Syngenta Cereal Husbandry Guidelines by Syngenta UK Limited

Denman

Parentage: Alchemy x Glasgow Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Winter Wheat

Soft feed variety perfectly suited for distilling and bio-ethanol markets Yield potential Denman has delivered high treated yields across all areas of the UK and also has an excellent untreated yield. Variety

UK treated yield % (100% = 10.3 t/ha)

UK untreated yield % (100% = 8.6 t/ha)

Denman

104

Viscount

103

Alchemy

100

Yield as a % of treated control

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

104 103 102 101 100 99 98 Denman North

East

Viscount

West

1st WW (10.7 t/ha)

Alchemy

2nd WW (9.0 t/ha)

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Disease resistance Denman has a good disease resistance profile, with good yellow rust resistance, and high untreated yields. Denman is resistant to OWBM and WSBMV. Disease resistance ratings Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Denman

Viscount Alchemy

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Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Denman Alchemy

Viscount

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Denman Alchemy

Septoria tritici

Viscount

SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Denman Alchemy Viscount

Eyespot SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Denman Alchemy Viscount Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Getting the fungicide agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop and maintaining canopy during yield formation. Only two strobilurins can be applied in any one season. Knowing the end use for your crop and understanding your local environmental conditions will aid the decision of when to apply a strobilurinbased product. T0 – Only needed in extremely high pressure years or on early autumn-sown crops. Using Cherokee will provide very good control against brown rust. The use of a protectant mildewicide may be needed if powdery mildew is at significant levels. T1 – T1 timing is key for protecting leaf 3 (up to 10% of the yield in wheat comes from leaf 3). A triazole and chlorothalonil mix will control Septoria tritici and protect against the development of other foliar diseases. T2 – This is the most important fungicide timing as control of diseases on the flag leaf give considerable yield advantages (up to 65% of yield comes from the top 2 leaves). Strobilurins offer protection against late-season rust infections and increase yield through their ‘greening effect’. The addition of a triazole and/or Bravo is crucial in eradicating and preventing the infection of Septoria tritici. T3 – ‘Ear spray’ – targeting ear diseases helps prevent the degradation of grain quality. The ear spray also gives additional control of disease on the top two leaves. CORE PROGRAMME T0 – Cherokee 0.75-1.0 lt/ha (only if risk of brown rust is high) T1 – Cherokee 1.5 lt/ha + eyespot active fungicide if there is a risk OR Amistar Opti 1.25 lt/ha + triazole (three quarter rate) T2 – SEGURIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha T3 – Amistar Opti 0.75 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole Note: Amistar Opti is a co-formulation containing azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil (Bravo).

Include for Take-All

Growth Stage

T0 - GS30-31

T1 - GS31-32

T2 - GS37-39

T3 - GS61-65

Wheat fungicide application timings

Agronomic information Denman is a short variety with moderately stiff straw, and relatively early maturity. Variety

Height (cm)

(+/- Solstice)

Ripening

Resistance to lodging without PGR

Resistance to lodging with PGR

Denman

Viscount

Alchemy

7 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Growth habit Denman has an intermediate growth habit and a relatively slow development rate. It is suitable for early drilling.

Variety

Yield (drilled early Sept - 100% = 10.4 t/ha)

Yield (before 6 Oct - 100% = 10.6 t/ha)

Denman

108*

104

Viscount

108

104

Alchemy

103

101 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13. * indicates limited data

Recommended sowing rates Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight. • September to Mid October ~ 220-275 seeds/m2 • Mid-October onwards ~ 275-350 seeds/m2 Denman is a medium to low-tillering variety.

Nitrogen application Standard nitrogen input programme for a feed variety, typically not exceeding 180 kgs N/ha. • 20% middle of March (GS25-29) • 60% GS32 • 20% GS34-37 – ensures quality is maintained to cover all potential markets These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs Denman has straw strength similar to Viscount when treated with PGR. The addition of Moddus to the PGR programme will increase root structure and further aid plant shortening. Moddus may also be needed during tillering in low plant populations to help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers. As a guide, apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + Moddus 0.1 lt/ha at GS30 and GS32. A follow-up PGR should be considered at GS34-37 for very lush and/or high yielding crops.

Grain quality Denman is a soft feed variety with very good grain quality and market potential. Denman has a good distilling rating and is well-suited for the distilling industry. • Very high alcohol yield • Low nitrogen and viscosity levels • Denman is an ideal variety for the expanding bio-ethanol and wheat refinery markets • Denman does not have the 1B/1R translocation so is suitable for all feed markets • Denman is rated as suitable for UKS (blending) Variety

Endosperm Texture

Distilling

Protein (%)

HFN (secs)

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Denman

Soft

Good

10.7

212

75.9

Viscount

Soft

Good

10.7

172

76.1

Alchemy

Soft

Moderate

11.0

246

77.5

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13. The full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com. On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance). Disclaimer The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.

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Duxford

Parentage: Solstice x Scorpion 25 Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Winter Wheat

An excellent combination of consistent yield and straw stiffness Yield potential Duxford is a high-yielding Group 4 hard winter wheat and has produced high and consistent yields across all regions, soil types and rotational positions. 104

Duxford

Yield as a % of treated control

Stigg Grafton

102 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

100

UK treated yield (100% = 10.3 t/ha)

UK treated yield, 2nd cereal and more (100% = 9.0 t/ha)

Yield as a % of treated control

104

102

100

94 Duxford Heavy soils

Light soils

Stigg North

East

Grafton West

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Disease resistance Duxford has a good disease resistance profile. Disease resistance ratings Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Duxford Grafton

Stigg

Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Duxford

Grafton

Stigg

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Septoria tritici

Duxford Grafton

Stigg

SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Duxford Grafton

Stigg

Fusarium ear blight SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Grafton Duxford Stigg

Eyespot SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Duxford

Stigg

Grafton

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Many winter wheat varieties face an added threat from the Solstice yellow rust race. Whilst Duxford is less susceptible to this new race than some varieties due to its parentage, this threat must still be taken into account along with Septoria tritici and brown rust. Use of a T0 fungicide is now of increased importance. T0 – CHEROKEE 0.75-1.0 lt/ha T1 – Amistar Opti 1.25 lt/ha + triazole (three quarter rate) OR SEGURIS 0.75 lt/ha if disease risk is high OR CHEROKEE 1.75 lt/ha + eyespot/mildew active fungicide if there is a risk T2 – SEGURIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha T3 – AMISTAR Opti 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole

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Include for Take-All

Growth Stage

T0 - GS30-31

T1 - GS31-32

T2 - GS37-39

T3 - GS61-65

Wheat fungicide application timings

Agronomic information Duxford is a tall, very stiff variety with a maximum 9 rating for resistance to lodging (with a PGR). It is a latematuring variety, with early spring development, and excellent resistance to sprouting. Variety

Resistance to lodging without PGR

Resistance to lodging with PGR

(+/- Solstice)

Straw height (cm)

Resistance to sprouting

Duxford

Ripening

Stigg

Grafton

-2

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Growth habit • Duxford is a medium to high-tillering variety with broad leaves and an erect growth habit • Duxford is a fast-developing variety in the spring • Suitable for drilling mid-September onwards for England and the end of September for northern England and Scotland

