Quality, Tasmanian
seed development.

JG Broun is a third generation, family-owned and operated business specialising in quality seed potato development and processing.

Servicing customers across Tasmania, JG Broun prides itself in delivering a quality service in a timely, cost effective and professional manner.

“The entire Tasmanian crop of commercial potatoes depends on high quality seed.

Our aim is to provide the farmer with maximum yield and quality”.

- Peter Broun -

What we do:

 
 
 

  • Once the farmer/producer completes the harvest, they deliver the intake for grading which commences March/April and continues through to Mid May.

  • Rejects are taken out of the potato crop to a required standard, which is then certified by an independent entity (Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture). Some commercial producers choose to bypass this procedure and go directly into cool storage.

  • The seed potatoes are then stored in temperatures ranging from 2-4 degrees and are closely monitored to minimise moisture loss and CO² levels.

  • The seed potatoes are then moved from cool storage into dry storage to allow them to warm, soften and sprout. They are then cut, fungicide is applied if required, then heeled prior to planting to minimise infection.