Autumn Seeds Brochure 2017 by WynnstayGroup

AUTUMN SEEDS 2017

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HI-GENE SEED – STOPPING BLACKGRASS This season, Wynnstay is leading the way in blackgrass free seed and has in excess of 2,000ha of their Hi-Gene seed* being grown in the west, on low blackgrass risk land. For growers looking to mitigate against the risks of buying in blackgrass, it provides peace of mind and a safer alternative to buying in seed produced in the south or east of England.

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Blackgrass is posing an increasing threat to growers in the west of the country but there are steps that can be taken to reduce its potential impact. Blackgrass presents a huge management challenge for arable growers. Its persistent threat and subsequent impact on farms across the country, particularly in the east, has been one of the biggest issues facing modern arable production.

For ‘clean-farms’, managing the obvious risks of introducing it onfarm via straw, machinery, or through purchased seed, is vital to keeping this tenacious weed out. Once on-farm, its regulation is often reliant on cultural control methods, such as a shift to spring cropping, as witnessed in the east.

As blackgrass moves west across the country, growers are being urged to take proactive measures to prevent the weed becoming established on ‘clean’ land. It is well known that blackgrass can enter farms through a combination of routes, making it difficult to prevent. But farmers can mitigate risk by monitoring all inputs, including all tillage machinery and by only buying seed from a known, responsible source that is blackgrass free.

The movement of blackgrass from east to west

Map published by kind permission of National Farm Research Unit

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Wynnstay has invested heavily in commercial seed cleaning facilities at Shrewsbury, one of very few seed production plants to be based in the west. This has been instrumental in producing blackgrass free seed - offering a point of difference over plants located in the east, where blackgrass is prolific.

Wynnstay is leading the way in blackgrass free seed

A quality crop starts with quality seed and it is a sensible decision to source seed from ‘clean’ land, to ensure a ‘no blackgrass’ status is maintained, or an existing burden is not enhanced. For specific advice on growing autumn cereals, contact Wynnstay Arable Specialists to discuss your 2017 options.

*No blackgrass: Based on official certification purity results. Cereal seed grown by Wynnstay is grown on fields that do not contain blackgrass. Occasionally ‘as grown’ seed is sourced from a third party. A 3kg search is then carried out on the intake sample and the official cleaned sample to confirm freedom from blackgrass.

FOREWORD Focus On The West 2017 is certainly a big year for plant breeders, with 11 new winter wheat varieties gaining recommendation onto the List (thankfully six wheat varieties were removed). We now have an AHDB Recommended List that is displayed over six pages, therefore we hope that you find our summarised version on pages 26 and 27 easier to understand, when comparing the facts and figures. Modern plant breeding techniques are making some very useful contributions. Several of the recent wheat introductions have raised the bar slightly, in terms of yield potential, but importantly they also offer improved septoria tritici resistance. These two characteristics have seemed mutually exclusive until recently. I view this as a very positive development, which should result in some of the new varieties like KWS Zyatt, Shabras, Dunston, LG Sundance, along with last year’s new names Graham and KWS Siskin, gaining ground this autumn. Please see the tables on page 7 to help choose the optimum combination of yield and septoria resistance in your area. Winter barley variety choice has not seen so many changes and the main decision remains; choosing between 6 row hybrids and 2 row feeds. Bazooka is an excellent hybrid and, if looking to combat blackgrass, it has much to offer. However, with a fairly modest yield improvement and extra seed costs, 2 rows are still the dominant force in the west. In this group, the options are either a variety from KWS, which we know will perform, or Surge from Syngenta, which brings improved disease ratings. Many will opt for a combination of the two to help spread risk with diverse genetics. Oilseed rape varieties come and go quickly but Elgar and Campus will be the leading conventionals, and hybrids such as Wembley and Incentive, should be popular again. Two new hybrids, Arrow and Architect, look very promising - the latter having turnip yellows virus resistance built in, meaning less reliance on autumn aphicides. We have also heard increasing reports of clubroot problems. Thankfully, we have high yielding varieties that carry clubroot resistance and these will be the way forward for some. Clearfield® varieties have also increased their market share as growers and agronomists alike become more confident in this option and use it as the solution to problematic fields. All in all, there is a lot to be thankful to plant breeders for this autumn and, at Wynnstay, we are pleased to provide the link between ‘the glasshouse and the seed drill’.

Focus On The East Looking to the east, malting barley will again feature strongly in our region. The industry is showing interest in the new variety, Craft from Syngenta. Craft is showing a yield advantage over it’s rivals, with a strong agronomic package and excellent standing ability. New buy back contracts are available on Craft, SY Venture and Talisman for harvest 2018. Group 3 soft milling wheat will, once again, have a good local following - with a number of end users in the region. KWS Barrel and KWS Basset will take a large percentage of the market, both varieties offering high yields and good standing ability with a potential premium market. If you are looking for very high feed yields, look no further than KWS Kerrin. It is the highest yielding variety in the north and east regions, offering a high specific weight and a good overall disease package. The variety is ideal for the local ethanol, alcohol and feed mills. With a growing interest in alternative break crops, it is good to see a new variety of winter beans making the PGRO Recommended List. Bumble, from Senova, is the joint highest yielding variety on the List, with good standing ability and relatively early maturity. Bumble has a large grain size and a pale hilum, which should make it suitable for use in the growing human consumption market.

Richard Torr, Seed Sales Manager (Wynnstay Group Plc) m: 07990 578551 richard.torr@wynnstay.co.uk

Stephen Taylor, Seed Sales Manager (Wynnstay Woodheads) m: 07801 256630 stephen@woodheadsseeds.co.uk

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OUR SEED SERVICE Seed Supply The Wynnstay Group has two well equipped, high capacity seed production plants - one in Yorkshire and one in Shropshire. Producing well in excess of 35,000T of top quality cereal seed each year, Wynnstay Group is the third largest producer in the UK. In ever more demanding conditions where modern seed drills cover huge areas each day, the ability to produce over 500T/day of quality seed enables us to get seed on your farm when it is required. This scale of business also ensures that we should always be competitive. We constantly strive to offer you the best terms. We work very closely with all the main plant breeders and seed treatment manufacturers. This means that we can offer the full range of the best varieties for all markets, treated with a wide selection of seed treatment technology.

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Seed Advice We offer independent and expert advice on all aspects of crop selection. Each member of the team will take the time to evaluate customers’ bespoke requirements, including location, soil type, disease pressure and the crop’s end-use. This will ensure that cropping decisions are based upon accurate analysis and a thorough understanding of individual situations. Making the correct decision on what species to grow, variety to select or treatment to use can help increase on-farm productivity and overall margins - therefore Wynnstay understands the importance of providing bespoke advice rather than a blanket service.

Seed Quality Hi-Gene Seed is a name synonymous with seed of a high genetic potential, which is free from contamination. 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 which is supplied. Applies to Wynnstay Hi-Gene Seed only

EEC Standard

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These pictures show the possible contamination levels for each grade of seed. They show the maximum number of impurities in 1kg of cleaned seed.

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SEPTORIA TRITICI

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Septoria tritici is the most important disease threatening UK wheat yields. Yield losses of 30-50% have been reported in susceptible varieties, in wet seasons, where the disease pressure is at its highest. Symptoms The first common sign of the disease in the autumn, winter and spring is pale brown lesions on the lower leaves, with small black fungal bodies (pycnidia) easily seen by eye. These fungal bodies produce spores to be released and splash onto healthy leaves. Wet and windy weather provides the optimum conditions. However, leaf wetness can be caused by either rain or dew so, even during dry weather spells, spore dispersal and infection can still take place. Once a spore has landed on a new leaf, it can take 12 hours for the spore to germinate; infection of the new leaf usually takes place within 24 hours of the spore being released.

