SASM Trade | South Australian Seed Marketers

Euroseed Congress 2024

Copenhagen, Denmark

South Australian Seed Marketers (SASM) specialise in Export & Production of locally grown small seeds including Lucerne (Alfalfa), Haifa White, Subterraneum & Annual Clovers, and Vetch.

2024 SEASONAL SUMMARY

2024 has really been a mixed bag for the Australian market. The majority of the temperate zone has received significantly less annual rainfall than long term winter and spring averages. Some regions have recorded their lowest annual rainfall totals in recorded rainfall history. Hay/silage stocks are depleted that with a reasonable start to the season the need to restock hay sheds with cereal/ryegrass/clover hay and silage will be significant.

The main seed production areas are still hopeful of a harvest but rainfall in the coming weeks is critical. Yields are only expected to be average to below average however any crops that have been grown as specialist seed crops and not grazed by livestock could still surprise with above average yields. Aerial seeding annuals like Balansa, Arrowleaf and Persian clovers will again be in demand as we currently have no carryover and are completely reliant on new crop to meet domestic and international demand. Secure requirements at Euroseeds if you have demand!!!

Regards Jamie Tidy, Dylan Brodie & Joshua Rasheed
Managing Directors
South Australian Seed Marketers

Alfalfa (Lucerne)

(Medicago sativa)

Lucerne continues to have challenges with demand from key export regions back significantly. Approximately 50% of the usual area shut up for seed production will not be harvested due to domestic and international market concerns as well as the opportunity to cash in on the lucrative domestic hay markets.

Perennial White & Red Clovers

(Trifolium Repens, Trifolium Pratense)

White and Red Clover production areas are down significantly in Australia which will keep positive pressure on prices to the grower. We forward sell small quantities and have strong domestic demand for these products. Growers are enjoying strong forward lamb contracts so grazing these high protein finishing sites are very tempting.

We are looking forward to Euroseeds immensely as it is a great opportunity to network with industry colleagues and gain valuable insights into trends emerging in the industry. Over the last 6 years we have attended the major seed conferences we have built strong relationships and export connections and hope to continue these relationships for many years to come.