Supporting the UK onion and carrot sectors
Elsoms Seeds is pleased to sponsor the Onion and Carrot Conference alongside its partners, Bejo, bringing together growers and industry professionals to share knowledge, discuss key challenges and support the future of the UK’s onion and carrot sectors.
Taking place at Leicester Tigers on 26th November, the conference provides an important opportunity for the industry to connect, exchange ideas and explore the latest developments shaping onion and carrot production.
Global seed production in focus
Gertjan van Westen, Researcher Seed Treatment & Additives Research at Bejo, will open the conference with a talk on global seed production, offering insight into an area of growing importance for the future of the industry.
Investing in innovation and grower representation
As part of our ongoing commitment to the sector, Elsoms is proud to support the conference alongside Bejo, recognising the vital role that collaboration and strong crop associations play in representing growers’ interests.
Speaking about the sponsorship, Justin Solly, Sales and Marketing Director said:
“At Elsoms, we are delighted to sponsor the Onion and Carrot Conference alongside our partners, Bejo. As Bejo and Elsoms, the UK's largest independent seed company, we are committed to supporting the long-term success of the onion and carrot sectors through investment in plant breeding innovation, seed treatment technology and active support of the associations that represent growers' interests.
The conference plays an important role in bringing the industry together, creating opportunities for valuable dialogue, knowledge sharing and collaboration. It also provides a platform to support the work of the crop associations, helping to ensure they have the resources needed to act swiftly on behalf of growers when critical issues, such as emergency authorisations, arise.
Whether through investment in new technologies, strategic research partnerships, or close collaboration with growers, Bejo and Elsoms remain committed to delivering the next generation of varieties and seed technologies, helping UK growers meet current and future challenges.”
Working together for the future of UK growers
Through its partnership with Bejo and continued engagement with the wider industry, Elsoms remains committed to supporting innovation, strengthening collaboration and helping UK onion and carrot growers navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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