Autumn Seed Brochure 2019 by WynnstayGroup

AUTUMN SEEDS 2019

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2019

Contact Details Wynnstay Shropshire

Charlie Dolphin, Arable Specialist

Astley, Shropshire m: 07990 578549 e: nick.birkinshaw@wynnstay.co.uk

Sarah-Jane Baldwin, Sales Specialist

Nick Birkinshaw, Seed Manager

Jonathan Baxendale, Combinable Seed Product Manager

Astley, Shropshire m: 07990 578551 e: jonathan.baxendale@wynnstay.co.uk

Adam Simper, Grass and Roots Seed Product Manager Astley, Shropshire t: 07808 901179 e: adam.simper@wynnstay.co.uk

Colin Jones, Seed Sales Specialist Astley, Shropshire t: 01939 211248 e: colin.jones@wynnstay.co.uk

Wynnstay Yorkshire

Nigel Britland, Commercial Manager

Selby, Yorkshire m: 07984 248473 e: nigel.britland@wynnstay.co.uk

David Huish, Seed Sales Manager

Selby, Yorkshire m: 07741 313466 e: david.huish@wynnstay.co.uk

Lewis White, Seed Contracts Manager, Farm Trader North Yorkshire m: 07494 690456 e: lewis.white@wynnstay.co.uk

Alison Hindle, Farm trader

Selby, Yorkshire m: 07904 268205 e: alison.hindle@wynnstay.co.uk

Phoebe Jackson, Farm trader

Lincolnshire m: 07904 028825 e: phoebe.jackson@grainlink.co.uk

Haddon Smith, Farm trader

Lincolnshire m: 07795 576579 e: haddon.smith@grainlink.co.uk

Jess Paish, Farm trader

Lincolnshire T: 01476 833500 e: jess.paish@grainlink.co.uk

Kate Millington, Arable Specialist

North Yorkshire m: 07803 623000 e: kate.millington@wynnstay.co.uk

Arable & Forage Specialists Paul Crump, Arable Trade Manager

Astley, Shropshire m: 07469 859 673 e: paul.crump@wynnstay.co.uk

Edward Porter, Agronomist Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire m: 07773 378789 e: ed.porter@wynnstay.co.uk Chris Pashby, Agronomist

Derbyshire, Staffordshire and South Cheshire m: 07807 832421 e: chris.pashby@wynnstay.co.uk

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West Midlands, Worcestershire, Warwickshire m: 07775 663088 e: charlie.dolphin@wynnstay.co.uk Cheshire m: 07818 413474 e: sjbaldwin@wynnstay.co.uk

Joe Wood, Arable Specialist Astley, Shropshire m: 07469 854794 e: joe.wood@wynnstay.co.uk

Sarah Evans, Arable Specialist Gloucestershire and Surrounding Counties m: 07766 404571 e: sarah.evans@wynnstay.co.uk Rebecca Shrimpton, Arable Specialist

South West England m: 07768 831868 e: rebecca.shrimpton@wynnstay.co.uk

North Wales Sales Team

Meurig Huws - m: 07747 625762 Nigel Ellis - m: 07977 216764 Adrian Thomas - m: 07771 518880 Gareth Jones - m: 07747 033517 Rhodri Pritchard - m: 07771 620297 Gareth Mitchell - m: 07810 444946 Steffan Morgan - m: 07765 400528

South Wales Sales Team Bob Kudelski - m: 07771 518886 Cefin Evans - m: 07879 841673 Rhys Williams - m: 07500 224032 Phil Pugh - m: 07977 766238 Bryn Hughes - m: 07973 823396 Chris Thomas - m: 07879 841671 Lewis Williams - m: 07736 343626 Huw Reed - m: 07971 234083

Midlands Sales Team

Steve Jarrett - m: 07721 390852 Stephen Slee - m: 07717 290741 Rob Williams - m: 07736 343627 Mark Matthews - m: 07796 172522 Tony Morris - m: 07866 125680 Luke Derrett - m: 07747 615889

INTRODUCING AUTUMN SEEDS 2019 This year there are some exciting new additions to the recommended list which have raised the bar either in terms of yield or disease resistance. There will be new challenges with the loss of Deter (clothianidin) and chlorothalonil (for ramularia and Septoria tritici), but it is pleasing to see particularly on the latter that this year we have the variety with the highest septoria tritici resistance ever seen, along with others with very good resistance. From a seed treatment point of view it is disappointing to see that we have lost Deter, Thiram, Mesurol and now Austral Plus is the next on the list. Seed treatments present the perfect method of accurately targeting small doses of active ingredient to very efficiently combat the target pest or disease. The alternative, if one exists, is often a blanket spray approach using much higher rates of active ingredients delivered less precisely. We do however have some alternatives which are discussed later on in the brochure, which should hopefully offer optimism.

Some now established wheats that we still expect to be very popular which are the 3 G’s, Gleam, RGT Gravity and Graham In terms of wheat varieties it is pleasing to see that there are a multitude of options which growers can consider that don’t have any real weakness, by having both very good yield packages and agronomics. KWS Extase has rightly been grabbing the majority of the headlines with its fantastic septoria tritici and extremely high untreated yield, the main negative seems to be that there just won’t be enough supply to meet demand this year! There is also a new highest yielding wheat in LG Skyscraper, and also some now established wheats that we still expect to be very popular, which are the 3 G’s, Gleam, RGT Gravity and Graham. From a quality wheat point of view milling wheats will still be popular with varieties like RGT Skyfall and KWS Zyatt competing with the majority of feed wheats on farm. We also have a new biscuit wheat in KWS Firefly, which again raises the bar in terms of septoria tritici and is refreshing to see another variety with two 8’s for standing come onto the list.

On the barley front there are a range of new two row feed types that are closing the gap on the hybrid yield advantage, and our pick of the 2 row options are Valerie (the highest untreated yield, extremely good specific weight, and very stiff strawed) and Surge which again has a very sound agronomic package, providing the consistency growers are looking for. SY Kingsbarn is an exciting new addition on the hybrid front, having one of the highest specific weights on the recommended list, as well as being both stiffer strawed and higher yielding than current favourite Bazooka. It is also exciting that there will be a couple of varieties with BYDV tolerance available, with more expected to come through which are more suited for UK conditions. With malting barleys, Craft had a good year last year and we think that this will be the same again, please contact GrainLink, our specialist grain marketing business, if you are looking for any forward contracts. Oilseed rape has had a multitude of challenges on farm, particularly surrounding establishment with issues regarding moisture and cabbage stem flea beatle. On the back of this breeders are selecting more vigorous varieties and there are seed treatments available which have been shown to improve vigour. Perhaps what is more intriguing are some establishment schemes which are now available. The KOEP (KWS oilseed establishment partnership) has been set up in line with the conventional variety Blazen which has been specifically selected for its autumn vigour. Here KWS, Wynnstay and the grower are sharing the risk of the crop with a significantly lower up front seed cost and the rest only payable if the crop is established by the 1st November. We are hopeful this sharing of risk will help maintain oilseed rape as the go to break crop. In terms of other varieties we still expect ‘the seed with speed’ Campus to be hugely popular, as it is a consistent variety that just keeps performing year on year. There are other options to consider such as Dazzler, a new high yielding hybrid candidate from DSV with excellent agronomics that has resistance to Turnip Yellow Virus, as well as DK Expedient from Dekalb, which has shown tremendous spring vigour, which will again come into its own with the current climate. Looking at alternative break crops to oilseed rape we do expect the area of winter beans to grow, particularly if the feed bean price holds up. In terms of other species they are slightly more limited with feasibility, the area of oats should rise, but this is not a true break crop. In the west there will potentially be more grass leys sown and more maize as alternative forage feeds, but in the east there is not as much flexibility. There is the AD market which has seen increases in maize and hybrid rye, but again the supply and demand nature of this market can make it difficult to build a long term crop rotation around this. Within this brochure we have a complete guide to autumn crops along with advice on crop protection and fertiliser. Alongisde this, our Arable Team and Arable Specialists are on hand to offer advice on all aspects of crop production, ensuring you achieve the best yields possible.

Jonathan Baxendale,

David Huish, Seed Sales Manager

Product Manager Combinable Seed

Wynnstay (Eastern Region) m: 07741 313466 david.huish@wynnstay.co.uk

Wynnstay (Western Region) m: 07990 578551 jonathan.baxendale@wynnstay.co.uk

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2019

WYNNSTAY’S GROWING ARABLE BUSINESS We are growing our arable business with several investments in both arable inputs and the grain trading arm, GrainLink. Restructure – West & East The Woodheads Seeds Ltd business, based in Selby, has officially been incorporated into Wynnstay (Agricultural Supplies) Ltd as part of the Arable Division Head Office, in Shrewsbury. This follows a successful acquisition process over the last nine years, in which time Woodheads Seeds Ltd has maintained and developed its strong customer base and excellent services. Since the acquisition in 2010, we have continued to increase our product portfolio, customer service levels and specialist advice and we are looking forward to this continuing as the two businesses integrate. The integration will also ensure that our customer service levels will be at the highest possible standard and you will have access to

the latest products and technical advice. We will continue to offer growers a bespoke and personable service for all areas of arable inputs - with the security and backing of the parent company, Wynnstay Group Plc. The closer relationship between the two sites will also help to improve our delivery service and ensures that you have access to local, specialist advice. Our Arable Head Office at Astley, Shrewsbury has also got nearly an extra 4,000 tonnes worth of new storage on site, which should allow for better facilitation of our services for 2019 and beyond.

