Seed treatments are a powerful, efficient, and safe tool helping farmers to protect their seedlings during their most vulnerable stages of growth, especially during the first couple of weeks after planting.
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In addition, seed treatments are highly targeted and reduce the overall use of crop protection products and the exposure of non-targeted species. This makes seed treatments an important tool for sustainable agriculture.
Speaking at a ceremony during Nampo Cape on Thursday morning, Liza Bohlmann, communications business partner at Bayer Crop Science, pointed out that the 111 years’ experience has given Bayer an in-depth understanding of crop pests and diseases, seed treatment products, and market needs.
“Building on our 111-year history as seed treatment pioneers, we are proud to offer our market-leading portfolio of treatments to customers in South Africa. Our product range spans a wide range of crops, and incorporates fungicides, insecticides, [and] nematicides, as well as biological tools. Additionally, we can also create tailored treatment packages to address the specific needs of our customers,” said Bohlmann.