Septoria tritici risk levels Image supplied by Bayer Cropscience

High Moderate

Varietal Resistance In an acknowledgement of the importance of varietal disease resistance, the current AHDB Recommended List shows septoria resistance displayed to one decimal place. This allows for greater scrutiny in selecting varieties and is a very positive improvement, rather than rounding up or down to group varieties that could differ by more than 0.8 in resistance rating. No other disease receives quite the same attention on the List. The table shows the % of yield that is at risk of being lost in varieties with high and low septoria resistance. Whilst all varieties should be grown to achieve optimum yield, varieties with a superior genetic resistance stand to lose less of their yield potential in years of high disease infection. With fungicide strategies becoming more restricted, improved varietal resistance will become increasingly important. Septoria Tritici Resistance AHDB rating

Yield Loss Treated v Untreated % lost

LG Sundance

7.3

14%

KWS Siskin

6.8

15%

Dunston

6.7

12%

Graham

6.7

16%

KWS Barrel

4.4

29%

KWS Santiago

4.3

34%

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The following graphs demonstrate those varieties which offer the optimum yield and septoria resistance in your region:

Septoria vs Western Yield 8

7.5

LG Sundance

Septoria Tritici Resistance (1-9)

KWS Siskin

Dunston

Graham

Crusoe 6.5

KWS Zyatt

Revelation Skyfall

KWS Lili

Zulu KWS Basset

5.5 KWS Trinity

Shabras

Bennington

Costello

Reflection

Evolution

Grafton

KWS Kerrin

JB Diego

Leeds

4.5

KWS Silverstone

KWS Barrel

KWS Santiago 4 96

100

102

104

106

Treated Grain Yield - West Region

Septoria vs Eastern Yield 8

7.5

LG Sundance

Septoria Tritici Resistance (1-9)

Graham Crusoe

6.5

Relay

Revelation

Shabras

Costello

Zulu

Bennington KWS Lili Evolution

Grafton

5.5

Dunston

KWS Zyatt Skyfall

KWS Siskin

KWS Basset

KWS Trinity

Reflection

KWS Kerrin

JB Diego 5 Leeds 4.5

KWS Silverstone

KWS Barrel KWS Santiago

4 96

100

102

104

106

Treated Grain Yield - East Region

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WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 1 – BREADMAKING WHEAT

KWS ZYATT

Quartz x Hereford

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

<1% 7 7

Mildew

This newly recommended milling wheat raises the bar for yield in the breadmaking Rust wheats and looks to have great potential. It does particularly well in the west and NEW Yellow Brown Rust compares favourably with many feed wheats. Early results would indicate that it Septoria Tritici also performs very well as a 2nd wheat. Disease ratings are exceptional, resulting Eyespot in one of the highest untreated yields on the List. Even when yields are high Fusarium KWS Zyatt has the potential to achieve good protein levels when grown under a Resistance to lodging (-PGR) milling wheat regime.

6 6.4 [7] 6 7 8

Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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

[98]

101

103

[100]

102

77.7

13.0

273

SKYFALL

C4148 x Hurricane

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

RAGT

11.3% 6 6

Mildew This bearded variety has had a major impact and is currently the UK’s most popular Yellow Rust variety. It has a slightly higher yield than JB Diego, the UK’s market leading feed Brown Rust wheat, and offers a clear 4% more yield than the popular breadmaker, Crusoe. It Septoria Tritici has very strong agronomics, though some susceptibility to sprouting has been Eyespot seen, and whilst this is not widespread, Skyfall should be given priority at harvest. Fusarium It is best suited to sowing from Sept 20th onwards and must not be sown early due to rapid speed of development. Skyfall is the only quality wheat with resistance to Resistance to lodging (-PGR) orange wheat blossom midge. Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

9 6 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 %

101

100

101

100

101

100

101

77.9

13.1

291

KWS TRINITY

(Grafton x Einstein) x Timaru

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

A decent combination of yield, quality and agronomics. The variety has shown very consistent yields across a range of soil types and rotational positions. A relatively low protein content will need careful management, though it appears that KWS Trinity has a superior quality gluten, even at lower protein levels.

1.3% 8

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

9 8 5.3 5 6 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

76.9

12.9

342

RGT ILLUSTRIOUS

QPlus x Battalion

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

RAGT

1.6% 7

Mildew

This relatively new milling variety made a strong impact in the breadmaking Yellow Rust industry during testing, placing it on the Recommended List - even though it Brown Rust sits slightly behind Skyfall and KWS Trinity in yield. Good gluten quality allows Septoria Tritici millers to successfully use RGT Illustrious at lower protein contents, but end users Eyespot seem reluctant to differentiate it from other Group 1 values. It has very strong Fusarium agronomics, with particularly good disease ratings. Slightly later to mature than Resistance to lodging (-PGR) other Group 1s.

9 7 6.3 7 6 7 8

Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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 %

76.8

13.1

273

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

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CRUSOE

Cordiale x Gulliver

8.5% 7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

Whilst a little off the pace for yield now, Crusoe is very popular due to its high protein content relative to other wheats. Crusoe has been consistently good in its baking performance and is popular with end users. It has average maturity, relatively short straw and seems to perform best on heavier soil types. Crusoe is very susceptible to brown rust.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

LIMAGRAIN

9 3 6.7 4 6 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

77.3

13.8

262

HEREWARD

Disponent x Norman

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

RAGT

<1% 5 5 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

This relatively old variety set a new standard in breadmaking quality when introduced in 1991. It is still favoured by some growers who find it yields consistently well and always finds a ready market at top premiums. We realised last year that this variety was in danger of disappearing and now all the UK seed production is in the hands of Wynnstay.

5 4 6 8

Resistance to lodging with PGR 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 %

[89]

79.4

13.0

241

Data taken from the 2010/11 Recommended List

NABIM GROUP 2 – BREADMAKING POTENTIAL

KWS SISKIN

Timaru x KWS Sterling

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

8.7%

9 9

Mildew KWS Siskin was a popular introduction in 2016. It has a huge yield comparable Yellow Rust to the very best feed wheats in both the east and west region and importantly Brown Rust ‘raises the bar’ in septoria resistance with a rating of 6.8. It is recognised as one of Septoria Tritici the best available for yellow rust resistance. It has demonstrated some variability Eyespot in quality but has now been confirmed as a Group 2. However, most growers will Fusarium choose KWS Siskin purely for yield and disease resistance, with any premium being seen as a bonus. It is slightly earlier than KWS Lili and has vigorous growth, Resistance to lodging (-PGR) so not a variety to sow before mid-September. Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

5 6.8 4 6 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 %

103

104

101

104

102

103

76.8

12.9

304

KWS LILI

KWS Horizon x Timaru

5.2% 8

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

KWS Lili proved to be popular in 2016, as growers were attracted by high yields and the potential to add a small premium to grain values. The variety is short and stiff and has reasonably good disease resistance. It performs particularly well on light land and makes a better 1st than 2nd wheat. KWS Lili is later to mature than the other quality wheats.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

7 5 5.9 5 6 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

104

103

100

104

102

76.5

12.3

297

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

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NABIM GROUP 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BISCUIT WHEATS

KWS BARREL

Bantam x Viscount

0.5% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

KWS Barrel is the highest yielding biscuit wheat nationally but does particularly well in the northern region - though, disappointingly, it 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, a good rating for yellow rust but has one of the lowest ratings on the List for septoria tritici - so will need careful attention. A good option for light land.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

8 6 4.4 4 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

103

102

109

103

106

102

76.4

12.1

212

KWS BASSET

Cassius x Scout

1.1% 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

For those looking to grow a Group 3 biscuit wheat, KWS Basset looks interesting. It performs well in the eastern region and, unusually for a soft wheat, it has a very good specific weight - a characteristic inherited from Scout. Disease resistance is variable, being relatively weak on mildew but good on yellow rust and it is resistant to orange wheat blossom midge.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

8 5 5.4 5 6 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

101

100

101

100

76.9

12.5

225

ZULU

(CEB 99080 x Claire) x Robigus

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

LIMAGRAIN

First recommended three years ago, Zulu is currently the most widely grown Group 3 variety. It has broad acceptance in the UK market for biscuit flour, export and some distilling use. It has its best yields in the north and the east, the traditional home for a quality soft wheat. The disease ratings are generally average and it responds well to growth regulators, increasing its straw strength rating to 7. Zulu is resistant to orange wheat blossom midge.