Grain trading office in the east up and running In 2018 GrainLink expanded its presence into Lincolnshire by opening a new grain trading office in Grantham, which is now located on the Stoke Rochford Estate. Experienced traders are working from the office, marketing grain and oilseeds and selling fertiliser and seed. Our Grantham team is backed up by the full resources of the GrainLink Head Office at Astley, Shrewsbury, we look forward to continuing to meet and work with a host of new and existing customers.

Selby

To maximise your return, call your local trading team: Shrewsbury

01939 210500

Grantham

01476 833500

Shrewsbury

Grantham

GROWN ON BLACKGRASS FREE LAND Blackgrass is a serious problem for arable growers in the UK, with many struggling to control this weed once it is established. There are several ways that blackgrass can be introduced on to the farm and certified seed is one such vehicle. At Wynnstay, we ensure that this risk is minimised by only placing our seed production contracts on land that is free of blackgrass and monitoring these crops very carefully. Most UK seed suppliers bring cereal seed in from eastern and southern counties where blackgrass is a widespread issue, and many of the populations are resistant to herbicides. Why take that risk? Hi-Gene seed quality The superior criteria met by Hi-Gene Seed shows commitment to removing any potential problems for growers. This guarantee of purity is confirmed by reports from official seed testing stations – which frequently indicate that our seed is totally free from any impurity at all. The consistently high standard of our contracted seed crops means that Wynnstay have ‘bags of confidence’ in the quality of the product supplied.

EEC Standard

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HVS Standard

*These pictures show the possible contamination levels for each grade of seed. They show the maximum number of impurities permissible in 1kg of cleaned seed. Applies to Wynnstay HiGene seed only.

FUTURE OF SEED TREATMENTS At the time of writing this seed treatments within the UK have been under heavy pressure, over the past year we have lost Deter (clothianidin) on winter cereals, Thiram and Hy-pro Duet for brassicas, Mesurol for maize, and we have learnt recently that the final use up period for Austral Plus (tefluthrin) will be Spring 2020. Many of these have become standard treatments on their related products, and this year more then ever growers will be considering exactly what to dress their seed with. From a single purpose dressing point of view, they have the potential to be undervalued. Issues such as bunt, leaf stripe, fusarium, seedling blight and loose smut have been limited by occurrence due to these treatments being readily available at a very competitive price. We have seen some instances over the last couple of years of loose smut with seed which has been treated, and looking at trials it is concerning how much worse this problem could be without these treatments. There is data to show that % reduction of loose smut should be around 98 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100% with a dressing such as Redigo Pro or Rancona iMix.

proportion of Hy-pro Duet seed available and the bulk of seed will be treated with Thiram, but as stocks cannot be overyeared this seed will sell out. The news is not all bad though as we should have on the horizon Scenic Gold, a new fungicidal seed treatment from Bayer which will protect against phoma, alternaria, downy mildew and damping off. There will also be Integral Pro and Lumiposa available in small quantities which have been shown to have some reduction of cabbage stem flea beetle, as a company we believe more work still needs to be done to prove the effectiveness of this. Again biostimulants will be useful with early vigour in oilseed rape, which again is becoming increasingly important, particularly when there is a lack of moisture, and when looking at getting plants established quickly to try and limit cabbage stem flea beetle damage. Radiate has traditionally done well with ourselves but a new treatment which we are trialling this year is Sylas where we are seeing visual increases in both roots and shoots, and we wait with anticipation for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harvest result to see if there is more data to go on yield increases alongside the vigour.

Source: York, Yorkshire. First wheat following beans. Light/medium land. Shabras winter wheat drilled 9th October, picture taken 20th October Redigo Pro left hand side vs Vibrance Duo right hand side.

Going forward on winter wheat there are a number of options to consider with the loss of Deter for BYDV. There may well be significantly less early drilling, as drilling when aphid activity is at its peak will be more and more of a risk. Vibrance Duo (sedaxane and fludioxonil) should increase in usage significantly as it has shown to improve crop vigour and tillering. Syngenta have undertaken crop trials over the last four years which have shown a yield increase of 230kg/ha compared with base treatments. When drilling was delayed the difference was even bigger, reaching 340kg/ha. These were both replicated plots, plus, in 2018, split field farm trials, by using plots of 1ha, these farm trials looked at what would happen on a commercial scale. These differences more than show the worth of the treatment, that not only is showing an increase in yield but it will also help to mitigate risk when crops are drilled into less favourable conditions. There will still be wireworm seed treatments with us this autumn with both Austral Plus and Signal 300 ES available and next spring will be the last usage of Austral Plus. After this there will be no wireworm treatment for spring drilled cereals available. For winter barley, again losing Deter is going to be felt but there are biostimulant offers to consider to ensure a stronger more resilient plant. We have had good feedback from kick-off over the past few years, which is a combination of phosphorous, managanese, potassium, nitrogen, zinc, sulphate, and can only see the popularity increasing.

Comparison of untreated oilseed rape left hand side vs Sylas right hand side from UPL

There are always seed treatments which come and go with new restrictions coming in place, but it is still concerning to see the number of treatments we have lost recently. On the other hand agricultural chemical companies are working hard and spending large amounts to try and ensure current products are re-registered and to bring new products to the market. There has also been a recent change to try and bring more biostimulant to the market with credible trial data, so it will be exciting to see what is on the horizon.

With oilseed rape, seed treatments have changed dramatically over the past few years, firstly with the loss of neonicitinoids, then Hy-pro Duet and now Thiram. For this autumn there will be a very small Wynnstay Group Plc

AUTUMN SEEDS 2019

WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BREADMAKING WHEAT KWS ZYATT

2018 Market Share in UK

Quartz x Hereford

KWS Zyatt is the highest yielding of the Group 1 wheats and is only 1% behind KWS Siskin, the top yielding Group 2. It does particularly well in the west and compares favourably with many feed wheats. It performs very well as a 2nd wheat, possibly helped by superb eyespot resistance. Other disease ratings are also good resulting in one of the highest untreated yields on the AHDB Recommended List. Breadmaking quality is good, though nitrogen levels may need to be higher than some Group 1s to compensate for the higher yield and slightly lower protein levels.

6.1%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

6 6.4 7@

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

100

101

100

101

78.3

12.9

283

@ = believed to carry the Pch 1 Rendezvous resistance gene to eyespot but this has not been verified in Recommended List tests

2018 Market Share in UK

C4148 x Hurricane This bearded Group 1 variety has had a major impact as the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular variety. It has very strong agronomics and in many situations is also being grown as a feed wheat. It is best suited to sowing from September 20th onwards and must not be sown early due to rapid speed of development. It has very stiff straw and is relatively early maturing. Skyfall is the only breadmaking wheat with resistance to orange wheat blossom midge. It is also one of the best varieties available for fusarium resistance so should be considered following maize.

9.5%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

5 5 8 5.9 6@

7 8 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

78.6

12.1

293

CRUSOE

LIMAGRAIN

2018 Market Share in UK

Cordiale x Gulliver

Mildew Whilst a little off the pace for yield now, Crusoe is still very popular with Yellow rust professional milling wheat growers mainly due to its higher protein content, Brown rust improving the chances of hitting the full specification. Whilst it has poor Septoria tritici resistance to brown rust, the disease ratings are generally good and its Eyespot Fusarium septoria tritici remains exceptional. Crusoe has been consistently good in its baking performance. It has moderate to late maturity and relatively Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR) short, stiff straw.

3 6.5 5 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

78.3

12.7

281

@ = believed to carry the Pch 1 Rendezvous resistance gene to eyespot but this has not been verified in Recommended List tests *Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

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The Dynamic Wheat that’s out of this world

KWS ZYATT n

The UK’s highest yielding Group 1 breadmaking wheat

Excellent disease resistance including good Septoria and Pch1

Superb second wheat

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Illuminate your wheat with a touch of magic!

KWS FIREFLY n

The UK’s highest yielding Group 3

Great disease package, including 7.0 for Septoria and OWBM

The joint stiffest variety on the RL

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WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 2 – BREADMAKING POTENTIAL KWS EXTASE KWS EXTASE

NEW

2018 Market Share in UK 2017Market Market Share in England &&Wales 2017 Share in England Wales

Boisseau x Solheio

A new addition to this year’s AHDB recommended list and one which Mildew growers should be strongly considering for planting 2019, although Yellow rust supply will limit the area grown. It has the highest septoria tritici rating Brown rust ever seen on the AHDB list of 8.1, a yellow rust rating of 9 and has the Septoria tritici highest untreated yield by 7%. Alongside this it is very stiff strawed with Eyespot an exceptional specific weight. It is very vigorous in the autumn and on Fusarium the back of this should not be drilled until the first week of October at the Resistance to lodging (+PGR) earliest. Although not the highest yielding variety it should be very popular Resistance to lodging (-PGR) due to its exceptional agronomic package.

9 7 8.1 [4] 6 8 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

102

[102]

101

[103]

101

78.6

11.7

307

2018 Market Share in UK

Timaru x KWS Sterling

KWS Siskin was a popular new introduction in 2016 and has grown to become a consistent reliable performer. It has a yield comparable to some of the best feed wheats in both the east and west region and importantly has a high septoria resistance of 6.7 and yellow rust rating of 9. Whilst KWS Siskin’s breadmaking quality was initially in doubt it is now favoured by some UK millers as a potential Cordiale replacement. However, there is reason enough to choose KWS Siskin purely for yield and disease resistance. It also performs very well drilled later in the autumn

6.2%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

9 5 6.7 4 5

7 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

100

102

100

102

77.5

11.7

300

2018 Market Share in UK

KWS Horizon x Timaru

KWS LILI

KWS Lili has proved to be a popular group 2 wheat with consistently good yields and the potential to add a small premium to grain values. The variety is short and stiff and generally has good disease resistance. It performs particularly well on light land and makes a better 1st wheat than 2nd. KWS Lili is one of the latest maturing varieties and is not as popular with end users as its stablemate, KWS Siskin.

