Corn Seed service- KWS UK Ltd.

CORN SEED SERVICE

The aim of the Maize Seed Service is to grant a 50% discount of seed purchase costs for re-sowing in the same season.

How to report a damage

The following video describes step by step what needs to be done to report a damage and access to the 50% resowing for the Maize Seed Service trool

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1. upload proof of purchase - 0:33

2. create new beat - 1:30

a. Draw - 1:54
b. Import - 2:37
c. Beat management - 3:04

3. add stroke details - 3:29

4. report damage - 4:35

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The use of the tool at a glance

Register with myKWS

Register for free at "myKWS" (in the navigation at the top right). If you do not have an account yet, please register with your complete address.

Register areas

In the Maize Seed sService, prove the purchase of KWS maize seed by uploading a delivery note or invoice. Then create your fields. You can draw in your field boundaries manually or import them. Add sowing details to your information no later than 5 days after sowing.

Reporting claims

If damage occurs to your maize fields and the field is to be turned over, report the damage in the tool. You will receive a refund of 50% on the seed price for reseeding in case of frost or bird damage for KWS seeds treated with INITIO BIRD PROTECT

Frequently asked questions about the Maize Seed Service

What advantages does the Maize seed service offer you?

Protection for your corn cultivation
Share part of the risk with your breeder
Uncomplicated reimbursement of 50% of the seed quantity when re-seeding with a KWS maize variety treated with INITIO BIRD PROTECT that has fros and bird damage

Wie kann ich den Mais-Mehrwert-Service nutzen?

Log in or register with myKWS
Draw or import the field boundaries of your maize fields
Complete details of your fields, such as sowing date and variety.
Please enter your sowing date only after sowing. Once you have entered all the information about the field, the field is locked. Changes to the information are then no longer possible.
The field must be entered in full no later than 5 days after sowing.
Provide evidence of seed purchase no later than 5 days after sowing by uploading a delivery note or invoice.
Maize fields that you have created in the Maize Seed Service can be easily activated for other tools in myKWS free of charge.
In addition, NDVI vitality maps are available to you free of charge.

What are the requirements for participation?

The prerequisite is that you cultivate a KWS maize variety - both for the first sowing and for the second sowing after ploughing.
You also need a myKWS account, as the Maize Seed Service is only offered within this framework.
The seed must be treated with INITIO BIRD PROTECT
The damage can just be frost or bird damage

How do I report a claim and apply for reimbursement?

To report damage, log in to myKWS and then call up the Maize Added Value Service - here you will see an overview with your maize fields marked.
Select the damaged field and click on "Report damage" (see picture).
Enter the date of the damage and the reason for the damage, optionally you can also leave a comment.
Then click on "continue", after which you can report further damage or complete the damage report.
Then inform us (KWS) how many units of which variety you need for reseeding.
Report the reseeding in the Maize Added Value Service as soon as you have carried it out (no later than 5 days after sowing).
Enter the following data for the reseeding of the field: Batch number, variety, quantity and sowing date.
You must then upload the proof of purchase for the newly sown seed.

MyKWS

myKWS is the digital platform KWS offer where you can register your fields and enjoy the availbility of various digital tools that will help you manage your field in a modern way

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