Openfield Seed Selector 2014

VARIETIES WITH ESTABLISHED END-MARKET DEMAND
Wheat
HGCA EXPORT BRANDS*
ukp
MARKET HGCA EXPORT BRANDS COMMENT FROM OPENFIELD'S GRAIN MARKETING TEAM
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With backing from Warburtons and other end-users Skyfall is tipped to become a significant variety in its first year.
Bread
Provisional
Crusoe
Bread
3
Rapidly gaining popularity for its excellent quality and outstanding agronomic characteristics.
Now a mainstay of the Warburtons contract.
Solstice
Bread
3
Continues to set the standard for its excellent milling characteristics and appealing white flour.
Gallant
Bread
3
Performs well in the milling and baking processes and popular with most millers.
Lennox
Bread
–
Late-autumn driller with top quality. Now accepted as part of the Warburtons contract
Edgar
Bread
–
German quality "E" wheat with excellent grain quality and useful agronomic profile.
Cordiale
Bread
3
2-ROW
MALTING
4
(SOFT)
3
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Bread
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Invicta
Cakes & Biscuits
(Blends)
Scout
Cakes & Biscuits
3
Claire
Cakes & Biscuits
3
Leeds
Distilling
(Blends)
A significant variety particularly in the north where it is rated as "good" for distilling by SAC. An export variety for the south.
Revelation
Distilling
(Blends)
Late maturity limits access to traditional distilling markets but still suits England's export markets.
Barley
MARKET
SY Venture
Malt
3
–
Malting
3
3
Cassata
OILSEED
RAPE
Early ripening, robust quality and premiums close to Group 1. Favoured by millers as the Group 2 variety of choice.
DOMESTIC
Premiums should be available because of limited supply of Group 3s and steady demand from the midland/northern
millers. Premiums, albeit limited, may even be available for soft Group 4s too.
The benchmark biscuit quality variety. Well-suited to general demand, speciality niche markets and export.
EXPORT
The only new variety in a declining winter malting barley market. Widely accepted by the maltsters.
Widely accepted by the maltsters with an export opportunity for those in the south.
Now being superseded by newer malting varieties.
HOLL Oilseed Rape
V316OL
HOLL
3
–
Recommended List candidate that has full backing from the crushers for its outstanding oil quality.
V295OL
HOLL
3
–
The mainstay of the HOLL market with excellent oil quality and ability to attract premiums in an
otherwise commoditised market.
KEY
A blend of semi-hard varieties to suit both EU and non-EU breadmaking. W> 170 P/L <0.9 Protein 11-13%.
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A blend of soft extensible varieties, well known throughout the EU for their biscuit making and bread blending characteristics.
Useful for blending with hard high protein wheats. W 80-120 P/L <0.55 Protein 10.5-11.5%.
Source: Source: HGCA Recommended List 2014/15 www.hgca.com
GROUP 1 - BREADMAKING WHEAT
Skyfall
Crusoe
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
Uk Recommended List
C4148 x Hurricane
N 104
FARM SUITABILITY
Skyfall is the highest yielding Group 1 wheat with bold grain and
a high Hagberg Falling Number. It is a provisional Group 1, with
significant interest from major end-users for its excellent baking
quality. Skyfall is the first Group 1 winter bread-maker with
resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge.
1ST WHEAT
SUITABLE
E 101
8 Early Sept
4End Sept - End Oct
4End Oct onwards
EXCELLENT
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
LATEST: END FEB
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
WITH PGR
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY HEIGHT
Vivant x Rialto
8
82
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
6
6
8
(5)
6
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
W 99
Crusoe is now the UK’s leading Group 1 variety after just two years
of commercial use. It consistently produces high yields, attractive
premiums and better quality grain protein than any other variety on
the HGCA Recommended List. Crusoe is accepted by all millers and
classified by the HGCA as a ukp grain for export.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
MODERATE TO GOOD
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - End Oct
4End Oct onwards
N 97
E 94
W 96
Once the mainstay of the milling wheat market its popularity is now
in decline following the introduction of Crusoe and Skyfall. It
remains the benchmark variety for quality and for this reason is still
popular with millers who appreciate its quality flour and appealing
white colour which ensures it will continue to find a home.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
MODERATE
SPEED = MEDIUM/FAST
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
LATEST: END JAN
77.5
243
0.6
12.4
227
8
0
96 (79)
E 98
LATEST: END JAN
It has excellent all round foliar disease that delivers high untreated
yields that are equivalent to the treated yields of both Gallant and
Solstice. It is short, stiff-strawed with early maturity, similar to that
of Solstice. Skyfall performs well as both a first and second
wheat, due partly to its ‘Rendezvous’ Pch1 eyespot resistance.
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
SPEED = MEDIUM
77.9
246
0.6
12.0
204
Crusoe is a step above other Group 1 varieties. Its disease
resistance is especially strong against yellow rust, mildew and
Septoria tritici - though it appears more susceptible to brown rust
than its rating suggests and a prophylactic triazole programme is
recommended. It is short strawed with good standing power
requiring only a standard PGR programme.
Solstice has only moderate disease resistance and relatively low
untreated yields. Mildew, yellow rust, brown rust and eyespot will
require monitoring, especially in early sown, thick crops. Galmano
Silver seed treatment is recommended as standard, especially in highrisk situations. Best suited to conventional sowing from mid-September
onwards. It is relatively tall, but has excellent lodging resistance.
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
8
81
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
8
91
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
8
0
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
8
9
6
(6)
6
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
4
4
4
(6)
5
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
4
6
N
Y
7
+1
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
Skyfall performs across a range of soil types with outstanding
performance on medium and lighter soils where growers often look for
Group 1 premiums to offset the lower yield potential. It develops very
quickly in the autumn so early drilling should be avoided but Skyfall
performs well when drilled from the end of September onwards.
Crusoe has a prostrate winter growth habit with a medium tillering
capacity. In the spring, it becomes semi-erect and develops rapidly. It
has a characteristic green appearance attributed to ancestral Triticum
dicoccoides in its parentage. It is slightly later to ripen than other
varieties in this category.
Higher than average seed rates are advised as it does not tiller as
well as some other varieties. Trial performance understate farm
yields, so take this into account when calculating nitrogen
requirements for milling.
NORTH & EAST
There is no doubt that Skyfall will be a significant variety in the
Eastern region where it offers more choice alongside other top
yielders such as Crusoe. Its light land performance will prove
particularly attractive to growers in East Anglia. Its strong
Northern performance may be attributed to its rapid speed of
development in the autumn.
NORTH & EAST
The variety continues to grow in popularity particularly in the East
where it is a good agronomic fit and for its yellow rust resistance. It
performed well over the past two seasons in spite of the difficult
growing conditions experienced in the summer and autumn of
2012. This has established it as the leading bread-making variety.
NORTH & EAST
Solstice will continue to have a place on many farms as those who
know how to manage it consistently achieve excellent grain
quality. It is known for its high stable Hagberg, good sprouting and
Fusarium resistance and an ability to cope well in wet or late
harvest conditions. Its revised yellow rust resistance has
dissuaded some growers in the higher risk areas of East Anglia.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Midge resistance will have a major influence in this region. Its
outstanding brown rust resistance is also likely to be
appreciated in hot, dry summers. Growers need to be mindful
not to drill it too early especially in warm, kind autumns.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
It delivers its best yield performance in this region partly from its
good Septoria tritici resistance. Brown rust is the disease to watch
and is best, and most cheaply, controlled before it becomes
established. Its agronomic advantages have seen it rapidly
establish itself as the Group 1 of choice ahead of Solstice.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Strong demand from domestic and export markets will continue to
interest growers. Its future rests largely on the rate at which growers
adopt newer varieties, particularly Skyfall with its improved brown
rust resistance, a major disease in this region.
