Microbial seed dressing for all broadacre crops

For decades, we've utilised this technique, particularly when sowing legumes. Surprisingly, however, when it comes to planting other grain crops like wheat and barley, the use of beneficial soil microbes has been largely overlooked.

Bacstim® Seed, Omnia Specialities' five-strain Bacillus product, was designed for coating seeds before planting, and is suitable for all grain crop production systems. Featuring spore forming capabilities, the microbes can survive on the seed for over 12 months post coating. Moreover, they are compatible with fungicides and other nutrient products used during the seed coating process.

This distinct property allows for ease of application onto seed without much effort or cost implication.

Other benefits of Bacstim® Seed include:

• Enhanced Seedling Vigor: promoting robust seedling growth by enhancing root development and nutrient uptake.
• Nutrient Availability: as it can solubilise nutrients in the soil, making them more readily available to plants.
• Stress Tolerance: Bacillus are known to induce systemic resistance in plants, helping them withstand various environmental stressors. This is particularly important for broadacre crops, being exposed to diverse conditions.
• Yield Enhancement: taking into account the above benefits, farmers often see improved crop yields and overall crop quality.
• Soil Health: over time, the use of these beneficial bacteria can contribute to enhanced microbial activity and soil health.