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seeds per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with TGW. • Mid-September to mid-October: 220-275 seeds/m2 • Mid-October onwards: 275-300 seeds/m2

Nitrogen application Standard nitrogen input programme for a feed variety, typically not exceeding 180 kgs N/ha. Duxford has early spring development so needs nitrogen early in the season to fuel its growth and maximise yield potential. • 40% middle of March (GS25-29) • 60% April (GS32) These figures are for guidance purposes only. Although Duxford is a Group 4 variety it does have gristing potential, therefore N should be increased appropriately if growing for quality (for example, an extra 40-60 kg/ha at GS37-39). You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

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PGRs • Duxford is a very stiff-strawed variety with excellent resistance to lodging • In low plant populations, Moddus applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers • As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + Moddus 0.1 lt/ha at GS30-31

Grain quality Duxford has excellent grain quality Specific weight: 76.7 kg/hl Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Duxford also has gristing potential and, when grown for quality, can meet full milling specification (nitrogen input would need to be adjusted to ensure protein levels). Always check the exact specifications required by end users to ensure that you have a market for your crop. Variety

Hagberg falling number (secs)

Protein content (%)

Duxford

315

12.2

Einstein

328

12.3 Source: Syngenta Seeds’ trials harvest 2007-2011 (5-year mean)

Storage management nabim advises that of the Hard Group 4 winter wheat varieties, Duxford has a stronger gluten quality and is worthy of keeping separate.

Source (unless stated otherwise): HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance). Disclaimer The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.

AMISTAR®, AMISTAR OPTI®, CHEROKEE®, SEGURIS® and MODDUS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AMISTAR® (MAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AMISTAR OPTI® (MAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. CHEROKEE® (MAPP 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. SEGURIS® (MAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. MODDUS® (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

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Element Hybrid Winter Barley

Parentage: F1 Hybrid Status: HGCA Recommended List North 2012/13

High-yielding 6-row hybrid winter barley Yield potential Element is an extremely high-yielding feed barley that performs particularly well in the North Region and is HGCA recommended for the North. It combines high yields with exceptional grain quality. Variety

North Region treated yield (%) (100% = 8.5 t/ha)

UK untreated yield (%)

Element

110

Retriever

109

KWS Cassia

107

Sequel

103

84 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

115

Yield as a % of treated control

113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99

Element North

East

Retriever West

KWS Cassia

Sequel

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Disease resistance Element has a good disease resistance profile and is also BaYMV resistant. Variety

Mildew

Brown rust

Rhynchosporium

Net blotch

BAYMV

Element

Retriever

KWS Cassia

Sequel

R Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, Element will benefit from a standard fungicide programme. T0 -

Required if mildew and Rhynchosporium disease pressures are high.

T1 -

The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 -

Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Consider T0 - Fenpropimorph 0.3 lt/ha

T1 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha

T2 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha

Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha

Agronomic information Element is very early maturing with straw stiffness similar to Sequel. Variety

Ripening +/- Pearl

Straw length (cm)

Lodging resistance

Element

-3

101

Retriever

-1

KWS Cassia

-1

Sequel

-2

6 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Growth habit Over winter: Semi prostrate Tillering ability: High Maturity: Early Suitability for early drilling: Good Optimum drilling date: Mid to late September

Recommended sowing rates Hybrid barley, as with other hybrid crops, is drilled at a lower seed rate to maximise the potential of hybrid vigour, yield and grain quality. September

October

November

ENGLAND

200

230

SCOTLAND

200

230

N/A

12.5

11.5

170

200

230

260

Seeds / m2 Yield

Sp Wt

Source: Syngenta harvest 2008 & 2009 (6 locations)

This shows that sowing at lower seed rates increases grain quality with no significant yield loss. Element should be sown at 200 seeds per square metre. If drilling in early October (Scotland) or mid-October (England), consider increasing the seed rate to 230 seeds per square metre. These figures should be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.

Specific weight (kg/hl)

Yield (t/ha)

The chart above should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the seed rate.

Nitrogen application Trials have shown that an early application of nitrogen will increase yield levels. Element will need the same total dose of nitrogen as a conventional feed barley. In normal situations application of the total dose is recommended as follows: •

30% middle to end of February (GS25)

•

50% middle to end of March (GS30)

•

20% middle to end of April (GS32)

These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines / restrictions.

PGRs Hybrid barley is drilled at a low seed rate to achieve the full yield and grain quality potential. From GS30 onwards growth is rapid so the following PGR programmes are recommended: •

GS30-31: Moddus 0.1-0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2-1.5 lt/ha

•

GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 0.5-1.0 lt/ha

In very fertile situations consider splitting the first dose of growth regulators: •

GS29: Moddus 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

•

GS31: Moddus 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

•

GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 1.0 lt/ha

Grain quality Element has excellent grain quality, with the best grain size of any six-row winter barley on the HGCA Recommended List 2012/13. Variety

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Screenings (% through 2.25mm)

Screenings (% through 2.5mm)

Element

67.9

1.2

4.5

Retriever

66.8

Sequel

69.2

2.3

10.9 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Gallant

Parentage: (Malacca x Charger) x Xi19 Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Winter Wheat

The top-yielding nabim Group 1 winter wheat Yield potential

102

100

Yield as a % of treated control

Gallant is a high-yielding winter wheat variety that yields 2% higher than Solstice. It yields well in all rotational positions, sowing dates and soil types. Gallant combines yield potential, early maturity and consistent Group 1 quality.

98 96 94 92 90 88 86

Gallant Solstice Cordiale

98 96 94 92 90 88 86

UK treated yield (100% = 10.3 t/ha)

UK treated yield UK treated yield 2nd cereal and more 1st cereal (100% = 10.7 t/ha) (100% = 9.0 t/ha)

Drilled before 6 Oct Late autumn drilled (100% = 10.6 t/ha) (100% = 8.9 t/ha) Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

High yields across all HGCA regions and soil types 102

Yield as a % of treated control

100 98 96 94 92 90 88 86 84

Gallant Heavy soils

Light soils

Solstice North

East

West

Cordiale Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Disease resistance Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Solstice

Gallant

Cordiale

Solstice

Gallant

Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Cordiale

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Cordiale Gallant Solstice

Septoria tritici SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Gallant

Solstice Cordiale

Gallant Solstice Cordiale

Fusarium ear blight SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Eyespot SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Solstice Gallant Cordiale Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. CORE PROGRAMME With all Group 1 high-yielding varieties, a robust fungicide programme will result in an increase in yield and is essential to maintain quality. As with other varieties, with a new race of yellow rust now present, it will be important to factor this into fungicide decisions from the start. T0 – Cherokee 0.75-1.0 lt/ha T1 – Amistar Opti 1.25 lt/ha + rust active triazole (three quarter rate) OR Seguris 0.75 lt/ha if disease pressure is high. T2 – SEGURIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha T3 – Amistar Opti 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole

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Wheat fungicide application timings

Include for Take-All

Growth Stage

T0 - GS30-31

T1 - GS31-32

T2 - GS37-39

T3 - GS61-65

Agronomic information As well as top yields, Gallant is practical to grow – with good standing power and very early maturity. Variety

Ripening

Resistance to lodging with PGR

Straw height (cm)

(+/- Solstice)

Resistance to lodging without PGR

Gallant

-2

Solstice

Cordiale

-2

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

without PGR

Growth habit

100

Gallant is a relatively short-strawed variety with very early maturity (similar to Cordiale), helping to spread harvest workload and enabling growers to get their quality wheat harvested and in store as soon as possible.

