Growers are now able to legally trade several AGT Clearfield wheat and barley varieties as a cost-effective way to get into new varieties
Sourcing the right quantities of the AGT varieties you want to grow is now even easier with the decision to allow Seed Sharing of AGT Clearfield wheat and barley varieties.
The breakthrough to trade seed varieties was the result of AGT developing a seed portal that allows growers to trade seed between themselves while cutting back on paperwork.
Once agreement is reached, the whole process takes just a few minutes and is fully compliant. See a further explanation of the process here.
AGT wheat varieties now able to be legally traded between growers include Grenade CL Plus, Kord CL Plus, Elmore CL Plus, Razor CL Plus, Hammer CL Plus, Sunblade CL Plus, and the highly popular new variety, Tomahawk CL Plus.
Future AGT wheat and barley varieties carrying Clearfield tolerance will also be available for Seed Sharing.
Dan Vater, AGT’s Head of Variety Support, outlines why the decision to allow licensed ‘farmer-to-farmer’ trading of AGT Clearfield varieties is a step in the right direction.
“This news comes at a really good time, particularly in the drought-affected parts of the country where IMI (imidazolines) residues are dictating what can be safely planted this season.
“We know that a lot of farmers are looking at getting their hands on seed of our Clearfield wheat varieties to mitigate the impact of herbicide residues.
“Now, all of our wheat, durum, barley, canola and lupin varieties can be traded between growers legally. This is a great way for growers to get into a new variety in a cost-effective way.
“And of course, high quality, quality assured, processed seed of our newer varieties is still able to be sourced through the AGT Affiliate network and local retailers, Dan Vater concluded.
This change was made possible through the launch of AGT’s Grower Portal last year, which legally must be used by all growers who are trading seed of AGT Clearfield varieties or other AGT varieties to another grower.
To encourage Seed Sharing, and the use of the AGT Grower Portal, AGT will send a $100 gift card to both the seller and recipient when the AGT Grower Portal is used to complete a Seed Sharing transaction.
Alternatively, participants can use the portal to donate the $100 to one of three rural charities: Are You Bogged Mate?, Blaze Aid, or the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Catch more details about the AGT Grower Portal gift card redemption by scanning the QR code here with your mobile.
See a video explanation on how to register for the AGT Grower Portal below.
