Discovery Field Days 2025

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This September, we proudly open our fields once again for Discovery Field Days 2025, a flagship event that brings together partners, growers, and industry professionals to explore the forefront of vegetable breeding. Taking place across multiple European locations, including Twisk, Enkhuizen, and Voorst in the Netherlands, Allonnes in France, and Dannstadt in Germany, this year’s edition promises a dynamic blend of innovation, insight, and collaboration. 

Theme: “Resistance makes the difference”

At the heart of each event is the theme: “Resistance makes the difference.” This guiding principle reflects our long-standing commitment to breeding for resistance: an essential strategy in ensuring crop resilience, sustainability, and productivity in the face of evolving agricultural challenges. 

Save the dates

Each location offers a unique focus and experience tailored to the needs of leafy and open field producers and industry professionals.

• Allonnes, France – September 4th, 2025
• Dannstadt, Germany – September 11th, 2025
• Twisk, Netherlands – September 23rd to 26th, 2025
  At the core of the Discovery Field Days, in Twisk will spotlight the importance of resistant portfolios, showcasing our Full Bremia resistant varieties and giving some more updates on Nasonovia resistance.
• Voorst, Netherlands – Discovery Field Days Organic – September 23rd to 25th, 2025
  DFD Organic in Voorst offers more than a field demo: it’s a shared space to learn, connect, and grow. This year, the event will showcase a broader assortment of organic varieties as well as untreated conventional ones, providing a comprehensive view of what’s possible in organic production systems
• Enkhuizen, Netherlands – Discovery Hydro Days – September 23rd to 25th, 2025
Hydroponic innovation takes center stage in Enkhuizen. Discovery Hydro Days will highlight our latest developments in hydroponic breeding, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and tailored solutions for high-tech growing systems.

Resistance makes the difference: Bremia, Fusarium, and Nasonovia

Through all the events, visitors will be introduced to our extensive lettuce portfolio, which includes varieties with full Bremia resistance and IR/HR resistance to Fusarium and an update on the Nasonovia Nr.1 resistance.

Shoulder to shoulder – unlocking value together

Discovery Field Days is more than a showcase of vegetable varieties, it’s about fostering meaningful exchange. Participants are encouraged to engage in open discussions about current industry challenges and future opportunities. All events foster a collaborative environment where knowledge, experience, and ideas can be shared freely among peers and experts alike.

Personalized experience

To ensure a personalized experience, in most of the events, producers are invited to schedule one-on-one appointments with their sales representatives in advance, allowing for focused conversations. If you want to stay update on the latest innovations, Discovery Field Days 2025 is the place to be.

Check last years’ recap video for an impression of all the events

More info?

Visit our dedicated pages for Discovery Field Days 2025