% control of black-grass

Gallant is suitable for drilling from early September. It is a broadleaved, semi-erect variety with low/moderate tillering ability. Gallant has proven to be competitive against black-grass. Trial results show higher Gallant seed rates and increased residual herbicide dose have a combined result for black-grass control.

80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 No pre-em

200

300

400

200

300

400

Gallant seeds per m2

5 l/ha DEFY + 0. 6 l/ha flufenacet/diflufenican

Source: Syngenta

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Increasing seed rates in high black-grass situations will have a beneficial effect. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with thousand grain weight. September: 220-250 seeds/m2

October onwards: 250-300 seeds/m2

Nitrogen application Gallant’s high yield means that extra nitrogen may be required to ensure that breadmaking specifications are met. It is an early-maturing variety. Gallant will reach GS37-39 before other Group 1 varieties, therefore final nitrogen applications need to be timed accordingly. • Total application in the region of 240 kg/ha This could be applied as follows: • 25% at tillering • 50% at GS31-32 (but no later than 4 weeks after the first application) • 25% at GS37-39 These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

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PGRs Gallant is a very stiff-strawed variety. • In low plant populations, Moddus applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers • As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + Moddus 0.2 lt/ha at T1

Grain quality Gallant is a nabim Group 1 variety and, when grown for quality, meets full breadmaking specifications. It has produced very good and consistent quality across very different growing seasons. Variety

Hagberg falling number (seconds)

Protein content (%)

Specific weight (kg/hl)

Gallant

307

12.0

77.9

Solstice

266

11.9

78.0

Cordiale

318

12.2

79.5 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Variety

Hagberg falling number (seconds)

Protein content (%)

Gallant

347

12.4

Solstice

300

12.4

Cordiale

335

12.5

Source: Syngenta trials, harvest 2008-2011 (4 year mean).

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Garner

Parentage: Tocada x Quench Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Spring Feed Barley

High-yielding spring barley Yield potential Garner is a high-yielding spring barley with excellent disease resistance.

Variety

UK treated yield % (7.3 t/ha)

UK untreated yield %

Garner

105

Waggon

104

Westminster

90 Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Garner produces high yields across all regions of the UK

Yield as a % of treated control

108 106 104 102 100 98 96 94 92

Garner

North East

North West

Waggon

East

West

Westminster

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012 *limited data

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Disease resistance Garner has a maximum 9 rating for resistance to mildew. It has good all round resistance to foliar disease and has delivered very high untreated yields. Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Garner Waggon Westminster

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Garner

Waggon Westminster

Rhynchosporium SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Waggon

Garner

Westminster

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Getting early to mid-season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop. T0 -

Not normally required.

T1 -

The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 -

Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

CORE PROGRAMME T1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bontima 1.4 lt/ha T2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bontima 1.4 lt/ha Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha

Agronomic information Variety

Straw length (cm)

Brackling resistance

Lodging resistance

(+/- Optic, -ve = earlier)

Ripening

Garner

Waggon

-1

Westminster

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Growth habit Early Spring: Semi prostrate Tillering Ability: Medium Maturity: Medium

Drilling dates Suitability for early drilling: Medium Suitability for late drilling (April): Good Optimum drilling date: March to early April (Scotland). Mid-February to mid-March (England).

Recommended sowing rate Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.

Dec/Jan

February

March

April

ENGLAND

325

325-350

350-375

SCOTLAND

N/A

350-375

375-400

400

Nitrogen application High-yielding feed spring barley varieties require a high nutrient supply. Seedbed applications are also not so important for feed varieties and therefore nitrogen could be applied as a 50:50 split dose when tramlines become visible and then 14 to 21 days later (GS15-21). These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines or restrictions.

PGRs Not normally required, however Syngenta advises their use on lush crops or very fertile sites. In these cases use low rate MODDUS (0.1-0.2 lt/ha) at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain quality Specific Weight: 66.1 kg/hl Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 4.1% Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Harvesting Top Priority â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct.

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Hereford Winter Wheat

Parentage: Solist x Deben

Exceptionally high yielding hard feed variety with very good second wheat yields Yield potential Hereford has excellent yield performance in ALL situations. Treated Yield (% controls)

Untreated

Variety

East

North East

West

2 Year Mean

Hereford

107

106

112

107

Robigus

102

Einstein

102

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate Table 2008/9

1st and 2nd Wheat Yields 115

110 109

110 Treated yield (% control)

Treated yield (% control)

108 105 100 100 95

107 106 105 104 103 102

90 Hereford 1st Wheat

Robigus

Einstein

101

Hereford

Oakley

Gladiator

2nd Wheat

Source: BSPB Official Trial Data â&#x20AC;&#x201C; harvest 2006

Source: Syngenta Trials (2 year mean) Harvests 2007 & 2008

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Disease resistance Hereford has good resistance to Septoria tritici and Yellow Rust, however it is susceptible to Brown Rust. Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Hereford

Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

SUSCEPTIBLE

Hereford

Brown rust 1

RESISTANT

Hereford

Septoria nodorum SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

(Hereford)

Septoria tritici SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Hereford

Fusarium ear blight SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

(Hereford)

Eyespot SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

(Hereford) Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate Table 2008/9. ( ) Limited data.

Wheat fungicide application timings

Include for Take-All

Growth Stage

T0 - GS30-31

T1 - GS31-32

T2 - GS37-39

T3 - GS61-65

Agronomic information Hereford is a tall strawed variety with moderate straw strength. Hereford will benefit from a robust PGR programme, especially in highly fertile conditions. It has similar maturity to Robigus. Variety

Ripening (+/- Claire)

Resistance to lodging without PGR

Resistance to lodging with PGR

Straw height (cm)

Hereford

Robigus

Einstein

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate Table 2008/9

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. CORE PROGRAMME Hereford does not have resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge. Pheromone traps should be used from ear emergence until the end of flowering and treatment made with HALLMARK WITH ZEON TECHNOLOGY at 75 mls/ha if threshold levels are exceeded. T0 – Cherokee 1.0 It/ha + Moddus 0.2 lt/ha T1 – Amistar Opti 1.5 lt/ha + EPZ 0.5 lt/ha OR Amistar Opti 1.5 + boscalid + epoxiconazole 0.75-1.0 lt/ha (if there is a specific eyespot risk) + Moddus 0.2 lt/ha + CCC 1.25 lt/ha T2 – Seguris 0.75-1.0 lt/ha (dependent on disease pressure at time of season) (optional ¾ rate Terpal if needed) T3 – Fusarium and rust active triazole at 0.5 lt/ha (e.g. PTZ/TCZ)

+/- Amistar 0.3 lt/ha (dependant on brown rust pressure at time of season)

Growth habit Hereford is a fast developing variety with moderate apical development. It is suitable for early or late drilling but will perform best sown from mid mid September onwards.

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight. •

Mid September – mid October 225-275 seeds/m2

•

Mid October onwards 250-325 seeds/m2

Nitrogen application A Standard nitrogen input programme for a feed variety is required, typically not exceeding 180 kg N/ha. •

Apply about 20% between mid Feb and mid March (GS25-29)

•

60% GS32

•

20% GS34-37

The full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance). Disclaimer The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.

