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  • Seed Force array delivers high DM, flat lactation curves

    15 February 2012

    Seed Force array delivers high DM, flat lactation curvesWillie and Sharon Muir have achieved a high milk production rate and flat lactation curve on their Southland farm due in part to their use of several Seed Force products. Find out more »

  • Seed Force fescue and clover boost productivity at Omarama Station

    15 February 2012

    Seed Force fescue and clover boost productivity at Omarama StationSeed Force tall fescue and red clover are helping extend the growing season at Omarama Station, and at the same time they are putting valuable nutrients... Find out more »

  • Make sure you select a true perennial ryegrass

    15 February 2012

    Make sure you select a true perennial ryegrassFor the last couple of years farmer concerns being voiced regarding pasture persistence have increased markedly. Find out more »

  • Building Dryland Resilience, Without Perennial Ryegrass.

    12 December 2011

    Building Dryland Resilience, Without Perennial Ryegrass.Recently we have seen a lot of media attention associated with pastures failing to persist, the issues around this, and its causes. Pests, disease, droughts and lack of soil fertility can all play a part. Find out more »

  • Seed Force offers full range of kales

    9 December 2011

    Seed Force offers full range of kalesSeed Force proudly offers growers three proprietary forage kale options that will suit a range of requirements. Find out more »

  • The role of rural contractors in improving pasture productivity

    12 August 2011

    The role of rural contractors in improving pasture productivity In New Zealand we rely on fodder systems to drive our animal production yet currently only around four percent of available land is re-sown annually. Find out more »

  • Fodder Beet

    7 July 2011

    Fodder BeetWith winter upon us the feeding of fodder beet crops is well under way. Seed Force has produced a grazing guide for fodder beet to help farmers with the key points to help them get the best from their crops. Find out more »

  • Plant breeders have a new weapon

    15 April 2011

    Plant breeders have a new weaponPlant breeders have a new weapon in the war against the illegal use of seeds and they intend stepping up their campaign against those who are stealing millions of dollars from breeders. Find out more »

  • On Farm Results

    23 March 2011

    On Farm ResultsSeed Forces products are widely used throughout New Zealand with multiple success stories of their performance and how their quality and production help lift farm productivity. The final link in the chain of delivering quality proprietary cultivars is the farmer... Find out more »

  • Fodder Beet

    22 March 2011

    Fodder BeetWith recent rains across a lot of New Zealand the many SF Brigadier paddocks around the country are looking exceptional. This is the time of year that fodder beet growers can relax as the busy time of inputs for the crop is behind them. Find out more »

  • Seed Force Rally Car

    18 November 2010

    Seed Force Rally CarThe Seed Force rally car with upcoming star Ben Jagger had an exciting first year in the team's first year in the top level of New Zealand rallying; group N 4WD. Ben and his co driver Ben Hawkins finished a commendable 13th overall for the 2010 championship season against New Zealand's best rally stars. Find out more »

  • Fodder Beet

    17 November 2010

    Fodder BeetMost farms now have their fodder beet planted for the season, with many crops up and growing rapidly with the favorable weather conditions. We have been receiving good feedback from the precision planters about the quality of the SF Brigadier seed and its ease of sowing. Find out more »

  • SF Force 4 performing in tough environments

    16 November 2010

    SF Force 4 performing in tough environmentsIt seems lucerne is really making a comeback in New Zealand pastoral farming and a variety you will keep hearing about is SF Force 4. Find out more »

  • Staff Profiles

    15 November 2010

    Staff ProfilesSeed Force has recently appointed David Walsh to the position of Forage Specialist who will cover the central South Island - from North Otago through to Ashburton and Nelson/Marlborough, including the West Coast. Find out more »