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
SCOTLAND
(6)
(6)
Y
N
5
6
N
N
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
2
11.8
277
N 94
SPEED = FAST
78.1
271
1.4
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
W103
2ND WHEAT
UK Recommended List
98 (91)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
Cordiale x Gulliver
102 (95)
NATIONAL (untreated)
SOWING
Solstice
UK Recommended List
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
GERMAN QUALITY BREAD WHEAT
Edgar*
Gallant
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
UK Recommended List
(Malacca x Charger) x Xi19
96 (82)
NATIONAL (untreated)
N 94
E 98
FARM SUITABILITY
Gallant remains a popular Group 1 variety. It produces consistent
yields and of a quality widely accepted by millers. It yields well
across a range of sowing dates and soil types is early to mature.
Disease resistance is modest and requires a good fungicide
programme to maximise yield potential.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SOWING
SUITABLE
MODERATE
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
LATEST: END JAN
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
12.1
226
WITH PGR
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY HEIGHT
N-
8
81
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
5
5
5
(5)
4
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
E 101
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
GOOD
LATEST: END JAN
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
SPEED = MEDIUM
79.4
278
-
12.7
-
8
-1
W 100
Edgar is known for its bold grain, high protein content and overall
good baking performance. Proven in Germany as a top-line
breadmaker, it is well adapted to the UK, especially its resistance
to lodging. Its popularity is growing rapidly following strong
performance over two contrasting and challenging seasons.
SPEED = MEDIUM
77.0
291
0.9
It is a broad-leaved, erect variety with low to moderate tillering
capacity. In high black-grass situations seed rates and residual
herbicide doses should be increased to improve competitiveness. It
is susceptible to the aggressive 'Warrior' race of yellow rust and
yield robbing Septoria tritici. It is gradually becoming out classed on
disease resistance by newer entrants.
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
W 99
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
Drifter x NIC 97-3061B
101 (92)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
EU Common Catalogue
Edgar has a prostrate winter growth habit with moderate tillering
ability. It develops rapidly in the spring to produce a tall crop with
outstanding disease resistance, especially against mildew, brown
rust, Septoria tritici and Fusarium. Proven second wheat
performance with ‘Rendezvous’ Pch1 eyespot resistance.
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
7/8
101
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
7
+2
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
Gallant has a good Hagberg Falling Number and bushel weight
but a relatively low protein content. Careful nitrogen management
is required to achieve the 13% protein, especially in high yielding
situations. It has medium tall, stiff straw with good lodging
resistance and a standard PGR programme is often sufficient.
Edgar is now a significant variety in the Warburtons contract.
It is suited to all soil types with particularly strong performance
in light-land situations. The quantity of straw may limit interest
on heavier soils using minimum tillage systems, but where straw
is desired, it is certainly one to consider.
NORTH & EAST
High Hagberg and early maturity remain an advantage in the
North. This allows for early harvest and provides a good entry for
oilseed rape. Galmano Silver seed treatment is recommended as
standard for the eastern counties to protect against early infections
of yellow rust.
NORTH & EAST
Edgar sits alongside Skyfall, Crusoe and Solstice as part of a
Warburtons contract. Well suited to the eastern region, but proximity
to the mills is important as not readily accepted by other end-users.
Good Hagberg and resistance to sprouting means it is well-suited to
difficult conditions at harvest or further North.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
A significant domestic market remains in the South with good
opportunities for export as ukp wheat. A robust protectant
programme is recommended for both Septoria tritici and brown rust.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Ideally suited to this region with its excellent overall disease
resistance, particularly against Septoria tritici and brown rust.
Its tall straw gives it appeal in the West and, with the best
rating for Fusarium available, it is useful wherever there is
maize in the rotation.
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
SCOTLAND
5
5
N
N
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
8
6
7
(6)
7
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
7
8
N
N
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
Source: *Limagrain and Openfield Private trials
3
GROUP 2 - BREADMAKING WHEAT
SPRING -BREADMAKING WHEAT
Cordiale
Lennox
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
UK Recommended List
(Reaper x Cadenza) x Malacca
97 (84)
NATIONAL (untreated)
N 96
E 98
FARM SUITABILITY
The most widely grown Group 2 variety by a considerable margin.
Popular with growers suiting most farm situations with consistent
performance, bold grain and early maturity. Its remains the millers
preferred Group 2 variety due to its reliable baking performance. It
has short stiff straw and, being early to ripen, is a useful variety
for growers with a large area to harvest.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SOWING
SUITABLE
EXCELLENT
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
LATEST: END JAN
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
12.3
(240)
WITH PGR
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY HEIGHT
N -
8
79
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
6
6
3
(5)
5
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
E -
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
MODERATE
8 Early Sept
8 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4Mid Oct and spring
LATEST: SPRING
SPEED = FAST
79.1
241
314
13.0
–
8
–1
W-
Lennox found market acceptability through Warburtons as a spring
bread-making variety. A late-drill or spring-drilled choice it is useful
in tackling black-grass populations or where the winter crop cannot
be reliably established in the autumn. It was selected over existing
spring wheat varieties for its overall bake performance.
SPEED = MEDIUM
79
305
(0.9)
It is unique as a variety that can be drilled late and harvested early.
Earlier application of spring inputs including nitrogen and growth
regulators is essential. Apply a robust, preferably protectant,
fungicide programme for brown rust and Septoria tritici.
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
Lennox has excellent yellow and brown rust resistance and good
resistance against mildew and Septoria tritici. For late-autumn
drilling Lennox should receive a similar fungicide programme to
winter wheat. Monitor crops pre-flowering as Lennox does not
have resistance to OWBM.
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
8
80
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
(7)
9
8
6
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
8
=0
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
An ideal entry variety for oilseed rape either as a first wheat or,
indeed, as a second wheat where its quality can help off-set lower
yields. Resilient performer in wet conditions retaining Hagberg and
one of the few varieties to produce a decent sample during the very
challenging summer of 2012.
Lennox is relatively short, stiff-strawed and has good lodging
resistance. It is best suited to drilling from 20th October onwards
and can be drilled right through to the April.
When Lennox is drilled in the autumn it shows intermediate maturity.
NORTH & EAST
With recent concerns over later harvests, many growers are
looking for an early harvest to prepare ground for oilseed rape and
Cordiale fits the bill perfectly. It produces reliable specific weights,
sound Hagbergs and is efficient at building protein. While there is
no security around Group 2 premiums it always finds a home.
NORTH & EAST
A new option for Warburtons growers who are looking at delayed
drilling. It also provides a useful option for planting after roots or
sugar beet to secure additional premiums. Highest protein content
and boldest grain of any milling wheat variety on the HGCA late
drill Recommended List where it is a candidate.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Recognised for its superb grain quality it is accepted by all major
millers in the South and is sought after for Irish exports. In this
region brown rust is a key weakness and must be addressed from
T0 onwards. Premiums for Cordiale generally track Group1
premiums closely and may be the same late in the season or when
the market is short.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Lenox will find a useful niche on farms in the late drill or spring
slots. Grain quality is attractive as is its disease resistance,
particularly against brown rust and Septoria tritici where it ranks
favourably against other spring varieties, such as Mulika. OWBM
will need to be monitored in high-risk areas.