UK Yield %

KWS SISKIN

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

8 7 4 5.9 5 6 8 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

100

103

101

102

101

77.5

11.4

303

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0.1%

WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BISCUIT WHEATS KWS FIREFLY

NEW

2018 Market Share in UK

Cougar x KWS Rowan

Newly added to the recommended list this year KWS Firefly has raised the bar further on septoriat ritici in the Group 3 market with a rating of 7.0 whilst also having the highest yield. Other highlights are that it also has orange wheat blossom midge resistance and a 9 for yellow rust. It is one of the stiffest strawed varieties on the recommended list and from trial data has consistent performance across all regions and soil types. With relatively limited seed supply for Autumn 19 it may well be a sell out variety.

0.1%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

9 8 7

[4] 5 8 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

103

[99]

102

101

[102]

103

75.9

11.7

248

ELICIT

ELSOMS

2018 Market Share in UK

Cassius x Viscount

Added to the recommended list last year, Elicit has the same yield as KWS Barrel but importantly offers much better septoria resistance. It is relatively stiff in the straw, has a good specific weight and is approved for biscuit and cake making. There was a good uptake of seed planted in autumn 18 and Elicit and KWS Firefly seem to be the pick of the Group 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for planting autumn 19.

4.1%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

9 7

6.0

7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

100

102

101

100

77.3

11.5

222

2018 Market Share in UK

Bantam x Viscount

KWS BARREL

KWS Barrel is a high yielding biscuit wheat nationally that does particularly well in the northern region, though disappointingly is not considered suitable for distilling. The agronomics are a bit of a mixed bag. It has very stiff straw, orange wheat blossom midge resistance but has one of the lowest ratings on the list for septoria tritici, so will need careful attention. A good option for light land.

4.5%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

5 4

4.5 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

100

105

102

101

103

101

77.3

11.2

227

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2019

WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEED WHEAT (SOFT) LIMAGRAIN

(Cassius x NAWW29) x KWS Santiago

The new highest yielding wheat on the UK recommended list. It has a sound disease package, a good specific weight and is early maturing so is definitely one to consider for planting this year. On heavy soil sites in particular it is a step above a lot of its competition. It may be worth avoiding very fertile sites as the straw strength sits at a 7, but will still attract a lot of interest.

1.9%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

5 5.2 [4] 6 7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

106

[104]

106

105

[105]

106

77.2

11.2

221

LG SPOTLIGHT

LIMAGRAIN

2018 Market Share in UK

(Bantam x Huntress) x Denman

LG Spotlight is newly recommended for this year and looks to be one of the top picks for growers this year with no real weaknesses. It has a yield comparable to the highest yielding Group 4 hards alongside a sound disease package. Alongside this it has one of the highest specific weights available and looks to be stiffer strawed then its counterpart LG Skyscraper. It also has good fusarium resistance for drilling after maize.

<1%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

6 5.2 (5)

7 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

104

103

105

[101]

103

102

[100]

104

78.3

11.1

290

ELATION

ELSOMS

2018 Market Share in UK

Cassius x Viscount

A high yielding Group 4 soft wheat which was recommended last year. It has a very high specific weight that stands out in the soft feed wheat category. It has a weakness in its septoria resistance, which may see it develop into a stronger variety in the east, where soft wheats are generally favoured. It is also suited for distilling so will have particular interest in the northern regions.

0.9%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

6 4.3 4 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

103

102

103

102

104

102

77.8

11.4

209

LIMAGRAIN

2018 Market Share in UK

(Hereford x Viscount) x Cassius

1.7%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

When added to the AHDB Recommended List it significantly raised the bar for septoria tritici resistance, being the only variety rated above 7. It also has excellent resistance to yellow rust, so reducing the risk of the two main disease threats to UK wheat. However, it has taken a relatively small share of the market due to its poor grain quality, where we see a specific weight of 74.4kg/hl.

6 7.9 3

7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

102

101

103

101

74.4

11.2

187

BELEPI BELEPI WHEAT

J. BLACKMAN

Last in, first out

2018 Market Share in UK

Robigus x Samoa

2018 Market Share in UK

0.8%

Belepi is not on the AHDB Recommended List but, as a cross between a spring wheat and a winter wheat, it offers growers a very interesting alternative for later sowing. It has a wide sowing window from late October to early April. www.wynnstayagriculture.co.uk

The variety that makes your spare time grow...

..and grow GRAHAM You can rely on GRAHAM for:

• consistently high yields • excellent disease resistance • early maturity

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WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEED WHEAT (HARD) GRAHAM

SYNGENTA

2018 Market Share in UK

Premio x Expert

Mildew Graham was successfully introduced two years ago and has developed Yellow rust into our top selling variety for very good reason. Firstly, it has one of the Brown rust best resistance ratings to septoria tritici on the list (rated 6.9), a point that Septoria tritici will be popular throughout the UK, but particularly so in the western region, Eyespot where it is the equal highest yielding variety available. It also performs well Fusarium in the east, though does not suit the northern region. It has good grain Resistance to lodging (+PGR) quality, stiff straw and, with relatively slow development, it could be a very Resistance to lodging (-PGR) useful option for relatively early drilling. It is also one of the earliest maturing feed varieties, which adds to the appeal.

7 8 6 4

6.9

6 8 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

101

105

100

103

100

101

103

76.9

11.3

283

RAGT

2018 Market Share in UK

(Scout x Oakley) x KWS Santiago

RGT Gravity is the highest yielding group 4 hard wheat in the UK. As an out and out feed variety it ticks a lot of boxes for growers without any real weaknesses. However, there are varieties available which are similar yielding with better septoria tritici resistance so demand in the east should be greater than the west. It also has excellent second wheat yields.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

8 6 5

6 7 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

104

105

104

105

104

76.4

11.3

211

SYNGENTA

2018 Market Share in UK

KWS Kielder x Hereford

A sell out variety last year in the seed trade, it is very slightly behind RGT Gravity for yield but it out-yields all other Group 4 hards and does have a slightly stronger agronomic package. The disease profile is strong with no real weaknesses. Straw strength is good and it performs as a 1st or 2nd wheat. It also shows promise as a potential early drilling wheat, though we would not recommend before September 7th.

4.7%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

6.4 4 6 7 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

104

103

104

105

103

104

76.6

11.1

223

Wynnstay Group Plc

UK Yield %

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

6.9%

UK Yield %

GLEAM

8.5%

AUTUMN SEEDS 2019

Five reasons to g grow

Exceptional grain quality, with the highest specific weight on the AHDB RL Broad spectrum disease resistance Consistent high yields Short, stiff straw Strong end market demand

Costello will reduce your risk and enhance your profit

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NABIM GROUP 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEED WHEAT (HARD)...continued KWS KERRIN

2018 Market Share in UK

KWS 177 x KWS Santiago

KWS Kerrin was introduced in 2017 when it was the highest yielding variety on the AHDB Recommended List, though Gleam and RGT Gravity just beat it this year. Disease ratings are moderate to good, it is resistant to orange blossom midge and has relatively short, moderately stiff straw. Whilst the specific weight is reasonable, KWS Kerrin does have a poor hagberg rating. This is not important in a feed variety but can sometimes indicate a tendency to sprout.

7 7

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

7 5 5

6 7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

104

103

105

104

105

104

103

76.5

10.7

150

DUNSTON

ELSOMS

2018 Market Share in UK

(Alchemy x Hereford) x Shepherd

We like the look of Dunston. It has one of the best septoria ratings available and excellent eyespot resistance, which helps to produce one of the highest untreated yields on the AHDB Recommended List. It is one of the tallest wheat varieties but has stiff straw, so should be useful for those who value the straw as well as the grain. The grain quality looks good and Dunston can be grown on all soil types as a 1st or 2nd wheat.

2.2% 5

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

7 6

6.7

6@ 6 8 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

102

100

102

101

103

101

77.2

11.4

236

SHABRAS

SYNGENTA

2018 Market Share in UK

Cassius x Hereford

Shabras looks useful as it has a very high yield, good resistance to yellow rust and septoria and has early maturity. The straw strength looks slightly weak where no growth regulators are used but responds very well to their use and should cope with most situations. Results show that it performs particularly well as a 2nd wheat and on lighter land. Also is one to consider for a later drilling slot, where it is very vigorous.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

5 6.2 4

6 6 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

103

104

103

104

103

102

76.4

11.2

219

2018 Market Share in UKin UK

W151 x CPBT W134

Costello has stiff straw and a robust all-round disease package. The main attribute that sets Costello apart is the highest specific weight of any wheat on the AHDB Recommended List, including all the breadmaking types. Costello also has the highest hagberg of all the feed varieties, which suggests it should maintain its quality even in a wet harvest year. Though it is a little off the pace for treated yield, it has grown to be our third most popular variety, replacing much of the JB Diego acreage.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

5 6.1 4

7 8 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

100

101

100

101

80.9

11.8

330

Wynnstay Group Plc

5.4%

UK Yield %

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

3.3%

UK Yield %

SENOVA

7.1%

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NABIM GROUP 4 – FEED WHEAT (HARD)...continued SENVOA

2018 Market Share in UK

3351b2 x Stru 2374

Mildew JB Diego was the UK’s most popular feed wheat variety for several years. Yellow rust It has achieved that status by proving to be one of the most consistent Brown rust varieties that yields well over varied seasons, on light and heavy ground, Septoria tritici and as a 1st or 2nd wheat and reliably producing very good grain quality. Eyespot Disease resistance ratings are acceptable now rather than outstanding Fusarium with its yellow rust rating now dropping to a 4. JB Diego has been most Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR) growers’ number one choice as a 2nd wheat.

