Improved seedling vigor and better seedling protection against early-season pests — global tropical vegetable seed company East-West Seed (EWS) developed NutriShield+ to help vegetable farmers across the Philippines improve their livelihoods.
NutriShield+ is an advanced seed coating technology that provides nutrition to help boost seedling growth and protect the seed against harmful fungi (for all coated seeds) or insects (for coated corn) up to the first 2-3 weeks of growth.
The new technology was developed to continuously improve seed quality and ensure successful seedling establishment in agricultural fields. "Vegetable farmers across the whole country help ensure food security and nutrition for everyone," says Jay Lopez, General Manager of East-West Seed Philippines.
He said with NutriShield+, East-West Seed is helping those farmers reach even more people. Faster emergence, bigger seedlings, and more uniformity — this technology not only helps farmers thrive but also consumers live healthier lives with more nutritious vegetables.
Read more at: tribune.net.ph