Farmer's Weekly

Seed labels: assurance that you can plant in confidence

Once a year, farmers spend a great deal of time and energy selecting seed for the upcoming season. No producer can realise a good harvest from poor-quality seed, even if he or she has access to the finest equipment and technology.

Countless farmers have fallen into the trap of buying cheap, uncertified, untested seed, sometimes packaged in unlabelled bags. In addition to the risk of poor germination and low yield, these seed containers could contain unwanted weed seeds, which may end up contaminating an entire land, farm or even district.

Farmers face numerous production obstacles, and starting each planting season with good seed can counter many of these challenges. Using high-quality seed will help to ensure the establishment of strong seedlings and the best

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