Lumishur

Securing the Early Stage: Working with Lumishur

When you are setting the foundation for your yield, protecting seedlings from soil-borne pests is non-negotiable. Lumishur, developed by Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe S.A.S., has become our go-to solution for early-season protection of sunflowers and corn. As a systemic seed treatment, it works exactly where it is needed, shielding the crop from the moment of germination.

Ease of Application

From an operational standpoint, the product is highly efficient. The flowable suspension concentrate formulation performs well in seed treatment machinery—no clogging, no nozzle issues, and a stable solution. We follow the prescribed rates, ranging from 1.0 to 4.0 L/t depending on soil conditions and pest pressure. The chemical distribution on the seed surface is consistent, which is crucial for uniform protection.

Key Benefits for the Farmer

• Systemic Efficacy: It reliably tackles wireworms, flea beetles, weevils, and the frit fly, preventing the typical gaps in stand density caused by these pests.
• Workflow Efficiency: With a maximum of one application required, it fits perfectly into the fast-paced sowing schedule without adding unnecessary technical steps.
• Results: You get even, healthy emergence. In fields where we previously suffered from pest damage to seeds and roots, the crop now develops uniformly.

Being a class 2 hazard product, it requires standard careful handling during the treatment process, and we strictly use PPE. For us, Lumishur is a predictable product that removes the uncertainty of early-season losses, allowing us to focus on other agronomic tasks.