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
SCOTLAND
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
4
W 98
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
Strube Line x Passat
102
NORTH/EAST/WEST
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
UK Recommended List candidate
4
5
N
N
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
(6)
N
N
GROUP 3 - BISCUIT WHEAT
Invicta
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
(Consort x Claire) x Robigus
N 102
FARM SUITABILITY
Invicta sits in a biscuit market that has fallen in favour with growers
due to lack of premiums and poor yield competitiveness. Invicta
has gained popularity for its performance, especially on lighter soils
and in the later drilling slot. High yield potential with quality that is
widely accepted by millers, distillers and export markets.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SOWING
SUITABLE
MODERATE
E 100
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
LATEST: MID FEB
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
W 98
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
11.2
75.1
8
89
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
5
8
6
(5)
5
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
7
+3
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
Yield potential remains high is spite of average yields dropping
back following the challenging 2012 summer. This was shared
by most of the high potential wheats, particularly those with later
maturity and lower bushel weights. Protein needs managing for
export specification.
4
6
N
Y
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
POOR
NORTH & EAST
Invicta remains popular in Yorkshire, but its later maturity has limited
interest further north. High yield potential, sprouting resistance and
later sowing strengths can't be ignored. Monitor for midge
vulnerability.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Ideal blender for exporters, but beware of lower protein scores
when trying to meet the higher-end export specifications. Popular
in the South West where it is often grown alongside Scout.
Z435 x Deben
N 99
W 96
E 96
W 96
Remains a popular variety in spite of being outclassed on
headline yield. Known for its reliable grain quality, good
disease profile and early drilling flexibility. Suitable for most
farm situations across the country with no significant
agronomic weaknesses.
Claire produces high yields of soft milling grain suitable for
biscuit making, the blended flour export market and distilling.
First listed in 1999, Claire remains popular on farm for its
suitability for early sowing. It is very flexible and can be sown
from early September through until the end of February.
4 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
MODERATELY GOOD
LATEST: END JAN
SPEED = SLOW
76.3
226
-
11.4
-
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
SCOTLAND
UK Recommended List
97 (88)
E 98
LATEST: MID FEB
It benefits from a good agronomic and disease package, in particular on
yellow rust but mildew needs attention. Long-strawed, with good
standing power it performs well as a first wheat and reasonable as a
second though eyespot needs monitoring. Later maturity, good sprouting
resistance and higher Hagberg will appeal to those with big workloads.
WITH PGR
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY HEIGHT
N-
SPEED = MEDIUM TO FAST
75.1
229
0.3
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
Wasp x Flame
97 (83)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
UK Recommended List
100 (90)
NATIONAL (untreated)
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
Scout
Claire
UK Recommended List
4 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
SPEED = MODERATELY SLOW
78.0
218
0.3
11.6
86
Claire’s slow development makes it ideal for early drilling. It has a
high tillering capacity so opportunities exist to reduce seed rates by
up to 10%. For early September drilling the seed rate can be reduced
to 160 seeds/m2. This should rise to 350 seeds/m2 in late October.
A reasonably good disease package, but mildew requires attention.
A slow developing variety. Ideal for early drilling where its excellent eyespot
rating is an advantage. Relatively shy to tiller so increase sowing rates by at
least 25 seeds/m2 to establish optimum ear numbers. Excellent resistance
to rust, reasonable resistance to Septoria tritici, but still responds very well
to fungicide inputs. Medium height with excellent resistance to lodging.
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
7
87
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
(4)
5
5
(6)
5
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
7
+1
5
6
N
Y
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
8
85
6
9
7
6
5
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
8
+2
7
6
Y
Y
Benchmark Group 3 quality for both domestic and export markets.
Ideal for biscuit manufacture with high dough extensibility, low
elasticity and white flour colour. Relatively early to mature but
susceptible to sprouting and shedding so needs to be given
priority at harvest.
While increasingly out-classed for yield, it continues to show
consistent performance over what have been very contrasting
seasons and this can largely be attributed to its bold grain
characteristics.
SCOTLAND
With only a medium rating for distilling it is less widely grown in
the north. Favoured by a major regional miller and supported by
growers in southern Scotland and the Borders.
SCOTLAND
Proven as a valuable soft wheat for its stiff straw, good disease
profile and good sprouting resistance. It can be sown early or late
with better yields than Alchemy. Not suited to distilling.
NORTH & EAST
Remains popular in the East particularly in export catchment
areas. Remains attractive on larger units where it still helps to
spread drilling workload.
NORTH & EAST
A consistent performer with very stiff straw, good second wheat
performance, good all-round disease resistance, superb grain
quality and some early sowing potential. Midge resistance is a key
driver in the Eastern port catchment areas.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
The ideal soft export wheat with the best combination of grain
characteristics available. Its full uks approval means that it readily
finds a hold on a boat.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
A loyal following particularly where grown for export.
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
5
GROUP 4 - SOFT FEED WHEAT
Leeds
KWS Solo#
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
UK Recommended List
Robigus x Istabraq
N 108
E 105
FARM SUITABILITY
Leeds is one of the highest yielding soft feed wheats with consistent
performance across all regions of the UK. Suitable for feed, distilling
and uks export blends. The best soft wheat choice for heavy land and
one of the highest yielding varieties for light land where it out-performs
Conqueror. A respectable performance in the wet summer of 2012.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SOWING
SUITABLE
VERY GOOD
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
LATEST: MID FEB
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
11.0
76
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
WITH PGR
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY HEIGHT
7
86
103 (95)
E 103
W 103
A high-yielding Istabraq cross with similar robust performance to
that of Leeds. While not on the HGCA Recommended List, it was
one of the few varieties to perform well in the difficult season of
2012 and yields just 2% behind Leeds in official trials. Suited to
both heavy and light soils it fits into feed and export blend markets.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
EXCELLENT
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
LATEST: END JAN
N 105
E 103
W 99
A high-potential soft feed wheat that offers stiff straw and
excellent disease resistance. It is ideally suited to the early
drilling slot due to its slow autumn development. Suitable for
distilling and may find a place in blended export cargoes.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
MODERATELY GOOD
SPEED = MEDIUM
4 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
8 End Oct onwards
LATEST: END JANUARY
76.6
187
–
10.9
–
(Alchemy x Claire) x Shepherd
SPEED = VERY SLOW
75.9
214
0.3
11.0
78
Istabraq parentage makes it an ideal second wheat or late
drilling option. It is best drilled from mid-September onwards.
Moderately late maturity with a long grain fill period and good
straw strength. It has excellent yellow rust resistance, but
benefits from a robust fungicide programme.
Best as a first wheat and suited to medium or heavy land. Its
'Rendezvous' eyespot resistance makes it a useful second wheat.
Medium height, stiff straw and outstanding disease resistance
mean it requires only a standard PGR and fungicide programme.
It should be monitored for Orange wheat blossom midge during
the critical pre-flowering stage.
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
7
+2
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
8
87
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
(5)
7
Y
Y
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
7
9
3
6
5
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
8
+3
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
(8)
7
N
N
Its strong performance in 2012 is attributed to both its bold grain
and excellent Fusarium resistance. Private trials suggest that it is
significantly higher than the published rating of 7.
This makes it an ideal choice for farms with a high proportion of
maize in the rotation.
Soft endosperm texture suited to feed and export blending. Excellent
specific weight and good Fusarium resistance will have contributed
to its consistent performance in the 2012 season. The lack of
orange wheat blossom midge resistance differentiates it from Leeds
but otherwise it appears to perform in a similar manner.
Slow development combined with outstanding disease and lodging
resistance make it an attractive proposition for large farms looking to
spread both their drilling and harvest workload or those with outlying
land where agronomy is often simplified. While well-suited to the
early drill slot, it has performed equally well in the main drilling slot.
SCOTLAND
Taking a significant share north of the border from Viscount due to
its distilling quality and outstanding yield potential. Mildew needs
particular attention.
NORTH & EAST
At only 2% behind the highest yielding hard feed wheat, KWS
Kielder, it is gaining in popularity for those growing for the
heap as well as those looking to exploit regional bio-ethanol or
export opportunities.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
With quality to suit export blend cargoes and exceptional yields
in the south it will readily find a home on farm, particularly
near to the major ports. Orange wheat blossom midge
resistance further strengthens its appeal.
