Autumn Seeds Brochure 2020 by WynnstayGroup

AUTUMN SEEDS 2020

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2020

Sales Contact Details Wynnstay West

Arable & Forage Specialists

Astley, Shropshire m: 07971 589324 e: stuart.dolphin@wynnstay.co.uk

Astley, Shropshire m: 07469 859673 e: paul.crump@wynnstay.co.uk

Stuart Dolphin, Arable Outputs Director

Jonathan Baxendale, Combinable Seed Product Manager Astley, Shropshire m: 07990 578551 e: jonathan.baxendale@wynnstay.co.uk Colin Jones, Grass and Roots Seed Product Manager Astley, Shropshire m: 07771 517715 e: colin.jones@wynnstay.co.uk Joe Wood, Seed Sales Specialist Astley, Shropshire m: 07469 854794 e: joe.wood@wynnstay.co.uk John Franklin, Farm trader

Astley, Shropshire m: 07814 377098 e: john.franklin@wynnstay.co.uk

Paul Crump, Arable Trade Manager Charlie Dolphin, Arable Specialist

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

Sarah-Jane Baldwin, Arable and Feed Sales Specialist Cheshire m: 07818 413474 e: sjbaldwin@wynnstay.co.uk

Rebecca Shrimpton, Arable Specialist

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

North Wales Sales Team

Wynnstay East

Meurig Huws - m: 07747 625762 Nigel Ellis - m: 07977 216764 Adrian Thomas - m: 07771 518880 Gareth Jones - m: 07747 033517 Rhys Jones - m: 07789 515671

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

South Wales Sales Team

Rob Hess, Farm trader

Astley, Shropshire m: 07747 608779 e: rob.hess@wynnstay.co.uk

Nigel Britland, National Arable Sales Manager

Jess Paish, Farm trader

Bob Kudelski - m: 07771 518886 Cefin Evans - m: 07879 841673 Rhys Williams - m: 07500 224032 Phil Pugh - m: 07977 766238 Bryn Hughes - m: 07973 823396 Chris Thomas - m: 07879 841671 Lewis Williams - m: 07736 343626 Huw Reed - m: 07971 234083 Lawrence Couzens - m: 07766 404571

Kate Millington, Farm trader

Midlands Sales Team

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

Alison Hindle, Farm trader

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

Haddon Smith, Farm trader

Lincolnshire m: 07795 576579 e: haddon.smith@grainlink.co.uk Lincolnshire T: 01476 833500 e: jess.paish@grainlink.co.uk

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

Rob Clubley, Farm trader North Lincolnshire

m: 07799 138367 e: robert.clubley@grainlink.co.uk

Guy Palmer, Farm trader

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

East Midlands

m: 07734 097337 e: guy.palmer@grainlink.co.uk

For general enquiries please contact the seed department on: West - 01939 210777 â&#x20AC;˘ East â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 01757 617000 2

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INTRODUCING AUTUMN SEEDS 2020 We go into autumn 2020 with the optimism that we can put autumn 2019 behind us. The challenging wet weather from the end of September 2019 up until March has severely hampered autumn drilling and some crops have struggled with the conditions. There has been a significant increase in spring cropping which, although doesn’t have the yield potential of autumn sown, there is hope that the lower inputs can still lead to profitable crops. Moving onto this autumn we are aware that there will be overyeared seed on farm which will hopefully have no problems in terms of germination, particularly as last harvest it was a relatively high thousand grain weight year. However, we would encourage germination tests to be done on each seed lot on farm to check the viability and that seed rates can be adjusted accordingly. Not only have commercial drillings been affected but so too have seed crops across the country. On the back of this there will still be enough seed available to service customers, but popular varieties will sell out. With this in mind it is worth covering seed tonnage early so as not to be disappointed by variety choice.

SY Insitor and RGT Saki are also newly available; both of which are highyielding feed wheats with extremely strong disease packages On to more optimistic topics, there are some exciting new wheat varieties available this year. KWS Extase, which sold out last year, will be available in larger quantities. The tremendous septoria tritici score and the fact it has no real weakness will have strong appeal particularly with the loss of chlorothalonil. SY Insitor and RGT Saki are also newly available; both of which are high-yielding feed wheats with extremely strong disease packages. Another unique variety available will be KWS Parkin, which is a potential Grafton replacement with its short straw, early maturity and higher yield potential. We do still expect Gleam and Graham to be popular due to their all-round package as well as LG Skyscraper with its highest yield. The Group 1 variety choices will still be KWS Zyatt, Skyfall and Crusoe with no new varieties available in this sector. In terms of varieties to watch, there is RGT Wolverine which is a candidate variety with BYDV resistance and should come into its own with the loss of Deter, we are very excited at the launch of this into the market next year.

