- BASF is investing €40 million to modernize and expand its seed processing facilities in Nunhem, Netherlands.
- Construction starts in Q2 2026 with completion expected by end-2028.
- Existing processing area (~20,000 m²) will increase by ~6,000 m² and be upgraded with new equipment, testing capacity, and fully powered by renewable energy.
- Nunhem will process seeds from BASF's global supply network, handling about 1,200 varieties across 20 crops and introducing 80–100 new varieties annually.
Investment and timeline
BASF Agricultural Solutions will invest €40 million to modernize and expand seed processing at its Nunhem, Netherlands site; construction is scheduled to begin in Q2 2026 with completion expected by the end of 2028.
Facility expansion and energy
The existing processing footprint of about 20,000 m² will increase by approximately 6,000 m² through renovation of two buildings, upgrades to two operational areas and construction of new facilities; the upgraded site will be fully powered by renewable energy to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Processing role and capacity
Nunhem performs cleaning, processing, testing and final preparation for seeds from BASF’s global supply network, covering about 1,200 varieties across 20 crops (including tomato, onion and carrot); planned equipment and QA upgrades target higher precision in storage, packing and shipping and increased testing capacity, while the site handles the company’s annual introduction of roughly 80–100 new varieties developed via traditional breeding.
