11/02/2026
Why Farmers are switching to biostimulant seed coatings
Farmers are using Converte biostimulant seed coating (often called “Seed Primer”) on broadacre crops primarily to give the seeds a stronger start and improve overall crop performance — especially under challenging environmental conditions. This isn’t just about coating the seed surface; it’s about delivering biological and nutritional benefits right at the start of the crop’s life cycle.
Here’s why farmers are choosing it:
1. Better Germination and Early Growth
Biostimulant seed coatings are formulated to deliver nutrients, trace elements and beneficial microbes directly to the seed before sowing. This can help enhance germination rates and improve vigour of emerging seedlings, giving crops like wheat a healthier and more uniform start.
2. Improved Nutrient Uptake
By supplying macro- and micro-nutrients and chelating agents right at the seed stage, seed primer helps the plant access and use soil nutrients more effectively from the beginning, which is critical for early root and shoot development.
3. Greater Resilience to Stress
Our biostimulant coating helps plants cope better with abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, frost or poor soil conditions. Stronger early root systems and improved plant health translate to crops that are more resilient across the season.
4. Supports Soil and Plant Biology
Our coating includes components that promote beneficial soil biology such as mycorrhizal fungi and microbes, which further supports nutrient cycling and soil health — a foundation for sustainable crop growth.
5. Integrates Easily With Farming Practices
Converte’s products are designed to fit into existing farming operations (e.g., compatible with current fertiliser programs) so growers can adopt them without major changes to their workflow.
Scientific Basis
Broad university and agronomic research shows that bio-stimulant seed coatings containing nutrients and microbial feeds can improve seedling growth, nutrient uptake and stress tolerance in cereals like wheat, which helps overall crop establishment and yield potential.
In short: farmers use Converte’s biostimulant seed coating to get crops off to a stronger start — improving early growth, nutrient uptake, stress resilience and ultimately increasing the chance of a better yield and more stable performance under variable conditions.
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