NORTH & EAST
A good choice for the big feed areas in the East due to its yellow
rust disease diversification and ability to cope with challenging
growing conditions. Suited to all areas but later maturity will limit
its appeal further North.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Compliments other feed varieties on the farm and offers
opportunity for blending into the export markets. Orange wheat
blossom midge susceptibility needs to be monitored during the
critical pre-flowering period.
NORTH & EAST
It has a big role to play for eastern growers looking for big heaps
of feed wheat for bio-ethanol or for local export. Late maturity will
limit interest further north or on farms where early harvest is
required for oilseed rape entry.
E
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
7
9
9
(6)
6
8
+4
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
N
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
SCOTLAND
7
7
N
N
8
85
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
3
7
4
(6)
5
N 103
SPEED = MEDIUM/FAST
77.9
192
0.3
Good all-round disease resistance with a 7 for yellow rust. Mildew
needs monitoring and an early fungicide should be considered where it
may be a problem. Leeds is a fast developer suited to the main drilling
window. It has tall, yet stiff straw similar to Alchemy that requires a
standard PGR programme. It is also a versatile second wheat.
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
6
W 103
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
UK Recommended List
103 (101)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
CPBT W105 x Istabraq
105 (88)
NATIONAL (untreated)
Revelation
UK National List
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Fits the early drill slot and will produce a big heap.
Orange wheat blossom midge will need to monitoring.
#Source: Agronomic ratings from UK Classified List 2014, NIAB-TAG
GROUP 4 - HARD FEED WHEAT
Belepi*
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
Samoa x Robigus
UK Recommended List
102
NATIONAL (untreated)
N (102)
E 102
FARM SUITABILITY
A variety bred specifically to help manage problematic black-grass
situations. It has a wide sowing window from October through to
early April providing the opportunity to improve black-grass control
through delayed drilling and stale seedbeds. It grows away vigorously
in the spring and will out-compete any late-germinating black-grass.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SOWING
SUITABLE
GOOD
W 102
8 Early Sept
8 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 Oct onwards and Spring
N (105)
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
W 104
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
GOOD
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct and Spring
E 107
W 105
The second most widely grown variety in the UK and recognised for
its consistently high yields. It is a high input, high output variety
capable of outstanding performance. Suited to the mainstream and
late sowing slot and best grown on heavier, higher potential and
fertile soils. In this situation nothing will beat it.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SUITABLE
MODERATE
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards - Early Nov
LATEST: END JAN
74.1
171
1.4
10.7
201
Sherborne x Oakley
N 106
LATEST: MID FEB SPEED = MODERATE
75.2
307
–
12.6
–
E&W Recommended List
106 (87)
E 107
Evolution is a hard feed wheat with top-level yield potential and
good all-round disease resistance. A consistent performer over
the past three years, particularly in the wet summer of 2012. It
gives its best performance in the east but its disease resistance
will prove attractive to growers across the UK.
LATEST: SPRING SPEED = VERY FAST
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
Smuggler x (Robigus x SJ5558)
107 (98)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
KWS Santiago
Evolution
EU Common Catalogue
SPEED = MEDIUM
75.0
141
–
11.0
–
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
A fast developing ‘Charger’-type and, as such, it should not be
drilled before October. High spouting resistance and a low
vernalisation requirement mean it can be drilled into the spring.
Prostrate over winter, it behaves like most wheats until stem
extension. It then rapidly produces wide, lax leaves that help
swamp any black-grass.
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
Well-suited to light or heavy ground. Reduce seed rates where
high levels of residual nitrogen exist and consider a split PGR
programme. A good second wheat it is an ideal variety to follow
late-harvested crops. It is early to harvest, approximately four
days earlier than Gallant, and serves as an excellent entry for
oilseed rape. Orange wheat blossom midge resistant.
Evolution is best suited to the main drilling window and should perform
well in the late-drill slot. Like many new feed wheats it has a long grain fill
period, medium to late maturity and a moderate bushel weight at 74kg/hl.
The variety suits both the first and second wheat rotational position, having
the equal highest second wheat yield potential on the HGCA RL 2014.
A stable variety that performs relatively well despite extreme conditions,
whether it be wet or dry. Highly responsive to fungicides as it shows a
weakness to most of the major diseases, but rewards with a high
treated yield. High yields in the tough season of 2012 when the
performance of other top yielders fell away dramatically.
NORTH & EAST
Belepi is likely to hold significant appeal to those looking to
achieve good cultural control of black-grass. Many growers
already delay drilling but face the prospect that land may not be
fit if the weather turns. The wide drilling window offered by Belepi
gives much needed sowing flexibility. Early to harvest and good
sprouting resistance will likely appeal to northern growers.
NORTH & EAST
It strongest performance is in the east and later maturity and
lower bushel weights may limit interest further north. Its disease
resistance makes it a major attraction. Lack of orange wheat
blossom midge resistance may be an issue on some farms. More
information needed on its competitiveness against black-grass,
but can be drilled be late if needed.
NORTH & EAST
Widely grown in the East Midlands and East Anglia with high
consistent yields and its orange wheat blossom midge resistance
also proving popular. It can't be beaten on fertile land and proves
useful for later drilling. Its lower bushel weigh and later maturity
means its interest declines further north, where other varieties,
such as JB Diego, Relay and Grafton are favoured.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Early maturity, good disease and orange wheat blossom midge
resistance will likely appeal to all, not just those facing a blackgrass problem. With excellent Fusarium resistance it is the ideal
variety for planting after maize.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Above average Septoria tritici and outstanding brown rust
resistance will appeal to the southern and western grower. Its tall,
stiff straw may further its appeal in livestock areas. Avoid early
drilling and aim for mid-September onwards.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Popular in on the heavier bodied soils of central England and
second only to JB Diego in most other areas. Reasonable
resistance to brown rust and orange wheat blossom midge
resistance are valuable for this region.
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
SCOTLAND
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
7
79
7
5
6
6.5
Evolution is relatively tall with stiff straw and gives excellent
performance across a range of soil types, including on lighter land.
Outstanding resistance to both yellow and brown rust and the
highest untreated yield of any winter wheat. Despite its Robigus
parentage it does not have resistance to orange wheat blossom
midge so this needs monitoring.
KWS Santiago has a prostrate growth habit and a high tillering
ability. It requires a robust PGR programme. It is best drilled from
mid-September until early November but after this other varieties
are preferred. Outstanding as a first wheat but there are better
second wheats, due to its relatively low bushel weight and
eyespot susceptibility.
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
6
-4
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
4
7
Y
N
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
8
89
6
9
9
(6)
6
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
7
+3
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
(6)
(6)
N
N
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
7
87
4
4
6
(6)
5
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
7
+2
5
6
Y
N
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
*Source: UK Breeder private trials
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
7
GROUP 4 - HARD FEED WHEAT
KWS Kielder
Dickens
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
UK Recommended List
Brompton x Oakley
107 (87)
NATIONAL (untreated)
N 108
FARM SUITABILITY
Top of the HGCA Recommended List for yield. It has produced
outstanding yields in three out of the past four years but, like
many other feed varieties, it was adversely impacted by the 2012
season. Another high-input, high-output variety from the ‘Oakley’
stable that is proving attractive on many farms.
SOWING
SUITABLE
1ST WHEAT
E 105
W 102
8 Early Sept
410th September - Mid October
4 End Oct onwards
2ND WHEAT
MODERATE
N 108
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
1ST WHEAT
SUITABLE
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
WITH PGR
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY HEIGHT
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
(6)
6
Y
Y
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
Best grown as a first wheat. Second wheat yields are high and it has
good eyespot resistance, but low bushel weights suggest other varieties
might fare better in this slot on all but the best land. Despite its short
stiff straw it will benefit from a robust PGR programme especially on
fertile sites. It has a long grain fill period with medium to late maturity.
