Precision protection, seed by seed
Notman Pasture Seeds offers seed treatment containing a range of plant protection and growth enhancement additives tailored to the specific seed type for forage and crop.
When it comes to establishing pasture and crops, every seed counts. Seed treatment is a precision agriculture tool that places a very small about of additive protection right where it matters most — on the seed itself. By targeting pests and diseases at the point of germination, farmers can sow with greater confidence, knowing their investment has the best chance of success.
Seed treatment we offer
Treated Grasses
Treated Crops
Treated Crops
Benefits of seed treatment
The first 3-4 weeks
The first few weeks after sowing are make-or-break for new pastures. Seedlings are at their most vulnerable as they push through the soil and set themselves up for the seasons ahead. Using treated seed is a straightforward, cost-effective way to give them the best chance of striking well and building a strong, even pasture from the start.
Precision protection where it counts
By placing protection on the seed itself, the treatment targets the pests and diseases that matter most in those first weeks of establishment. It’s smart, localised defence without blanket spraying.
Fits into your whole farm system
Seed treatment is not a stand-alone fix — it works alongside other tools such as good paddock preparation, cultivar selection, and endophyte technology as part of an integrated pasture management approach.
Safeguard your investment
Pasture seed is a big outlay, and poor strikes can be costly. Treated seed acts like an insurance policy, helping protect that investment by reducing the risk of early losses and supporting a full, even strike across the paddock.
Smarter use of chemistry
Targeting the seed means only tiny amounts of product go into the soil compared to broadacre sprays. It’s a more efficient, responsible way to manage risks while looking after your environment.
Simple and practical
Treated seed comes ready to sow, reducing the need for on-farm handling of crop protection products. It’s a convenient, farmer-friendly way to manage early crop risks without adding extra jobs at sowing.
How it works?
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After sowing, the treatment begins to release gradually into the soil, forming a protective zone around the germinating seed.
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Young roots take up the protection as they grow, helping seedlings push through early pest and disease pressure.
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The protection moves through the plant into new shoots and leaves, spreading evenly through the tissues.
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Insects feeding on the young foliage are controlled quickly, reducing damage and supporting strong early growth.
