SEED COATING
AgriCOTE® is a unique seed application technology that is used to apply various beneficial agricultural products to seed.
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AgriCOTE® provides better seed-to-soil contact needed for improved germination & successful establishment.
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Advantages of using coated seed types.
BENEFITS OF COATED SEED
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Added nutrition for seedlings
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Better seed to soil contact
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Improved germination & seedling survival
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Protect seedlings against fungi
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Accurate distribution
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Economical to use
THE COATING PROCESS
Materials are accurately applied by means of a computer-assisted, automated batching process in rotary coating equipment. Each seed kind has its own applicable formulation and application recipe.
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The materials are added in a gradual layer build-up to ensure consistent and even-sized seeds.
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Although it’s a wet process the seed is dried off immediately, thus preventing the seed from absorbing excess moisture. Drying is done by means of a fluidized bed dryer with controllable speed & temperature settings.
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After drying to an acceptable level, the seed is screened to deliver a uniformly sized seed-lot with minimal doubles & blanks.