We are
Seed Experts.
McCaw Seeds is one of New Zealand's leading seed processing specialists.
We deliver premium seed processing, storage and seed supply services to growers throughout the country.
A family-owned business located in the heart of the Canterbury Plains, our purpose-built facility offers a complete range of services from seed drying, cleaning, grading, storage, packaging and laboratory testing to export preparation.
Why Growers Choose McCaw Seeds.
Advanced Technology
We are continually investing in the latest seed processing technology and equipment.
By doing so, we ensure seed is processed to the highest standard and reaches the market on time, thus optimising growers’ financial returns.
Uncompromising Quality
Quality assurance is built into every stage of our operation.
Every seed line is assessed individually to ensure the most effective processing solution.
Our on-site laboratory enables continuous monitoring throughout processing, ensuring every seed-line meets the highest standards before it leaves our facility.
Timely Information
McCaw Seeds keeps you up to date every step of the way.
Growers and merchants receive a comprehensive report detailing the weight of seed delivered into store, its moisture, and in the case of ryegrass, an estimation of the expected dressing loss. Once processing is complete, you'll receive a comprehensive report detailing:
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Clean seed tonnage
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Dressing loss percentage
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A comparison of your dressing results against similar seed lines processed over the previous 12 months
This unique reporting provides valuable benchmarking information, giving growers greater insight into the performance of their crop and helping inform future management decisions.
Customer Focused Service
Our customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We therefore maintain an open-door policy, welcoming growers to inspect their seed throughout the cleaning process and to discuss results directly with our team.
Our Story
From humble beginnings with just two truck-mounted seed cleaners, McCaw Seeds has grown into a modern processing operation. Our extensive storage capacity and state-of-the-art equipment enables us to meet the evolving needs of New Zealand's seed industry.
The company brings the experience of four generations of arable farmers to every seed line we process. Our understanding of the entire seed production journey from paddock to market enables us to work closely with growers to provide practical advice, reliable service and outstanding results.
We are committed to helping growers maximise the value of every crop.
Our Partners.
We are proud to work alongside many of New Zealand's leading seed merchants and quality assurance organisations, including:
