Week 39: Discover Seed Valley

Come explore Seed Valley!

Every year, seed companies open their doors during Week 39—a chance for industry professionals, students, and educators to connect firsthand. Through Seed Valley’s program team, we invite MBO, HBO & WO students (and their teachers) to explore our innovative sector! Interested in a student group visit or solo trip as a teacher? Email us at info@seedvalley.nl.

Here’s what to look forward to in week 39:

Seed meets Talent – 25 Sept 2025

Are you a recent graduate, student, or looking for a (new) challenge in the world of innovation, technology, and growth? Join us on Thursday, 25 September 2025 at Seed meets Talent | Seed meets Technology! Let your career flourish!
Location: Vertify, Tolweg 13, Zwaagdijk-Oost

Seed meets Technology – 24–26 Sept 2025

Seed meets Technology is an event focused on innovative seed technology and variety assortment. Many of our partners will showcase new techniques in seed treatment, phenotyping, seed processing equipment, sustainable crop protection, and cultivation systems. Germains will present a demo field during Seed meets Technology for you to visit. Want to register? You can do so via Seed meets Technology | 23 to 25 September 2025.
Location: Vertify, Tolweg 13, Zwaagdijk-Oost

Bejo Open Days – 23–26 Sept

Curious to learn how things work at Bejo? This is your chance to find out!
During week 39, visitors can discover Bejo’s new varieties and innovative vegetable concepts. Job seekers are also welcome, as Bejo opens its doors for career exploration. In the “discover how it works” pavilion, colleagues will share insights into all career opportunities. Who knows — your future may lie in one of their fields: Cultivation & Agribusiness, Research & Breeding, Operations & Supply Chain, or Staff & Support Services. For more info, check the Bejo Open Days website: Bejo Open Dagen voor telers en ketenpartners | Bejo
Location: Trambaan 1, 1749 ZH Warmenhuizen

Syngenta Fields of Innovation – 23–25 Sept

Syngenta is hosting Fields of Innovation at their demo field in Grootebroek. Discover new varieties with innovative plant traits, labor-saving technologies that reduce field waste, and varieties tailored to the changing tastes and demands of modern consumers. More info and registration here: Fields of Innovation 2025 | Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
Grow and Make Impact is Syngenta’s initiative for students and school groups. Organized during Fields of Innovation, it offers a unique look into the vegetable technologies of the future. Want to join? More information can be found here: Grow and make impact! – Syngenta
Locatie: De Gouw 41, 1613 PE Grootebroek, Nederland

Bakker Brothers Open Days – Carrot & Bean Demo – 23–25 Sept

Bakker Brothers will host Open Days during week 39, from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September, at their demo field with carrot and bean varieties. Visits are by appointment only and for professionals. Interested? Contact sales@bakkerbrothers.nl.
More information at: Open Days Carrot & Beans – Bakker Brothers

Enza Zaden Discovery Field Days – 23–26 Sept

During this year’s Discovery Field Days, explore the wide range and diversity of trusted and new varieties in lettuce, endive, spinach, rocket, and radish. You’ll also have the chance to connect with experts and share insights on market trends and developments. Discover the field days.
Locatie: Demofield Twisk, Gangwerf 1, 1676 GA, Twisk

KWS – Fresh Careers Breakfast – Saturday 27 September 2025

This year, KWS is once again organizing a breakfast session for students on Saturday, 27 September, from 09:00 – 11:00. During the Fresh Careers Breakfast, you can get to know the company and explore career opportunities in a relaxed setting. You can register for the breakfast via this registration link.
More information? Check can be found here
Location: Middenweg 52, 1619 BN Andijk, The Netherlands

Looking forward to seeing you in Seed Valley! Let us help you connect with innovation and career possibilities.