NORTH & EAST
KWS Kielder has the highest yield potential of any wheat but
performed poorly in 2012 official trials. Poor yellow rust
resistance makes a seed treatment and a T0 fungicide a
standard requirement. While it shows strong northern
performance in trials other varieties are generally preferred in
these traditional hard feed wheat areas.
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Expected to become a mainstay barn-filler across the region
and benefits from orange wheat blossom midge resistance.
Good brown rust and flexibility to drill earlier than KWS
Santiago on heavy land. Less interest further west due to its
disease susceptibility.
N 108
E 105
W 104
Conqueror remains a variety with particular appeal to those with
light or drought-prone soils and is one of the best winter types for
late drilling after roots or potatoes. A significant variety in East
Anglia, but widely grown elsewhere, particularly on lighter soils.
Limited interest in the north for its weak straw and mildew rating.
1ST WHEAT
SUITABLE
8 Early Sept
4 Late Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
2ND WHEAT
POOR
LATEST: MID FEB SPEED = FAST
76.8
218
0.4
75.3
188
–
10.9
–
It has an erect growth habit over winter and high tillering capacity.
Vigorous when sown late and quick to get going in the spring.
Performs well on heavier soils but weak straw tends to favour
lighter land and the later drill slot. Weak on mildew and Septoria
tritici, it must be treated as a high input variety for fungicides and
PGR needs. It should only be grown as a first wheat.
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
Robigus x Equinox
Strong resistance to yellow and brown rust, mildew with average
resistance to Septoria tritici, Fusarium and eyespot. It has a
medium length and moderately good standing and therefore
requires a robust PGR programme particularly in more fertile
situations. It has a prostrate growth habit and a moderate
tillering ability.
7
+3
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
SCOTLAND
4
4
8
(6)
5
GOOD
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
8
8
82
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct and Spring
2ND WHEAT
11.0
141
Produces its best yields on medium or heavy land. Moderate on disease
and needs care with yellow rust. Galmano Silver seed treatment is
recommended as standard. Plan for an early mildewicide. Prostrate
over winter it tillers well to produce a relatively short, stiff straw. As a
slow developer it can be drilled from 10th September, but not earlier.
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
W 104
LATEST: END JAN SPEED = FAST
74.0
185
–
10.8
–
UK Recommended List
105 (87)
E 104
A top-level hard feed wheat with bold grain, excellent disease
resistance and relatively early to mature. Stable performance over
the past four years, including the difficult 2012 harvest. Suitable
to growers looking for consistency rather than headline yields and
as such is set to take a significant share of the market.
LATEST: END JAN SPEED = SLOW
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
W01sec322 x Defender
106 (93)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
Conqueror
UK Recommended List
7
85
7
8
8
(5)
5
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
6
+1
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
(4)
6
N
N
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
7
83
3
6
7
(6)
5
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
5
+2
3
6
Y
Y
Dickens is an early to mature variety making it a suitable entry
for winter oilseed rape. It performs consistently well as both a
first and second wheat although eyespot will need attention. It
does well across all soil types when drilled throughout the main
drilling window and even in the late slot.
One of the varieties least affected by the spring and early summer
drought of 2011, but came unstuck in the wet summer of 2012 with
its mid to late maturity resulting in high screenings and some poor
samples. However, the late sowing potential and its low vernalisation
requirement proved valuable in autumn and spring 2012-13.
NORTH & EAST
This is a must for the existing JB Diego or Relay grower as it offers
similar benefit with 4% higher yield. With strong northern
performance it might even tempt die-hard Grafton growers to
consider it. No Orange Wheat Blossom Midge means it needs
monitoring in high-risk areas, but despite this it is gaining interest
across the region.
NORTH & EAST
Well established barn-filler on wold land and the lighter soils of
the east, but limited interest as you move north despite its strong
performance. Its late sowing potential has been recognised both
after roots, but also when harvest is delayed.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Not an earlier driller but its consistency and flexibility across soils,
rotation and drilling date will be attractive to many in this region.
Ideal to grow alongside the higher-yielding, but later-maturing
varieties to help spread the harvest workload.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Orange Wheat Blossom Midge resistance is attractive in the south
but now slightly off the pace in terms of yield.
Unlikely to attract new growers but Conqueror will find strong
support for some time yet.
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
Relay
JB Diego
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
E&W Recommended List
Gladiator x Vector
102 (92)
NATIONAL (untreated)
N 103
FARM SUITABILITY
A variety that is rapidly gaining in popularity for its consistent
yield, excellent grain quality and good all-round disease
resistance. Its Gladiator parentage brings with it strong second
wheat credentials while its other parent, Vector, brings new
genetics for disease resistance, particularly against the rusts.
1ST WHEAT
2ND WHEAT
SOWING
SUITABLE
EXCELLENT
E 101
W 101
8 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
N 101
1ST WHEAT
SUITABLE
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
CHOPIN W / CHOPIN P/L
W 102
4 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
4 End Oct onwards
2ND WHEAT
EXCELLENT
LATEST: END JAN
76.5
256
–
11.3
–
UK Recommended List
Cordiale x CPBT W97
99 (89)
E 102
The UK's number one variety by market share. While not the
highest yielding variety in RL trials it has become the reference for
consistency and offers high yields, bold grains and relatively early
maturity. Delivers across all regions and one of the few varieties
to perform well despite extreme conditions over the past 3 years.
LATEST: END JAN SPEED = MEDIUM
PROTEIN % / HAGBERG
3351b x Stru2374
102 (92)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
Grafton
UK Recommended List
N 102
W 100
Grafton is a unique variety. The only hard feed type that can be
sown as early as Claire yet it is one of the earliest to mature
making it an ideal entry crop for oilseed rape. It is a good first
wheat and an excellent choice as a second wheat.
1ST WHEAT
SUITABLE
SPEED = MODERATELY SLOW
4 Early Sept
4 Mid Sept - Mid Oct
8 End Oct onwards
2ND WHEAT
EXCELLENT
LATEST: END JAN SPEED = MODERATELY SLOW
77.6
298
–
11.1
–
E 99
77.9
270
–
11.7
–
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
Prostrate growth habit with high tillering capability and good tiller
survival. Consider reducing seed rate by up to 20% when drilling
in good conditions in September. Short, stiff straw requiring only a
standard PGR programme. Excellent disease resistance especially
for yellow rust makes it an ideal diversification partner. First rate
second wheat, but weakness to eyespot warrants attention.
Suited to the main drilling window and good performance in late sowing
trials too. Prostrate growth habit over winter with medium to high tiller
capacity. Competitive growth habit useful in high black-grass infestations.
Excellent choice for both first and second wheat where it is often considered
the first choice. Good resistance to yellow rust but moderate for Septoria
tritici and brown rust so needs a sound T0, T1 and T2 programme.
It has a prostrate growth habit over winter and relatively low to medium
tillering ability. Avoid drilling late and is best suited to heavier and more fertile
land. It is one of the slowest varieties to develop producing a short, stiff
straw. Weak on Septoria tritici and brown rust it responds well to a robust
fungicide programme. Not susceptible to the common yellow rust races.
LODGING
HEIGHT (cm)/MATURITY
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
WITH PGR
HEIGHT
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
Relay is recognised for its ability to compete strongly with blackgrass. This, combined with an excellent agronomic profile for
disease, good straw characteristics and relatively early maturity,
mean it should not be overlooked. The lack of Orange Wheat
Blossom Midge, is the only significant weakness of the variety.
