Obituary Simon Nanne Groot (1934

In Memoriam – Dr. Simon N. Groot

Simon Groot was a true pioneer whose vision and commitment transformed the lives of farmers around the world. His passion not only shaped the foundation of East-West Seed but also left a lasting impact on millions of farming families globally. A Vision Rooted in Farmers’ Needs Groot founded East-West Seed in the Philippines in 1982, after realizing that the modernization of plant breeding — particularly the use of hybrids — had largely bypassed …

Obituary Simon Nanne Groot (1934

Simon Nanne Groot, beloved father, friend, visionary, founder of vegetable seed company East-West Seed and former World Food Prize Laureate, has passed away on July, 6 in Enkhuizen at the age of 90. A 6th generation seedsman, Simon Groot is seen as a figurehead and pioneer, recognized in the global seed…