1.9% 7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

5 4 5.7 4 6 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

75.6

12.5

233

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

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

LG SUNDANCE

(Hereford x Viscount) x Cassius

This variety is simply the best there is on the Recommended List for septoria tritici resistance, as it is the only variety rated above 7. It also has the best resistance to yellow rust, so reducing the risk of the two main disease threats to UK wheat. It is the equal highest yielding soft wheat on the List and has relatively stiff straw. The only weakness appears to be the grain quality, where we see a low Hagberg and a specific weight of 74.5kg/hl.

NEW

<1% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

9 6 7.3 [3] 6 7 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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

104

[102]

103

104

[104]

103

74.5

12.2

179

RGT UNIVERSE

Cassius x KWS Santiago

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

RAGT

Whilst not yet on the List, RGT Universe is a candidate for next year and is currently the highest yielding soft wheat available. Seed is available for sowing in 2017 and, with no major weaknesses, for those looking to maximise yields in soft feed wheat it is sure to appeal.

NEW

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

LIMAGRAIN

<1% 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot

7 4 6 [5]

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

104

[105]

[107]

75.5

12.5

174

Data taken from AHDB Winter wheat trials harvest 2017 - Candidate Varieties

LEEDS

Robigus x Istabraq

2.6% 3

Mildew Leeds has been a popular soft wheat. It is one of very few soft varieties that Yellow Rust couples top yield ratings with an excellent specific weight. Recently introduced Brown Rust alternatives give a few options now but Leeds will still be popular, particularly on Septoria Tritici lighter soils or for later sowing. The variety is suitable for distilling and export, as Eyespot well as being a quality feed wheat. Disease ratings are a bit of a mixed bag, with Fusarium possibly the best fusarium resistance on the List but with poor mildew, brown rust and septoria ratings. Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

6 5 4.6 4 7 7 8

Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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

104

102

101

104

101

77.7

12.1

206

REVELATION

(Alchemy x Claire) x Shepherd

5.4% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

9 8 6.4 8 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

100

75.9

12.4

246

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

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

LIMAGRAIN

Revelation performs best in the north and east regions, where its potential for distilling and export are useful. It has stiff straw, excellent eyespot resistance and is relatively slow to develop - making it a useful wheat for the early drilling situation. It has excellent rust disease resistance (9 and 8) and is not susceptible to any of the major diseases. The late maturity will reduce its appeal for some.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

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BENNINGTON

Alchemy x Batallion

This looks quite a useful newcomer. It sits on the List as the highest yielding soft wheat and does particularly well in the east. It has relatively long, stiff straw. Disease ratings are good, with no obvious weaknesses and the grain quality is rated one of the best soft wheats. Early trials results indicate that it is definitely a wheat for heavy ground.

NEW

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

ELSOMS

<1% 7 7 7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

6.2 [5] 6 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

105

103

[101]

104

103

[100]

105

76.7

12.3

240

LG MOTOWN

(Bantam x Huntress) x Denman

LG Motown is a newly recommended variety, with early maturity. It has good all-round disease ratings, with the possible exception of eyespot. With moderate straw strength and excellent performance on light land, it looks like a variety that is well suited to sites of lower fertility. It has decent grain quality and some distilling potential.

NEW

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

LIMAGRAIN

<1% 8

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

9 7 5.8 [3] 6 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

103

102

[104]

103

[106]

102

75.3

-1

12.2

217

BELEPI

Robigus x Samoa

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.

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

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

J. BLACKMAN

<1% This variety has not completed National List testing.

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

KWS KERRIN

KWS 177 x KWS Santiago

KWS Kerrin is the highest yielding variety on the Recommended List and, as such, will attract attention. Disease ratings are moderate to good - it is resistant to orange blossom midge and has relatively short, stiff straw. Whilst the specific weight is reasonable, KWS Kerrin does have a poor Hagberg rating, though for a feed variety that is not that important. KWS Kerrin has the top yield rating in both 1st and 2nd wheat situations.

NEW

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

<1% 7 7 7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

5.2 [5] 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

105

[110]

106

107

[107]

104

75.7

11.6

135

SHABRAS

Cassius x Hereford

Shabras looks interesting as it has a very high yield, good resistance to yellow rust and septoria and early maturity. The straw strength looks slightly weak, where no growth regulators are used but it responds very well and should cope with most situations. Early results show that it could be a very useful 2nd wheat and, with a 6% yield improvement, it could be a decent candidate to replace JB Diego in this slot.

NEW

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SYNGENTA

<1% 7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

8 4 6.2 [5] 6 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

105

106

[105]

105

107

[106]

104

75.5

-1

12.1

200

RGT GRAVITY

(Scout x Oakley) x KWS Santiago

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

RAGT

RGT Gravity is a candidate for the next Recommended List but is available in limited quantities a year earlier than normal. This is the only variety that offers a real improvement in performance over the current List and would be well worth a look in 2017. It has consistently yielded well in trials and, as feed wheat is all about yield, it is sure to make a strong impact.

NEW

<1% 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot

8 6 5.4 4

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 %

107

108

76.1

12.5

199

Data taken from AHDB Winter wheat trials harvest 2017 - Candidate Varieties

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BELGRADE

SJ-NA x Hereford

<1%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

Belgrade was newly recommended last year and it has a treated and untreated yield which is up with the very best. It also has very early maturity, similar to Grafton. However, Belgrade has relatively weak straw and a tendency to sprout, not an ideal combination of characteristics in a feed wheat, so it will need to be handled with care.

6 5 6.1 3 5 6 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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

105

102

104

103

102

105

75.0

-1

12.0

193

KWS SILVERSTONE

KWS Sterling x JB Diego

<1% 7 7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

8 4.6 5 6 6 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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

106

105

103

106

104

78.1

12.0

295

DUNSTON

(Alchemy x Hereford) x Shepherd

NEW

<1% 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

7 6 6.7 [6] 6 7

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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

102

[107]

104

105

[106]

102

76.4

12.4

231

GRAHAM

Premio x Expert

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SYNGENTA

3.5% 8 8

Mildew Graham was successfully introduced in 2016 and there is a lot to say about him. Yellow Rust Firstly, it has one of the best resistance ratings to septoria tritici on the List (rated Brown Rust 6.7) - a point that will be popular throughout the UK but particularly so in the Septoria Tritici western region, where it is the equal highest yielding variety available. It also Eyespot performs well in the east, though does not suit the northern region. It has good Fusarium grain quality, stiff straw and, with relatively slow development, it could be a very useful option for relatively early drilling, though not before 10th September Resistance to lodging (-PGR) as more data is needed on its eyespot resistance. It is also one of the earliest Resistance to lodging (+PGR) maturing feed varieties, which also adds to the appeal.

5 6.7 4 6 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

106

100

104

101

104

76.1

-1

12.2

275

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

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

ELSOMS

We like the look of Dunston. It has one of the best septoria ratings available at 6.7, which helps to produce the highest untreated yield on the List. It is one of the tallest wheat varieties but has stiff straw, so it should be useful for those who value the straw as well as the grain. As a hard feed wheat, the grain quality looks good and may suit a range of uses. It produces its best yields on lighter land.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

This variety has a very high yield rating and excellent grain quality but is likely to achieve a relatively low market share due to a weakness on standing ability. On light land, or in sites of relatively low fertility, it may have a place but it will need a full growth regulator programme.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

ELSOMS

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REFLECTION

Denman x Oakley

3.3% 6

Mildew Reflection was first introduced in autumn 2015 and subsequently broke down Yellow Rust to yellow rust in 2016 - one of the worst seasons we have seen for yellow rust Brown Rust for many years. However, regardless of how dreadful it looked in untreated plots Septoria Tritici - where it was looked after on-farm it proved to be the highest yielding variety, Eyespot almost without exception. It is early to mature, has very stiff straw and decent Fusarium grain quality and, for those who view the yellow rust threat as manageable, then Reflection has much to offer. Most, however, will be put off by this serious Resistance to lodging (-PGR) weakness. This is a huge shame, as otherwise the variety seems to be a consistent Resistance to lodging (+PGR) top performer.

