Your Powerful Spark for Drought Resilience – KWS INITIO Hydro+

The 4th European Sorghum Congress in Hungary made one thing clear: Sorghum is gaining ground in Europe. With its adaptability to diverse conditions and its potential in the food, feed, and energy sectors, this crop is set to play an increasingly important role in European agriculture – a perspective KWS actively supported by participating in the congress and presenting INITIO Hydro+, its innovative seed treatment solution for Sorghum. Following its successful launch in Hungary, Germany, and Slovakia, KWS is now expanding the availability of INITIO Hydro+ to all active markets for its Sorghum varieties starting next season. Especially in seasons marked by cold or drought, INITIO Hydro+ helps young Sorghum plants to establish faster and grow more vigorously.

Your benefits with INITIO Hydro+:
What makes INITIO Hydro+ unique is its tailored formulation: a combination of fungicide, micronutrients, organic acids, and a water absorber – developed specifically for Sorghum. This synergy enhances water and nutrient uptake, strengthens root development, and improves resilience against climatic stress. Lab trials have shown impressive results: under dry conditions, Sorghum treated with INITIO Hydro+ produced up to 19% more biomass in the first weeks compared to untreated seeds. This early boost can make a real difference in crop performance and yield stability.

KWS thanks Sorghum ID for organizing this excellent event and for providing a platform that brings together expertise, innovation, and shared ambition to strengthen the European sorghum market.
To learn more about KWS and INITIO Hydro+, visit www.kws.com.

About KWS:

KWS sows the future since 1856 – As company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. With high-performance seeds for Sugarbeet, Corn, Cereals, Oilseed Rape, Sorghum, Vegetables, Sunflowers, Catch Crops, and more, KWS offers a broad portfolio that meets the diverse agronomic needs of farmers in both temperate and tropical climates. This diversity enables balanced crop rotations and supports long-term soil health and productivity. KWS adapts its breeding to the specific requirements of farmers and provides reliable quality across the entire value chain.