Ketchum

Parentage: Solstice x Xi19 Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Winter Wheat

High-yielding breadmaking winter wheat Yield potential Ketchum is a very high-yielding nabim Group 2 winter wheat, with an unbeatable second wheat yield among breadmaking varieties. Ketchum performs excellently in the later drill slot and is the perfect variety for drilling after root crops.

104

108

103

107

102

106

Yield as a % of treated control

High yields across all HGCA regions and soil types

101 100 99 98 97

105 104 103 102 101 100

96 UK treated yield (100% = 10.3 t/ha) Ketchum

Panorama

UK treated yield 2nd cereal and more (100% = 9.0 t/ha) Einstein

Late autumn sown wheat (100% = 9.0 t/ha)

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Source: HGCA Recommended List late autumn sown wheat 2012/13.

104

Yield as a % of treated control

102 100 98 96 94 92 Ketchum Heavy soils

Light soils

Panorama North

East

West

Einstein Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Disease resistance Disease resistance ratings Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Einstein Panorama Ketchum

Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Ketchum Einstein

Panorama

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Ketchum Einstein Panorama

Septoria tritici SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Einstein Ketchum Panorama

Fusarium ear blight SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Ketchum Panorama Einstein

Eyespot SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Panorama Ketchum Einstein Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. CORE PROGRAMME With all high-yielding varieties, a robust fungicide programme is likely to result in an increase in yield. As with other varieties, with a new race of yellow rust now present, it will be important to factor this into fungicide decisions from the start. T0 – Cherokee 0.75 lt/ha only if rust risk is high T1 – Cherokee 1.5 lt/ha + eyespot active fungicide if there is a risk OR Amistar Opti 1.25 lt/ha + triazole (60% rate) T2 – seguris 0.75-1.0 lt/ha T3 – Amistar Opti 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole

Include for Take-All

Growth Stage

T0 - GS30-31

T1 - GS31-32

T2 - GS37-39

T3 - GS61-65

Wheat fungicide application timings

Agronomic information Variety

Resistance to lodging without PGR

Resistance to lodging with PGR

Straw height (cm)

(+/- Solstice)

Ripening

Ketchum

Panorama

Einstein

-1

without PGR

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Growth habit Ketchum has a semi-erect growth habit and will benefit from the application of a PGR. It has rapid growth through stem elongation and is suitable for drilling from the end of September onwards. Ketchum performs very well in the late-drill slot.

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with TGW. Early October: 220-250 seeds/m2 Mid-October onwards: 250-300 seeds/m2

Nitrogen application Ketchum’s high yield means that extra nitrogen may be required to ensure that breadmaking specifications are met. • Total application in the region of 180-240 kg/ha • To increase the grain protein level, 40-60 kg of the total N should be applied at flag leaf fully emerged (GS39) These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs Ketchum is a tall-strawed variety with a 7 rating for treated resistance to lodging. • Apply Moddus 0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at T1 • In very high risk situations it may be worth considering an ethephon-based product at T2 timing (GS37)

Grain quality Ketchum is a nabim Group 2 variety and, when grown for quality, meets the specifications required for breadmaking. Variety

Protein content (%)

Hagberg falling number (seconds)

Specific weight (kg/hl)

Ketchum

12.0

384

78.6

Einstein

11.8

384

78.1

Source: Syngenta Trials - Harvest 2010 (6 locations)

Storage management Correct storage of quality wheat is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Detailed wheat storage and marketing information can be found on the nabim website: www.nabim.org/uk Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance). Disclaimer The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.

Propino

Parentage: Quench x NFC Tipple Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Spring Malting Barley

The highest yielding spring malting barley Yield potential Propino is the highest yielding spring malting barley on the HGCA Recommended List 2012 with full IBD Approval for brewing. Variety

UK Treated Yield % (7.3 t/ha)

UK Untreated Yield %

Propino

105

Quench

104

NFC Tipple

101

Concerto

102

92 Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Propino has produced excellent yields across all regions of the UK, demonstrating that it is a very consistent variety to grow. 108

Yield as a % of treated control

106

104

102

100

Propino North East

North West

Quench East

West

Concerto

NFC Tipple

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

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Disease resistance Propino has good resistance to foliar disease and has delivered very high untreated yields. Propino also combines good resistance to Ramularia with very good green leaf retention. Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

NFC Tipple Propino Quench Concerto

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Quench Propino Concerto NFC Tipple

Rhynchosporium SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Propino Quench

NFC Tipple Concerto Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Getting early to mid-season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop. T0 – Needed in extreme disease pressure situations. T1 – The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential. T2 – Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill. Core programme T1 – Bontima 1.4 lt/ha

T2 – Bontima 1.4 lt/ha

Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha

Agronomic information Propino is similar in height to Concerto and combines good lodging resistance with very good brackling resistance. It is an early maturing variety. Variety

Lodging resistance

Straw length (cm)

(+/- Optic,-ve=earlier)

Ripening

Brackling resistance

Propino

Concerto

Tipple

Quench

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Growth habit

Drilling dates

Early spring: Semi prostrate

Suitability for early drilling: Good

Tillering ability: Medium-High

Suitability for late drilling (April): Good

Maturity: Early Optimum drilling date: March to early April (Scotland). Mid-February to Mid-March (England).

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed. Dec/Jan

February

March

April

ENGLAND

325

350-375

SCOTLAND

N/A

350

375-400

400

Nitrogen application Grain nitrogen levels in Propino are typically between those of Optic and NFC Tipple. Ensure you have checked the levels with your contract and end market. Syngenta Nitrogen input trials have shown the following effects: 9.40 1.80 9.20 1.75 9.00

1.70

Yield t/ha

1.60

8.60

1.55 8.40 1.50 8.20

8.00

1.45

50% GS11 - 50% GS15 Propino Yield

50% GS15 - 50% GS28

Propino Grain N %

25% GS11 - 75% GS15

75% GS15 - 25% GS28

Source: Syngenta Seeds Trials, harvest 2009-11 1st App = GS11, 2nd app = GS15, 3rd app = GS28 Total Application made: 120 kg/ha

1.40

Grain N %

1.65

8.80

In most situations, applying 25% of the total dose when tramlines become visible and the remaining 75% at GS15 will maintain yield potential whilst producing a desirable grain protein. In most situations the recommended amount of N for Propino would be 120-150 kg/ha, applied by GS15. This advice is for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs Normally not required, however Syngenta advises the use of Moddus on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain quality Specific weight: 66.9 kg/hl Sieving % through 2.25 mm: 1.0% Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 2.7% Nitrogen content: 1.52% Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Harvesting Top priority â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.

Storage management Correct storage of malting barley is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Malting barley should be at a moisture of below 14.5% to minimise the risk of moulds and dried in such a way so there is no damage to germination. Grain temperatures and moistures should be checked regularly to ensure quality is maintained and germination levels are kept at 98% plus.

Disclaimer The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recommendations. BONTIMA and MODDUS are Regsitered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. BONTIMA (MAPP 14899) contaims isopyrazam and cyprodinil. MODDUS (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. HGCA Recommended List can be consulted at www.hgca.com. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

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Quench

Parentage: Sebastian x Drum Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Spring Malting Barley

The number 1 spring malting barley across Europe Yield potential Quench is a high yielding spring malting barley with full IBD approval for brewing and is suitable for export. Variety

UK Treated Yield % (7.3 t/ha)

UK Untreated Yield %

Quench

104

Concerto

102

NFC Tipple

101

89 Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Quench has produced excellent yields across all regions of the UK, demonstrating that it is a very consistent variety to grow.