3 9 5.4 5 6 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 %

103

105

104

102

104

103

77.3

-1

12.1

239

KWS SANTIAGO

Sherborne x Oakley

3.2% 5 6 5 4.3 4 6 7 7

Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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 %

103

104

102

104

103

104

103

75.1

12.5

168

Smuggler x (Robigus x SJ5558)

6.1%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

6 8 8 5.5 5 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

102

101

104

102

103

104

102

74.2

12.1

195

DICKENS

(Equinox x Charger) x Defender

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SECOBRA

2.8%

9 6 4.7 4 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

102

101

102

104

102

103

100

75.9

12.2

251

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Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

This variety looks a little outclassed now. It still has good resistance to yellow rust and yields well in the north and on lighter soil types. Importantly for the western region, it has one of the lowest ratings for septoria resistance, demonstrated by a relatively low untreated yield.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

LIMAGRAIN

This variety was first available for 2014, when it offered much improved disease ratings over the established top yielders. It still has a decent yield potential and is relatively safe to grow with an 8 for yellow rust, an 8 for brown rust and a 5.5 for septoria. However, the grain quality is relatively poor and it is rather late to mature, so other new alternatives may be preferred.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

Mildew KWS Santiago has gained a reputation as one of the most consistent yielders Yellow Rust on-farm. It does however, have a few issues. Disease resistance is poor to Brown Rust moderate, it is later to mature, it has a relatively low specific weight and a low Septoria Tritici Hagberg rating. If you are prepared to look after it, the yield potential as a 1st Eyespot or 2nd wheat cannot be ignored and KWS Santiago has proved itself to be very Fusarium reliable - yielding consistently well in very different seasons, on different soil types and across all the UK regions. Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

EVOLUTION

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SYNGENTA

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

COSTELLO

W151 x CPBT W134

Costello has stiff straw and a robust all-round disease package. The main attribute that sets Costello apart is that it has the highest specific weight of any wheat on the 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 in treated yield, it has proved to be very popular on-farm - mainly due to how well it weighs.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SENOVA

5.4% 8

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

9 5 6.0 5 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

101

102

101

100

101

102

80.1

12.6

326

JB DIEGO

3351b2 x Stru 2374

10.4% 6

Mildew JB Diego has developed into the UK’s most popular feed wheat variety and has Yellow Rust been so for several years. It has achieved that status by proving to be one of the Brown Rust most consistent varieties that yields well over varied seasons, on light and heavy Septoria Tritici ground, as a 1st or 2nd wheat and reliably produces very good grain quality. Eyespot Disease resistance ratings are acceptable rather than outstanding. It can be sown Fusarium from the middle of September onwards. JB Diego has been most growers’ number one choice for a 2nd wheat. Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

5 6 5.2 5 6 7 8

Resistance to lodging (+PGR) 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

101

100

101

100

77.4

12.4

309

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

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SENOVA

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GRAFTON

Cordiale x W97

2.1% [6] 6

Mildew Whilst it has a fairly low yield potential for a feed wheat, Grafton has the shortest Yellow Rust and stiffest straw available so suits high yield potential situations, where lodging Brown Rust pressure may be high. Grafton is early to mature, which helps spread harvest Septoria Tritici workload and offers an opportunity to establish rape afterwards. For those who Eyespot establish rape after a 2nd wheat, it is worth noting that Grafton can yield quite Fusarium well in this situation. Grafton has a very slow speed of development which, when coupled with the stiffest straw and ‘Rendezvous’ Pch1 eyespot resistance, makes Resistance to lodging (-PGR) it the ideal choice for early sowing. It has a very high Hagberg and a superb Resistance to lodging (+PGR) specific weight.

5 5.3 6 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 %

[100]

100

[98]

77.8

-1

12.8

305

RELAY

Gladiator x Vector

1.7% 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

8 7 6.4 4 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

100

76.3

12.6

286

KWS CRISPIN

Conqueror x CPBT W134

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

<1%

* 9 9

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium

A useful all-round feed wheat, with good grain quality. It yields well in the east and west regions but is not suited to the north. Performs better as a 1st wheat and suits heavier soil types. Like its parent Conqueror, it has vigorous growth and is ideally suited to later sowing.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

RAGT

Relay has a high tillering capacity. It can be grown as a 1st wheat or 2nd wheat, it has short, stiff straw and good disease resistance (including a robust 8 for yellow rust, a 7 for brown rust and 6.4 for septoria tritici). It also has a good specific weight and Hagberg for a feed variety. Relay has higher tiller numbers than most other feed varieties, which helps with ground cover and can help to suppress grass weeds.

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

5 5.9 4 6

Resistance to lodging (-PGR) Resistance to lodging (+PGR)

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 %

103

104

103

100

101

103

76.4

12.5

277

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

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WHEAT SELECTOR 2017

1st WHEAT Bread

Soft

2nd WHEAT Hard Feed

Bread

Soft

Hard Feed

End Aug Early Drilling Revelation Early Sept

Grafton

Seed Treatment

Redigo Deter for BYDV

Graham Mid Sept

Optimum Drilling Time Crusoe KWS Zyatt KWS Lili

LG Sundance RGT Universe

Skyfall End Sept

Leeds (light land) KWS Barrel (light land)

Early Oct

Redigo Pro or Redigo Pro Deter Vibrance Duo on light/ drought prone sites If after grass must use Deter or Austral +

Dunston Costello Graham KWS Siskin Shabras Evolution KWS Kerrin Drill later to reduce Take-all

Seed Treatment

Mid Oct

KWS Zyatt Skyfall

JB Diego Shabras KWS Siskin KWS Kerrin Relay

Later Drilling Time Skyfall KWS Zyatt KWS Lili

KWS Barrel LG Sundance Leeds

Evolution KWS Lili KWS Crispin

Seed Treatment

Use Latitude if sowing before Oct 20th Vibrance Duo to improve root health

Seed Treatment

Redigo Pro or Redigo Pro Deter Vibrance Duo to improve roots/establishment If after grass must use Deter or Austral +

Early Nov Consider Spring Wheat after Mid November

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RECOMMENDED LIST INFORMATION WINTER WHEAT

KWS Zyatt

Skyfall

KWS Trinity

Crusoe

KWS Siskin

KWS Lili

KWS Barrel

KWS Basset

Zulu

Bennington

LG Sundance

End Use Group NABIM Group 1

NABIM Group 2

NABIM Group 3

Soft Grou

Fungicide-treated grain yield (% treated control) United Kingdom (10.7 t/ha)

102

101

103

102

103

100

104

East region (10.8 t/ha)

102

100

103

102

101

105

103

West region (10.7 t/ha)

103

101

104

102

103

104

North region (9.9 t/ha)

[98]

101

100

101

104

109

101

102

[101]

[102]

Endosperm texture

Hard

Soft

Protein content (%)

11.9

11.6

12.5

11.5

11.2

10.9

11.3

11.2

11.0

Protein content (%) - Milling spec

13.0

13.1

12.9

13.8

12.9

12.3

12.1

12.5

12.3

12.2

Grain quality

Hagberg Falling Number

273

291

342

262

304

297

212

225

233

240

179

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

77.7

77.9

76.9

77.3

76.8

76.5

76.4

76.9

75.6

76.7

74.5

91.0

82.0

76.0

77.0

88.0

75.0

74.0

76.0

90.0

Resistance to lodging without PGR (1-9)

Resistance to lodging with PGR (1-9)

Height without PGR (cm)

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

Resistance to sprouting (1-9)

[7]

[5]

[7]

[6]

Mildew (1-9)

Yellow rust (1-9)

Untreated grain yield (% treated control) United Kingdom (10.7 t/ha) Agronomic features

Disease resistance

Brown rust (1-9)

Septoria nodorum (1-9)

[6]

[5]

[6]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[6]

Septoria tritici (1-9)

6.4

6.0

5.3

6.7

6.8

5.9

4.4

5.4

5.7

6.2

7.3

[7]@

[5]

[3]

Fusarium ear blight (1-9)

Orange wheat blossom midge

1st wheat (10.9 t/ha)

101

100

104

103

100

104

103

2nd wheat (9.9 t/ha)

103

101

102

100

103

101

103

104

Eyespot (1-9)

Rotational position

Sowing date Early sown (before 15 Sept) (10.9 t/ha)

101

[[105]]

