Europe’s cereal seed coatings are about to change — fast. By the end of 2027, European farmers will lose access to one of their main chemical seed coating options for wheat and barley — and so far, there’s no chemical replacement.
The change is forcing the seed sector to rethink how protection works, opening the door to new ideas ranging from biological alternatives to physical methods like hygienisation. Ulrike Wefers, Product Manager for Coating Technologies at PETKUS, shares insight into what this transition could mean for farmers, seed processors, and the future of seed treatment in Europe.
Watch now to learn how this pivotal moment could reshape innovation, regulation, and the way Europe protects the foundation of its crops.