Crop Protection
Our Approach
Pearce Seeds brings together in its agronomists a wealth of practical farm experience and in-depth technical knowledge. Our goal is to support farmers and managers in every aspect of crop production from variety choice, sowing rates and cultivation strategy, through to crop protection and nutrition.
Through the use of varietal strengths, good soil and nutrient management and the strategic use of crop protection products we look to optimise plant health with the aim of maximising yield and financial return while minimising the cost of production. Emphasis in modern agronomy is shifting away from direct pest or disease control and is focusing more on improving the plants own health and resilience so that it is better placed to defend itself. Some of this can be bred directly into the varieties over time but can also be improved by the identification and management of nutritional weaknesses in the crop throughout the growing season.
Pearce Seeds Agronomists
We operate across the south west offering advice on the best crop protection treatments in both forage and arable production with fully qualified BASIS and FACTS trained agronomists. Pearce Seeds agronomists are specialised in all crops in their areas and provide agronomic advice on:
- All Winter and Spring Cereal crops including milling wheat, feed wheat, malting and feed barley for the arable orientated farmer as well as cereal crops for silage and arable silage mixes.
- Grassland agronomy, including advice on what mixes of grass seeds that will best suit your requirements.
- Maize including advice on maize seed and maize agronomy
- Oilseed Rape
- Potatoes
- Peas & Beans including supply of seed and agronomy services
- Greening crops
- Stewardship
- Game cover crops
- Nutrient Management
See the agronomy team: The Team
Pearce Seeds is a member of the Crest Group which is made up of independent agronomy specialists covering the whole of the UK. As part of the Crest Group, Pearce Seeds has direct access to all of the major crop protection manufacturing companies. Our close relationship with major agrochemical manufacturers allow our agronomists to have access to the most up to date product information, on market research and new product development. This allows Pearce Seeds to deliver cost effective crop protection products and help contribute to productivity and profitability.