Yield as a % of treated control

105 104 103 102 101 100 99 98

Quench North East

East

Concerto West

NFC Tipple Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

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Disease resistance Quench has excellent resistance to Rhynchosporium and mildew. Brown Rust needs to be managed. Variety

Mildew

Yellow Rust

Brown Rust

Rhynchosporium

Quench

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Getting early to mid-season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop. T0 – Not normally required. T1 – The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential. T2 – Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill. CORE PROGRAMME T1 – Bontima 1.4 lt/ha T2 – Bontima 1.4 lt/ha Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha

Agronomic information Quench is a relatively short and very stiff variety with excellent resistance to lodging and brackling. Quench has similar maturity to Optic. Variety

Lodging resistance

Straw length (cm)

(+/- Optic,-ve=earlier)

Brackling resistance

Quench

Ripening

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Growth habit

Drilling dates

Early spring: Semi prostrate

Suitability for early drilling: Good

Tillering ability: Medium

Suitability for late drilling (April): Good

Maturity: Medium-Late (Optic type)

Optimum drilling date: February to March (Scotland). January to February (England).

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. Quench is a very adaptable and robust variety which suits many field situations. Syngenta trial results confirm that in good conditions there are no detrimental effects to Quenchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yield or grain quality by altering seed rates. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed. Dec/Jan

February

March

April

ENGLAND

325

350

350-375

SCOTLAND

N/A

350

375

400

Nitrogen application On average over 50% of the spring malting barley that UK maltsters wish to purchase from England has grain N levels between 1.65 to 1.85%. Varieties have different optimum nitrogen rates, therefore balancing N inputs to end market, variety and season is key. Ensure you have checked levels with your contract and end market.

9.7

1.7

9.6

1.65

9.5

1.6

9.4

1.55

9.3

1.5

9.2

Grain N %

Yield (t/ha)

Syngenta nitrogen input timing trials have shown the following effects:

1.45 50%-50%-0% Quench yield

Quench Grain N

25%-75%-0

0%-50%-50%

0%-75%-25%

Source: Syngenta trials, harvest 2007-09 1st App = GS11, 2nd app = GS15, 3rd app = GS28. Total application made: 120 kg/ha.

In most situations the recommended amount of N for Quench would be 125-150 kg/ha, applied by GS15. This advice is for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs Normally not required, however Syngenta advises the use of Moddus on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Quality Quench has full IBD approval for brewing and is the number one variety grown across Europe*, offering potential export opportunities. Quench also possesses a very ‘balanced profile’ in terms of the quality attributes required by European customers, including good Hot Water Extract, good levels of DP and low beta glucan. *Source: European Brewing Convention (EBC) malting barley multiplication acreage 2009.

Grain quality Specific weight: 67.6 kg/hl Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 4.5% Nitrogen content: (1.55%) Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012. ( ) Historical data

Harvesting Top priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.

Shuffle

Parentage: Troon/Quench/Adonis Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Spring Malting Barley

Consistently high-yielding Spring malting barley Yield potential Shuffle is a consistently high yielding non-gn producing spring barley with provisional IBD approval for brewing and distilling. Variety

UK treated yield % (7.3 t/ha)

UK untreated yield %

Shuffle

104

Concerto

102

NFC Tipple

101

Optic

79 Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Shuffle has consistently high yield potential across all regions of the UK. Especially in the North East region at 4% higher yield than Concerto.

Yield as a % of treated control

105

100

85 Shuffle

North East

Concerto

East

West

NFC Tipple

Optic

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

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Disease resistance Shuffle has good resistance to rhynchosporium and mildew with excellent green leaf retention. Variety

Mildew

Yellow Rust

Brown Rust

Rhynchosporium

Shuffle

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Getting early to mid-season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop. Inputs should be tailored to control brown rust at T1. T0 – Not normally required T1 – The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential. T2 – B ontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill. CORE PROGRAMME T1 – Bontima 1.4 lt/ha T2 – Bontima 1.4 lt/ha Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha

Agronomic information Shuffle is a similar height to Concerto with excellent lodging and brackling resistance. Variety

Straw length (cm)

Brackling resistance

Lodging resistance

Shuffle

(9)

Concerto

Optic

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012 ( ) Limited Data

Growth habit Early Spring: Semi prostrate Tillering Ability: Medium Maturity: Medium

Recommended Sowing Rate Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling.The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss.The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed. Dec/Jan

February

March

April

ENGLAND

325

350

350-375

SCOTLAND

N/A

350

375

400

Nitrogen Application Varieties have different optimum nitrogen rates, therefore balancing N inputs to end market, variety and season is key. Ensure you have checked levels with your contract and end market. Grain nitrogen levels in Shuffle are typically similar to Optic. In most situations it is recommended that 50% of Nitrogen is applied at GS11-12 and the remaining 50% applied 10 days later. In Scotland this would be 50% in seedbed fb 50% at GS11-12. This advice is for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs Shuffle is a stiff strawed variety so PGRs are not normally required. However Syngenta advises the use of Moddus on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain Quality Shuffle has big bold grain, leading to fewer sieving losses. Specific Weight: 66.9 kg/hl Sieving % through 2.25 mm: 1.0% Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 2.9% Nitrogen content: 1.54% Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Harvesting Top Priority â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.

SY Bamboo Hybrid Winter Barley

Parentage: F1 Hybrid

High-Yielding 6-row hybrid winter barley Yield potential Variety

UK Treated Yield (100%=8.5 t/ha)

UK Untreated Yield (%)

SY Bamboo

110

Sequel

103

Saffron

103

85 Source: HGCA Recommended List Trials 5 Year Mean 2011

Disease resistance SY Bamboo has a good disease resistance profile and is also BaYMV resistant.

Variety

Mildew

Brown Rust

Rhynchosporium

Net Blotch

BAYMV

SY Bamboo

Sequel

Saffron

Source: HGCA Recommended List Trials 5 Year Mean 2011

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Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, SY Bamboo will benefit from a standard fungicide programme. T0 -

Due to the early development of hybrids, trials have shown a yield response from the application of fungicides at this time.

T1 -

The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 -

Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Core programme T1 -

Bontima 1.6 lt/ha

T2 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha

Agronomic information SY Bamboo is early maturing with good specific weight and straw stiffness. Variety

Straw length (cm)

Ripening +/- Pearl

Lodging Resistance

SY Bamboo

-2

Sequel

-2

Saffron

Source: HGCA Recommended List Trials 5 Year Mean 2011

Growth habit Over Winter: Semi prostrate Tillering Ability: Medium Maturity: Medium - Early

Recommended sowing rates Hybrid barley, as with other hybrid crops, is drilled at a lower seed rate to maximise the potential of hybrid vigour, yield and grain quality. September

October

November

ENGLAND

200

230

SCOTLAND

200

230

N/A

The chart above should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the seed rate.

