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On an annual basis Grodan organizes the International Propagation Seminar.

This event is intended as an international platform for propagators and their suppliers (seeds, machines, etc.) to facilitate knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. By sharing the latest developments and insights in the area of propagation during a 2-day program we aim to inspire this important target group.

Welcome and introduction to Horticulture 4.0 - by Vincent Deenen

Director Marketing Vincent Deenen of Grodan opens the Seminar, and shares his vision on the impact of digitalisation in the horticultural industry and in particular professional propagation.

Things are getting complicated - by Arne van Aalst

Director Sales North West Europe of Koppert gives his view on developments regarding biological crop protection and natural pollination in propagation.

Succesfull Healing of Grafted Seadlings - by Jack Mooney

Jack Mooney (nursery manager Costa Group, tomato grower in Australia) gives insight in his extensive knowledge about healing techniques with grafted seadlings.

It's all about balance - by Eric Hegger

Eric Hegger of Nova crop control gives insight in how plant sap analysis can be used to optimize nutrition strategy

Can we speed up classic breeding processes? - by Mike Poodt

Presentation of Mike Poodt of vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan. In this presentation Mike shares how Rijk Zwaan is looking at innovative ways to speed up classic breeding processes

How power of data results in new product development - by Thomas Peters

Thomas Peters, is crop consultation propagation at Grodan and shares in his presentation how data of the rootzone results in new product development at Grodan

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