103

[101]

[105]

[97]

102

104

100

101

[99]

[[105]]

Light land (10/1 t/ha)

[100]

100

102

104

106

101

[100]

[104]

Heavy land (11.0 t/ha)

102

101

103

102

100

105

103

Late sown (mid-Nov to end-Jan) (10.1 t/ha) Soil type

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Leeds

Revelation

KWS Kerrin

Shabras

KWS Silverstone

Dunston

Graham

up 4

Reflection

KWS Santiago

Evolution

Costello

JB Diego

Grafton

Relay

Hard Group 4

102

106

104

103

102

101

100

102

106

105

104

103

104

102

101

100

105

106

103

102

106

105

102

101

102

101

104

100

[110]

[105]

106

[107]

100

104

100

[100]

100

Soft

Hard

11.1

11.2

10.5

10.9

11.0

11.1

10.9

11.1

10.8

11.6

11.2

11.5

11.4

12.1

12.4

11.6

12.1

12.0

12.4

12.2

12.1

12.5

12.1

12.6

12.4

12.8

12.6

206

246

135

200

295

231

275

239

168

195

326

309

305

286

77.7

75.9

75.7

75.5

78.1

76.4

76.1

77.3

75.1

74.2

80.1

77.4

77.8

76.3

71.0

81.0

84.0

86.0

81.0

92.0

88.0

76.0

69.0

80.0

85.0

77.0

74.0

80.0

-1

[6]

[7]

[5]

[7]

[6]

[5]

[6]

[5]

4.6

6.4

5.2

6.2

4.6

6.7

5.4

4.3

5.5

6.0

5.2

5.3

6.4

[5]

[6]@

102

106

105

104

103

102

101

100

101

107

103

105

101

102

104

103

100

101

[101]

100

[107]

[104]

[[106]]

102

100

103

[98]

[106]

[101]

103

[101]

[102]

103

105

103

[[101]]

[96]

104

[107]

[106]

106

[106]

101

104

101

100

101

104

102

104

103

102

100

[98]

@ = believed to carry the Pch1 Rendezvous resistance gene to eyespot but this has not been verified in RL tests

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WINTER BARLEY MALTING BARLEY

SY VENTURE

DH9525 x Retriever

This is the most widely grown winter malting type - partly because it has relatively good straw characteristics and can be grown in most situations and partly because it is widely accepted as a fully approved variety for brewing use. It is one of the weakest varieties for rhynchosporium resistance, so needs to be monitored carefully in the west, but otherwise it is a solid option, with a yield not too far behind the feed varieties.

6.6% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[7] 6 4 6 7

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

69.5

TALISMAN

Flagon x Retriever

0.9% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[9] 7 6 5 6

Resistance to lodging UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

66.8

-1

CRAFT

SY Venture x SY208-56

<1% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[8] 7 6 7 8

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

69.0

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

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SYNGENTA

Craft is a very promising, relatively new malting type - with a yield only 1% behind the ever-popular 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. At the time of writing, it is provisionally approved for brewing use by the IBD but is already supported through buy back contracts for crops going in the ground this autumn.

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SENOVA

Whilst Talisman is fully approved by the IBD (Institute of Brewing and Distilling), it does not find universal acceptance in the malting industry. It has relatively high screenings for a malting type and has long, moderately stiff straw.

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SYNGENTA

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FEED BARLEY

KWS ORWELL

KWS B105 x KWS Salsa

KWS Orwell is the top yielding 2 row barley and has shown tremendous consistency from region to region and year to year. It has very stiff straw and good disease ratings, with the exception of mildew, which is poor. A very good choice for fertile situations.

2.1%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

3 [6] 7 6 6 8

Resistance to lodging UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

104

105

103

67.3

SURGE

SJ053088 x Flight

2.8% 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[7] 8 7 7 6

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

103

104

103

102

103

104

68.6

KWS INFINITY

KWS Cassia x Retriever

4.8% 4

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[6] 6 6 5 7

Resistance to lodging 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

104

103

102

67.5

KWS GLACIER

KWS Cassia x Retriever

18.3%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

3 [8] 7 4 7 7

Resistance to lodging 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

102

68.8

-1

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

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KWS

KWS Glacier has the same yield as KWS Tower and has been as popular throughout most of the UK. It has poor ratings for both rhynchosporium and mildew resistance. Whilst the straw is shorter than KWS Cassia, it is not as stiff and KWS Glacier has shown some signs of brackling. KWS Tower produces better grain and has stiffer straw. KWS Glacier is, however, slightly earlier to mature.

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KWS

KWS Infinity has the same yield potential as Surge. It has reasonably good rhynchosporium resistance but is susceptible to mildew. It has relatively long, stiff straw but, like KWS Glacier, can sometimes produce quite a thin grain sample.

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SYNGENTA

Surge is all about genetics and spreading risk. It is from the Syngenta breeding programme rather than KWS, who currently have the most successful feed barleys, but these are all from very similar breeding lines. 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 List. This superior disease resistance is demonstrated by a very high untreated yield, the best of all the 2 rows. Surge has bold grain, a high specific weight and good straw characteristics that, when treated with growth regulators, should be suitable for most situations.

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KWS

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KWS TOWER

Retriever x Saffron

KWS Tower has the same yield as KWS Glacier but it has longer and stiffer straw and better brackling resistance. It performs slightly better on light land and has low screening losses, demonstrating that it usually produces a bold sample. It has good straw strength and reasonable disease ratings, though net blotch resistance is poor.

17.5% 5

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[8] 6 5 4 7

Resistance to lodging UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

102

101

103

101

67.0

KWS CASSIA

(Eden x Carat) x Saffron

13.2% 4

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[5] 7 4 6 8

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

101

70.5

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KWS

KWS Cassia remains a very popular feed variety, even though it has a few weaknesses. Higher yielding 2 row feed varieties are now available and KWS Cassia does have relatively poor resistance to rhynchosporium and mildew. However, the consistent yields, bold grain, good specific weight and longish, stiff straw help to keep KWS Cassia popular on-farm.

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KWS

SIX-ROW FEED BARLEY

FUNKY

Gigga x KWS Meridian

This new high yielding (non-hybrid) six row variety may well challenge the six row hybrids. The yield and grain quality are similar to Volume and it is just 2% behind the top hybrid on the Recommended List. It has very stiff straw, excellent disease ratings and early maturity. It is shorter in the straw than the hybrids, so may not be as popular for those looking for very tall growth to suppress blackgrass. However, the seed will be considerably cheaper and Funky will be an attractive proposition to some. It produces a very good specific weight, better than many 2 rows, though screening losses will be higher.

NEW

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

KWS

<1% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[9] 8 7 6 8

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

107

106

107

108

105

68.3

-1

HYBRID BARLEY

BAZOOKA Bazooka is now the highest yielding winter barley on the List, over-taking Volume by a clear 3%. It has excellent rhynchosporium resistance and also has a top rating of 8 for standing power, even though it is a very tall variety and will help to suppress grass weeds. The grain quality also looks better than Volume, with a higher specific weight and lower screening losses, demonstrating a larger grain size. Like Volume, Bazooka should only be grown under the Syngenta Hyvido protocol husbandry guidelines to get the most from the hybrid.

9.3% 4

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

[9] 6 7 6 8

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

109

111

110

109

68.2

SUNNINGDALE

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

SYNGENTA

Sunningdale is a newly recommended hybrid barley with a very similar yield to Bazooka. It is slightly shorter, though would still be considered as a tall variety and will be effective in helping to reduce blackgrass seed return. Disease ratings are generally good, like Bazooka and it is slightly earlier to mature. The specific weight is good for a 6 row, though the grain is generally thinner and screening losses can be high.

NEW

<1% [6] 6 7 6 7

Resistance to lodging

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

109

107

109

113

107

111

106

67.2

-1

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Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch

UK Yield %

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OILSEED RAPE - CLUBROOT

Clubroot is an increasing problem in oilseed rape crops â&#x20AC;&#x201C; something that has been exacerbated by close rotations. We are hearing increasing reports of clubroot on farms, particularly in the western region. Affected plants can wilt in hot, dry weather, be very stunted or can be lost completely. The galls on roots formed by the clubroot pathogen, plasmodiophora brassicae, affect normal root function, reducing water and nutrient uptake. Large root galls on the tap root will commonly break down with secondary rots so that root function is seriously impaired. Wet conditions enable motile swimming spores to disperse and infect roots; flooding can accelerate spread.