Nitrogen application Trials have shown that an early application of nitrogen will increase yield levels. SY Bamboo will need the same total dose of nitrogen as a conventional feed barley. In normal situations application of the total dose is recommended as follows: •

30% middle to end of February (GS25)

•

50% middle to end of March (GS30)

•

20% middle to end of April (GS32)

PGRs Hybrid barley is drilled at a low seed rate to achieve the full yield and grain quality potential. From GS30 onwards growth is rapid so the following PGR programmes are recommended: •

GS30-31: Moddus 0.1-0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2-1.5 lt/ha

•

GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 0.5-1.0 lt/ha

In very fertile situations consider splitting the first dose of growth regulators: •

GS29: Moddus 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

•

GS31: Moddus 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

•

GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 1.0 lt/ha

Grain quality SY Bamboo has excellent grain quality including high specific weight and big bold grain Variety

Specific weight (kg/hl)

Sieving (% retained 2.5 mm)

Sieving (% retained 2.25 mm)

SY Bamboo

68.6

6.8

1.6

Sequel

69.2

10.9

2.3

Source: HGCA Recommended List Trials 5 Year Mean 2011

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SY Epson Winter Wheat

Parentage: Zebedee x Robigus

Soft Group 3 variety with an excellent combination of quality, disease resistance and agronomics Yield potential SY Epson has shown consistent yield performance especially in the East and West, coupled with excellent untreated yield.

103

Yield as a % of controls

102 101 100 99

98 87

97 SY Epson Scout Treated yield Treated yield (100% = 10.3 t/ha) (100% = 10.3 t/ha)

SY Epson Untreated yield (100% = 8.6 t/ha)

Source: HGCA WW Non-Recommended Variety Table 2012

Scout Untreated yield (100% = 8.6 t/ha)

Source: HGCA WW Non-Recommended Variety Table 2012

Yield as a % of treated control

104 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 SY Epson East Region (100% = 10.4 t/ha)

Scout

West Region (100% = 10.3 t/ha)

HGCA WW Non-Recommended Variety List 2012

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Disease resistance SY Epson has an excellent combination of disease resistance and untreated yield. It is also OWBM resistant. Disease resistance ratings Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

SY Epson Scout

Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

SY Epson Scout

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

SY Epson

Scout

Septoria tritici SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Scout

SY Epson

Eyespot SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

SY Epson

Scout

Source: WW Non-Recommended Table 2012

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. T0 – Probably not needed in most situations. T1 – Cherokee 1.75 lt/ha + eyespot/mildew active fungicide if there is a risk T2 – Seguris 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha T3 – Amistar Opti 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha + fusarium active triazole

Include for Take-All

Growth Stage

T0 - GS30-31

T1 - GS31-32

T2 - GS37-39

T3 - GS61-65

Wheat fungicide application timings

Agronomic information SY Epson is a short, stiff strawed variety which has slightly earlier maturity than Scout. It also has excellent resistance to sprouting. Variety

Resistance to Lodging without PGR

Resistance to Lodging with PGR

Height (cm) (without PGR)

Maturity (+/- Solstice)

SY Epson

Scout

+2 Source: WW Non Recommended Table 2012

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight. • Mid September–mid October 225–275 seeds/m2 • Mid October onwards 250–325 seeds/m2

Drilling date The highest yield potential for SY Epson is achievable from sowing mid September onwards.

Nitrogen application SY Epson is a potential Group 3 variety and should be treated accordingly – typically not exceeding 180 kg N/ha • 25% mid Feb–mid March • 50% GS32 • 25% GS34-37 These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs • SY Epson is a very stiff strawed variety with excellent resistance to lodging. • In low plant populations Moddus applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers. • As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + Moddus 0.1 lt/ha at GS31/32

Grain quality SY Epson is a potential nabim Group 3 variety with good specific weight, protein and excellent HFN. It is also potentially suitable for export UKs. Variety

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Protein (%)

HFN

SY Epson

77.0

11.4

276

Scout

78.7

11.4

234

Source: WW Non Recommended Variety Table 2012

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SY Venture

Parentage: DH9525 x Retriever Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/2013

Winter Malting Barley

High-yielding winter malting barley Yield potential SY Venture is a very high-yielding variety with excellent malting potential and resistance to BaYMV. Variety

UK treated Yield % (100% = 8.5 t/ha)

UK untreated Yield %

SY Venture

104

Cassata

Pearl

81 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

SY Venture has consistently high yield potential in all regions of the UK.

Yield as a % of treated control

106 104 102 100 98 96 94 92 SY Venture North

East

Cassata

West

Pearl

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Disease resistance SY Venture has a good all round disease resistance profile. SY Venture is BaYMV resistant.

Variety

Mildew

Yellow rust

Brown rust

Rhynchosporium

Net blotch

SY Venture

(7)

(4)

Cassata

Pearl

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 ( ) Limited Data

Fungicide use To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, SY Venture will benefit from a standard fungicide programme. T0 -

Needed only in extreme disease pressure situations.

T1 -

The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 -

Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Core programme T1 -

Bontima 1.6 lt/ha

T2 - Bontima 1.6 lt/ha

Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha

Agronomic information SY Venture has short, stiff straw, with excellent resistance to lodging. Variety

Straw length (cm)*

Ripening (+/- Pearl)

Lodging resistance

SY Venture

Cassata

Pearl

Source:* = HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 (data on a 1-9 scale; 9 = high resistance)

Growth habit Over Winter: Semi prostrate Tillering Ability: Medium-High Maturity: Medium

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling: the more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. September

October

November

December

ENGLAND

300

325-350

350-375

375

SCOTLAND

325-350

375-400

N/A

The chart above should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the seed rate.

Nitrogen application Most commercial malting barley growers use between 100-120 kg/ha with a split dressing. Syngenta recommends 40 kg/ha in mid to late February and the remainder to be applied by the end of March. These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs SY Venture has good straw strength characteristics; with good resistance to lodging, leaning and necking. SY Venture also has shorter straw than existing market leading malting barley varieties. In normal situations consider: GS31-32 ~ Moddus 0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at onset of stem extension. In extreme conditions when there is a high risk of lodging on fertile sites consider applying Ethephon + Mepiquat chloride at 0.5 lt/ha GS37.

Grain quality Specific weight: 69.3 kg/hl Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 4.2% Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 Nitrogen content: 1.67%

Malting quality SY Venture

Flagon

Pearl

Hot Water Extract

309.6

304.5

307.0

Diastatic Power

108

Beta Glucan

108

119

116

Viscosity

1.53

1.54

1.53

Sol-N-Ratio

34.6

33.9

33.7

Source: IBD consolidated data, harvest 2010

NFC Tipple

Parentage: (NFC 497-12 x Cork) x Vortex Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Spring Malting Barley

The established pan-European spring malting barley Yield potential NFC Tipple is the number one spring malting barley in England, it is high yielding with full IBD approval for brewing. Variety

UK treated yield % (7.3 t/ha)

UK untreated yield %

NFC Tipple

101

Optic

79 Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

NFC Tipple has produced excellent yields across all regions of the UK, demonstrating that it is a very consistent variety to grow. 102

Yield as a % of treated control

100

NFC Tipple North East

East

West

Optic North West

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

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Disease resistance NFC Tipple has excellent resistance to mildew and brown rust, however a managed fungicide programme is recommended. Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

NFC Tipple

Optic

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

NFC Tipple Optic

Rhynchosporium SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

NFC Tipple Optic

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Getting early to mid-season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop. T0 -

Needed in extreme disease pressure situations (especially Rhynchosporium) i.e., a fenpropimorph-based product.

