Germany and Switzerland
October 1,2015
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV) signed a contract for an international cooperation in spring wheat breeding in Begnins (Switzerland). The contracting parties are the research institute Agroscope and Delley Samen und Pflanzen AG (DSP).
The three partners DSV, Agroscope and DSP are already successfully working together in the sector of forage crops. With the now signed contract, there wilI be a close breeding cooperation in spring wheat. The aim is to create a new breeding programme based on the knowledge and experience of these three partners. Additionally, the international competitiveness shall be strengthened and new efficient spring wheat varieties shall be developed for the key markets. Agroscope and DSP will primarily focus on breeding, while DSV is responsible for the international sales of the common varieties.
The contracting partners (from left): Karl-Heinz Camp (DSP), Johannes Peter Angenendt (DSV),
Evelyne Thomet (DSP), Jean-Philippe Mayor (Agroscope), Dieter Stelling (DSV), Arnold Schori (Agroscope)
The contracting parties:
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV) with annual sales of around 158 million euros is one of Germany’s leading plant breeding companies and was founded over 90 years ago. DSV focuses on seed breeding, production, advisory services and sales. The main species are grasses, oilseed rape, maize (sales), cereals and cover crops. More information on www.dsv-seeds.com
Delley Samen und Pflanzen AG (DSP) is a Swiss breeding and developing company. DSP belongs to the Swiss seed producers, who are members of swisssem. More information on www.dsp-delley.ch
Agroscope is the Swiss centre of excellence for agricultural research. It researches along the entire value chain of the agriculture and food sector. The projects of the institute of crop science are financed by the federal administration. They mainly relate to the refining of varieties for viticulture, fruit growing, forage crops, medical plants, as well as soy and wheat. More information on www.agroscope.ch
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