Rotation

Lengthening rotations is the most sustainable long-term strategy for managing clubroot.

Lengthening rotations is the most sustainable long-term strategy for managing clubroot

Crops that act as break crops include cereals, potatoes and legumes. Vegetable brassicas are susceptible and so do not act as a break crop. Rotations of longer than one year in five are likely to be helpful. It is important to control cruciferous weeds, as these will also carry infection and reduce the benefits of break crops.

Soil pH

Clubroot severity is linked to soil pH and, crops in acidic soils, are more at risk of severe symptom development. Although the clubroot pathogen is highly resilient and will survive and infect, even at high soil pH levels, soil amendments that raise the pH and calcium content of soils can be effective. A neutral or alkaline pH (7+) will be most effective in reducing clubroot in oilseed rape and vegetable crops but it is important to consider the wider rotation when raising pH over 6.5, as following cereals and potatoes crops can suffer from nutrient deficiencies.

Resistant Varieties Clubroot resistant varieties are available and offer good control (often greater than 95%) in most areas of the UK. More information on page 37. Trials have shown that varietal resistance to clubroot is under pressure in some areas of the UK, particularly in the north east of Scotland and has broken down in areas where it has been commonly used. When varieties share the same resistance mechanism, strains of clubroot that can overcome the resistance mechanism can build up in successive crops. Over-reliance on resistant varieties in short rotations will increase this risk and should therefore be avoided. Wynnstay Group Plc

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OILSEED RAPE HYBRID OILSEED RAPE

ARROW

LIMAGRAIN

Arrow is a candidate for next years Recommended List but seed is available for sowing in 2017. Arrow has the best combination of resistance to light leaf spot and stem canker of all varieties on the AHDB Recommended and Candidate Lists 2017/18. Arrow has the genetic trait of pod shatter resistance; vital for ensuring good yield stability. A gross output of 107% completes a very strong package.

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

NEW

7 8 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

107

104

45.1

158

Data taken from AHDB Winter oilseed rape trials harvest 2017 - Candidate Varieties

ARCHITECT

LIMAGRAIN

This is the first top performing hybrid with genetic resistance to turnip yellows virus (TuYV). With the withdrawal of neonicotinoid seed treatments, the only option for TuYV control is to apply aphicides. However Architect is resistant to this virus, which can reduce yields dramatically if not controlled. Architect also has pod shatter resistance, good autumn and spring vigour, good disease ratings, early maturity, stiff straw and a gross output within a few % of the top hybridsâ&#x20AC;Ś not a bad package!

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

NEW

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

105

104

44.6

158

Data taken from AHDB Winter oilseed rape trials harvest 2017 - Candidate Varieties

INCENTIVE

DSV

Incentive has been a market leading variety for the last three years. It is quite tall but very stiff and exhibits excellent early vigour, a useful characteristic in helping to combat pest attack in the autumn. A rating of 6 for light leaf spot is good but stem canker resistance is not great. Incentive has a high oil content.

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

6 4 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

106

105

107

106

45.8

153

DK EXALTE

DEKALB

A leading combination of fast early plant development and DEKALBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yield protecting traits. The combination of the RLM7 gene and polygenic resistance provides outstanding, durable resistance to stem canker and solid polygenic resistance providing a good level of protection from light leaf spot. Pod shatter resistance minimises yield loss and volunteer issues caused by seed-shedding up to, and during, harvest.

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

102

108

45.5

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

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WEMBLEY

LSPB

Wembley is within 2% of the highest yielding hybrid rape and it has proved to be very consistent over the last four years in trials and on-farm. Along with an excellent yield, it has very useful agronomics, i.e. relatively short height, very stiff straw and good resistance to light leaf spot. Early maturity completes an excellent agronomic package, which is sure to make Wembley one of our top selling hybrids again for this autumn.

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

107

[105]

45.3

148

HARPER

BAYER

This vigorous hybrid has good agronomics and is early maturing. It also has the best rating available (8) for stem canker and good light leaf spot resistance. Therefore, it has an excellent agronomic package.

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

101

102

[107]

[106]

45.3

150

MENTOR (Clubroot Resistant)

LSPB

Historically, those who need a clubroot resistant variety had to tolerate a yield penalty but Mentor offers a huge yield increase over the resistant varieties currently available and now sits alongside top performers like Harper on the AHDB East/West List. It has short and stiff straw but is relatively weak on stem canker.

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

6 3 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

100

46.2

147

DK PLINY

DEKALB

(Clubroot Resistant)

A new variety with clubroot resistance. Yields appear to be slightly behind Mentor but DK Pliny has much improved resistance to stem canker, the best available. It also has the earliest maturity of any variety on the Recommended or Candidate Lists and will be used by those who grow a few varieties to spread harvest workload.

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

NEW

8 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

100

43.0

149

Data taken from AHDB Winter oilseed rape trials harvest 2017 - Candidate Varieties

DK SECRET

DEKALB

(Semi Dwarf)

DK Secret is the next generation in low biomass rape. It is extremely short (119cm), which reduces sprayer damage and makes for a much easier harvest. It has excellent disease ratings and early maturity. Seed supplies are very limited for 2017.

NEW

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

8 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

100

101

44.5

119

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

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CONVENTIONAL OILSEED RAPE

CAMPUS

KWS

Campus is currently the most widely grown conventional variety. It is on the Recommended List for both the North region and East/West region, which clearly demonstrates its consistency and suitability for the whole UK. It offers top hybrid type yield levels in a conventional variety, therefore making it a cheaper variety to sow. Known as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Seed with Speedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Campus establishes quickly and is one of the first varieties to start to move in the spring. It also has 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

106

109

45.7

154

ELGAR

ELSOMS

This variety was bred in the UK by Elsoms and looks set to take a large share of the oilseed rape area. It is the highest yielding oilseed rape on the List and importantly has early maturity, very stiff stems and good disease ratings - including a 7 for light leaf spot. Germination problems restricted its market share in 2016.

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

7 6

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

110

[103]

[104]

45.4

150

BARBADOS

KWS

This variety is not on the East and West Recommended List but is a very useful variety for the North region. It is relatively late to mature but has excellent resistance to both the major disease threats.

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

7 7

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

100

109

45.5

152

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

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CLEARFIELD® OILSEED RAPE PRODUCTION SYSTEM Clearfield® is a unique system for oilseed rape that combines hybrid seed varieties and high quality BASF herbicides for the most effective way to approach weed control in OSR. Clearfield® consists of two components: Clearfield® seeds and Clearfield® herbicides. Based on traditional plant breeding techniques, Clearfield® seeds are tolerant to a specific class of herbicides. Clearfield® herbicides (Cleranda and Cleravo for example) are specifically designed to be applied post-emergence and to provide sustainable and effective season-long weed control, including problematic weeds, such as runch and charlock. Yields and quality can also be improved, as any non-Clearfield® volunteers are also taken out by the Clearfield® herbicide. The result? Growers can use Clearfield® as a management tool, bringing problematic fields back into rotation and allowing oilseed rape to be grown profitably where it would be difficult or impossible to grow using any other system. Clearfield® herbicides are designed to be applied post-emergence, often with only one application, providing effective weed control from planting to harvest. This results in fewer passes across the field, fewer hours on the machinery, lower fuel usage, decreased soil compaction and decreased erosion.