6 5.2 5

6 8 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

100

78.1

11.4

315

2018 Market Share in UK

Cordiale x W97

Whilst it has a fairly modest yield potential for a feed wheat, Grafton has the shortest and stiffest straw available so suits high yield potential situations, where lodging pressure may be high. Grafton is very early to mature, which helps spread harvest workload and offers an opportunity to establish rape afterwards. Grafton has a very slow speed of development which makes it the ideal choice for early sowing. It has a very high hagberg and a superb specific weight. However, with the loss of Deter (BYDV treatment) it may be more of a challenge to drill Grafton in its traditional early September slot.

UK Yield %

GRAFTON

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

[[101]]

1.2%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

[7]

6 6 5.4 5

6@ 8 8

Data taken from AHDB recommended lists for cereals ans oilseeds 2018/19

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

[97]

[96]

[99]

79.1

-1

11.6

324

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1.3%

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

NABIM GROUP 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEED WHEAT (HARD)...continued KWS KINETIC

2018 Market Share in UK

Conqueror x CPBT W134

KWS Kinetic is a candidate variety on the AHDB recommended list and currently sits as the highest yielding group 4 hard candidate. It has orange wheat blossom midge resistance and an excellent specific weight. Disease scores are moderate with limited data and 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s across the board but the yield and specific weight package combined make it an exciting prospect.

0.1%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Lodging % T 2% Lodging % UT 6%

8 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

105

78.8

11.8

279

Data taken from AHDB 2019/20 candidate list 2018 Market Share in UK

KWS Santiago x Revelation LG Jigsaw just missed out on being added to the AHDB Recommended List this year but has inherited desirable traits from its parents suggesting that it will fit the early drilling scenario. It is slow developing, has stiff straw and Pch1 eyespot resistance, inherited from Revelation. With good grain quality and strong agronomics, it could be a very useful variety for early drillers as well as the conventional 1st and 2nd wheat positions. Limited supplies are available for the year. UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

102

0.3%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Eyespot Lodging % T Lodging % UT

8 7 6.0 [7] 8 7

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

76.4

12.1

210

Data taken from AHDB 2019/20 winter wheat not added to the recommended list

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

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adaptable

GLEAM adapts to all soils, all regions, all seasons. Flexible drilling window â&#x2C6;&#x17E; Excellent disease resistance â&#x2C6;&#x17E; High yields

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RECOMMENDED LIST INFORMATION

WINTER WHEAT 2019/20 KWS Skyfall Crusoe Zyatt End Use Group

KWS Siskin

NABIM Group 1

Scope of recommendation

KWS Extase

KWS Lili

KWS KWS Firefly Barrel

nabim Group 2

Elicit

LG Skyscraper

LG Spotlight

Elation

nabim Group 3

United Kingdom (11.2 t/ha)

101

102

101

100

102

101

106

104

102

East region (11.2 t/ha)

100

102

101

100

103

101

106

103

West region (11.3 t/ha)

101

102

100

103

100

106

105

102

North region (11.2 t/ha)

100

[102]

103

[99]

105

102

[104]

[101]

103

Endosperm texture

Hard

Soft

Protein content (%)

12.1

12.7

11.7

11.4

11.7

11.2

11.5

11.2

11.1

11.4

Protein content (%) - Milling spec

13.2

13.3

13.6

12.8

12.6

12.4

12.8

12.2

12.5

12.0

12.1

12.5

Hagberg Falling Number

283

293

281

300

307

303

248

227

222

221

290

209

Specific weight (kg/hl)

78.3

78.6

78.3

77.5

78.6

77.5

75.9

77.3

77.2

78.3

77.8

Resistance to lodging without PGR (1‒9)

Resistance to lodging with PGR (1‒9)

Height without PGR (cm)

Ripening (days +/- JB Diego, -ve = earlier)

-0

Resistance to sprouting (1‒9)

[5]

[6]

[5]

[6]

Mildew (1‒9)

Yellow rust (1‒9)

Fungicide-treated grain yield (% treated control)

Grain quality

Untreated grain yield (% treated control) United Kingdom (11.2 t/ha) Agronomic Features

Disease Resistance

Brown rust (1‒9)

Septoria nodorum (1‒9)

[6]

[7]

[6]

[5]

[6]

Septoria tritici (1‒9)

6.4

5.9

6.5

6.7

8.1

5.9

7.0

4.5

6.0

5.2

4.3

Eyespot (1‒9)

[4]

[5]

Fusarium ear blight (1‒9)

Orange wheat blossom midge

First cereal (11.6 t/ha)

100

102

101

102

101

106

103

102

Second and more (9.9 t/ha)

101

102

101

105

102

104

Rotational position

Sowing date Early sown (before 15 Sept) (11.2 t/ha)

[[104]]

[[103]]

[102]

[[103]]

[101]

101

[[102]]

101

[[101]]

102

[98]

[[103]]

[[100]]

[101]

Light soils (11.1 t/ha)

100

[103]

102

[102]

103

101

[105]

[100]

104

Heavy soils (11.5 t/ha)

101

102

101

103

101

100

106

104

102

Late sown (mid-Nov to end-Jan) (10.2 t/ha) Soil type

Varieties no longer listed: Cordiale, Dickens, Freiston, Grafton, Hardwicke, KWS Santiago, KWS Silverstone, Moulton, Reflection, Savello and Spyder. ‘@ = Believed to carry the Pch1 Rendezvous resistance gene to eyespot but this has not been verified in Recommended List tests. *Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19 *Data taken from AHDB 2019/20 Candidate List *Data taken from AHDB 2019/20 Winter Wheat not added to the recommended list

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Bennington

LG Sundance

LG Motown

Leeds

Revelation

RGT Gravity

Gleam

KWS Kerrin

Shabras

Graham

Soft Group 4

Dunston

Costello

JB Diego

KWS Kinetic *

LG Jigsaw **

Hard Group 4

E&W

102

101

102

101

100

104

103

102

101

100

105

102

100

104

103

101

102

100

103

101

100

104

103

105

100

102

100

101

105

104

105

104

100

102

100

Soft

Hard

11.4

11.2

11.3

11.5

11.3

11.1

10.7

11.2

11.3

11.4

11.8

11.4

11.8

11.1

12.3

12.2

12.4

12.6

12.2

12.0

11.6

12.1

12.4

12.7

12.4

12.1

245

187

226

221

257

211

223

150

219

283

236

330

315

279

210

77.6

74.4

76.0

78.1

76.5

76.4

76.6

76.5

76.4

76.9

77.2

80.9

78.1

78.8

76.4

-0

[5]

[4]

[6]

[4]

[5]

[4]

[7]

[5]

[7]

[6]

6.3

7.9

5.7

4.6

6.3

5.0

6.4

5.0

6.2

6.9

6.7

6.1

5.2

6.0

5.5

[6]@

102

101

100

104

103

101

100

102

103

101

105

104

100

103

100

102

[[97]]

[100]

[[101]]

[104]

103

101

100

[101]

102

[[98]]

[104]

[103]

105

[99]

[100]

100

101

104

103

104

103

101

100

104

101

100

104

103

102

103

101

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WINTER BARLEY MALTING BARLEY CRAFT

SYNGENTA

2018 Market Share in UK

SY Venture x SY208-56

Craft is a very consistent malting type - with a yield only 1% behind the everpopular feed variety, KWS Cassia. It has very stiff straw, particularly unusual in a malting type and one of the best all-round disease packages on the List. It has bold grain and a good specific weight. It has full approval for brewing and sits as the most popular variety of its type taking over from SY Venture.

7.2%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Resistance to lodging

[8]

6 6 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

69.3

ELECTRUM

SYNGENTA

A winter malting barley variety which is provisionally approved by the MBC. It is early maturing and slightly higher yielding then Craft with a slightly better disease package. Until it has full approval it will probably retain a similar level of market share. UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

2018 Market Share in UK

SY208-56 x SY208-59

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

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0.6%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Resistance to lodging

[8]

6 6

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

69.5

-1

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FEED BARLEY VALERIE NEW

SENOVA

2018 Market Share in UK

207-589 x Sandra Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

An exciting new addition to the recommended list with an excellent specific weight and the highest untreated yield out of all other 2-row barleys. A potential KWS Cassia replacement with its quality characteristics and a significant increase in yield. It also has an 8 for lodging so is a very farmer friendly variety.

6 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

102

103

(101)

102

(101)

70.2

-1

KWS GIMLET KWS GIMLET

NEW

0.3%

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

6 6 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

104

106

(102)

100

102

(105)

68.1

LG FLYNN

NEW

2018 Market Share in UK

Captain x KWS Tower

6 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

104

[104]

[101]

102

[106]

69.8

KWS ORWELL KWS ORWELL

2018 Market Share in UK

KWS B105 x KWS Salsa

KWS Orwell is the most popular 2-row barley available. It has very stiff straw making it well suited to high fertility situations. Disease ratings are a mixed bag, rhynchosporium is relatively good but mildew resistance is poor, rated only 3, so will need careful attention. KWS Orwell yields well in all regions, it has a decent grain quality and is currently the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top selling variety.

