Our market strength is driven by our strategic connections with domestic businesses and international partners, enabling us to deliver exceptional service to our farmers.
Cates is world-renowned as a specialist in seed multiplication, which involves contract farming with local growers to reproduce and re-export overseas varieties. The service enables international customers to maintain production during their off-season.
Most of our seed multiplication customers are in Europe and the United States. From turf grass to white clover, our reputation for reproducing high-quality seed has led to strong demand for this service.
Our international partnerships are built on our local connections. We work directly with farmers at ground level, and we have developed strong relationships with local farming families – some dating back generations. Our team of agronomists undertake regular field inspections to monitor all stages of the growing process, setting a new standard in quality control.
Cates seed multiplication service includes:
While Cates operates on a global scale, we remain fiercely proud of our roots here in Canterbury and the long-standing relationships we’ve built locally. We stand alongside our farmers, serving as their strategic link to the global seed trade.
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