SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SEED
About Us
Seed Technology Ltd. (Seedtech) is the leading developer and producer of arable seed varieties for Irish tillage farmers.
At the very heart of the company is a passion for taking a researched based approach to growing and processing technical seed to expand and develop the tillage sector.
We operate one of the largest independent trialling systems in Ireland conducting applied research trials with international plant breeders material to select varieties specially suited to Irish growing conditions.
Seedtech has developed one of the most modern and advanced seed processing facilities in Europe at our site in Belview, Waterford, Ireland which allows us to develop additional export market opportunities.
We are constantly looking for new markets and diversification which builds on our unique area of expertise to support a progressive and sustainable Irish Agri-Sector.
Seed Technology’s activities can be broadly categorised into four areas:
Sale of Basic Seed to seed multipliers and wholesale of commercial C1 Seed
Seed Trials & Research
Seed Production & Processing
Management of Intellectual Property
Sale of Basic Seed to seed multipliers and wholesale of commercial C1 Seed.
Seed Technology is the leading wholesale seed company in Ireland, selling directly to seed multipliers and seed merchants throughout the market.
As well as wholesaling cereal seed, Seedtech markets Beans, Peas, Lupins and Oilseed Rape.
Seedtech has also introduced crops such as Lucerne and Chicory to the Irish market.
Seed Trials & Research.
Seedtech Trial Site in Faithlegg, Co. Waterford
Seed Technology operates the largest independent trialling system in Ireland which we continue to expand.
With the challenges of each growing season in mind, Seedtech dedicates significant resources to the selection of varieties through our Irish based applied research trials programme.
Seed Production & Processing.
Seedtech produce a wide range of seeds in Ireland for different customers and uses.
We are the leading producer of commercial grade (C1) cereal seed in Ireland and the only producer of F1 Hybrid Winter Barley seed.
Over the past number of years we have expanded the Oilseed Rape production division of the business, and now produce significant quantities of F1 hybrid and mother-line hybrid OSR seed for overseas customers in our dedicated OSR seed processing plant.
Seedtech production and processing plant, Belview Port, Waterford
Management of intellectual property.
Seedtech represents a wide variety of plant breeders on the Irish market. It is our task to advise and support the breeder in all aspects of the Irish seed market.
We also ensure that the breeder is properly remunerated for any material used in Ireland under the laws of plant breeder’s rights; as Seedtech is one of two members of the Plant Variety Development Office (PDVO), which is the body responsible for the management of plant intellectual property in Ireland.
Seedtech Trial Grounds Open Day
Sowing the seeds for sustainability.
Sustainability is at the core of what we do at Seedtech.
Recognising the potential impact Agribusiness can have on the environment, climate and communities, Seedtech formally adopted the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) in early 2020.
Our sustainability strategy embraces the role that Seedtech has in developing sustainable communities, businesses and farming practices and has identified an ambitious range of goals and projects for the near- and long-term future to support this role.
Seedtech is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Arvum Group.
The Arvum Group was founded in 1859 as William Power & Co. Since then, the Arvum Group has been developing new seed technologies and agricultural practices, by being focused on innovation and building trusted partnerships .
From a local Irish seed supplier to a group innovating Agri-Food solutions Internationally, the Arvum Group is passionate about shaping a sustainable future for farming.
Across each of our businesses, our people share a culture of innovation and a responsibility to our partner organisations and the wider farming community we serve.
It is this dedication to our culture and core values which has helped our businesses thrive over the last 160+ years.