31.3%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

[7] 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

103

102

103

102

67.8

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

0.4%

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

Commercially available for the first time LG Flynn appears well suited to the majority of UK regions. Hailing from Limagrainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter barley programme LG Flynn looks to be the pick of their new additions. It is high yielding with a very good specific weight. With limited data it looks to be exceptionally high yielding on heavy soils.

2018 Market Share in UK

Retriever x Saffron

The highest yielding 2-row variety on the recommended list. It has a good disease package is tall but stiff strawed and also has a better specific weight then both KWS Orwell and Tower. It performs exceptionally well in the East but in the West with limited data there may be better varieties to consider for yield.

0.5%

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FEED BARLEY...continued SURGE

SYNGENTA

2018 Market Share in UK

SJ053088 x Flight

Surge, in our view, is one of the picks on the recommended list. Being from the Syngenta breeding programme rather than KWS, Surge offers a different disease profile with mildew resistance superior to most of the other top yielders and importantly rhynchosporium and net blotch resistance, which are the best on the Recommended List. This superior disease resistance is demonstrated by a very high untreated yield. Surge has early maturity, bold grain, a high specific weight and good straw characteristics. Surge does not seem to suit the northern region (Scotland) but for the east and west, it is a stand out variety.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

[7] 7 7 7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

101

102

100

102

69.3

KWS CASSIA KWS CASSIA

2018 Market Share in UK

(Eden x Carat) x Saffron

KWS Cassia remains a very popular feed variety, even though it has a few weaknesses and is 4-5% lower yielding than KWS Orwell and Surge. KWS Cassiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popularity is based on consistent yields, bold grain with a good specific weight and long, stiff straw. However, with poor resistance to mildew and rhynchosporium, it does present a few challenges, particularly in high disease pressure years.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

5 5

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

71.0

SIA

2018 Market Share in UK

Saffron x Retriever

KWS Tower has been our top selling variety previously but it has lost pace recently in terms of yield and disease resistance and we expect its market share to drop off this year. It has long, stiff straw and performs better on lighter land.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

(8)

6 6

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

101

102

101

100

67.4

Top yields

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13.4%

UK Yield %

URGE

13.1%

UK Yield %

KWS CASSIA KWS TOWER

5.2%

Long, stiff straw

Excellent disease resistance Good grain quality

HYBRID BARLEY

BAZOOKA

2018 Hybrid Barley Market Share in UK

SYNGENTA

Bazooka is the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most widely grown hybrid barley and offers a higher yield than the best of the 2-row feed varieties on the Recommended List. It has excellent rhynchosporium resistance, early maturity and has good standing power, even though it is a very tall variety and will effectively help to suppress grass weeds. The grain quality also looks better than its predecessor, Volume. Bazooka produces its best yields on heavier soil types and is a very viable alternative to 2nd wheats, particularly where an early entry for rape is needed.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

[9]

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

107

108

106

109

106

109

68.8

-1

NEW

SY KINGSBARN

2018 Hybrid Barley Market Share in UK

SYNGENTA

Newly recommended SY Kingsbarn is in our view the pick of the bunch out of the Hybrid Barley varieties. It is stiffer strawed, higher yielding and has a better specific weight then current favourite Bazooka. Grain quality is one of the main reasons why growers are reluctant to grow a 6-row but SY Kingsbarn has raises the bar in terms of specific weight with only two, 2 row feed barley varieties having a bolder grain.

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

108

109

[109]

108

109

106

[108]

69.9

-1

2018 Hybrid Barley Market Share in UK

SYNGENTA

Belmont is the top yielding hybrid on the list. It was available in small quantities last year but supply should be fine this year. It is reasonably stiff strawed with a good disease package and is one to consider for anyone looking at a variety for out and out yield. However, in terms of disease resistance both Bazooka and SY Kingsbarn are better options.

<1%

UK Yield %

BELMONT

67%

4.5%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

[8]

6 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

109

108

110

108

107

109

68.5

BYDV TOLERANT SIX ROW FEED BARLEY AMISTAR AMISTAR

KWS

2018 Market Share in UK

0.3%

Amistar is a new 6 row variety with BYDV tolerance which will become increasingly important with the loss of Deter. It is very early to move in the spring coupled with early maturity. Low BYDV infection means yields from trials are comparable. Where aphid and virus pressure is greater, these varieties excel. Work to illustrate the strength of this trait in the UK are ongoing.

RAFAELA

LIMAGRAIN

2018 Market Share in UK

Rafaela offers growers the unique genetic traits of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus tolerance (BYDV). The conventional six-row winter barley also has very early spring development, a large plant canopy, tall straw and competes extremely well in the fight against black-grass. These characteristics, combined with strong disease resistance and high yields make Rafaela an exciting prospect. *Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

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OILSEED RAPE CONVENTIONAL OILSEED RAPE

CAMPUS

KWS

Campus is currently the most widely grown rape variety in the UK. It has consistently been a top performer in all regions for the last four years and just seems to go from strength to strength. It offers top hybrid-type yield levels in a conventional variety, therefore making it a cheaper variety to sow. Known as the ‘Seed with Speed’, Campus establishes quickly and is one of the first varieties to start to move in the spring. High oil content

Light leaf spot Stem canker

6 6 8 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

101

102

45.5

159

BLAZEN NEW

KWS

A new conventional candidate variety from KWS, it has good disease resistance and yield. It has also been specifically selected for the KWS oilseed establishment partnership on the back of its Autumn vigour. On the back of establishment issues this scheme shares the risk between the grower, merchant and breeder with a significantly reduced seed cost up front with the rest only paid if the crop establishes by the 1st of November

Light leaf spot Stem canker

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

104

105

44.8

151

*Data taken from AHDB candidate lost for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

CLEARFIELD® OILSEED RAPE

PHOENIX CL

DSV

Phoenix CL has already been widely grown in the UK and has a very high seed yield coupled with an oil content of 45%. It has good stem stiffness, 6s for the important diseases, vigorous autumn and spring growth and pod shatter resistance to protect the crop at harvest. A good alternative, or companion, to DK Imperial CL in Clearfield® variety selections.

DK IMPERIAL CL

BAYER

DK Imperial CL is by far the UK’s most popular Clearfield® variety currently. The combination of the RLM7 gene and polygenic resistance provides outstanding, durable resistance to stem canker and some flexibility in fungicide application. It has pod shatter resistance that minimises yield loss and volunteer issues caused by seed-shedding up to, and during harvest. A rapid autumn growth habit means that, as well as being suitable for the main drilling window, it can be the ideal Clearfield® variety for delayed drilling, or less than ideal conditions.

NIZZA CL

RAGT

Nizza CL is RAGTs first offering of a Clearfield® variety and looks very competitive with both yield and agronomics. This variety is also similar to Blazen in that it will only be available through the BIPO system, where by the grower pays a lower upfront cost on the seed and only pays the balance if the crop establishes by a specific date. This is a risk shared by the Wynnstay, RAGT and grower in light of the recent establishment issues surrounding oilseed rape.

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CAMPUS n

Extremely vigorous growth habit

Reliably high gross output with twin 8s for lodging and stem stiffness

Gold standard tolerance to verticillium stem stripe

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HYBRID OILSEED RAPE NEW

DAZZLER

DSV

A new candidate variety which is TuYV resistant whilst still having an extremely competitive yield. It has a strong disease package and a very high oil content. From breeder trials it is also shown to have pod shatter resistance and good Autumn vigour which is becoming increasingly important with the current cabbage stem flea beetle issues.

Light leaf spot Stem canker

6 7

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

104

103

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

155

TuYv Resistant

*Data taken from AHDB candidate lost for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

WEMBLEY

LSPB

Wembley is within 2% of the highest gross output of any hybrid rape and it has proved to be very consistent over the last four years in trials and onfarm. Along with excellent yield potential, it has very useful agronomics, i.e. early maturity, stiff straw and very good resistance to light leaf spot. Wembley is well proven and will be popular again for this autumn.

Light leaf spot Stem canker

7 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

102

[101]

[102]

45.2

153

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19

DK EXALTE

BAYER

This hybrid has a lot to offer. It has a 7 for light leaf spot, along with the RLM7 gene giving exceptional polygenic stem canker resistance (rated 8), pod shatter resistance to minimise losses pre-harvest and also a rapid autumn growth pattern, making it suitable for the medium to late drilling window. DK Exalte has medium maturity. It is already one of the most widely grown hybrids.

Light leaf spot Stem canker Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

102

108

45.5

RGT WINDOZZ

8 8

Data taken from AHDB Winter oilseed rape trials in 2016 but not added to the List

RAGT 5 5

Light leaf spot Stem canker

Despite being on the recommended list since 2016 RGT Windozz is still the highest yielding hybrid variety on the recommended list for the east/ west. Although it only has two fives for stem canker and light leaf spot it still has one of the highest untreated yields.

8 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

104

105

100

[102]

44.6

150

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HYBRID OILSEED RAPE...continued NEW

CROME

LSPB

Clubroot Resistant

A club root resistant variety which is significantly higher yielding then the old benchmark Mentor. It has the highest oil content on the recommended list and has a sound disease package. For any grower wanting to grow Oilseed rape who has a potential club root problem it will be hard to beat Crome as a variety choice.

Light leaf spot Stem canker

[4]

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

102

100

103

102

46.5

156

DK EXSTAR

Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2017/18

BAYER

New from the Dekalb breeding programme, DK Exstar has rapid autumn development so suits a wide range of sowing dates. It is one of the stiffest varieties available and also has a fantastic disease programme with two 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for both light leaf spot and stem canker.

