Agricol’s activities include plant breeding, production, international trade, processing and distribution of seed.
Agricol’s activities are at the core of our commitment to agricultural excellence. Our plant breeding program focuses on developing high-performance sunflower varieties that are adapted to both South African and global climate conditions. Seed productions are carefully managed to ensure the highest quality seed output. Through international trade, we connect with global markets and industries, bringing innovation to South African agriculture. Our processing facilities maintain the integrity and purity of our seeds, ensuring they meet rigorous standards. Finally, our extensive seed distribution network ensures that Agricol’s superior seed varieties reach farmers across the nation, empowering them to achieve better yields.
Products
Research and development remains a high priority at Agricol so that not only seed, but also knowledge and information is being marketed.
Agronomy Crops
Summer Rainfall
Agricol’s high-quality agronomy seeds are tailored for local climate conditions. Our range includes a variety of crops such as sunflower, soybeans, maize, and sorghum and are selected through years of rigorous testing in trials to meet the requirements of South African and international producers.
Agronomy Crops
Winter Rainfall
Prepare for winter planting success with Agricol’s premium agronomy seed varieties. From canola to wheat, our winter agronomy portfolio is engineered to excel in cooler climates and is carefully selected according to producers’ needs.
Summer Pastures
Summer Rainfall
Explore Agricol’s diverse range of summer pasture seeds, which includes a selection of subtropical grasses and summer legumes. Whether you’re looking to rejuvenate grazing land or establish new pastures, our comprehensive range of summer pastures provides the perfect foundation for a complete summer fodder flow.
Winter Pastures
Winter Rainfall
Enhance your winter grazing options with Agricol’s extensive range of winter pasture seeds. Our selection of crops includes annual and perennial grasses, annual winter grains like oats and barley, tuber crops like Japanese radish, winter legumes like lucerne and lupins, and much more! Our winter pastures offer livestock farmers the versatility to meet all their winter forage needs.
Cover Crops
AGRILIFE Grazer Mixtures
Discover the benefits of cover cropping with Agricol’s specialised cover crop mixtures. These include summer and winter options for beginner and advanced cover crop farmers.
Lawn & Turf
Grasses
Create lush, vibrant lawns and turf areas with Agricol’s premium lawn and turf varieties and seed blends. From hard-wearing turf grasses to fine-textured lawn varieties, our selection caters to both residential and commercial landscaping needs, including golf courses and sport fields, ensuring beautiful, resilient green spaces that stand the test of time.
Research & Development
Research and development remains a high priority at Agricol so that not only seed, but also knowledge and information is being marketed. There are many R&D contracts in place between Agricol and research institutions. This, as well as licensing agreements with overseas counterparts, keeps us on the forefront of seed technology. New varieties from our own breeding programmes are scientifically tested, first under controlled conditions and then subjected to extensive field testing, before being released to the market.
Our Clearfield® Plus Sunflower Hybrids
The Clearfield® Production System for sunflower has provided growers with a superior weed control system compared to non-herbicide tolerant or conventional sunflowers.
The advantages include:
- post emergence broadleaf weed control,
- a wider spectrum of weed control,
- a higher level of consistency,
- greater flexibility in the timing of herbicide application,
- long-lasting weed control, often requiring only one pass,
- and a low rate of application.
Our Vision
To become the leader in the South African seed industry and receive international recognition by building the Agricol brand.
Our Mission
To have a sales and marketing orientation, strategic local and international networking and alliances, and a continuous sourcing of new technology within the seed industry.
To be a reliable supplier of proven products through our commitment to continuous product innovation.
Production
Agricol’s production division has the necessary knowledge at its disposal to produce seed of the highest quality that complies with the strict SANSOR certification standards, phytosanitary specifications, etc. Multiplication is being done under surveillance of trained and qualified inspectors and monitoring continues throughout the growing season.
Quality Control
To ensure our products meet the highest standards, we partner with registered external laboratories for germination and purity tests. These tests not only guarantee that our products comply with industry specifications and standards but also uphold Agricol’s commitment to excellence.
Local and International Network
From initially an area-restricted seed dealer in the Western Cape, Agricol has become one of the leaders in this sector. With branches in all the main regions in South Africa and with an extended network of counterparts in different countries worldwide, Agricol strives to be number one in the search for alternative crops and species in a diversified field.
Agricol App
Unleash the full potential of your agricultural endeavours with a sophisticated platform designed to enhance every facet of crop production.
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Contact us
For more information on Agricol products, please contact your nearest agent.