Useful Links
Here’s a selection of links that we hope you will find useful.
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Suppliers
Barenbrug
Barenbrug is the largest privately owned seed company in the world, with 22 research and development locations across all the main climatic zones, and sharing its resources has helped make us what we are today. At Barenbrug, we’re proud to have been part of New Zealand’s pastoral landscape for over 30 years as a plant breeding and research company.
Website: www.barenbrug.co.nz
RAGT New Zealand
From January 1st 2023 Seed Force officially became RAGT New Zealand, solidifying our partnership that began in 2006. With over 300,000 test plots worldwide (including right here in New Zealand), 40 breeding programmes across multiple species and 17 research centres – your farm will reap the benefits with RAGT cultivars bred and proven to thrive in challenging climates.
Website: www.ragt.nz
Agricom
Agricom is a New Zealand based plant breeding company. Agricom supply Specialty Seeds with pastoral grasses, Clovers (White & Red), Tall Fescues, Sub-Strawberry-Balansa Clovers, Pasture Herbs, Lucerne, Cereal silage and grains.
Website: www.agricom.co.nz
Cropmark Seeds
Cropmark is a specialist New Zealand based plant breeder. Breeders of Pastoral grasses, clovers, brassica,cereals and pasture herbs. Cropmark products will help you improve Your farm’s performance with superior pasture and forage seed
Website: www.cropmarkseeds.com
Germinal
The Aber® range of high-quality perennial and short-term ryegrass and white clovers have been tested across diverse farm systems and growing conditions throughout NZ. Aber was introduced in 2000 as the world’s first high sugar grass and since then, have continued to demonstrate superior pasture quality, persistence, digestibility and environmental benefits.
Website: www.germinal.co.nz
PGG Wrightsons Seeds
PGG Wrightson Seeds is a New Zealand based plant breeding company. PGG Wrighton Seeds was formed in 2005 as a result of the merger of Wrightson Limited and Pyne Gould Guinness Limited. PGG Wrightson Seeds has a wide range of pastoral grasses, clovers, brassicas, and lucerne seed.
Website: www.pggwrightsonseeds.com
Pioneer Seeds
Pioneer Brand Seeds are represented in New Zealand by Genetic Technologies Limited, a 100% New Zealand owned family agribusiness, founded in 1986 by Phillip Yates. Pioneer Seeds focus is Maize, Sorghum, and Lucerne seed.
Website: www.pioneer.co.nz
Corson Maize Seed
Corson Maize Seed has developed a proud history and strong reputation for sourcing some of the world’s finest maize and sweetcorn seed, a reputation that has been proudly built in conjunction with our seed growers in Gisborne. Corson Maize have a range of high quality products to suit your needs.
Website: www.corsonmaize.co.nz
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Retailers
Farmlands
Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited was born from the desire of everyday farmers to work together to get themselves a better deal. More than 50 years later that desire has grown into one of New Zealand’s largest co-operatives, helping rural shareholders nationwide get the most from their business, at the fairest possible price.
Website: www.farmlands.co.nz
ATS
ATS is a rural supplies co-operative based in Mid Canterbury. Formed in 1963, it was set up by local farmers who were seeking a means of achieving lower input costs for their farming businesses.
Website: www.ats.co.nz
Ruralco
Ruralco are your farming cooperative offering competitive pricing for your farming business and a complete solution with personalised advice, on farm, instore or online.
Website: www.ruralco.co.nz
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Affiliates
New Zealand Grain and Seed Trade Association
Specialty Seeds NZ has long been a member of the New Zealand Grain and Seed Trade Association. The New Zealand Grain & Seed Trade Association (NZGSTA) exists to foster the business environment for its members. NZGSTA now comprises 80 companies who not only breed seed, but also research, produce, process and market the nation’s grain and seed outputs
Website: www.nzgsta.co.nz
Nursery & Garden Industry Association
Specialty Seeds is a member of the Nursery & Garden Industry Association. The Nursery and Garden Industry New Zealand (NGINZ) is the industry face of the Nursery and Garden Industry Association of New Zealand Incorporated.
Website: www.nginz.co.nz
Rural Contractors New Zealand
Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) is the only national association and the leading advocate for rural contractors in New Zealand. Click on the Rural contractors logo to find a Rural Contractor in your area.
Website: www.ruralcontractors.org.nz
Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group
The Organic Dairy and Pastoral Group is a group of farmers, suppliers, and interested people and groups who see a positive future for organic farming. The ODPG was formed by dairy farmers who saw the need for support and leadership within the organic farming industry. The ODPG was originally the Organic Dairy Producers Group but as the group has evolved over time, it was decided to encourage and welcome members from the overall pastoral sector.
Website: www.organicpastoral.co.nz
Dairy NZ
DairyNZ’s job is to support on-farm change, create on-farm opportunities, build capability and mitigate risk to achieve the industry’s strategic objectives. This is being done through research, development, engagement and leadership.
Website: www.dairynz.co.nz
New Zealand Plant Breeding & Research Association Inc (NZPBRA)
The New Zealand Plant Breeding & Research Association Inc (NZPBRA) membership comprises the major developers of plant varieties for the New Zealand arable and pastoral sectors.
Website: www.nzpbra.org
Pest Go
Pest Go is New Zealand’s Leading Pest Control Products company based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Pest Go was formed to provide you with the best pest control solutions available within New Zealand. Pest Go’s aim is to provide these solutions direct to your door, quickly, and at a very competitive price. For your convenience, all products on our web site include GST and delivery to your door.
Website: www.pestgo.co.nz
Seed Production Australia & New Zealand
Seed Producers Australia & New Zealand (SPANZ) are based in Christchurch, New Zealand and were formed to provide a link between high quality New Zealand and Australian seed producers and seed supply companies throughout, Asia, Europe and the USA.
Website: www.spanz.co.nz
The New Zealand Fodder Beet Company
The New Zealand Fodder Beet Company (NZFB) is a New Zealand based company, formed to supply and support, New Zealand farmers with high producing fodder beet cultivars, all NZFB cultivars have high proven seed quality.
Website: www.nzfodderbeet.co.nz