Light leaf spot Stem canker

8 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

105

102

109

45.3

162

DK EXPEDIENT

Data taken from AHDB candidate List for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19

BAYER

Another from Deklabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansive offering. DK Expedient has very early spring development to suit situations where early and fast development is important for pest escape. It is also early maturing with a good agronomic package. Good stem stiffness and moderate height early maturity.

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

5 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

103

(99)

45.3

162

-6

INV1140

Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19 varieties not added

BASF

This is the latest high yielding hybrid to come from the Bayer breeding program. It has good resistance to both major diseases, is quite a tall type but stands well. The outstanding features are a very high oil content, coupled with an exceptional yield that makes the gross output of this one difficult to beat.

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The KWS Oilseed Establishment Partnership (OEP) OSR is widely recognised as an excellent break crop, but in recent years it has not been without its problems, focusing mainly on establishment. Until now the grower is the one to bear the risk and all the difficulties of establishment in our post neonicitinoid world. KWS UK Ltd, working in conjunction with Wynnstay and some other merchants have looked to at how to share this risk with the grower and have developed the KWS Oilseed Establishment Partnership to do just this.

both Wynnstay and KWS are taking a lower margin. Once the seed is planted there is a fee to be paid on the area established. This payment is due on 1st November in the year of planting. This gives the grower all the advantages of certified seed with its guaranteed genetics, independent purity and germination assessments and erucic acid assurance.

Blazen

Alizze

Trinity

Oil content

44.8

45.4

45.1

Resistance to lodging

8.0

7.5

7.4

Stem sti ness

7.8

7.2

7.4

Plant height

150

153

4.3

6.9

4.4

4.8

5.7

5.0

Earliness of Maturity

Data source: AHDB RL trials, NL2 Candidate Report 2018

BLAZEN

The grower signs up for the OEP online, we can do all of that for you and it’s a simple quick process. The OEP is managed by Breeders Intellectual Property Office and is a one o rocess. After this has been completed seed can be bought from us in the normal way – the di rence here is that the initial outlay for the seed will be significantly lower than other certified seed as that

It doesn’t end there – the first variety to be o red on OEP is Blazen , a high yielding conventional variety from the well established KWS Momont programme. It is a candidate for recommendation this autumn. Blazen is short sti with high yield, good disease resistance and strong tolerance to verticillium stem stripe.

Blazen

Campus

Stem canker

6.0

5.7

LLS

5.4

5.5

Data source: AHDB RL trials, NL2 Candidate Report 2018 No directly comparable data available on Trinity and Alizze

CONCEPT

What have you got to lose – signing up costs nothing and once done will enable you to purchase Blazen and subsequent varieites added to the OEP.

3 Year RL Report

106

105

Gross output as % of controls

104

103

102 101 100

E/W Blazen

Data Source: AHDB RL trials, 3 year report

E/W

CEF CEF = average gross output of 3 most widely grown conventionals (Campus, Elgar, Flamingo)

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WINTER OATS MASCANI Mascani is now clearly the number one variety in the UK, mainly due to wide end market acceptance and consistent performance on-farm. It has good resistance to both mildew and crown rust, stiff straw and reasonably early maturity. With the highest kernel content, best specific weight and lowest screening losses, Mascani is recognised as a top-quality oat

Resistance to lodging

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

77.2

54.3

117

Mildew Crown rust Resistance to lodging

Kernel Content

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

105

74.7

54.9

119

-1

8 4

2018 Market Share in UK

SENOVA

8.3%

Mildew Crown rust Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

72.5

53.5

117

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8.0%

UK Yield %

Gerald was first recommended 25 years ago but it still has a good following. More recent introductions certainly offer improvements in terms of yield but have not always been able to couple that with good grain quality. Gerald is a little weak in the straw and has relatively poor disease resistance.

2018 Market Share in UK

RAGT

GERALD

Mildew Crown rust

Kernel Content

The highest yielding feed oat available but will not find favour with millers. For those looking at a feed oat to mill on farm it may be one to consider as it is 6% higher yielding than Mascani.

76.5%

UK Yield %

RGT SOUTHWAR

2018 Market Share in UK

SENOVA

[4]

5 6

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/20

WINTER BEANS Field beans are used for inclusion in animal feed, aquaculture and export for human consumption. Winter beans are the classic pulse crop for heavier land that is difficult to work in the spring. Though the preferred method of establishment is by drilling, ploughing-in remains an option. Early crop development reduces their susceptibility to early summer drought. Winter beans can often out-yield spring beans though, in most seasons, there is little between the two crops. Pale hilum varieties of both winter and spring varieties can achieve premiums for export into human consumption markets, though winter varieties can often be susceptible to more staining and are therefore seen as less desirable.

TUNDRA

LIMAGRAIN

Tundra is the market leading variety with the highest yield and good standing power

BUMBLE

SENOVA

Bumble has slightly lower yield than Tundra and is later to mature. It has a larger seed size than Tundra and is taller with moderate standing power

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TRITICALE Triticale is a cereal crop, whose potential has not been realised in the UK. Elsewhere, particularly Poland, Germany and Sweden, it finds its place on the farm and market. Inherently, with a lower protein than wheat, triticale could have an important role in the emerging bioethanol market, where its growing cost efficiency will provide cost effective feedstock with excellent functionality. Varieties are now being grown as a crop for AD plants. Triticale is a more cost effective crop option and with early maturity and better autumn vigour it is attracting further interest for this use. Particularly when growers are considering triticale after late foraged maize. Triticale produces grain with high lycine values and so is ideal for on-farm feeding. As a versatile crop other uses of triticale include whole crop production, organic grain production, game cover and thatching.

SENOVA The market leading variety which has a very good combination of grain yield and quality. It has an extremely vigorous growth habit in the Autumn so is competitive against grass weeds and also due to its long stiff straw is suitable for wholecrop. Would be the triticale variety of choice for wholecrop, AD and grain market. UK Yield %

Spec Weight

Straw length

Lodging %

Maturity

105

76.5

112

KASYNO

SENOVA

Added to the AHDB Descriptive list last year, Kasyno is the new highest yielding grain variety. Although higher yielding then KWS Fido, its specific weight is lower so may not be the best option for grain. However it is a short strawed variety so on higher fertile sites it may be one to consider. UK Yield %

Spec Weight

Straw length

Lodging %

Maturity

108

74.6

103

AGOSTINO

SENOVA

Agostino has been in the market for a number of years and was the benchmark variety. It is now being outclassed in terms of yield and agronomics. There are now varieties with significantly better yields to consider such as KWS Fido and Kasyno going forward.

UK Yield %

Spec Weight

Straw length

Lodging %

Maturity

75.7

104

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HYBRID RYE Widely grown in northern Europe, hybrid rye is proving to be an increasingly popular choice for improving the performance of AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plants and has potential as a high yielding wholecrop for livestock production. With its huge yield potential, flexible drilling dates, vigorous growth habit and very early maturity, it provides growers with the opportunity for increased flexibility, in terms of the position of energy crops in their rotation.

Rye for biogas production Hybrid rye is an excellent crop to balance other high production substrates, such as beet or maize in the production of biogas in AD plants. The addition of hybrid rye to beet or maize provides a different nutrient source for the bacteria in the digester. This has a two-pronged synergistic effect; the hybrid rye increases methane yield due to a better balance of trace elements and a reduction in retention time in the digester. The usual ratio is 25% rye to 75% maize. Hybrid rye is also an excellent alternative to maize where the geography or soil types are not suitable for maize production. In such situations, hybrid rye and beet would make a good combination. Hybrid rye gives higher DM yields than triticale or wheat particularly on poor soils or in colder conditions.

Rotation Hybrid rye is an excellent crop for drought prone or lighter soils, as the crop has a deep root system and is a good scavenger for

nutrients and water. Modern hybrid varieties are shorter and stiffer than older conventional varieties and therefore, with an appropriate PGR programme, are suitable for a far wider range of soil types. Hybrid rye suffers less from eyespot than wheat. It is also useful in the control of blackgrass because, with the much greater height than wheat, far less blackgrass seeds are produced (viability is very low). Furthermore, an early July wholecrop harvest means the majority of blackgrass seeds will not have shed.

Sowing Hybrid rye has a wide sowing window from mid-September through to late autumn. It is a particularly good crop for later sowing as it has a strong tillering capacity, with vigorous early spring growth. Seed rates should be based on time of drilling, along with seedbed, soil and moisture conditions; the below seed rates are a guide only. Seed is sold in unit packs of 12 million viable seeds per bag (approximately 0.5T). Sowing early at 200 seeds/m² equates to 2 million seeds/ha meaning a bag sows 6ha. October sowing at 240 seeds/m² uses 2.4million seeds/ha meaning a bag sows 5ha and late sowing at 260+ seeds/m² uses 2.6 million seeds/ha so one bag sows around 4.5ha.

Drill Timing

Date

Seed Rate (m²)

Area Drilled from a 12mill Seed Pack (ha)

Early

Mid - late Sept

200

Medium

October

220 - 240

5 - 5-5

Late

November

260+

4.5

Agronomy Hybrid rye is a crop with good foliar disease resistance with the exception of brown rust. The vigorous crop growth gives excellent competition for weeds, resulting in much reduced herbicide use. Nitrogen levels will be approximately 150 kg/ha in addition to P and K, a single PGR application on lighter soils and usually a maximum of a single fungicide. For heavier land, a robust PGR programme is more appropriate, together with a 2nd or 3rd fungicide in situations of high disease pressure.

