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1 High Quality eeds Production and ervices

2 Terrena eeds ctivity ver the past 3 years, Terrena eeds has experienced a strong growth in our industrial services as well as our seed multiplications. This growth was made possible by 2 main actions: - the expansion of our production network in areas considered as the best in rance, - an investment program of 15 in our industrial tools. ur capabilities are among the most important in rance and permit us to ensure a very high level of quality. ow we want to strengthen our leading position in the European market. Therefore, we expand our range of post-production services with high technical solutions such as disinfection. Entrusting your seed production to Terrena is choosing the security and the performance. Xavier Carrion irector Terrena eeds Key figures Terrena Group turnover of 4,668 million euros 22,000 farmers (members) 12,159 employees 2 million hectares of cultivated land TERRE Group With its 22,000 farmers and 12,159 employees, Terrena plays a major role in rench farming and in the rench food industry. Terrena has committed itself to a new relationship between farming and society, at the beginning of the line, serving farmers by offering solutions to produce more, better with lessand by developing Ecologically Intensive arming and further down the line, with products including Healthy Eating element. This new farming takes into account nutritional challenges from the moment the products are elaborated. It uses ecosystem functionality to the best ends by ensuring its renewal. To a certain extent, it s a farming system which relies on life s natural productive capacity often updating old practices but adapting them with the help of innovative technologies which are now available. Terrena - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

3 Terrena eeds ctivity Terrena eeds at your service The seed activity has been positioned amongst the leaders of rench seed production for almost 45 years. We offer you the largest range of services in rance, from production to delivery to your clients. large range of species ur network of nearly 550 experienced growers produces a large choice of species: corn, sunflower, cereals, rape seed, pulses, fodder, vegetable and floral. Their knowledge is focused on production of hybrid varieties and P. We offer also our experience for your stockseed production. n exceptional region Hearth of our territory, the njou area is worldly known for its long history of seed production. ur crops benefit from a mild climate, a variety of different soils and mainly from water resources which are essential to their growth. Terrena extend constantly its seed production territory to offer you possibilities to split the risk. Vern-d'njou 13,000 ha of production 550 Growers Terrena s pledge We insure a complete traceability of your seeds from the stockseeds to the commercial lots. Terrena eeds is not involved in breeding, we promise confidentiality and security of the customer genetics that are entrusted to Terrena. Quality and performance The seed activity is spread over 3 factories throughout the region : Vern-d'njou Lusignan 56 La ormandie Vern-d'njou CEI head office Beaufort-en-Vallée 79 la Beauce Lusignan 45,000 tons produced 185 employees Beaufort-en-Vallée (one of the biggest seed treatment sites in Europe.) ap of the production area eed factories 17 Lusignan Terrena eeds has its own laboratory. We analyse samples a year with IT methods. ur laboratory acknowledged by the agricultural ministry controlled the quality during all the process. We are committed to quality and customer satisfaction. That s why Terrena eeds is certified I 9001 since The Beaufort and Lusignan sites are certified ET for dust management. Terrena - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0) Beaufort-en-Vallée

4 The production package The vegetable and floral species are handled by a team which has nearly 25 years of experience. The team sets up production with basic seeds, monitoring crops all year long to ensure an optimal seed quality from our factories. The floral species ianthus Cosmos Linum Godetia Lathyrus Lavatera weet pea Terrena - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

5 The production package The vegetable species ill onth Radish onth Peas onth open field crops under cover crops under plastic house TERRE - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

6 The Theproduction productionpackage package Bean onth Coriander onth Lettuce onth Cucurbits onth open field crops under cover crops under plastic house TERRE - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

7 The production package The vegetable species ennel onth nnual Chicory onth Chicory onth +1 open field crops under cover crops under plastic house TERRE - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

8 The Theproduction productionpackage package Celery onth +1 Parsley onth +1 Carrot onth +1 open field crops under cover crops under plastic house TERRE - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

9 The production package The vegetable species Red Beet onth +1 Parsnip onth +1 Leek onth +1 open field crops under cover crops under plastic house TERRE - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

10 The Theproduction productionpackage package Chives onth +1 wiss Chard onth +1 Corn alad onth +1 open field crops under cover crops under plastic house TERRE - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

11 The production package The vegetable species nion «nion from bulbs - long day type» onth +1 Cabbage onth +1 open field crops under cover crops under plastic house TERRE - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

12 The production package ain crops are handled by two teams which have nearly 40 years of experience. ne team is dedicated to hybrid corn and hybrid sunflower and the other one is in charge of cereals, rapeseed and fodder. Cereals - automn sowing onth +1 High protein crops - automn sowing onth +1 Cereals and high protein crops - spring sowing onth nnual grasses onth +1 Perennial grasses onth +1 open field crops under cover crops under plastic house Terrena - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

13 ain crops The production package lfalfa onth +1 Rapeseeds onth +1 Hybrid corn onth etasseling Hybrid sunflower onth open field crops under cover crops under plastic house Terrena - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

14 The industrial service package Thanks to its R& department and its long experience, Terrena offers a large range of services and seeds enhancement technologies: rying orting/cleaning izing Bagging Laboratory analyses isinfection Pelleting Germination tests Logistic services : torage Climate controlled storage hipping in Europe eeds returns management Let s improve your genetic potential. ilm coating isinfection Pelleting Priming ilm coating orting Logistics ilm coating Terrena - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

15 ur clients worldwide

16 Thanks to its wide network of producers and its long experience Terrena can study for you new productions and run trials. o not hesitate to contact our dedicated team. EE PRUCTI Tél ax seedproduction@terrena.fr IUTRIL, LGITIC & TECHEE ERVICE Tél ax technoseed@terrena.fr Photographies : lexis Chézière, axime Bessières et avid an osé - Terrena Terrena - Head office "La oëlle" - BP CEI Cedex - rance - Tel. +33 (0)

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