Why Produce in France?
As an undisputed leader in the field for more than 50 years, France has the ideal conditions for producing significant amounts of high-quality seeds.
These are all assets that client growers, seed companies, and breeders established in France testify to.
Superior Quality
“To me, it is the quality of French seeds that makes them stand out from seeds produced elsewhere. In terms of the way in which they are produced, these seeds are remarkable.”
Alexei, Crop Manager, Russia
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Experienced Seed Multiplication Growers
“As a production company, we rely on the growers’ work on a daily basis. Their experience, their technical competence, and their ability to adapt guarantee the quality of the end seed product.”
Didier Nury, General Manager, Top Semence
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Unique Expertise
“France has all the key factors for successful seed production. Its unique expertise is what we were seeking when we decided to invest here, just as many other international breeders.”
Matthieu Beaulaton, Manager – Operational Optimisation and Excellence/Europe – Bayer Crop Science
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Growing Maize
CROP ESTABLISHMENT
Good management of all planting parameters, to achieve crop establishment – a key stage in maize production.
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FERTILISER TREATMENTS
Determining fertilizer needs and adjusting the rates to maximize crop productivity.
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WEED CONTROL
Limiting weed competition in order to preserve the crop potential, both in terms of yield and quality.
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Trouvez la semence idéale
La largeur du catalogue variétal français vous permet de trouver la semence qui correspond à vos besoins.
News
European Leaders Discover the Excellence of France’s Corn Seed Industry – Study Trip
This is where corn is conceived—here in Europe, here in France. From June 30 to July 2, 2026, France will welcome an international delegation of farmers, industry leaders, journalists, and distributors united by a common goal: to understand technical and varietal innovations and to discover the French corn seed industry, the world’s leading exporter of corn seeds. Over three days, a comprehensive field visit program: ✔️ European genetic innovations ✔️ Technical advances in the field and at the plant ✔️ Direct exchanges with key players in the French seed industry ✔️ Perspectives from international experts
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Maize in France – The excellence and collective strength of the French corn seed industry
Watch this video to discover the excellence and collective strength of the French corn seed industry. From the passion of seed multipliers to the unique expertise of breeding companies and seed production facilities, this video reveals a whole chain of expertise, innovation, and commitment. The FNPSMS highlights the rigorous work and daily dedication of these stakeholders who, together, guarantee high-quality, safe, and high-performing seeds to serve producers and the agriculture of tomorrow.
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Study Tour Focused on France’s Seed Corn Industry
The F.N.P.S.M.S organised a study tour allowing several participants from France, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, and Spain to have a complete overview of the actors involved in seed multiplication in France, as well as a snapshot of the industry’s structure and of the methods used to ensure the high-quality standards of a sustainable sector.
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