| 45 RURAL SERVICES » Egmont Seeds Around 17 full-time staff keep the operation humming. some still require the traditional “spooning” method by hand. Orders are packed daily, with the company priding itself on turnaround times that usually see seeds dispatched the same day. Behind the efficiency is a sophisticated forecasting and sourcing system. Each November, the team analyses sales data down to packet level to plan seed imports for the following year. Long-standing relationships with international suppliers - cemented at annual trials in California and other growing hubs - give the business exclusive rights to distribute certain varieties in New Zealand. Most seed is grown offshore, in countries as diverse as the United States, Guatemala, and India, where climate and scale suit production. For customers, the benefit is simple: access to a wide range of fresh, viable seed, whether it’s a niche F1 hybrid for a commercial grower, or a packet of sunflowers for a child’s first garden. ACROSS AROUND THE THE COUNTRY. CORNER. Plumbing | Gas | Drainlaying | Electrical Totally Dependable. 0800 GET LASER. Proud to be supporting Egmont Seeds on their project
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