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We have Clearfield® hybrids available from Pioneer, Monsanto, DSV and others. Please call for advice on which Clearfield® Hybrid to grow. Varieties that carry the Clearfield® tolerant genetics have CL at the end of their name. Many of the key problems that face the UK oilseed rape grower are resolved using Clearfield® technology: • Limited timing flexibility of herbicide options • Reliance on pre and early post-emergence residuals • Wide germination window for broad leaved weeds • Increasing problems with cruciferous weeds • Impact of problem weeds on grain sample quality • Intensity of workload around oilseed rape planting time • Need for rapid establishment

Use Clearfield® as a management tool, bringing problematic fields back into rotation

DK IMPERIAL CL

Varieties

Good Stewardship Take care to avoid mis-application of Cleranda to non-Clearfield® oilseed rape •

Cleranda must only be used on oilseed rape hybrids carrying the Clearfield® brand. Treatment of any oilseed rape crop not carrying the Clearfield® brand will result in total crop loss

• Take note of the packaging of both seed and chemical products and ensure they carry the Clearfield® brand. Seed product names will always carry the suffix CL

CLEARFIELD® OILSEED RAPE VARIETIES DEKALB

The combination of the RLM7 gene and polygenic resistance provides outstanding, durable resistance to stem canker and some flexibility in fungicide application. Pod shatter resistance that minimises yield loss and volunteer issues caused by seed-shedding up to, and during harvest. 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.

VERITAS CL

DSV

Veritas carries the RLM 7 gene giving it resistance to stem canker as well as having a strong score for light leaf spot. It is a robust and healthy variety with a very good tolerance of drought. Veritas CL has medium to late maturity.

DK IMAGIS CL

DEKALB

DK Imagis CL has a medium speed of autumn development giving a wide drilling window. Polygenic resistance to stem canker and light leaf spot. High yields with Clearfield® technology and pod shatter resistance to reduce the number of Clearfield® volunteers.

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WINTER OATS MASCANI

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

IBERS

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.

75% 5

Mildew Crown Rust

6 7

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

78.0

54.4

115

GERALD

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

IBERS

Gerald still has a following, even though it was first recommended 24 years ago. More recent introductions certainly offer improvements in 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.

4.5% Mildew Crown Rust

Kernel Content

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

73.8

53.6

116

It is refreshing to see a new variety from a different breeding programme. RGT Lineout was bred in France by RAGT and has a slightly higher yield than the established varieties and a reasonable grain quality - though will not find favour with all millers. It is very early to mature and a good choice for oat growers looking for feed quality.

5 5

2016 Market Share in England & Wales

RAGT

10.2% Mildew Crown Rust

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

101

75.9

52.7

112

-2

Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

RGT LINEOUT

4 6 6

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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, therefore, are seen as less desirable.

Winter Bean Variety Choice Wizard is the variety that has dominated for several years now. There are two new varieties that are available for sowing in 2017 and both offer significant yield improvements.

TUNDRA

LIMAGRAIN

Tundra has already taken a reasonable share of the market and, with a yield improvement of around 7% over Wizard, it represents a decent step forward. It has identical straw characteristics to Wizard i.e. short, stiff and early.

BUMBLE

SENOVA

Bumble has the same yield as Tundra. It is an early maturing variety, with a slightly larger seed size than Wizard and Tundra. Bumble is slightly taller and has moderate standing ability.

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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 it’s huge yield potential, flexible drilling dates, vigorous growth habit and very early maturity, hybrid rye 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, a 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.

Particularly good crop for later sowing as it has a strong tillering capacity

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 seed bed, soil and moisture conditions; the seed rates shown below 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 Medium Late

Mid - late Sept October November

200 220 - 240 260+

6 5 - 5-5 4.5

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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 150kg/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 Flowering Grain at ‘soft dough’ stage

Mid May Mid June Late June

<20% 20 - 25% 35 - 40%

<100 130 - 160 200

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SEED TREATMENT Redigo Pro

CROP

Raxil Star

Prothioconazole + Prochloraz (Single purpose)

Prothioconazole + Tebuconazole + Fluopyram (Single purpose)

Clothianidin

All Cereals

Barley

All Cereals

Deter

Vibrance Duo

Latitude

Fludioxonil + Sedaxane

Silthiofam

Wheat, Triticale

Wheat, Barley

Austral Plus

Signal 300 ES

Fludioxonil Tefluthrin

Cypermethrin

All Cereals

Wheat, Barley

Manganese

All Cereals

Kickstart

Turbo

All Cereals All Cereals

DISEASE Fusarium (Foot Rot) Loose Smut Bunt (seed borne) Bunt (soil borne)

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Covered Smut Seedling Net Blotch

Seedling Blight Blue Mould

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Leaf Stripe

Ergot#

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Take-all

PESTS Aphids - BYDV Wireworm Slugs (grain hollowing)

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Wheat Bulb Fly

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NUTRITION Early Manganese Deficiency Early Root Growth/ Establishment

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#Reduction of germination treated Ergot particles

Deter: Offers protection against aphids carrying BYDV, wireworm and slugs. Very useful for early sowing when aphids are more active. Latitude: Always applied with a “single purpose” product and often with a Deter insecticide. 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. NEW 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. Kickstart: 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. NEW 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 moisture and nutrient uptake.

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SEED TREATMENT STEWARDSHIP Seed treatment stewardship: key to retaining options Seed treatments offer the best environmental approach to crop protection: they target individual seeds so have less impact on the soil around the seed and, as they have low application rates, this means lower chemical usage. While seed treatments offer the best environmental approach to crop protection, they are still chemicals that must be managed appropriately. By maintaining good stewardship practice, growers can help safeguard these crucial crop protection tools for use now, and in the future.

Here are ten top tips to ensure best stewardship practice:

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – kit like gloves and masks should be worn whenever handling treated seeds

Prepare seed bed – check that drill and cultivators are set up correctly beforehand to ensure seed burial and avoid leaving seed on the surface

Reduce dust – try to minimise movement of the seed bag and don’t pour the seed from too great a height. Precision vacuum drills should vent safely downwards to minimise emission of abraded seed treatment particles

Carry a spill kit – containing a spade, a spare bag to recover seed, and a canvas sheet for use when calibrating the drill

Tackle spills – accidental spills can be avoided through time and care, but if one does occur, clean it up as soon as possible to prevent it coming into contact with people or animals

Avoid leaving surface seed – take care when turning and lifting the drill at the headland or when passing over dips, as the drill will have either stopped moving forward or come slightly higher

Finish early – the seed mechanism should be shut off a metre before the row ends

Dispose of seed bags – empty bags should not be used again except to store the treated seed initially stored in the bag that carries the correct seed tag. Otherwise, they need to be collected by a licenced waste contractor

Store seed properly – seed should be kept in a safe, dry location away from pets, livestock or wild animals

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Wash hands – even when PPE has been worn, hands should be washed immediately after handling seed treatment and before eating or drinking

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CROP MANAGEMENT CROP PROTECTION Planning for Effective Pre-emergence Herbicides There are two key timings when it comes to cereal herbicide applications, pre-emergence, or post-emergence. There are merits for both, but pre-em should be the foundation for any strategy as generally, you get a broader spectrum of weed control compared to relying purely on post-emergence herbicide applications. Applying treatment so early in the growing season allows for control of weeds before they establish and really start to compete. Therefore, not only is it possible to get better long term results from the products at this crucial pre-em stage, but it can also be more cost effective due to the available product choices and rates recommended. If the right programme is implemented pre-em, and depending on the weed spectrum present, it is possible there may not be a need to apply a post-emergence herbicide later in the season.

To get the best out of plant protection products, precise timing can be as important as product choice and rate applied, so ensure that the application is made at the exact right timing to get the most effective results. By taking care of weed control early, it can greatly simplify tank-mixes applied later in the season and it also allows flexibility of timing to ensure key fungicide inputs are applied at the right stage of the crop for maximum benefit.

Choosing the Right Programme There is no ‘one size fits all’ programme for pre-em herbicide strategies, so it’s important to work closely with your agronomist or specialist to build an informed, bespoke approach ahead of drilling. The first aspect to understand is always field history, to see which weeds are problematic and a known risk. The strategy is then dependant on whether general broad leaves and annual meadow grass control is required, or if the issue is more complex with difficult grass weeds, such as blackgrass, brome, or Italian ryegrass. The programme, including decisions on active ingredients, products, rates, and timings can then be established, depending on the known weed burden and field history.

