HLB is a professional institute with a great status in certified GEP/TNG contract research for field-, glasshouse- and laboratory studies in the following crops:

• Arable crops

• Flower bulbs

• Ornamental crops

• Tree nursery crops 

• Field vegetable crops

• Grass

HLB is fully equipped to perform crop protection research in the development phase, selection phase and demonstration phase.

HLB is specialized in testing chemical and biological products that are related to all kinds of plant parasitic and other harmful organisms which can have a negative influence on yield and quality:

• nematodes

• insects

• fungi

• bacteria

• viruses

• weeds

In addition, there are many products aimed at soil and crop health, that also need to be tested and demonstrated.

HLB is using the most current EPPO standards, GEP standards and SOP’s in its research programme. At the same time customization is the key to successful experiments. Every client has his own specific and practical requirements, which should be embedded in the framework of the official standards. 

HLB is in the possession of two modern (quarantine) labs for soil and crop analysis  and inoculum production (HLB & De Groene Vlieg) and together with a great network of farmers and other agricultural related people, HLB is able to find the best trial locations all over the country. These factors are most important for unambiguous, reliable and successful research! 

Top quality and flexibility are the basis of our international success. Short communication lines and frequent updates of the status of the trials during the trial period are a significant aspect of our service. HLB has ample experience with ARM (Agricultural Research Manager) and creates reports tailored to meet the client's requirements.