Meet the Partners: Elsoms Seeds
Elsoms Seeds
Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK
Website: elsoms.com
Who They Are
Elsoms Seeds is one of the UK's leading independent seed companies, specializing in the breeding, production, and supply of high-quality vegetable, arable, and energy crop seeds. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Elsoms Seeds plays a pivotal role in advancing agricultural practices through the development of improved seed varieties and technologies.
Their Role in CHCx3
Within the CHCx3 project, Elsoms Seeds contributes significantly by:
Developing and Supplying Seed Varieties: Elsoms Seeds is actively engaged in the development and supply of seed varieties for natural fibre crops, including hemp and flax. These crops are central to the CHCx3 initiative, aiming to enhance carbon capture and provide sustainable raw materials for various industries. Elsoms
Collaborating on Crop Trials: The company collaborates with other CHCx3 partners, such as Unyte Hemp, NIAB, and the University of York, to conduct field trials and research on the potential of hemp and flax to sequester carbon and improve soil health. British Hemp Alliance
Contributing to the Carbon Marketplace: Elsoms Seeds is involved in efforts to develop a carbon marketplace framework, providing clear indications on the carbon sequestration potential of different natural fibre crops, thereby enabling new revenue sources for farmers. Elsoms
Impact and Vision
Elsoms Seeds' involvement in the CHCx3 project underscores their commitment to sustainability and innovation in agriculture. By focusing on the development of natural fibre crops, the company contributes to creating sustainable agricultural systems that not only enhance carbon capture but also provide viable economic opportunities for farmers.