T1 -

The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 - Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill. Core programme T1 -

Bontima 1.4 lt/ha

T2 - Bontima 1.4 lt/ha Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha

Agronomic information NFC Tipple is a relatively short and very stiff variety with excellent resistance to lodging and brackling. NFC Tipple has similar maturity to Optic.

Variety

Lodging resistance

Straw length (cm)

(+/- Optic,-ve=earlier)

Brackling resistance

NFC Tipple

Ripening

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Growth habit

Drilling dates

Early spring: Semi prostrate Tillering ability: Medium-High Maturity: Medium-Late (Optic type)

Suitability for early drilling: Good Suitability for late drilling (April): Good Optimum drilling date: February to March (Scotland). January to February (England).

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. NFC Tipple is a very adaptable and robust variety which suits many field situations. Syngenta trial results confirm that in good conditions there are no detrimental effects to NFC Tippleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yield or grain quality by altering seed rates. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed. Dec/Jan

February

March

April

ENGLAND

325

350

350-375

SCOTLAND

N/A

350

375

400

Nitrogen application 9.5

2.0

9.0

1.8

8.5

1.6

8.0

1.4

7.5

1.2

NFC Tipple produces consistently low grain nitrogen levels over a wider fertility range than Optic

7.0

6.5

-25kgs

NFC Tipple yield

Base level +25kgs Nitrogen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; kg N/ha Optic yield

NFC Tipple Grain N

Optic Grain N

+50kgs

Base Nitrogen: 125kg/ha total Nitrogen Grain N %

Yield (t/ha)

Influence of nitrogen input on yield and grain N levels

Trials carried out in Lincolnshire, Cambridge, Scotland Application GS11 and GS23.

1.0

0.8

Source: Syngenta trials, 4 sites

This advice is for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs Normally not required, however Syngenta advises the use of Moddus on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Quality NFC Tipple has a very ‘balanced profile’ in terms of the quality attributes required by UK and European customers, including good Hot Water Extract, good levels of DP and low beta glucan. As a result, NFC Tipple is an extremely popular spring malting barley in the UK and across Europe.

Grain quality Specific weight: 68.1 kg/hl Sieving % through 2.25 mm: 1.3% Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 3.5% Nitrogen content: 1.48% Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Source (unless stated otherwise): HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com. On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance). Disclaimer The information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.

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Torphins

Parentage: Cordiale x Dover Status: HGCA Candidate List 2012

Winter Wheat

Good breadmaking variety with an excellent combination of quality, disease resistance and agronomics.

Yield potential Torphins has shown good yield performance in both official and Syngenta trials. UK Treated Yield

East and West yield performance

100

102

Yield as a % of treated control

98 97 96 95 94

Torphins

Solstice

Einstein

100

Solstice

98 *

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate List 2012/13

Einstein

Torphins

East

West

(100% = 9.8 t/ha)

(100% = 9.6 t/ha)

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate Data (Harvest 2011) * Limited data

94 93

Yield (% CM)

92 91 90 89 88 87 86 Torphins

Gallant

Ketchum

Cordiale

KWS Podium

Solstice

Source: Syngenta Seeds Commercial Trial 2011 Data (8 locations)

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Disease resistance Torphins has an excellent combination of disease resistance and untreated yield. It is also WSBMV resistant. Disease resistance ratings Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Solstice

Torphins

Einstein

Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Einstein

Solstice

Torphins

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Torphins Solstice

Einstein

Septoria tritici SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Solstice Torphins Einstein

Eyespot SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

100

Torphins Solstice Einstein

Untreated Yield (% treated controls 100% = 9.5 t/ha) 92

Solstice

Einstein

Torphins

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate List 2012/2013

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. T0 – Probably not needed in most situations T1 – Cherokee 1.75 lt/ha + eyespot/mildew active fungicide if there is a risk T2 – Seguris 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha T3 – Amistar Opti 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha + fusarium active triazole

Include for Take-All

Growth Stage

T0 - GS30-31

T1 - GS31-32

T2 - GS37-39

T3 - GS61-65

Wheat fungicide application timings

Agronomic information Torphins is a short, stiff strawed variety which has later maturity than Solstice. It also has excellent resistance to sprouting. Variety

Lodging (% untreated)

Lodging (% treated)

Height (cm untreated)

Maturity (+/- Solstice)

Torphins

Solstice

Einstein

-2

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate List 2012

Growth habit • Torphins is suitable for drilling from the beginning of September onwards. It is a relatively slow developing variety. • Torphins is a relatively short strawed variety with moderately late maturity.

Recommended sowing rates Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight. • September-mid October – 225-275 seeds/m2 • Mid October onwards 250-325 seeds/m2

Nitrogen application Torphins is a breadmaking variety and should be treated accordingly – typically 240-250 kg N/ha should be applied. These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs • Torphins is a stiff strawed variety with excellent resistance to lodging • In low plant populations Moddus applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers • As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + Moddus 0.1 lt/ha at GS31/32

Grain quality Torphins is a breadmaking variety, and when grown for quality meets full breadmaking specifications. It has produced very good consistent quality. Variety

Protein

HFN

Sp Wt

Torphins

12.1

295

81.4

Gallant

11.8

264

80.3

KWS Sterling

11.1

274

79.4 Source: Syngenta Trial Data 2011

Storage management Correct storage of quality wheat is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Detailed wheat storage information can be found on the website www.nabim.org.uk

Y th ield Th e H in g e H G W ig L i CA i n h e st R te st 20 e c r B 12 o m a r / 1 m le 3 en y de d

Parentage: F1 Hybrid Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Hybrid Winter Barley

Yield potential Volume has the highest UK treated yield of any winter barley on the HGCA Recommended List 2012/13. It performs particularly well in the HGCA North Region with a treated yield of 116% of control. Variety

UK treated yield % (100% = 8.5 t/ha)

UK untreated yield %

Volume

112

Escadre

106

Retriever

109

KWS Cassia

107

90 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

116 Yield as a % of treated control

Volume

114 112 110 108 106 104 102 Volume North

East

Escadre West

Retriever

KWS Cassia

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Grain quality Volume offers excellent grain quality with good specific weight and low screenings. Variety

Specific weight (kg/hl)

Screenings (% through 2.25 mm)

Screenings (% through 2.5 mm)

Volume

68.4

2.8

12.7

Escadre

69.6

1.3

6.6

Sequel

69.2

2.3

10.9 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Disease resistance Volume has a good disease resistance profile, with excellent resistance to Rhynchosporium and net blotch and is also BaYMV resistant. Disease resistance ratings Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

KWS Volume Cassia Retriever Escadre

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Retriever Volume Escadre

Rhynchosporium 2

KWS Cassia

SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

KWS Cassia

Volume Escadre

Retriever

Net Blotch SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Retriever Volume

KWS Cassia

Escadre

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, Volume will benefit from a standard fungicide programme. T0 – Due to the early development of hybrids, trials have shown a yield response from the application of fungicides at this time.

BONT next g IMA ® is a ene fungic ration specifi ide, desig cally diseas ned for ec in barl ontrol ey.

