Agricom has history in Australia as a temperate proprietary seed business trading under its previous name, PGG Seeds. The name change to Agricom, effective from August 2010, is a progressive step towards consolidating the wider company’s business with its extensive research, breeding and evaluation components.
The significant contribution of pastures to a successful, financially sound farming economy is reflected by the level of science and research which goes into the breeding and evaluation of Agricom cultivars. Agricoms breeding facility is based in Christchurch, New Zealand with extensive off-site evaluation programmes throughout Australia. This extensive research, breeding and evaluation provides farmers access to cultivars with beneficial advances in pest and disease tolerance, making for better persistence, productivity and reliable animal performance.
Farmers face many challenges in today’s competitive agricultural environment including unique climatic conditions, varying soil types and seasonal feed requirements. Our objective is to provide customers with cultivars which can be matched to their specific farming system throughout these temperate areas.
Agricom offers a full range of temperate pasture species of grasses, clovers, herbs and brassicas.
Agricom products are available through all reputable seed suppliers throughout Australia. Technical advice and sales is provided by the Agricom Territory Managers or by clicking here.
Why should farmers use Agricom varieties?
• You can rest assured that you are using proven, high performing cultivars that have been developed through an extensive R&D programme and rigorous trialling. All seed is certified ensuring the producer that they are receiving the same high standard as set by the plant breeder each time seed is purchased.
• When you use Agricom varieties you have access to excellent advice and support from our team (Meet Our Team), that bring the combination of product technical knowledge, practical in field experience with a good understanding of farm systems.
Which variety or species is best for you?
This decision can seem complicated given all the seed varieties available. A good first step is to study the varieties (Cultivar Information) on this website, and if you are still not sure what to use, call your nearest territory manager who will discuss with you the options best options for your farm.
Why renovate pasture?
The performance of most pastures deteriorates a few years after planting, so to maintain consistent farm production, a regular amount of pasture renewal is needed each year.
Pasture and forage crop management guides
We have written several guides to provide you with the information required to get the best from our varieties. Click here for the Related Publications page.