Hart Pastures Trial Site

The Hart Pastures Trial Site, as part of a grower group project, conducts research and case studies into cropping, pasture, and soil health and features our proprietary varieties being included in pasture options for local sheep producers and a vetch study.

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Hart Pastures Trial Site

Hart, SA

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Established: 2023-current

Cropping
Pastures
Soil Health
Vetch

S&W Seed Company’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products to its customers is evident in our involvement in the Hart Trial Site in South Australia. As part of a grower group project, the large-scale site conducts research and case studies into cropping, pasture, and soil health in the mid-north region of South Australia.

S&W’s proprietary varieties have been included in the trial and focus on pasture options for local sheep producers, as well as a vetch study. The inclusion of S&W’s varieties is a testament to the company’s reputation as a leading supplier of high-quality seeds that are tailored to the local climate and soil conditions.

Through its ongoing involvement in the Hart Field Site Pastures Trial Site, S&W is helping farmers to optimize their yields, improve their profitability, and ensure the sustainability of their operations.

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S&W Seed Company Australia Announces New Name Under Avior Capital Partners

With over 40 years’ experience in the Australian seed industry, leading supplier S&W Seed Company Australia is excited to announce a new chapter in its journey, as it transitions to AlfaGen Seeds following Avior Capital Partner’s recent purchase of the company.

The acquisition will see AlfaGen Seeds become a wholly Australian owned business, with Avior Capital Partners acting as non-operational financial owners.

AlfaGen Seeds CEO, Cameron Henley says this new chapter will be firmly focussed on the future, where communication and customer service will be a priority and implementing new grower contracts will be paramount.

“I acknowledge the past few months have been an extraordinarily difficult period, particularly for those who’ve been financially impacted,” said Mr Henley.

“But I’d like to take this opportunity to thank staff and creditors for their continued support, and I look forward to this exciting new chapter of AlfaGen Seeds and its future.”

AlfaGen Seeds is made up of a team of experienced professionals with extensive knowledge of the agriculture industry, who are committed to working together to build a strong and successful business, as well as support the communities in which they operate.

The consolidation of multiple facilities into two primary locations in Keith, rural South Australia, and Deniliquin, in the Riverina region of NSW, will deliver greater efficiencies and new opportunities, as well as maximise production capability.

“AlfaGen Seeds will create employment opportunities at our primary facilities in Keith and Deniliquin, as well as provide existing staff with opportunities for career development.”

With a solid existing base of seed varieties, including lucerne, pasture legumes, ryegrass, forage sorghum, forage cereal and sunflowers, the company has also flagged new products are in the pipeline, for both the domestic and international markets.

“In the coming months, customers and industry will notice a gradual roll out of new branding, as we transition all products to AlfaGen Seeds,” said Mr Henley.

“Our priority is to ensure we’re delivering high-quality seed to the domestic market, as well as focusing on the export of quality, Australian grown seed to key international markets, including Africa, Asia and the Middle East.”

Hart Pastures Trial Site

Hart, SA

Trial Site

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Important Update

S&W Seed Company Australia Announces New Name Under Avior Capital Partners