs of farmers and the various outlets (high nutrient concentration, oil-rich, protein-rich, etc.).&nbsp;This diversity of seeds enables each farm to optimise its profitability and increase its yields. The Lidea range makes it possible to set up intercropping and crop rotations suited to your agronomic and economic objectives.With an annual investment of more than 34 million euros in research and development, Lidea offers a complete and differentiating range of seeds to meet the new challenges facing farmers and societal expectations. Lidea provides a wide range of solutions for high-quality food and feed, whether through conventional or organic farming, or to meet the challenges of new markets such as bioenergy.Discover our range of products and innovative solutions.&nbsp;

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Welcome to Lidea

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Lidea sponsors the colloquium on Plant Health in Toulouse

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel and Lidea

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel and Lidea

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel and Lidea

Lidea teams at the Euroseeds Congress 2021

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel and Lidea

Lidea at the heart of the third European Congress of Sorghum

The Best Way to Sustainably Control Downy Mildew in Sunflower

Panicles at maturity, leaves stayed green: the secret of sorghum harvest

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel & Lidea!

AFSTA at the heart of seed stakes on the African market

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel & Lidea!

LIDEA OPENS NEW SEED PRODUCTION AND PACKAGING PLANT IN BRĂILA, ROMANIA

A Major Step Forward Towards Preventing Acidosis in Cows

The first production line is launched in our russian factory: Tanaïs!

Discover the latest seeds trends and developments with Agritel & Lidea!

Market insights and trends

Proteins in Conventional and in Organic Farming

Two Amazing Innovations to Help the Corn Growers

We’ve Got You Covered!

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Cereals

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Pulses

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