Its German origins bring some welcome genetic diversity to the
UK. Unappreciated initially, the breakdown in rust resistance of
many varieties has changed opinions. While losing headline
yields to newer varieties it is relatively early to mature and offers
good sprouting resistance meaning it will continue to find favour.
NORTH & EAST
A competitive variety proven to help in black-grass situations
and combined with its disease profile has encouraged eastern
growers to back it. Further north, its bold grain, relatively early
maturity and sprouting resistance have put it alongside Grafton
or JB Diego right up in to the Borders.
NORTH & EAST
Good grain quality, good sprouting resistance and relatively early
maturity make it particularly attractive in the north where it is
frequently grown alongside Grafton. It built a strong early
following in the east as a first or second wheat on medium to
heavy land.
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
SCOTLAND
7
81
6
9
8
(5)
6
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
8
+1
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
4
6
N
Y
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Relay is continuing to build a following as growers try it and like
what they see. Susceptibility to orange wheat blossom midge
may limit its uptake in known high-risk areas.
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
7
87
6
8
5
(6)
5
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
7
0
4
6
N
N
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria nodorum
Septoria tritici
9
76
7
6
4
(5)
5
WITHOUT PGR
MATURITY
8
-1
Eyespot
Fusarium
OWBM Resistance
CTU tolerance
6
5
N
N
Up seed rates by 50 seeds/m2. Quick and easy to harvest it is an
ideal partner for late maturing wheats such as KWS Santiago or
KWS Kielder where it helps to spread the harvest window. Grafton
is the natural choice for the early drill and second wheat slot,
typically producing a grain sample to be proud of.
SCOTLAND
An early maturing variety that is ideal for those seeking an early
harvest. Produces a high specific weight. A good second wheat,
strong straw, with excellent yellow rust resistance.
NORTH & EAST
Sow it early, harvest it early, bold grain and stiff straw have made it
the leading variety in the West Midlands, Yorkshire and up to the
Borders. The ultimate in flexibility for the mixed farmer apart from the
straw! Tailor made for high fertility or lodging prone sites. Good
CENTRAL & SOUTH
variety for the big farms in the east to get harvest underway.
A solid performer across all rotational positions. Lack of orange CENTRAL & SOUTH
wheat blossom midge resistance and poor brown rust resistance This is the hard feed wheat for growers in need of an early entry for oilseed
do not appear to deter growers who recognise its versatility.
rape in areas where winter barley struggles to find a place. Monitor crops
for orange wheat blossom midge in the critical pre-flowering period.
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
CTU is subject to revocation and existing farm stocks must be used up before 31st December 2014.
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WINTER BARLEY
WINTER BARLEY
TWO-ROW MALTING
TWO-ROW FEED
SY Venture
KWS Tower
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
UK Recommended List
NATIONAL (untreated)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
FARM SUITABILITY
DH9525 x Retriever
100 (82)
N 97
E 101
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
106 (88)
W 100
N 106
E 107
KWS Cassia x Retriever
106 (89)
W 105
N 105
E 108
W 104
KWS Glacier is one of the highest yielding two-row feed barleys
on the Recommended List with consistent performance over the
past three years. When it came on the list in 2013 it took two-row
feed yields to a new level. It has nice bold grain, relatively low
screenings and is backed up by a sound agronomic profile.
70.3
2.2
5.0
1.67
308.4
68.2
1.0
2.6
-
70.2
1.6
4.1
-
SCREENING %
THROUGH 2.25mm
SCREENING %
THROUGH 2.5mm
NITROGEN
Stiff straw that few other winter barley varieties can match. Good
all-round disease resistance with no major weaknesses, but
responds well to fungicide inputs. High tillering, excellent vigour
and semi-erect habit and maturity similar to Pearl. Performs best
on heavier soils, but has excellent tolerance to drought. Suitable
for early drilling.
KWS Tower is straight forward to grow with medium tall but stiff
straw. It has good overall disease resistance, but its weakness on
net blotch needs attention particularly in the mild and wetter areas
of the west. It has also given consistent performance across both
light and heavy soils and has similar maturity to KWS Cassia.
7
84
-1
LODGING RESISTANCE
STRAW HEIGHT (cm)
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
UK Recommended List
KWS Tower is a recent addition to the Recommended List. Higher
yields in the north and west and more straw, it will be a big attraction
to those with livestock and is set to become the natural successor to
KWS Cassia. While it has only medium to high bushel weight of 68.2
kg/hl it has the lowest screenings losses of any winter barley variety.
HOT WATER EXTRACT
MATURITY
6
(7)
5
KWS Glacier has prostrate growth habit and a vigorous tillering
thanks to its Retriever parentage. It is relatively short, stiff and is
early to mature being a day ahead of Cassia and Saffron. While
its standing is good, a robust PGR programme is advised on high
fertility sites. It needs watching for mildew. Not for early drilling.
7
88
-1
Rhynchosporium
5
Net blotch
5
BaYMV Resistant (strain1)
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
With a firm focus on the real ale market it has a hot water extract
higher than other leading varieties and is less 'sticky' improving
mashing and filtration speeds. Similarly grain nitrogen is ideal and
fits between the two biggest bands of 1.56-1.65% and 1.661.85% that the maltsters normally demand.
KWS Tower is a high yielding two-row feed barley that performs
consistently across all regions and soil types. It produces massive
grains and low screening losses. This is coupled with good straw
qualities and will lead to a further migration into feed barley. On
lighter soils it is a good alternative to the six-row hybrids.
KWS Glacier has been a consistent performer and gives its best
performance on heavy land. On these higher potential sites it yields
ahead of Volume. Coupled with its low screenings and excellent
specific weight it is a useful variety on farm now that the winter
barley market is moving quickly towards feed-types.
NORTH & EAST
A major variety for the East Midlands and East Anglia region.
Positive news for the winter malting barley grower against a
backdrop of declining interest in the national winter malting crop
and a shift towards winter feed and spring types.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
A good choice for the central southern region for homes in East
Anglia. No real export opportunity, at least in the short term.
SCOTLAND
KWS Tower will generate interest in this region for its taller
straw and improved better resistance against mildew and
Rhynchosporium than KWS Cassia.
NORTH & EAST
KWS Tower performs exceptionally well across all regions.
Although KWS Glacier pips it on yield in the east, its consistency
across soil types will raise its appeal. Relatively early maturity, stiff
straw and plenty of it will drive interest with northern livestock
growers. Likely to fit well alongside Volume hybrid barley.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
KWS Tower is the highest yielding two-row variety in the south and
west. This, in itself, will drive interest in the variety and it will soon
become the mainstay in this region. Its net blotch resistance is
better than official ratings suggest but still warrants a well-timed
foliar fungicide programme.
SCOTLAND
Likely to take over from KWS Cassia with its higher yield, good
grain quality, early maturity and better disease resistance against
Rhynchosporium. Like KWS Cassia its susceptibility to mildew
needs watching.
NORTH & EAST
KWS Glacier is likely to become a significant variety in the region.
Nothing beats it for yield where it matches Volume hybrid barley. Best
grown on the more fertile sites and use the hybrid for lighter or more
challenging soils: there is a place for both varieties on most farms.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Bold grain and vigour will be welcomed by all growers on both
arable and mixed farms. While its Eastern performance catches
the headlines it still outperforms KWS Cassia in the west although
its short straw may place it at a disadvantage to KWS Tower in this
region. Its BaYMV resistance is welcome.
SCOTLAND
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
5
(7)
6
7
81
-2
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
10
Saffron x Retriever
The highest yielding two-row malting barley with full approval for
brewing. A 5% yield improvement over Cassata and Flagon which
it is now quickly replacing. Consistently high yields, good grain
characteristics and good all-round agronomy. Maltsters,
particularly in the east, showing an interest.
