Banish one big risk this spring

e weather. Interest and exchange rates.

Global markets.

Politics. All beyond your control.

But there is one risk you can control this spring: e quality of seed you sow for pasture and crops.

In a high-stakes business, subject to so many unpredictable outside forces, top quality Barenbrug certi ed seed is as close to a sure thing as you can get, says pasture specialist Jen Corkran.

“We believe there’s enough risk in farming currently – you don’t need any more. Unlike other things that a ect your business, seed quality is 100 per cent your choice, so it’s a risk you don’t have to take.

“When you choose our seed, it’s our job to make sure it reaches you in pristine condition –clean, healthy, genetically pure and ready to grow to its full potential.”

Achieving this is a big job that never stops, involving dozens of people from plant breeders, lab technicians and agronomists to growers, independent auditors, seed cleaners and cool store operators.

“Faulty seed can cause a lot of stress and disappointment. It may not germinate properly, or you could end up bringing unwanted weeds onto your farm,” Jen says.

“Once it’s in the ground, you can’t change these things. is is one corner that is simply not worth cutting.

“If the budget’s tight you’re always better o doing a great job of sowing a smaller area with quality seed than sowing a bigger area with cheaper seed.”

All Barenbrug’s seed quality parameters are documented by AsureQuality through the National Seed Laboratory, so every line of certi ed seed from the company comes with its own seed analysis certi cate. is con rms and traces its genetic identity, and shows its purity and germination tests results. If it contains endophyte, there’s a test result for that too.

More advice? Contact your seed retailer.

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