Application Options If general broad leaved weeds and annual meadow grass are the problem, then one pass with a pre-em containing actives such as flufenacet, diflufenican, flurtamone or pendimethalin can do a very good job indeed. It may also be necessary sometimes to make a later pass with something cheap to give control of spring germinating species. However, if difficult grass weeds, such as blackgrass or brome are the problem, then the herbicide strategy should be dictated by the anticipated weed spectrum. Often a more robust approach, stacking several different actives, should be employed to get on top of this type of challenge. In this situation, it’s worth considering implementing a split-timed application, at pre and peri-emergence, as this will extend the period of residual cover from the chemistry. Apply a decent dose pre-em and then another three to four weeks later, at peri-emergence, to produce a longer period of control. Traditionally, when growers wait until T1, post-emergence to apply herbicide treatments, they are often applied as part of a complex tank mixture along with fungicides, growth regulators, and trace elements. However, multi-way tank-mixtures may pose a higher risk to crop safety if applied under the wrong conditions. It also adds another complication when it comes to the compatibility of various products. It is better to make decisions about T1 fungicide choice, based on the products’ technical merits, rather than their tankmix compatibility with certain herbicides.

Applying the right actives at the correct dose is critical. For the chemistry to be most effective, seedbeds must be fine and clod free. To ensure a proactive herbicide strategy, contact your local Wynnstay agronomist or arable specialist to discuss options and timings and how to implement an effective pre-em programme.

Simon Pope, Crop Protection Manager (Wynnstay Group Plc) m: 07990 578545 simon.pope@wynnstay.co.uk

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CROP MANAGEMENT FERTILISER Growing Crop Margins To achieve maximum potential yield, crops need to be provided with the correct balance of essential nutrients throughout the growing season. High yields come from achieving the correct leaf and shoot numbers, maintaining a green leaf canopy that intercepts 90% of the light and through achieving an increased number of grain ears and large grain sizes. That’s easier said than done when dealing with a crop exposed to the elements and other factors that may limit potential. However, a significant factor is a balanced crop nutrition programme, including the right levels of nitrogen, potassium, phosphate, and sulphur.

Nitrogen Nitrogen plays a large role in plant growth, being responsible for protein production, and is involved in the process of photosynthesis, directly impacting the number of grains that are set on the individual ears in the cereal plant. There will be approximately 45 to 50 grains/ear in a high yielding crop of wheat, which will be reduced if nitrogen is limited. Achieving high grain quality is also down to maintaining a sufficient nitrogen supply, which is especially vital when growing Group 1 or Group 2 wheat varieties for milling.

Phosphate Phosphate is involved in energy transfer within the plant, especially during periods of rapid growth. In the early stages of plant growth, it promotes root development therefore, if its availability is limited, it can affect the efficiency of the nutrient uptake. I always recommend soil testing regularly, to ensure that there are sufficient levels of phosphate in the soil to satisfy the early demand of the crop after planting. If levels are deficient, they need to be topped up before the root development stage.

Potassium Potassium, or Potash as it is often referred as, is key to the transportation system within the plant. It’s fundamental to many metabolic processes, through the activation of a large number of enzymes required for chemical reactions. It controls cell sap content, which is crucial to maintain a turgid crop, and has an essential role in the distribution of sugars and proteins made by the green tissue, for plant growth and grain fill. Alongside nitrogen, potash increases yield through influencing the number of grains per ear, therefore affecting the quality of the crop and the profit margin.

Sulphur The importance of sulphur in cereal crop growth is often overlooked. It’s involved in amino acid production to produce proteins, so in those crops deficient in the nutrient, there tends to be a lower protein level. This affects the quality of the grain, resulting in difficulties in meeting market specifications. As it plays a key role in the structure of proteins and functioning of enzymes, sulphur is also involved in the defence of plants against stresses and pests, so often those crops which are deficient in sulphur are more susceptible to disease risk.

Resolving the Deficiencies To achieve the maximum potential yield of the crop, it’s vital nutrient levels are tested in the soil periodically. Nutrient deficiencies can have detrimental effects on crop quality and yield, therefore having an awareness of the fertility status of the soil before the growing season can really improve input decisions. Every field and farm is different, so for maximum impact from fertiliser applications, speak to your local Wynnstay specialist who can create a bespoke fertiliser plan, to ensure all nutritional requirements are met and that the crop achieves its maximum potential.

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

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COVER CROPS Improve your Soil Biology

CC1 EFA Compliant

Using cover crops can help make dramatic improvements to soil conditions, helping to manage soil 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 your needs.

This mixture performed very well from autumn 2015/16 sowings and it is our most popular mixture for EFA compliant situations. It produces a huge biomass with the rapid growth from the black oats, whilst also producing a mat of fibrous roots. We use a late variety of black oats to reduce the chances of early sown crops producing a seed head with viable grain. The spring 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 collapse after a keen frost, helping to speed up the mineralisation process.

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:

Seed rate: 15kg/acre

• 80% Black Oats • 15% Vetch • 5% Phacelia

Cover crops help to: • Improve soil structures • Capture nutrients

CC2* EFA Compliant

• Reduce soil erosion

This mixture will be slightly 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 at lower temperatures than other species. A winter hardy vetch is used. 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. As with CC1, this mixture will produce a dense root mass and nitrogen levels will be slightly boosted for the following crop.

• Reduce weed pressure • Enhance fertility • Reduce soil borne pests • Improve water retention and infiltration

Wynnstay’s mixtures are designed to suit a wide range of situations, including EFA (Ecological Focus Areas) Compliant areas required under the Greening Legislation for catch crops and cover crops. When grown for EFA, crops must be sown to 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: Catch Crops: from 31 August – 1 October Cover Crops: from 1st October – 15th January st

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Seed rate: 20kg/acre

• 80% Forage Rye • 20% Vetch

CC3 EFA Compliant

Seed rate: 10kg/acre

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. • • • • •

60% Forage Rye 15% White Mustard 10% Brown Mustard 10% Phacelia 5% Oilseed Radish

COVER CROPS CC4 EFA Compliant

Seed rate: 12kg/acre

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

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. *These mixtures can be foraged or grazed.

• 70% Forage Rye • 20% White Mustard • 10% Fodder Radish

CC5* 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 fodder 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. • • • • •

70% Black Oats 10% Vetch 10% Fodder Radish 5% Brown Mustard 5% Phacelia

CC6 Not EFA Compliant

Seed rate: 28kg/acre

This mixture should produce a large biomass, even when sown in September or 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. • • • •

60% Forage Rye 25% Italian Ryegrass 10% Vetch 5% Crimson Clover

CC7 Not EFA Compliant

Seed rate: 6kg/acre

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. • 50% Ethiopian Mustard • 40% Oilseed Radish • 10% Forage Rape

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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.

We offer bespoke advice on all aspects of forage crop management. We will provide the most cost-effective and efficient solutions by developing an understanding of your requirements. This will include advice on fertiliser planning, forage crop selection and forage crop husbandry to improve results and overall profitability.

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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 trend toward 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.

EXTRAS

CONVENTIONAL MIXTURES SHORT TERM

MEDIUM TERM

FAST GRASS 1 year ley

LONG TERM

SQUIRE 3 year ley

HERALD 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

EQUINE

POULTRY

POULTRY MIX

ORGANIC SQUIRE

SHORT TERM

HORSE HAY MIX

POULTRY MIX PLUS

ORGANIC SOVEREIGN

MEDIUM TERM NO CLOVER

ORGANIC IMPERIAL

MEDIUM TERM PLUS CLOVER

(SHORT TERM)

(LONG TERM)

FORTRESS 3-4 year ley

OVERSEEDING

HORSE & PONY MIX

HORSE HAY MIX TOWER 1-2 year ley

ORGANIC

KINGDOM 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

SHIELD 4 year ley

HORSE HERB MIX

LONG TERM NO CLOVER

GATEWAY MIX

LONG TERM PLUS CLOVER

MAJESTIC 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

SOVEREIGN 4-6 year ley

ROYAL 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

STRONGHOLD 4-6 year ley

CRUSADER 6+ year ley

AVAILABLE WITH CHICORY Grazing Silage Hay

Grazing Silage Hay

AVAILABLE WITH FESTULOLIUM IMPERIAL 7+ year ley

AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION WITHOUT CLOVER

Grazing Silage Hay

AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION WITH CLOVER

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