Harvesting and ensiling The crop can be cut as early as ear emergence, like a green fodder rye, when the dry matter is about 20%. However, the most economical timing is at the milky ripe stage, when yields would have doubled and the DM increased to about 30-35%. Apart from barley, hybrid rye is much quicker in development than other cereal crops, including triticale, and the milky ripe growth stage will usually be around late June. This allows plenty of time for a catch crop, or even double cropping. Chop length at harvest should be 7-10mm with the addition of a preservative, such as lactic acid, when ensiling.

Hybrid rye for wholecrop Whilst it is the AD market that has driven the rapid growth of hybrid rye in the UK, the crop also offers great potential as a wholecrop alternative within livestock enterprises. Whilst feeding data is relatively limited, the huge yields and rapid growth achieved could well replace other cereal wholecrops and even offer an alternative to forage maize in marginal situations. Opportunities for double cropping also exist as forage ‘catch crops’ can be sown early following a June harvest of hybrid rye. More information is needed on the feeding qualities of hybrid rye and we would be very keen to work with growers who would like to try the crop this autumn.

Stage of Maturity

Harvest Time

Dry Matter (%)

Biogas Yield (m³/T) (Fresh)

Ear tip

Mid May

<20%

<100

Flowering

Mid June

20 - 25%

130 - 160

Grain at ‘soft dough’ stage

Late June

35 - 40%

200

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Your seed treatment

choice matters. The start of a new growing season is your opportunity to control the hidden diseases which can impact your harvest. Redigo Pro provides the broadest protection from all major seed- & soil-borne diseases in your barley & wheat crops and can also help reduce ergot contamination*1. Secure the best protection from day one by specifying Redigo Pro when ordering your seed this season.

Discover more about the hidden diseases that could be lurking in your crop at cropscience.bayer.co.uk/hiddendiseases

Ergot is the third most common cause of load rejection upon sale for malting barley*2 *1Based on CRD-approved label recommendations on 6th June 2018. All details correct at time of going to press. *2MAGB annual survey 2007-2016, http://www.ukmalt.com/annual-survey-rejections-barley-uk-malting-sites Redigo Pro contains prothioconazole and tebuconazole. Redigo is a registered Trade Mark of Bayer. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label

and product information before use. Pay attention to the risk indications and follow the safety precautions on the label. For further information, including www.wynnstayagriculture.co.uk contact details, visit www.cropscience.bayer.co.uk or call 0808 1969522. ÂŠ Bayer CropScience Limited 2019

SEED TREATMENTS Redigo Pro Prothioconazole + Tebuconazole (Single purpose)

Raxil Star Prothioconazole + Tebuconazole + Fluopyram (Single purpose)

Rancona iMix Ipconazole + Imazalil

Vibrance Duo Fludioxonil + Sedaxane

Latitude Silthiofam

Austral Plus Fludioxonil Tefluthrin

Signal 300 ES Cypermethrin

Manganese

Kickoff

Turbo

All cereals

Barley

Barley, Wheat

Wheat, Triticale

Wheat, Barley

All cereals

Wheat, Barley

All cereals

Fusarium

Loose Smut

Bunt (seed borne)

Bunt (soil borne)

DISEASE

Leaf Stripe

Covered Smut

o o

Seedling Net Blotch Seedling Blight

Blue Mould

o o

Take-all Ergot #

o PESTS

Aphids - BYDV Wireworm

Slugs (grain hollowing) Wheat Bulb fly NUTRITION Early Manganese Efficiency Growth/Establishment

#Reduction of germination treated Ergot particles

Latitude: Always applied with a “single purpose” product. Use on 2nd/ 3rd and subsequent wheats where Take-all risk is high. Particularly useful if sowing 2nd/ 3rd wheat before mid-October. Austral Plus: Seed and soil borne disease protection plus an insecticide to protect against wheat bulb fly and wireworm. Signal 300 ES: A highly effective insecticide seed treatment for reduction of wheat bulb fly and wireworm damage to autumn/winter sown wheat and barley. Containing 300g/l cypermethrin, it forms a ‘zone of protection’ around the seed. Manganese: Helps to control Manganese deficiency. Improves establishment and winter hardiness. Kickoff: Provides a complex of phosphate, phosphite, zinc, manganese, potassium, nitrogen and amino acids giving the plant an ideal nutrient package to encourage improved root development. Turbo: The main elements include zinc and phosphite which act as bio-stimulants and encourage root growth. Particularly useful for 2nd wheats. Vibrance Duo: A combination of Fludioxonil (Beret Gold) and Sedaxane, a new SDHI fungicide from Syngenta. Improves speed of establishment and gives a boost to early root development. Particularly useful for later sowing, lighter land, 2nd wheats and other situations where the improved root health will benefit from moisture and nutrient uptake.

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IMPROVED ROOT HEALTH BROAD SPECTRUM DISEASE CONTROL OF ESTABLISHMENT DISEASES REALISE THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR SEED

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CROP MANAGEMENT Feeding high yielding varieties The 2018/19 AHDB Recommended List sees several high yielding varieties introduced, including Elicit and RGT Gravity. For maximum potential yield to be achieved, crops need to be provided with the correct balance of essential nutrients throughout the growing season.

Importance of a fertiliser plan An effective nutrient plan should consider current N, P and K levels. However, with considerable variation in nutrient levels between fields, soil testing is recommended to enable development of bespoke fertiliser plans. The results provide a soil index for that field, calculating the P, K and Mg levels on a mg/kg dry soil basis. Although a good starting point for forming a nutrition plan, there is a large variation in the nutrient levels within each soil index, as seen in table 1.

Index

Harvest Time

Dry Matter (%)

Biogas Yield (mÂł/T) (Fresh)

Ploughing straw back in will reduce the amount of P and K removed and is good for soil structure Consideration should also be made to whether straw is being removed or ploughed back in, as this can impact soil health and structure. Ploughing straw back in will reduce the amount of P and K removed and is good for soil structure. However, the process of breaking down the straw in the soil does use N reserves, which means less N will be available for the subsequent crop.

Mg/litre 0

0-9

0-60

0-25

10-15

61-120

26-50

16-25

121-180 (2-) 181-240 (2+)

51-100

26-45

241-400

101-175

46-70

401-600

176-250

Table 1: ClassiďŹ cation of soil P, K and Mg analysis results into Indices (RB209, 2017)

Soil test results could indicate a soil index of 2, but within this index there is a broad range in nutrient availability, so fields could still end up being deficient or even over supplied. Therefore, it is advised to look at the milligrams per litre in more detail and make necessary adjustments if required. It is important to note that unlike nitrogen, P and K doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t readily leach from the soil, so if over supplied for the current crop, reserves will be available and can result in improving the overall soil index if required.

Implementing a fertiliser plan The amount of P and K applied ahead of autumn drilling should consider the offtake required by the crop, along with the amount needed to maintain or build the soil to the ideal index level. Table 2 shows the amount of each nutrient which would be needed for winter wheat and winter barley crops, based on a yield potential of 8 T/ha. If a higher yield than expected has been achieved from the previous crop, or if a high yielding variety is going to be planted this year, the nutrition would need to be altered accordingly. Crops with a potential average yield of 8 T/ha could achieve 10 T/ ha if the weather conditions are favourable, but in achieving this, more P and K will be taken up, so soil reserves will need replenishing.

P or K Index 0

3 and higher

Mg/litre Straw ploughed in/incorporated Phosphate (P205)

120

Potash (K20)

105

45 (2-) 20 (2+)

Phosphate (P205)

125

Potash (K20)

145

115

85 (2-) 55 (2+)

Straw removed

Table 2: Phosphate and potash requirements for winter wheat and winter barley achieving 8 T/ha (RB209, 2017)

For high yielding varieties, requirements would be greater. This can be determined through a calculation that takes into account the expected grain yield figure, which your local Wynnstay Arable Specialist can help with calculating and can then be used to provide advice on the most suitable fertiliser plan to correct any deficiencies.

Dave Mitchell, Fertiliser Manager Wynnstay m: 07990 578543 dave.mitchell@wynnstay.co.uk

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CROP MANAGEMENT Effective crop protection programmes for high yielding varieties When growing high yielding varieties, often other agronomic features such as disease resistance are sometimes overlooked. The fungicides at our disposal today are capable of producing extremely good results, but it is important to apply as much thought to the fungicide programme and timings as to the choice of product, to achieve optimum yield potential. Over recent years, the emphasis has moved away from reactive fungicide applications to treat visible disease in the crop, and more towards a strategy where prevention is better than cure. To achieve this, the fungicides must be applied at the correct time and early in the development of the disease, or even before infection occurs, with timing influenced by growth stage, weather and the variety’s disease resistance.

Disease resistance The AHDB Recommended List expresses disease ratings on a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 being poor resistance to the disease and 9 being good. Any variety with a resistance rating for a particular pathogen of 7 or below would require careful attention and a strategic approach to disease control. Out of all the winter wheat varieties on the 2018/19 AHDB Recommended List, only one variety has a septoria tritici rating higher than 7. Therefore, in the wetter west every variety must be considered at risk from septoria infection and all require a robust fungicide programme. For those varieties with a septoria rating of mid-6 and above, a robust fungicide strategy is still needed, but the timings of the applications can be a little more flexible. When modern SDHI chemistry is employed for septoria control, supported by an appropriate dose of triazole, we can achieve very acceptable levels of control of the other important diseases at the same time. However, for a variety such as RGT Gravity, which has a mildew rating of 4, an additional specific mildewicide will probably be required.