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
KWS Glacier
UK Recommended List
Rhynchosporium
6
Net blotch
4
BaYMV Resistant (strain1)
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
4
(7)
6
Rhynchosporium
6
Net blotch
6
BaYMV Resistant (strain1)
WINTER BARLEY
SIX-ROW FEED
KWS Cassia
Volume
HGCA
2014 RL
YIELD
UK Recommended List
NATIONAL (untreated)
NORTH/EAST/WEST
FARM SUITABILITY
Saffron x (Eden x Carat)
103 (88)
N 104
E 103
HGCA
2014 RL
QUALITY
108 (90)
W 103
N 108
E 108
W 108
Sets the benchmark for feed barley yields. Proving popular for its
consistently high yields, vigorous growth habit and good grain
samples. Performs well across the UK. Liked in the north and west
where its early maturity is valued. Sold under the ‘Hyvido’ brand
and backed by Syngenta’s yield guarantee scheme.
71.3
1.3
3.0
–
–
68.8
5.3
14.4
–
–
SCREENING %
THROUGH 2.25mm
SCREENING %
THROUGH 2.5mm
NITROGEN
HOT WATER EXTRACT
Excellent ability to hold on to green leaf throughout the season.
Excellent against net blotch but a weakness on Rhynchosporium
and mildew. Medium height, stiff and plenty of straw, it requires
only a basic PGR programme.
Best drilled in last two weeks of September but can be drilled
earlier or later. Medium-prostrate it tillers profusely to form a tall
canopy. Prone to lodging, it requires a robust PGR programme.
Good disease resistance, especially against Rhynchosporium, but
responds well to fungicides. Comes into its own on the lower
potential sites.
7
87
-1
LODGING RESISTANCE
STRAW HEIGHT (cm)
HGCA
2014 RL
AGRONOMY
F1 Hybrid
Once the UK’s most widely grown two-row feed barley but with
strong performance of KWS Glacier and Tower this is expected to
drop back. A combination of high yield, sound straw, good
disease resistance and bold grain coupled with BaYMV resistance
make it a reliable variety across all soils and situations.
SPECIFIC WEIGHT kg/hl
AGRONOMIC
COMMENTS
UK Recommended List
MATURITY
PEST AND DISEASE
RESISTANCE
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
ADDITIONAL
BREEDER
COMMENTARY
An ideal entry for oilseed rape for the arable grower or, on a
mixed enterprise, where it still delivers the highest specific
weight of any feed type including the hybrids. Likely to remain
popular, in spite of being 5% behind hybrids in yield and 3%
behind the highest yielding two-rows.
It requires different agronomy. Low seed rates are used to establish 180 plants/m2
to maximise bushel weights. Nitrogen inputs are pulled forward (30% at GS25,
50% at GS30/31, 20% at GS32/37) to stimulate tillering and increase grain
number set. Where the spray programme includes Bontima (isopyrazam) fungicide
and Moddus growth regular, growers can lock into the yield guarantee scheme.
SCOTLAND
Known for its excellent grain and straw characteristics. Bolder grain
results from fewer grain sites per m2 than other high-yielding varieties,
but not so dependent on longer day length and cooler summers for
grain fill. Watch closely for Rhynchosporium and mildew.
NORTH & EAST
Proven on-farm with plenty of straw, with little or no concern over lodging.
Comprehensive approach to disease control will ensure you reap the real
benefits of Cassia’s high yield potential. Losing market share to hybrid barley
and the new two-rows but will continue to have its followers for some time.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Remains a good choice for this region, especially in the west where it
still has the best resistance against net blotch. BaYMV resistance is
essential for those with affected soils. Sow from 20th September and
hold back on the early nitrogen to avoid a flush of early tillers and see
it run out of steam later.
SCOTLAND
Outstanding performance in the north with early maturity and
excellent green leaf retention. Particularly useful on light soils.
Opportunity to drill up the end of October.
REGIONAL COMMENTARY
SCOTLAND
E
N
NORTHERN
ENGLAND
EAST
ENGLAND
CS
CENTRAL & SOUTH
4
5
7
6
98
-2
Rhynchosporium
4
Net blotch
7
BaYMV Resistant (strain1)
Mildew
Yellow rust
Brown rust
5
6
5
Rhynchosporium
7
Net blotch
6
BaYMV Resistant (strain1)
NORTH & EAST
Improves the further north it is grown. No individual disease
weakness and not too tall for a six-row though standing ability
should be monitored closely. Early to harvest with a nice grain
sample. Starting to challenge second wheat in terms of gross
margin and will serve as a better entry for oilseed rape.
CENTRAL & SOUTH
Volume is a serious contender on difficult soils. Take care with
early drilling as BYDV can be a major concern with low seed rates
and strong early vegetative growth reducing the persistence of the
seed dressing, Redigo Deter.
Data from the HGCA Recommended List except where stated otherwise. Full database at http:/www.hgca.com
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HYBRID WINTER OILSEED RAPE
DK Extrovert++
Ginfizz
Popular
EU Common Catalogue
UK National List (E&W region)
E&W and Northern Recommended List Candidate
•One of the UK’s leading hybrids
•Proven on farm for its high
gross output
•High oil content (~45%)
•Still the best combined disease
resistance available
•Exceptional autumn and
spring vigour
•Early Flowering and maturity
•Excellent pod-shatter resistance
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
National
Oil %
109
45
DSV’s high gross-output hybrid
•Very high oil content (46+%)
•Consistent over
contrasting years
•Excellent resistance against the
key diseases
North 109
45
East & West
Oil %
103
44.5
East & West
Oil %
AGRONOMY
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
7
6
6
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
7
7
Y
DISEASE RESISTANCE
9
Light leaf Spot
7
106
46.3
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
8
7
6
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
8
7
N
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
Canker
6
Light leaf Spot
5
Canker
Troy
Cracker
EU Common Catalogue
E&W and Northern Recommended List
UK Recommended List (specific)
•Outstanding RLM7 phoma
resistance
•Medium flowering/maturity to
spread workloads
•Excellent pod-shatter resistance
The highest yielding semi-dwarf hybrid in the UK
•Resistant to lodging with short, stiff straw
•Low Biomass and very easy and fast to harvest
•Ideal for early drilling from early August onwards
•Excellent winter hardiness with prostrate growth habit
•Early flowering and mid-maturity
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
East & West
Oil %
East & West
Oil %
109
44.4
AGRONOMY
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
7
6
Y
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Canker
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
Light leaf Spot
5
Source: ++Monsanto private and official trials and not directly comparable
Source: † DSV Private trials 2011 and not directly comparable
Canker
8
5
N
7
Light leaf Spot
6
100
44.5
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
North 103
44.4
East & West
Oil %
94
44.4
North 97
44.1
AGRONOMY
8
8
5
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
9
6
N
DISEASE RESISTANCE
9
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
•The main club-root resistant variety in areas with affected soils
•Consistently good yields with moderately high oil content
•The best available resistance against light leaf spot of any variety
•Tall upright canopy with stiff straw
•Early flowering and medium maturity
•A unique combination that is proving difficult to beat or even match
AGRONOMY
7
6
6
9
7
6
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Diffusion†
•High performance hybrid from
DSV
•Continental type ideal for earlier
drilling or the main drilling window
•Vigorous in the spring producing
a moderately tall canopy
North 109
45.4
AGRONOMY
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Canker
•Outstanding lodging resistance
•Medium height and
early maturity
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
AGRONOMY
12
•Good all round
agronomic package
•Excellent standing and
relatively short
•Early flowering and
early maturity
•Outstanding yield stability
•Good Phoma and stem