On the barley front, KWS Hawking would be our pick of the new 2-row feed types as it is the highest yielding variety available and only 2% behind the hybrid barley Bazooka in terms of yield. There are also some very rounded 2-row options available such as Valerie (high untreated yield, extremely good specific weight, with very stiff straw) and Surge, which again has a very sound agronomic package, providing the consistency growers are looking for. SY Kingsbarn should become the most popular hybrid barley this year due to an increased seed supply and it has one of the highest specific weights on the Recommended List. SY Thunderbolt will also be available in small quantities, a new hybrid candidate with a very high yield potential. It is also exciting that there will be a couple of varieties with BYDV tolerance available, with our pick being the 6-row conventional feed barley Sensation. Malting barley Craft will be popular again, please contact GrainLink, our specialist grain marketing business, if you are looking for any forward contracts. Oilseed rape has had a multitude of challenges on farm, particularly surrounding establishment with issues regarding moisture and cabbage stem flea beetle. On the back of this breeders are selecting more vigorous varieties and there are seed treatments available which have been shown to improve vigour. Perhaps what is more intriguing are some establishment schemes which are now available. The KOEP (KWS Oilseed Establishment Partnership) has been set up in line with the conventional variety Blazen which has been specifically selected for its autumn vigour. Here KWS, Wynnstay and the grower are sharing the risk of the crop with a significantly lower up-front seed cost and the rest only payable if the crop is established by the 1st November. We are hopeful this sharing of risk will help maintain oilseed rape as the go-to break crop. In terms of other varieties we still expect ‘the seed with speed’ Campus to be hugely popular, as it is a consistent variety that just keeps performing year on year. There are other options to consider such as newly recommended Dazzler, a high-yielding hybrid from DSV with excellent agronomics that has resistance to Turnip Yellow Virus. It will also be packed in 1.8mil seed packs rather than 1.5mil seed packs with this additional seed coming at no extra cost. LG Aviron also looks to be a stand out new Hybrid candidate from Limagrain which is showing tremendous autumn vigour, that should come into its own with the current climate. Looking from alternative break crops to oilseed rape we do expect the area of winter beans to continue growing, particularly if the feed bean price holds up. In terms of other species they are slightly more limited with feasibility, the area of oats should rise, but this is not a true break crop. In the west there will potentially be more grass leys sown and more maize as alternative forage feeds, but in the east there is not as much flexibility. The AD market has seen increases in maize and hybrid rye, but again the supply and demand nature of this market can make it difficult to build a long-term crop rotation around this. Within this brochure we have a complete guide to autumn crops, advice on crop protection and fertiliser. Alongside this, our Arable Team and Arable Specialists are on hand to offer advice on all aspects of crop production, ensuring you achieve the best yields possible.

Jonathan Baxendale,

Nigel Britland,

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

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

Product Manager Combinable Seed

National Arable Sales Manager

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WYNNSTAY’S GROWING ARABLE BUSINESS Meet the new head of Wynnstay Seed - Toby Reich “Wynnstay’s seed business is built on a proud history of understanding our farming customers and supplying the best products and service to them. Agriculture is a vital UK industry, growing its influence, and the people, processes and technology that we use will shape the future of food production. As Head of Seed, I am excited to now be part of that proud history and to effect meaningful change in Wynnstay, our industry and most importantly for our customers. Drawing on the last twelve years working across seed, crop protection and sustainable supply chains I will make sure Wynnstay supplies the most suitable and profitable varieties to our customers, in the most transparent and responsible way. My time from 2008 in sales and marketing roles at Syngenta and then launching the Arysta Lifescience Seed Treatment business in 2015 has given me a unique affinity for seed and acumen of the product, legal, finance and supply management behind it. More recently heading up expansion of new sustainable supply chain software at KisanHub has shown me the importance technology has on agriculture and our customers’ future. With such great foundations, the already excellent customer relationships and a talented team running it, this is an exciting time for Wynnstay to now demonstrate our full potential. We will continue forging those strong relationships across all suppliers to make sure our customers have the best products available, always focusing on market suitability, traceability and consistency.” Toby Reich,

Seed Structure – East & West With two seed plants Wynnstay are uniquely set up to provide a far-reaching service. By having one seed plant in Yorkshire and another in Shropshire we are able to service a large proportion of the UK arable seed market. We are also continuously investing and have recently expanded our storage facilities at Shrewsbury as we look towards the future.