It is important to apply as much thought to the fungicide programme and timings as to the choice of product Application options In winter cereals, one pass with a pre-em containing actives such as flufenacet, diflufenican, flurtamone or pendimethalin will often do a very good job in controlling a broad spectrum of broad-leaved weeds and annual meadow grass, with a second pass sometimes needed to control spring germinating species. For more problematic weeds such as blackgrass or brome, there should be a pre-planned herbicide strategy in place which adopts the principle of ‘stacking’ several different active ingredients, each with a different mode of action. In addition to ‘stacking’ chemistry, a split-timed approach with pre-em and peri-em applications will help to extend the period of residual herbicide activity into the autumn. For help with planning a cost-effective herbicide strategy, and advice on the best fungicides for the varieties you’re growing, contact your local Wynnstay Agronomist or Arable Specialist to discuss options and timings.

Choosing the right herbicide programme With all aspects of agronomy, there is rarely a ‘one size fits all’ solution and flexibility in approach is essential. When planning herbicide programmes there are two key timings to be considered; pre-emergence and post-emergence of the crop and weeds. The most effective herbicide programmes usually commence with a planned pre-em application of residual herbicide. Depending on the situation and the weed spectrum, if an effective pre-em herbicide is applied, additional weed control later in the season may not be required, therefore saving both time and money. It is important to work with your agronomist or specialist to develop a herbicide strategy that takes into account soil type, drilling date and the expected weed spectrum.

Dr Simon Pope, Crop Protection Manager Wynnstay m: 07990 578545 simon.pope@wynnstay.co.uk

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COVER CROPS Improve your soil biology Using cover crops can help make a dramatic improvement to soil conditions, helping to manage soil structure, water and nutrients. Whether you are looking for maximum biomass above ground or deep rooting to improve conditions below ground, we will help advise on the best crop or mixture to suit. With all options, the earlier the crop is in the ground, the bigger the potential impact of the cover crop will be, therefore we suggest you plan ahead and are ready to sow as soon after harvest as possible.

Wynnstay cover crop options: Cover crops help to: •

Improve soil structures

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Capture nutrients

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Reduce soil erosion

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Reduce weed pressure

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Enhance fertility

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Reduce soil borne pests

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Improve water retention and infiltration

The following mixtures are designed to suit a wide range of situations including EFA (Ecological Focus Areas) Compliant areas required under the new Greening Legislation for Catch Crops and Cover Crops. When grown for EFA, crops must be sown as a mixture of at least one cereal and one non-cereal from the following list: Cereal – Barley, Oats, Rye Non – Cereal – Mustard, Vetch, Lucerne, Phacelia, Oilseed Radish

Crops must occupy the ground for the following dates: The EFA Catch Crop period remains and must be maintained for a minimum of eight weeks starting on 20th August 2019 and must be retained until at least 14th October 2019. The period for EFA Cover Crop period remains at 1st October to 15th January of the following year.

Bespoke Mixtures In addition to these mixtures, we are also able to supply bespoke mixtures to suit your exact requirements using any of the ingredients shown - plus many more such as berseem clover, fodder radish, oil radish, tillage radish etc.

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COVER CROP MIXTURES CC1

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 15kg/acre

CC5

80%

Black Oats

15%

Vetch

70%

Black Oats

Phacelia

10%

Vetch

10%

Oilseed Radish

Brown Mustard

Phacelia

This mixture performs very well for autumn sowings and is our most popular for EFA compliant situations. It produces a huge biomass for rapid growth from the black oats, whilst also producing a mat of fibrous roots. We use a late heading variety of black oats as this reduces the chance of early sown crops producing a seed head with viable grain. The vetch will grow vigorously and fix nitrogen in the soil. The small seeded phacelia is quick to establish, deep rooting and branches to produce good ground cover. The mixture is not frost hardy and will all collapse after a keen frost, helping to speed up the mineralisation process.

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 12kg/acre

This diverse mixture will suit many situations where the priority is soil improvement. The different species are producing roots at varying levels in the soil profile, helping to reduce soil compaction - whilst also boosting organic matter through extensive root and top growth. This mixture contains oilseed radish which will produce deep roots to penetrate compacted soils. The glucosinolates in the mustard and radish will help reduce nematode numbers when incorporated and the vetch will also fix nitrogen.

CC2*

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 20kg/acre

CC6* Not EFA Compliant Seed rate: 28kg/acre

80%

Forage Rye

20%

Vetch

60%

Forage Rye

25%

Italian Ryegrass

This mixture will be slower to establish than CC1 but will give good ground cover. It is frost hardy and can be left to produce an early grazing or forage option in the spring, as the rye will grow in the new year at lower temperatures than other species. A winter hardy vetch is used in this mixture. Seed rates will vary depending on the situation, with higher rates being used where the crop is to be utilised after the EFA period ends or where good ground cover is required. As with CC1, this mixture will produce a dense root mass and nitrogen levels will be boosted for the following crop.

10% Vetch 5%

Crimson Clover

This mixture should produce a large biomass, even when sown in early October, making it suitable for sowing after early maturing maize crops. It is winter hardy and allows the option to graze or cut in the spring, or the mixture can be incorporated into the soil to boost organic matter.

CC3

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 10kg/acre

CC7 Not EFA Compliant Seed rate: 6kg/acre

60%

Forage Rye

50%

Ethiopian Mustard

15%

White Mustard

40%

Oilseed Radish

10%

Brown Mustard

10%

Forage Rape

10%

Phacelia

Oilseed Radish

This blend can be sown in mid-late autumn and is ideal for late winter/ early spring incorporation. It is targeted to reduce soil borne fungi and can help to reduce PCN (Potato Cyst Nematode) populations by up to 40%. This blend contains winter hardy crops which, under normal circumstances and normal UK weather conditions, will not be killed by frost. Sowing rate is 15kg/ha until early autumn, 1-2cm deep. Incorporation ideally after March 1st.

The mustards in this mixture will establish very quickly and give excellent ground cover to help suppress weeds. It will suit the catch crop or cover crop option and there will be a biofumigant effect from the mustards, if they are incorporated into the soil quickly. If grown in the cover crop situation, the white mustard is not frost hardy and, in most years, it will not make it through the winter.

CC8

CC4

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 12kg/acre

Not EFA Compliant Seed rate: 6kg/acre

70%

Forage Rye

50%

Clubroot Resistant Oilseed Radish

20%

White Mustard

30%

Berseem Clover

10%

Oilseed Radish

20%

Phacelia

This is a low-cost option that is more suited to the catch crop situation, where the crop is not in the ground for very long. It can be left for the cover crop period if required, where the winter frosts are likely to take out the mustard and help speed up the mineralisation process. The rye is hardy and provides good ground cover.

CC8 is specifically formulated for safe use in oilseed rape rotations. This mixture helps to reduce a broad range of fungi and other soil borne pests. CC8 is clubroot resistant and reduces sclerotinia sclerotiorum. It also provides the benefit of N fixation and prevents N leaching. *These mixtures offer potential to be foraged or grazed.

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WYNNSTAY OFFER A COMPLETE FORAGE PACKAGE Grass Seed

Maize Seed

We offer a wide range of grass seed mixtures to help producers maximise forage potential. As an independent company, we use the best grass varieties, selected from the Grass and Clover Recommended List. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in control of the whole process from start to finish. From seed production with our own grass seed growers, to seed cleaning, right through to formulating and mixing our mixtures, and delivering them direct to farm.

We supply a range of high quality maize varieties to suit different sites and farming enterprises. We maintain excellent relationships with the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest maize seed breeders, which allows us to gain access to the latest varieties, trial information and product development news.

Root Seed We supply a wide range of root and catch crop options for livestock enterprises, including fodder beet, swedes, kale, stubble turnips and forage rape. These can all be supplied as straights or they can be mixed to suit individual requirements. We also offer advice on crop selection to suit your management system and forage requirements.

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GRASS SEED MIXTURE SELECTOR Our range of grass seeds has grown to become one of the most popular ranges of mixtures in the UK. As well as attracting new customers, this growth has been driven by an increased rate of repeat ordering - one of the most positive indicators that our customers are pleased with the product, performance and value of the mixture range. In addition, we also offer bespoke mixtures tailored to your specific requirements and management regimes.

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Conventional Mixtures Short term

Medium term

Fast Grass 1 year ley

Squire 3 year ley

Long term Herald 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Equine

Poultry

Fortress 3-4 year ley

Kingdom 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Shield 4 year ley

Majestic 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Centenary Mix 5 year ley

Royal 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Sovereign 4-6 year ley

Poultry mix

Organic 3 Year Red Clover Mix

Short term

No Ryegrass Horse & Pony Mix

Poultry mix plus

Organic 4-6 Year Intensive Dual Purpose

Medium Term No Clover

Organic Long Term Cutting & Grazing

Medium Term Plus Clover

Horse & Pony Overseeding Mix

Long Term No Clover

Gateway Mix

Long Term Plus Clover

Horse Herb Mixes Horse Hay Mix

(Short Term)

Horse Hay Mix

(long Term)

Available with Chicory

Gateway Mix

Available with Festulolium

Crusader 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Stronghold 4-6 year ley

Overseeding

Horse & Pony Mix

Stud Mix Tower 1-2 year ley

Organic

No Clover Version

Available with Clover

Imperial 7+ year ley

Grazing Silage

Grazing

Hay

Silage

Available with Plantain

Hay

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