Seeds are our business. Our only business.
Located in South Australia, we process, dry and sell all types of seeds.
Services
Services include:
•Seed processing•Packaging•Seed and grain drying•Germination testing•Purity testing•Silo storage•Finished product storage•Bulk container loading•Export container loading•Seed sales•Custom mixing of seed•Mixing lawn seed•Inoculation/lime coating•Fungicide application•Crop selection
Seed Processing
From the time the seed arrives by truck, it is carefully tracked. Having been weighed and the moisture tested, any drying is carried out before it is delivered into the cleaning system, or temporarily stored in one of 120 silos.
The Westrup screen/air machine is first in the processing system. It is a system of vibrating screens through which the seed travels, and stubble, weed seeds, plant debris, dirt and stones, insects, husks and any other contaminants are removed. Indent cylinders separate short from long seeds, and the gravity table separates light from heavy.
Should a line of seed pose a problem, Tatiara Seeds can meet that challenge with specialised equipment including five sets of velvet rollers and three double spirals. Velvet rollers separate seed by surface type and do an excellent job of removing dock, wireweed and yellow burr weed from lucerne, persian and white clovers. The spirals separate flat from round seed.
When the seed is clean, it is either kept in bulk or bagged for storage in our warehouse. From there it is loaded into containers for export or despatched to Australian destinations.
The on-site seed laboratory can check for germination and purity of the seed.
Tatiara Seeds organises all the paperwork for the seed, including inspection of containers, arranging AQIS testing of seed, sending samples for official purity and germination testing, and tracking of the product at every stage.
Seed Drying
Tatiara Seeds purchased its first grain dryer in 1985. Since then demand for drying seed has increased to such an extent that there are 3 Vertec grain dryers available to dry any type of seed. Lucerne and Phalaris seed growers are the greatest users of the grain dryers to remove moisture so that the seed can be safely stored.
The grain dryers use gas to heat and dry the air which then passes through the seed, taking moisture with it. The temperature is carefully monitored so that germination is not affected.
The cost is determined by the size of the lot, the amount of moisture to be removed, the type of seed and the amount of gas used.
Graham Ramsdale or Peter Maddern are available to discuss any needs relating to drying seed.
Seed Sales
Please contact our Seed Sales Department for a full list of available varieties we have to offer. We also supply birdseed and lawn seed mixes, plus inoculants.
Phone: (08) 8752 0024
Alternatively, submit your query below.
Seed Sales Enquiry
Location
66 Nalang Road, Bordertown (South Australia)
Tatiara Seeds Bordertown
Tatiara Seeds is located at 66 Nalang Road, 4.5km south of Bordertown. Nalang Road branches off the Frances Road.
Contact
online form
General Inquiries
Bordertown Office
Ph: (08) 8752 0054
General Email
info@tatiaraseeds.com.au
Bordertown Despatch Office
Ph: (08) 8752 0739
bordertown@tatiaraseeds.com.au
Seed Sales
Ph: (08) 8752 0024
Email
seedsales@tatiaraseeds.com.au
Postal Address
PO Box 435
Bordertown
South Australia 5268
About Tatiara Seeds
Graham Ramsdale has been the manager of Tatiara Seeds since its inception and believes customer service is his highest priority.
Tatiara Seeds has been in operation since 1976. It began in Bordertown, with one processing plant and a single operator. We expanded to Bordertown and Keith in 1998 with a total of ten processing plants, and a staff of up to 40. We are now back to just the Bordertown site after selling the Keith site to Peters Commodities in January 2024.
We have over 200 silos for incoming storage and 8,000 square metres of warehouse for storing bags of seed.
Graham or any of his team of experienced seed cleaners can advise you about all aspects of weed seed removal and processing to eliminate any other contaminants.
Disclaimer
Tatiara Seeds are not liable to you or any other person for any cost, loss or liability (including loss or profit or other consequential damage) arising out of or in connection with any information or material issued on this website or for any other matter arising out of or in connection with this website.
You assume all risks concerning the suitability and accuracy of the information within the website and publications. The website and publications may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Tatiara Seeds assumes no responsibility for and disclaims all liability for any such inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in the website and publications and in any other referenced or linked documents.
Tatiara Seeds may make changes to the information, website, prices, technical specifications, and product offerings at any time and without notice.
Privacy policy
This statement sets out Tatiara Seed's policies relating to the privacy and security of your "personal information" and security of your other information. This privacy and security statement applies only to this website.
This website collects and uses the following information from users:
1A record of your visit and logs the following information for statistical purposes - the user's IP address, the date and time of the visit to the website, the pages accessed and the type of browser used. No attempt will be made to identify users or their browsing activities2The website retains the email address of people who send emails through the "Contact Us" facility, for the purpose of sending a response. They will not be used for any other purpose, nor disclosed without your consent.3Your personal information will not be disclosed to a third party.4Website administrators are required to protect and handle your "personal information".5You should note that there are inherent risks associated with transmission of information via the Internet. You should make your own assessment of the potential risks to the security of your information when making a decision as to whether or not you should utilise this website. There are alternative ways to obtaining information from, and transacting business with Tatiara Seeds for those users who do not wish to use the Internet.6The content of this privacy and security statement may be updated from time to time, so we suggest that if you return to this website on a regular basis that you carefully read the information provided.