SeedSpeed: Farming with nature at Cereals 2025
2nd June 2025
Nordic Microbes says it is excited to attend this year’s Cereals Event, introducing British growers to SeedSpeed.
SeedSpeed is a next-generation microbial seed treatment designed to help crops establish faster, root deeper, and grow stronger.
Developed in Denmark and backed by years of scientific field trials, Nordic Microbes says SeedSpeed works by applying naturally occurring soil microbes directly to the seed. Once in the ground, these microbes activate around the emerging roots, unlocking key nutrients like phosphorus and potassium, supporting early vigour, and encouraging faster emergence – even in cool, wet, or stressed conditions.
With shorter drilling windows, more volatile spring weather, and increasing pressure to reduce synthetic inputs, SeedSpeed offers a practical, natural tool for improving crop performance from day one.
Yield and emergence increases
According to the company, trial results for SeedSpeed have shown:
- Emergence increases of up to 28.6% in rapeseed, with improvements also seen in cereals, legumes, and maize across multiple trials
- Early plant biomass gains of up to 61% were observed in spring barley in farmer-led trials, showing noticeably stronger early growth and establishment
- Yield increases of up to 24% were recorded in faba beans, with other yield gains ranging from around 2.6% to 14.3% across peas, maize, and other crops, depending on conditions and trial setups
- No negative effects on emergence or yield were reported in any trial when compared to untreated or chemically treated controls.
SeedSpeed is a clean-label product – free from GMOs, synthetic chemicals, and unnecessary additives. It is fully compatible with conventional seed treatment equipment and is safe for use in organic farming systems.
“British growers are open to new ideas – but only when they see results,” says Chris Turner, UK sales manager at Nordic Microbes. “SeedSpeed is a clean, practical product with one clear purpose: helping your crops get off to a better start. We’re not asking farmers to overhaul their systems – we’re simply giving nature a head start.”
SeedSpeed fits straight into your existing system – applied like any standard seed treatment with no extra labour, machinery, or changes to your routine.
Nordic Microbes is now looking for open-minded farmers across the UK to take part in on-farm trials and strip demonstrations during the 2025 season. These trials will give growers and agronomists the chance to see SeedSpeed in action, under real field conditions, using their own seed and management systems.
Visitors to Cereals 2025 can meet the Nordic Microbes team, explore product data, and sign up to participate in the UK trial programme. Seed merchants, farm advisors, and agronomists are also welcome to discuss partnership opportunities. To learn more or register interest, visit the Nordic Microbes site.
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