Developed to uplift the livelihoods of vegetable farmers across the Philippines, NutriShield+ by global tropical vegetable seed company East-West Seed (EWS) offers improved seedling vigor and fortified defense against early-season pests.
Utilizing advanced seed coating technology, NutriShield+ boosts seedling growth by providing essential nutrition while safeguarding seeds against harmful fungi (for all coated seeds) or insects (for coated corn) during the crucial first two to three weeks of growth.
Jay Lopez, general manager of East-West Seed Philippines, underscores the significance of this advancement: “Vegetable farmers nationwide play a vital role in ensuring food security and nutrition. NutriShield+ enables East-West Seed to support these farmers in reaching more people by enhancing emergence speed, seedling size, and uniformity. This not only empowers farmers but also contributes to consumers’ access to healthier, more nutritious vegetables.”
At a recent media event in San Rafael, Bulacan, attendees witnessed firsthand the benefits of NutriShield+, as shared by both East-West Seed representatives and local farmers.
Johnny Gatuz, a farmer from Bulacan, praises the growth-boosting effects of NutriShield+ on East-West Seed’s eggplant varieties Fortuner and Calixto, noting their remarkable uniformity and vibrant health.
Edmundo Miranda, a corn farmer from Bulacan, emphasizes the pest protection provided by NutriShield+ through his experience with East-West Seed’s Sweet Pearl variety, which effectively repels the fall armyworm, reducing the need for chemical sprays.
Jun Susie, a bitter gourd farmer from Pampanga, highlights the resilience of NutriShield+-coated seeds against fungi and mold, particularly evident in East-West Seed’s Mestisa variety, contributing to higher-quality yields.
With NutriShield+, East-West Seed offers 18 varieties across eight crops. Continuously innovating, East-West Seed remains committed to improving vegetable farmers’ livelihoods through advanced agricultural solutions.
