In addition to breeding activities implemented within the joint-venture companies, Agriom conducts breeding and research activities for other propagation and/or production companies and provides them with assistance regarding their breeding operations.

This assistance can range from consulting services to the complete design and implementation of a breeding project. Agriom also conducts breeding-related research.

The breeding operations at Agriom are based on traditional methods of plant breeding. By making the best possible use of the natural genetic variation existing in every plant, it is quite possible to arrive at improvements in the assortment. The result is a generation of varieties displaying better production characteristics and a superior quality. Our programme complies completely with the registration requirements stipulated in the Nagoya Protocol.

The objective, development and implementation of a breeding programme are established in close consultation with the customer. Agriom’s international network and knowledge of both the Dutch and foreign markets are the basis of success in the introduction of new varieties.

Agrioms breeding activities are housed in a fully equipped 2 hectare greenhouse facility. The consumer value of the products can be tested under specific conditions in a vase life testing facility. Agriom also has special areas for disease-resistance testing and a tissue culture laboratory that enables the rapid propagation of new products when necessary. It can also be used for other activities to support plant breeding such as mutagenesis, the production of virus-free plants, ploidy modification and embryo rescue.

Please check the Dutch page ‘vacatures’ for vacancies.