Head of Seed, Wynnstay toby.reich@wynnstay.co.uk

Grain trading oﬃce in the east up and running In 2019 GrainLink expanded its presence into Lincolnshire by opening a new grain trading office in Grantham, to run alongside the GrainLink head office in Shrewsbury. Experienced traders are working from both offices, marketing grain and oilseeds and selling fertiliser and seed.

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

01939 210500

01476 833500

Hi-Gene seed quality

Selby

Seed Production Facility

Shrewsbury

Grantham

The superior criteria met by Hi-Gene Seed shows commitment to removing any potential problems for growers. This guarantee of purity is confirmed by reports from official seed testing stations – which frequently indicate that our seed is totally free from any impurity at all. The consistently high standard of our contracted seed crops means that Wynnstay have ‘bags of confidence’ in the quality of the product supplied.

Grain Oﬃce

Grain & Seed Production Facility

EEC Standard

Hi-Gene Seed

HVS Standard

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

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SEED TREATMENT UPDATE We go into autumn 2020 with further updates with regards to seed treatments. For the first time in a while we do have positive news with the approval of Vibrance Duo on winter barley and also the fact Rancona iMix now has an extended approval so that it can now be used on spring barley. However, over the past year we have lost Deter (clothianidin) on winter cereals, Thiram and Hy-pro Duet for brassicas, Mesurol for maize, and recently Austral Plus (tefluthrin). Austral Plus was used as a wireworm and wheat bulb fly treatment. For the autumn we still have Signal 300es to replace this but unfortunately we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any wireworm seed treatments available for spring usage. To counter this cultural methods to control wireworm for spring drillings will need to be explored, whether this is avoiding putting cereals after a long-term grass ley (five years plus) or looking at improving the plants early vigour with a biostimulant seed treatment or starter fertiliser.

We are also able to offer Vibrance Duo on winter barley and there are some good early trial results on this particularly on tillering ability and increasing the plant mass. In terms of take-all (silthiofam) we have seen an increase in the uptake in Latitude seed dressing both on wheat and barley. Certis have shown that there are benefits of using Latitude for second or third cereals drilled before the end of October. With the main benefit being on wheat but with barley also showing a yield response to the treatment. With an increase in spring barley this year it is also worth using Latitude on wheat drilled after this. With oilseed rape, seed treatments have changed dramatically over the past few years, firstly with the loss of neonicitinoids, then Hy-pro Duet and now Thiram. The main bulk of seed will also be treated with Integral Pro which will help with Phoma and has also shown a slight reduction of cabbage stem flea beetle in trials. More work needs to be done on this. There will also be Lumiposa treated seed available which is seen as a cabbage stem flea beetle seed treatment but will struggle in high pressure situations. It is still to be proven whether the treatment is worth the extra cost.

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

Single purpose dressing have the potential to be undervalued, issues such as bunt, leaf stripe, fusarium, seedling blight and loose smut have been limited by occurrence due to these treatments being readily available at a very competitive price. We have seen some instances over the last couple of years of loose smut with seed which has been treated, and looking at trials it is concerning how much worse this problem could be without these treatments. There is data to show that % reduction of loose smut should be around 98 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100% with a dressing such as Redigo Pro or Rancona iMix. Going forward, on winter wheat there are a number of options to consider with the loss of Deter for BYDV. There may well be significantly less early drilling, as drilling when aphid activity is at its peak will be more and more of a risk. Vibrance Duo (sedaxane and fludioxonil) increased in usage significantly last autumn as it has shown to improve crop vigour and tillering. Syngenta have undertaken crop trials over the last four years which have shown a yield increase of 230kg/ha compared with base treatments. When drilling was delayed the difference was even bigger, reaching 340kg/ ha. These were both replicated plots, plus, in 2019, split field farm trials, by using plots of 1ha, these farm trials looked at what would happen on a commercial scale. These differences more than show the worth of the treatment, that not only is showing an increase in yield but it will also help to mitigate risk when crops are drilled into less favourable conditions. For winter barley, again losing Deter is going to be felt but there are biostimulant, to consider to ensure a stronger more resilient plant. We have had good feedback from Kick-off over the past few years, which is a combination of phosphorous, manganese, potassium, nitrogen, zinc, sulphate, and can only see the popularity increasing.

