Why Seed Grading is Important for Farmers in Mid North and South Australia
Grading your seed for the next planting season is one of the most important steps in ensuring a successful farming program. At Mid North Seed Graders, we believe that clean, high-quality seed is the foundation of strong, healthy crops. By eliminating potential diseases early and ensuring only the best seeds are sown, farmers can significantly increase yield and profitability.
Improve Your Emergence Rate
Every farmer’s goal is to get as close as possible to 100% emergence. The higher your emergence rate, the greater your potential yield—and the lower your input costs per hectare.
Grading your seed is one of the most cost-effective practices in your growing program. When compared to other farming inputs, seed grading delivers exceptional returns at a fraction of the cost.
Crop diseases can devastate your yield—sometimes reducing production by up to 30%. These losses not only affect this season’s income but can also compromise the quality of seed saved for the next planting.
With the expertise of Mid North Seed Graders, you can be confident that your seed is clean, consistent, and ready to perform in the field.
Fight Crop Diseases from the Start
Common threats such as Smuts, Bunts, Rusts, and Rhizoctonia can all be managed effectively through professional seed dressing and treatment.
At Mid North Seed Graders, we use proven seed treatment methods that control disease and protect your crop right from the start, ensuring a healthy, high-yielding harvest.
Small seeds
91% germination, but only 72% emergence
Large seeds
95% germination and 85% emergence
The Science Behind Seed Grading
Extensive trials conducted by the Department of Agriculture in Western Australia show that seed size and quality directly impact germination and emergence rates.
This means that larger, well-graded seeds produce a stronger crop, resulting in higher productivity and less loss. Studies further reveal that crops from large seeds can yield up to 75% more than those from smaller, ungraded seeds.
“Plants from small seeds yielded approximately 77% of those grown from large seeds in the greenhouse and 57% in the field.”
— Kaufmann and McFadden (1960), Alberta, Canada
Get Your Seed Ready for the Next Season
Don’t risk your yield with poor-quality seed. Contact Mid North Seed Graders today and let our expert team clean, grade, and treat your seed for maximum results.
This means that larger, well-graded seeds produce a stronger crop, resulting in higher productivity and less loss. Studies further reveal that crops from large seeds can yield up to 75% more than those from smaller, ungraded seeds.
Higher germination and emergence rates
Lower input costs per hectare
Ready-to-plant, high-quality seed
Improved disease resistance
