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IRISH CERTIFIED SEED IS EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY
www.irishseedtrade.ie
Learn more about the value of sowing Irish Certified Seed…
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What is certif ied seed?
Certified Seed Grower Liam Day, Whitegate, East Cork.
It’s all about getting the most out of each acre that you farm and paying attention
to detail at all times.
Certified Seed Grower Clive Bayley, Carlow Town.
As a basic seed grower I understand the level of detail that goes into producing
this seed. I need to be sure that the seed is pure and free of any contaminants.
Irish certified seed produced under Irish conditions by Irish farmers for Irish farmers...
To ensure optimum
crop yields & increased
profitability - sow
certified seed!
Irish certified seed is a fully traceable, weed-free, guaranteedseed product with superior quality to alternatives and is producedto the highest standards.
Reasons to sow certified seed:
Best choice of highest yielding, Irish Recommended List varieties
Guaranteed high germination
Pure of variety and free of weed seeds
Chemical dressing on crop ensures much less risk of seed borne diseases
Fully traceable and monitored by DAFM to ensure high quality seed
Cost effective ensuring return on investment
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HOW WE PRODUCE IRISHCERTIFIED CEREAL SEED
1.VarietySelected
2.Seeds Grown
3.Inspection
4.Certification
Variety Selection Process- 10 years in the making!
Only the best new varietiesproven in Irish trials are selected for propagation for future use by Irish growers and industry buyers.
Basic Seed deliveredto Certified Seed Grower
A certified seed grower takescare with grain storage, fieldselection, crop husbandry andsegregation with assistance form DAFM officials.
Inspection Process
Ireland is one of four countries in theEU that adheres to a zero tolerancepolicy in the field to invasive/noxiousweeds such as wild oats, blackgrassand sterile brome, ensuring Irishcertified seed purity standardsare at the highest level in Europe.Pre and post harvest inspectionsare completed for purity andquality by DAFM officials.
Quality Assurance
Seed passed at the weigh bridge is carefully dried, stored and cleaned of all impurities and small grains. Any seed treatments are professionally applied and each official certifiedseed lot is sampled and checked to ensure itexceeds the min EU standards for purity and germination.
CertifiedBlue Label
seed ready for deliveryto Irish farmers
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Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA)Marina House, Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
T: +353 1 663 8700E: [email protected]
The Irish Seed Trade Association (ISTA) represents multipliers, producers and distributors of certified seed in Ireland. Its roleis to promote the use of certified seed in tillage, forage andgrassland crops and to ensurethe best varieties of seed aremade available to Irish farmers.
Amac Farm Supplies T/A Tattans Townspark, Midleton, Co. CorkTel: 021 463 0683
Barryroe Co-operative Ltd.Lislevane, Bandon, Co. CorkTel: 023 884 0000
Goldcrop Ltd.Springhill, Carrigtwohill, Co. CorkTel: 021 488 2800
Kerry Agri-BusinessKilmallock Road, Charleville, Co. CorkTel: 063 35000
Glanbia plcGraiguecullen, Co. CarlowTel: 059 914 2054
Brett Bros. Ltd.Callan, Co. KilkennyTel: 056 775 5300
Wm. Connolly & SonsRed Mills, Goresbridge, Co. KilkennyTel: 059 977 5800
J. Dalton & Sons Ltd.Chancellors Mills, Co. KilkennyTel: 056 772 1705
Drummonds Ltd.Townrath, Drogheda, Co. LouthTel: 041 983 8986
GerminalHorse & Jockey, Thurles, Co. TipperaryTel: 0504 41100
John Bolger & Co. Ltd.Ferns, Co. WexfordTel: 053 936 7840
Kevin Cooney Ltd.Raheenduff, Oulart, Gorey, Co. WexfordTel: 053 913 6107
J. Grennan & Sons Ltd.Rath, Birr, Co. OffalyTel: 057 913 3002
Boortmalt GroupThe Maltings, Athy, Co. KildareTel: 059 864 0333
Quinns of BaltinglassMain Street, Baltinglass, Co. WicklowTel: 059 648 1266
Seed Technology Ltd.Ballymountain, Ferrybank, Co. WaterfordTel: 051 832 814
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