Potatoes

VIBRANCE Premium the new standard in potato seed treatment
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New Zealand potato growers now have access to a powerful new tool in their crop protection toolkit.

Syngenta New Zealand has registered VIBRANCE® Premium, a next-generation fungicide seed treatment specifically designed to optimise potato establishment and protect against many key soil-borne diseases and help maximise marketable yields.

VIBRANCE® Premium combines the specialised SDHI sedaxane, specifically developed as a seed treatment, with fludioxonil to provide a dual-mode-of-action formulation that enhances both root health and plant vigour.

This combination offers the broadest spectrum disease control available. It provides robust defence against Rhizoctonia solani (Black scurf), Silver scurf, Black dot, Fusarium and Gangrene, while also providing suppression of Common scab.

"The early stages of a potato crop’s life are the most critical," says Paul Hassan, Technical Services Lead at Syngenta. "VIBRANCE® Premium ensures that the plant develops a stronger, more resilient root system from day one. This leads to better water and nutrient uptake, more uniform emergence and ultimately, more consistent tuber sizing at harvest."

VIBRANCE® Premium product highlights 

  • Broadest spectrum disease control of any potato fungicide seed treatment, optimising yield of premium quality potatoes
  • Persistent activity to protect potato seed during early potato establishment
  • Power of two active ingredients, boosting efficacy and providing a resistance management tool
  • Flexible timing with application either pre-storage or pre-planting of the tubers

“By controlling these pathogens early, VIBRANCE® Premium helps prevent the ‘gappy’ stands that can significantly reduce yield potential in commercial potato operations” Paul says.

For optimal results, Syngenta recommends pairing VIBRANCE® Premium with AMISTAR® in-furrow for soil borne control of Black scurf and suppression of Silver scurf.  This combination has delivered outstanding disease control and yield results in local field trials.

The liquid formulation is designed for ease of use in modern seed treatment applicators, ensuring consistent coverage of the seed tubers, a critical factor in achieving the full protective benefits of the product.

Give your seed the coat it deserves. VIBRANCE® Premium will be available for the 2026 planting season. 

For more information, please visit www.syngenta.co.nz/vibrance-premium or contact your local Syngenta Territory Manager.