canker resistance
•Suits all soil types and
farm situations
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
8
6
5
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
8
7
N
Light leaf Spot
8
DISEASE RESISTANCE
(4)
Light leaf Spot
6
Canker
(4)
HOLL WINTER RAPE
CONVENTIONAL OILSEED RAPE
V316OL
Trinity
Quartz
UK Recommended List Candidate
E&W Recommended List
E&W Recommended List
•The leading hybrid with the unique High Oleic, Low Linolenic oil profile
•One of the best candidates on the 2014-15 Recommended List
•Low linolenic acid content and preferred by the crushers
•Excellent disease resistance
•Tall with stiff straw
•Ideal partner for growing alongside V295OL
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
East & West
Oil %
105
45.8
•High yields and more consistent than top yielder, Charger
•High oil content
•Low biomass-type with short, stiff straw
•Moderately good disease resistance
•Evidence of good Verticillium resistance
•Vigorous in the autumn
•True ‘Low Biomass’ type
•Consistently high gross-output
•Best phoma resistance of any conventional variety
•Good lodging resistance and better than DK Camelot
•Later flowering but much earlier to mature than DK Cabernet
•Suits the main drilling window
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
North 107
45.5
East & West
Oil %
AGRONOMY
104
45.4
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
North -
East & West
Oil %
AGRONOMY
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
9
5
6
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
8
5
N
DISEASE RESISTANCE
7
Light leaf Spot
7
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
8
7
5
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
8
6
N
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
8
7
5
Canker
(6)
Light leaf Spot
5
Canker
(8)
Amalie*
Anastasia
EU Common Catalogue
UK National List
Northern Recommended List
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
East & West
Oil %
104
44.5
East & West
Oil
AGRONOMY
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
•Consistent yields and high
oil content
•Low biomass variety with stiff
and excellent disease resistance
•Treated trials underestimate its
yield performance
6
5
6
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
6
7
Y
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
106*
45.6
North
Light leaf Spot
Source: * UK National List trials and not directly comparable
6
Canker
7
5
N
Light leaf Spot
5
•Top conventional for gross output on the Northern List
•Consistent performance over four years
•Strong autumn vigour and good winter hardiness
•Medium height, excellent stem stiffness and medium maturity
•Good Light Leaf Spot resistance
•The natural replacement for Catana
North
Oil %
106
44.1
AGRONOMY
9
7
5
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
8
5
N
DISEASE RESISTANCE
6
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
AGRONOMY
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Canker
•The only commercial variety
available with resistance to
Turnip Yellows Virus (TuYV)
•Virus (TuYV) is likely to be more
difficult to control after
neonicotinoid ban
GROSS OUTPUT AND % OIL CONTENT
North 104
44.5
-
DISEASE RESISTANCE
V295OL
•High gross output hybrid at yield parity with the best ‘00’ hybrids
•Premium oils for the food industry marketed under the ‘Vistive’ brand
•Vigorous in the autumn and early spring
•Taller continental-type hybrid, but responds well to PGRs
•Medium early flowering and maturity
•Good all-round disease resistance
North
AGRONOMY
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Canker
101
45.2
Lodging
Shortness of Stem
Maturity
8
7
5
Stem Stiffness
Flowering
Pod shatter resistance
8
6
N
Light leaf Spot
6
DISEASE RESISTANCE
8
Light leaf Spot
7
Canker
(5)
13
WINTER
WINTERBARLEY
OATS
SIX-ROW FEED
NUTRIENT SEED TREATMENTS
Mascani
•Mascani is now the UK's most popular variety.
•Early to mature and excellent disease resistance, particularly to
crown rust#.
•Excellent grain quality will ensure its popularity with the millers.
It has shown good resistance to common crown rust races in the past
#
TREATED YIELD AND GRAIN QUALITY
Yield
Kernal content %
98
78.1
Specific weight 54.2 kg/hl
AGRONOMY
Lodging
Stem length cm
Maturity
6
109
-1
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Mildew
6
Crown rust
(8)#
WINTER BEANS
Wizard^
PGRO Recommended List 2012
•The UK's most popular winter variety
•Accepted for export markets
•Large grain, pale skin and good all-round agronomic characteristics
•Popular with growers and end-users alike.
TREATED YIELD
Yield
TGW @ 15% mc
97
676
AGRONOMY
Standing at harvest
Shortness of straw
Earliness of ripening
7
8
8
DISEASE RESISTANCE
Ascochyta Leaf and pod spot 9
14
Source: ^PGRO Recommended List of Winter Beans, 2014
Seed Treatments
Matrix - Wheat, Barley and Oilseed Rape
UK Recommended List
• •Nutrient
Seed Phosphorus
seed treatment
concentration
and biostimulant
can play aincluding
major role
patented
in early
Phosphite
plant
growthtechnology
phosphorus
concentration
a major
early
• •Seed
In oilseed
rape it has
been found plays
to support
the role
plantinfor
theplant
initialgrowth
•P
has
major
impacts
on
plant
emergence,
plant
establishment
seven days of growth
and root development
• P has major impacts on plant emergence, plant establishment
•Root growth is achieved when P is readily available for the first
and
development
fourroot
weeks
of growth
• •Deficiency
Root growthofisPachieved
when
P is supplied
for potential
the first four
early in the
season
limits yield
weeks
of growth
Use
where
conditions threaten optimum growth:
soils during
establishment
• •Dry
Deficiency
of P early
in the season limits yield potential
•High Ca and Mg soils, high pH which will limit nutrient availability
•Less vigorous varieties
•Root disease issues
•Improved speed of establishment
•Improved frost tolerance
Keylight - Wheat, Barley and Oilseed Rape
•Contains proven root and growth enhancing chemistry which increases
plant establishment and development
•Some weeks after germination, treated plants demonstrate greater
green leaf area and increased chlorophyll production which both, in
turn, boosts photosynthetic activity.
•Root mass is increased by up to 28-40% during early tillering
•Stronger roots are better able to search for moisture and nutrients
•In more than 50 winter wheat trials, Keylight has boosted yields by an
average 0.4 tonnes per hectare.
•Keylight is compatible with all fungicidal and insecticidal seed
treatments
Manganese - Wheat, Barley and Oats
A seed treatment used to address deficiency in soils with:
•High pH (e.g. chalky soil) or recent liming
•High (>10%) organic matter soils
•Poor drainage and acidic soils
•Puffy, loose seedbeds
•After ploughing in pasture
•High phosphate applications or low potassium levels
•Poor growing conditions that limits root growth
- Wet soils, cold weather, N deficiency
Redigo Deter
Beret Multi
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Galmano*
*
Galmano Silver
4
Latitude*
4
4
4
4
4
4
Raxil Star
Barley
Beret Multi
Austral Plus
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
(4)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Keylight
Oats
Beret Gold
Austral Plus
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Keylight
Manganese
Key
Seedling nutrition
4
4
4
4 = Control/suppression
Plant Syence
4
Matrix
Redigo Deter
Frit fly
4
4
Latitude*
Manganese
Gout fly
4
Keylight
Redigo Deter
(4) (4)
Supplier
4
4
Matrix
Manganese
Slug hollowing
4
Wheat bulb fly
4
BYDV (aphids)
Wireworm
Yellow rust
Brown rust
Septoria tritici
(4)
(4)
Take-all
(4)
(4)
Blue moulds
Ergot
net blotch (seedling)
Leaf stripe
4
Septoria (seedling)
4
Bunt (seed & soil)
4
KEY PESTS
Covered smut
4
4
Austral Plus
WHEAT
4
4
Redigo
Loose smut
Seedling blights
KEY DISEASES
(4) = Partial control/suppression
Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Always read the label. All trademarks and active ingredients acknowledged.
*Must always be applied with single purpose dressing for seed-borne disease control
Plant Syence
4
4
4
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