In addition to the breeding activities within the joint venture companies, Agriom also carries out work on behalf of fellow propagation and/or production companies. These activities vary from guidance or advice on breeding programs to the complete design and implementation of a breeding project. Agriom also conducts research related to breeding activities.

Agriom excells in classical plant breeding. We make optimal use of the natural genetic variation that exists in every crop and create varieties with better cultivation properties and superior quality through crossbreeding. Our breeding programs comply with the international rules as laid down in the Nagoya Protocol.

The purpose, design and implementation of a breeding program are determined in close consultation with the client.

We have knowledge of both the Dutch and foreign markets. This contributes to the successful introduction of new varieties.

Agriom is located at four locations in and around Aalsmeer, the Netherlands.  In total there is 5 hectares of greenhouses and 1 hectare of open field.

At our main office in De Kwakel we have access to various climate cells and  facilities for testingt the shelf life of products under set conditions.

Agriom also has special areas for disease-resistance testing and a tissue culture laboratory that enables the rapid propagation of new products when necessary.

The laboratory is also equiped for other activities to support plant breeding such as mutagenesis, the production of virus-free plants, ploidy modification and embryo rescue.

We test crops at locations in Germany, Spain, Kenya and Ecuador.

Please check the Dutch page ‘vacatures’ for vacancies.