seed prices and availability

Hard Graft · Sep 25, 2021

Was supposed to be cleaning seed but sitting with a hot water bottle on my back

EddieB · Sep 25, 2021

As a grower of seed crops I can say that so far only one load has been collected from farm.
I can see that I am going to be left with sheds full of good seed as farmers will have planted HSS by the time the seed plants are able to collect anymore.

nick... · Sep 25, 2021

Have to say I’ve had great supply through open field and adm.barley seed since mid July and ordered another 3 bags and that was here on the 20th.had wheat ordered back in March for 15 sept latest delivery.when I chased it,it became clear I’d not get it for another couple weeks so replaced it and got delivery following day.
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Lincsman · Sep 25, 2021

R J said:
Is it possible to buy seed dressings to apply yourself

Yes, but look at the active ingredients and then buy a 5L flag leaf fungicide can etc.. about 100 times cheaper.

Simon Chiles · Sep 25, 2021

EddieB said:
As a grower of seed crops I can say that so far only one load has been collected from farm.
I can see that I am going to be left with sheds full of good seed as farmers will have planted HSS by the time the seed plants are able to collect anymore.

Interesting. I’m in the same boat. I’ve got a seed crop sitting in the shed that was harvested ages ago. Passed two germ tests but no collection, I’ve been told they’re struggling to get transport.

Brisel · Sep 25, 2021

Lincsman said:
Yes, but look at the active ingredients and then buy a 5L flag leaf fungicide can etc.. about 100 times cheaper.

It needs a different formulation to stick it to seed. Probably not that expensive to make though.

Highashgrange · Sep 26, 2021

4course said:
Im getting the vibe from from my arable pals that like everything else the price is rising but more concerning is the availability and delivery time , are others in the same boat waiting for seed

Ordered some new seed 20 weeks ago at £370/t and still not arrived. Anybody think they are hoping I’ll cancel because they can resell at a higher price? That’s off two completely separate suppliers as well.

Wombat · Sep 26, 2021

Highashgrange said:
Ordered some new seed 20 weeks ago at £370/t and still not arrived. Anybody think they are hoping I’ll cancel because they can resell at a higher price? That’s off two completely separate suppliers as well.

To be honest I am not too bothered if my new stuff doesn’t turn up as long as I know before the dressers turn up so I can get a bit more farm saved done. They did say deliveries where on target when I spoke to them Friday so will see.

whindy · Sep 28, 2021

Ordered some wheat castello at 10.30am Monday delivered 1pm Tuesday. shop local the answer

Wombat · Sep 28, 2021

whindy said:
Ordered some wheat castello at 10.30am Monday delivered 1pm Tuesday. shop local the answer

I cannot think of anywhere local who does seed anymore

4course · Sep 28, 2021

Wombat said:
I cannot think of anywhere local who does seed anymore

and why is that? could it be that the multi nationals have through their moddus operandi eliminated the small guys and are hell bent on controlling the market wether for inputs or outputs and a lot of folk have been suckered in with buy now pay later deals which resut in for the producer a few £ less on sales and a few few pounds more on inputs

Phil P · Sep 28, 2021

Got the last of my seed delivered today, however 35mm of rain since yesterday means it’s now going to sit in the shed for the foreseeable future, ffs

4course · Sep 28, 2021

whindy said:
Ordered some wheat castello at 10.30am Monday delivered 1pm Tuesday. shop local the answer

nothing to do with the choice of variety ?,try ordering on same delivery terms lets say skyscraper or any barley up here just saying/joshing

whindy · Sep 28, 2021

Just dropped lucky
I did ring around and other varieties available at 2 + weeks due mainly to haulage.

4course · Sep 28, 2021

whindy said:
Just dropped lucky
I did ring around and other varieties available at 2 + weeks due mainly to haulage.

dont take this the wrong way, but how come they could deliver costello and not the others

goodevans · Sep 28, 2021

I can see some cancellations been made after last 2 days downpours and looking at the forecast,that'll teach them

4course · Sep 28, 2021

goodevans said:
I can see some cancellations been made after last 2 days downpours and looking at the forecast,that'll teach them

really ,up here the rain has done a power of good will save a fortune in diesel and man hours

whindy · Sep 28, 2021

4course said:
dont take this the wrong way, but how come they could deliver costello and not the others

I rang around just asked what was available. Was offered exstase but already have enough exposure to it.
Costello was available due to there seed tonnage had dressed out better than expected so it was bagged and ready to go. After reading on here people struggling to get seed delivered it would be silly to pass it up.

4course · Sep 28, 2021

whindy said:
I rang around just asked what was available. Was offered exstase but already have enough exposure to it.
Costello was available due to there seed tonnage had dressed out better than expected so it was bagged and ready to go. After reading on here people struggling to get seed delivered it would be silly to pass it up.

ok see your point but as you can properly gather wouldnt have been my first choice nor would I go along with the line that seed tonnage had dressed out better than expected it just doesnt

goodevans · Sep 28, 2021

4course said:
really ,up here the rain has done a power of good will save a fortune in diesel and man hours

I will let you know in a month

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