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Seed treatment

Strength from the start

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AlfaGen Seeds Goldstrike® is a high-quality seed coating with innovative technology which supports the crop during establishment and throughout the season, allowing for stronger and more vigorous plant growth. With Goldstrike®, farmers can be assured of a reliable establishment and higher yields of top-quality forage.

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The benefits of Goldstrike®

Goldstrike® combines a tailored micronutrient package, rhizobia inoculant, and Apron® XL fungicide to help seeds establish quickly and evenly. The nutrients support early root growth, the rhizobia improve nitrogen fixation, and the fungicide protects against soil-borne diseases during those critical first weeks.

Note: Goldstrike® for tropical and subtropical grasses does not contain rhizobia or Apron® fungicide.

  • Micronutrient boost — Delivers essential trace elements to improve early root and shoot development
  • Rhizobia inoculation — Supports nitrogen fixation and nutrient uptake for better soil fertility
  • Fungicide protection — Apron® XL guards lucerne and sub clover against soil-borne diseases during early growth

XLR8® seed treatment is a film coating of Poncho® Plus insecticide on every seed, designed to give seedlings the best possible start. Poncho® Plus represents a significant advancement in seed treatments, offering broader pest control than any other insecticidal option. Its two powerful active ingredients protect eight crop and pasture types from a range of damaging pests for up to four weeks after sowing.

The benefits of XLR8®

XLR8® uses Poncho® Plus insecticide to give seedlings reliable, early-season protection and a stronger start. Its dual active ingredients defend against a wide range of damaging pests across multiple crop and pasture types, supporting healthy establishment and consistent early growth.

  • Broad pest protection — Two active ingredients protect seedlings from damaging pests for up to four weeks after sowing
  • Even establishment — Reduces early pest pressure to support stronger, more uniform emergence
  • Flexible use — Suitable for varied crop and pasture types, offering dependable protection across your system

Goldstrike XLR8® combines the benefits of Goldstrike® and XLR8® into one complete treatment for lucerne. It delivers micronutrients, rhizobia inoculant, fungicide and insect protection in a single pass, supporting rapid establishment and strong early growth under a range of conditions.

Enhanced & Standard for forage sorghum

Our Standard seed treatment, for forage sorghum, includes Thiram fungicide for essential protection against seed-borne disease. The Enhanced option adds Epivio® C, which helps protect seedlings from the phytotoxic effects of certain herbicides and supports healthy, even establishment.

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