Overcoming 'sticky seed' and blockages at planting

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Faced with ongoing issues at planting caused by ‘sticky seed’, Ongerup grain grower Matt Fisher turned to his local Hannaford franchisee Len Daw for advice.

Cropping wheat, barley, and canola on the family farm in Ongerup WA, Matt and his family have been Hannaford customers for over 40 years.

Len suggested that Matt try Rancona Dimension seed treatment to overcome the grief he’d been experiencing from his air seeder blocking when using alternative products.

“We’ve had improved seed handling since switching to Rancona Dimension,” said Matt. “Using it has overcome the issue of inconsistent seeding rates due to blocked heads on my air seeder.”

Matt plans to continue using Rancona Dimension for both the disease protection it provides as well as the improved experience at planting.

“Not only are our crops protected against rhizoctonia, our seeding rates are now also within expected tolerances as the treated seed flows well through the air seeder.”

Combining two powerful active ingredients, Rancona Dimension protects against rhizoctonia root rot and crown rot, as well as controlling smuts, pythium and bunt in wheat, barley and oats. 

It’s unique micro-emulsion formulation provides extremely low dust-off at application, good flow of seed through equipment, and easy clean down of machinery compared with other products. It also provides for better distribution of the fungicide and contact with pathogens.

“I’d recommend Len and Tash Daw of Hannaford because their services are timely, they do a good job, and they always keep you updated,” added Matt.

For more information on Rancona Dimension contact your local Hannaford Seed Protection Specialist.

Image: Daniel & Matt Fisher, Ongerup WA