How to use seed treatments to boost cereal crop production

One of the biggest worries for farms at the moment is finding a way of effectively increasing crop yields. In a struggling economy where there is a consistent squeeze on the profit margins of farms, increasing yields to get close to the genetic potential of the crop. Learn more about how to use seed treatments to boost cereal crop production and find out why this is such an important aspect of modern farming below.

What are seed treatments?

Seed treatments are products that farmers use in the earliest stages of their crops' growth. Using a seed treatment such as Take Off PGA Biostimulant Seed Treatment and Tuxedo Micronutrient Seed Treatment means that seeds have stimulation from the earliest stage of the growth process, leading to better growth in the long term.

What does a seed treatment do?

A seed treatment does a few different things, including:

• Increasing the mass of roots: Having a greater amount of mass in the roots of the crop means that the root collects more nutrients and water from the surrounding ground.
• Improving photosynthesis efficiency: More efficient photosynthesis means a greater rate of growth, as the plant has more energy from the same resources.
• Supporting nitrogen use: Seed treatments enable more efficient nitrogen transfer, which creates stronger roots and structures within the plant.
• More hardy crops: Seed treatments create crops that are more resistant to shocks such as extreme temperature changes and waterlogged fields.

The benefits of using seed treatments

One of the biggest issues farmers face is the limit on the number of resources available for their growth as a business. For example, where a factory can always build in more capacity, a farm can't always buy the next field. Using a seed treatment on your planted crops means that you increase your yields without spending more on expanding your land or planting more seeds.

Farmers also benefit as their plants are more resilient to the challenges of climate change. NASA forecasts that global temperatures are set to rise between 2.5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century. Plants are very susceptible to changes and evolution in the local climate, which means that having a harvest that is more durable ensures that your business is protected from the worst of any climate impacts.

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If you're a farmer considering seed treatments to improve your cereal crop output, try Take Off PGA and Tuxedo to discover the benefits of improving yields for your farm today.