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Artificial intelligence, robotics and genome analysis are important tools in modern sugar beet breeding. But the experience and craftsmanship of the breeders remain essential.

The future hybrid rye portfolio of KWS is adapted to the new ergot thresholds of the European Union from July 2024.

KWS focuses on varieties that are suitable for cultivation under low-input conditions.

Catch crops such as oil radish, mustard and legumes make an important contribution to more sustainable agriculture.

For testing and research activities, KWS's phytopathologists cultivate numerous pathogens and insects.

KWS develops biological seed coatings for sugarbeet and other crops.

Sorghum is developing into an interesting alternative for grain and silage corn and could become even more important in the course of climate change.

KWS sees enormous potential for peas and other protein plants

KWS is testing robotic systems for mechanical weed control in sugar beet

KWS develops organic varieties that will complement the established conventional portfolio in the future.

Breeders at KWS are successfully working on the development of Cercospora-tolerant sugarbeet varieties that offer high yields.