Foresight, independence, closeness and reliability are the values that have set KWS apart for almost 170 years now. They form the foundation on which we deliver on our core responsibility – developing high-quality seeds that are adapted to the constantly changing conditions agriculture is facing. In our annual KWS Portrait publication, we want to share with you how this is reflected in our daily work.

On the following pages, you will read about KWS’s strategic positioning for the coming decade, learn about the current challenges in breeding oilseed rape, and gain insights into how artificial intelligence is contributing to rendering our breeding programs more efficient and precise. You can find additional information about all of these topics in the digital edition of this Portrait as well as online in our annual report.

On behalf of the KWS Executive Board, I hope you enjoy this issue!