T1 – The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential. T2 – Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill. CORE PROGRAMME T1 – Bontima 1.6 lt/ha T2 – Bontima 1.6 lt/ha

Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha

Agronomic information Volume hybrid winter barley has long straw and is early maturing. Variety

Straw length (cm)

Ripening +/- Pearl

Lodging resistance

Volume

-2

Escadre

-2

Retriever

-1

KWS Cassia

7 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Growth habit

Drilling dates

Early spring: Medium-prostrate

Suitability for early drilling: Good

Tillering ability: High

Suitability for late drilling (Scotland, end of October - England, end of November): Good

Maturity: Early

Optimum drilling date: Last 2 weeks of September

Recommended sowing rates Hybrid barley, as with other hybrid crops, is drilled at a lower seed rate to maximise the potential of hybrid vigour, yield and grain quality. September

October

November

ENGLAND

200

230

SCOTLAND

200

230

The chart above should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the seed rate.

Nitrogen application Trials have shown that an early application of nitrogen will increase yield levels. Volume will need the same total dose of nitrogen as a conventional feed barley. In normal situations application of the total dose is recommended as follows: •

30% middle to end of February (GS25)

•

50% middle to end of March (GS30)

•

20% middle to end of April (GS32)

PGRs Hybrid barley is drilled at a low seed rate to achieve the full yield and grain quality potential. From GS30 onwards growth is rapid so the following PGR programmes are recommended: •

GS30-31: Moddus 0.1-0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2-1.5 lt/ha

•

GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 0.5-1.0 lt/ha

In very fertile situations consider splitting the first dose of growth regulators: •

GS29: Moddus 0.1 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

•

GS31: Moddus 0.1 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

•

GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 1.0 lt/ha

Waggon

Parentage: NFC 499-69 x Vortex Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Spring Feed Barley

Exceptional grain & straw yields Yield potential Waggon is an extremely high-yielding spring feed barley. Its high grain yield is complemented by an exceptional straw yield (see Agronomic information). Variety

UK treated yield % (7.3 t/ha)

UK untreated yield %

Waggon

104

Westminster

90 Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Yield as a % of treated control

Waggon consistently produces very high yields across all regions of the UK, whatever the soil type.

106 104 102 100 98 96 94 92

Waggon

North East

North West

Westminster

East

West

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

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Disease resistance Variety

Mildew

Yellow Rust

Brown Rust

Rhynchosporium

Waggon

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Fungicide use Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions. Getting early to mid-season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop.

T0 -

Needed in extreme disease pressure situations (especially Rhynchosporium).

T1 -

The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 -

Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

CORE PROGRAMME T1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bontima 1.4 lt/ha T2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bontima 1.4 lt/ha

Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha

Agronomic information Variety

Straw length (cm)

Brackling resistance

Lodging resistance

Ripening (+/-Optic, -ve=earlier)

Waggon

-1 Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Straw volume

Waggon

3.91

7.39

Riviera

Waggonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extra biomass and number of tillers has been shown to produce high straw yields even with a relatively short straw length.

3.27

6.71

0 Straw yield t/ha

Grain yield t/ha

Source: 6 sites, harvest 2005-07 & 2009.

This high straw yield coupled with extremely high grain yield and an excellent agronomic package makes for the complete feed barley.

Growth habit Early Spring: Semi prostrate Tillering Ability: Medium Maturity: Early

Drilling dates Suitability for early drilling: Good Suitability for late drilling (April): Acceptable Optimum drilling date: January to February (England). February to March (Scotland).

Dec/Jan

February

March

April

ENGLAND

350

375

400

SCOTLAND

N/A

375

400

425

Nitrogen application High-yielding feed spring barley varieties require a high nutrient supply. Syngenta nitrogen input trials have shown the following application to be most advantageous to Waggon’s yield, grain quality and plant height: •

Split Dose of N ~ 50% at GS11/12 and 50% at GS21/22

In most situations the recommended amount of N for Waggon would be 135-150 kg/ha. These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines or restrictions.

PGRs Not normally required, however Syngenta advises their use on lush crops or very fertile sites. In these cases use low rate Moddus (0.1-0.2 lt/ha) at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain quality Specific Weight: 67.4 kg/hl*

*Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012

Harvesting: Normal harvest priority – Waggon has excellent resistance to ear loss, but it is always advisable to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct.

Winsome

Parentage: Flagon x NFC 7169-01 Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Winter Malting Barley

High Yielding winter malting barley Yield potential Winsome is a high-yielding winter malting barley variety, with full IBD approval for brewing.

Variety

UK treated yield % (100% = 8.5 t/ha)

UK untreated yield %

Winsome

Cassata

Pearl

81 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Winsome has high yield potential across the UK.

Yield as a % of treated control

101 100 99 98 97 96 95 94

Winsome

East

West

Cassata

North

Pearl

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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Disease resistance Winsome has an excellent all-round disease resistance profile. As with Flagon and Pearl, Winsome is not BaYMV resistant. Mildew SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Winsome Pearl

Cassata

Yellow rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Brown rust SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

SUSCEPTIBLE

RESISTANT

Net Blotch SUSCEPTIBLE

Winsome Cassata

Pearl

Winsome Cassata Pearl

Rhynchosporium 1

Winsome Pearl

Cassata

RESISTANT

Cassata

Pearl

Winsome

Fungicide use To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, Winsome will benefit from a standard fungicide programme.

T0 -

Needed only in extreme disease pressure situations.

T1 -

The use of Bontima at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 -

Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

CORE PROGRAMME T1 – Bontima 1.6 lt/ha T2 – Bontima 1.6 lt/ha

Barley fungicide application timings

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha

Growth Stage

T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha

Agronomic information Winsome is earlier maturing than any other two-row winter malting barley. Variety

Ripening (+/- Pearl)

Straw length (cm)

Lodging resistance

Winsome

-2

Cassata

Pearl

7 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Growth habit Over Winter: Semi prostrate Tillering Ability: Medium/High Maturity: Early

Drilling dates Suitability for early drilling: Good Optimum drilling date: Mid to late September

Recommended Sowing Rate Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling: the more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. September

October

November

December

ENGLAND

325

350-375

375-425

425

SCOTLAND

350-375

375-400

N/A

This table should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the seed rate.

Nitrogen Application Most commercial malting barley growers use between 100-120 kg/ha with a split dressing. Syngenta recommends 40 kg/ha in mid to late February and the remainder to be applied by the end of March. These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs Commercial malting barley growers have controlled lodging easily with a standard programme. On very lush or fertile sites a second PGR at GS37 may be required, but must not be used in drought conditions. In normal situations consider: GS31-32 ~ Moddus 0.2 lt/ha + Chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at onset of stem extension. GS37 - 1.0 lt/ha (Ethephon + Mepiquat chloride).

Quality Winsome has full Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) approval for brewing and has very high hot water extract. Variety

Extract quality (Lº/kg)

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Nitrogen content %

Winsome

311.7

69.2

1.61

Cassata

304.5

68.1

no data

Pearl

307.0

70.2

1.64 Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Harvesting: Top Priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.

Storage Management: Correct storage of malting barley is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Malting barley should be at a moisture of below 14.5% to minimise the risk of moulds and dried in such a way so there is no damage to germination. Grain temperatures and moistures should be checked regularly to ensure quality is maintained and germination levels are kept at 98% plus.