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

Biostimulants will be useful with early vigour in oilseed rape which, is becoming increasingly important, particularly when there is a lack of moisture, and when looking at getting plants established quickly to try and limit cabbage stem flea beetle damage. Radiate has traditionally done well with ourselves and we are also offering Sylas where we are seeing visual increases in both roots and shoots. It is also proving to show more drought tolerance.

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

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

2019 Market Share in UK

Quartz x Hereford

6.9%

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

7 7 6 6.4 7@

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

100

77.8

12.4

269

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

This bearded Group 1 variety has had a major impact as one of the most popular varieties over the past few years. It has very strong agronomics and in many situations is also being grown as a feed wheat. It is best suited to sowing from Sept 20th onwards and must not be sown early due to rapid speed of development. It has very stiff straw and is relatively early maturing. Skyfall is the only breadmaking wheat with resistance to orange wheat blossom midge. It is also one of the best varieties available for fusarium resistance so should be considered following maize. It can also be drilled safely until the end of February due to its low vernalisation requirement.

2019 Market Share in UK

C4148 x Hurricane

10.9%

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

6 8 5.8 6@

7 8 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

78.3

12.4

278

CRUSOE

LIMAGRAIN

2019 Market Share in UK

Cordiale x Gulliver

3.5%

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

3 6.2 5 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

77.9

12.9

273

@ = believed to carry the Pch 1 Rendezvous resistance gene to eyespot but this has not been verified in Recommended List tests *Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

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WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BREADMAKING POTENTIAL KWS EXTASE KWS EXTASE

5.2%

A sell out variety last year and one which growers should be seriously Mildew considering for planting this year. It has an extremely high septoria tritici Yellow rust rating on the AHDB list at 8.1, a yellow rust rating of 9 and has the highest Brown rust untreated yield. Alongside this it is very stiff strawed with an exceptional Septoria tritici specific weight. It is very vigorous in the autumn and on the back of this Eyespot should not be drilled until the end of September at the earliest. Although not Fusarium the highest yielding variety it should be very popular due to its exceptional Resistance to lodging (+PGR) Resistance to lodging (-PGR) agronomic package.

6 7 [4]

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

103

101

78.4

12.0

297

4.9%

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

9 5 6.6 5 5

7 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

100

101

77.2

11.9

286

2019 Market Share in UK

KWS Horizon x CPBT W134

KWS Lili has proved to be a popular group 2 wheat over the past 5 years with its consistency and the potential to add a small premium to grain values. The variety is short and stiff and generally has good disease resistance. It performs particularly well on light land and makes a better 1st wheat than 2nd. Its popularity has started to wane the past couple of years, particularly because of the strength of KWS Siskin and Extase.

0.9%

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

4 4

6 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

100

77.3

11.5

295

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5.9

UK Yield %

Wynnstay Group Plc

2019 Market Share in UK

CPBT W134 x KWS Sterling

KWS LILI

8.1

East Region %

KWS Siskin was a popular new introduction in 2016 and has grown to become a consistent reliable performer. Its yield has dropped off slightly compared to some of the new additions to the Recommended List but importantly it has a high septoria resistance of 6.6 and a yellow rust rating of 9. Whilst KWS Siskinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breadmaking quality was initially in doubt it is now favoured by some UK millers as a potential Cordiale replacement. However, there is reason enough to choose KWS Siskin purely on its disease resistance. It also performs very well drilled later in the autumn.

UK Yield %

KWS SISKIN

2019 Market Share in UK 2017 Market Share in England & Wales

Boisseau x Solheio

The complete package with Septoria protection built in!

KWS EXTASE n

8.1 for Septoria tritici - the first variety with a score over 8

The most complete package in terms of disease resistance and quality on the market today

Exceptional untreated yields

KWS UK LTD, 56 Church Street, Thriplow, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7RE Tel: +44 (0) 1763 207300 / Fax: +44 (0) 1763 207310 / Email: info@kws-uk.com

www.kws-uk.com *Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/19

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

Added to the Recommended List last year KWS Firefly has raised the bar further on septoria tritici in the Group 3 market with a rating of 7.0 whilst also having the highest yield. Other highlights is that it has orange wheat blossom midge resistance and a 9 for yellow rust. It is one of the stiffest strawed varieties on the Recommended List and from trial data has consistent performance across all regions and soil types. Its one slight weakness is its specific weight but on balance of features it should be the most popular group 3 wheat again this year.

2019 Market Share in UK

Cougar x KWS Rowan

4.7%

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

9 6 7.0

[4] 5 8 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

100

101

103

75.8

11.9

245

ELICIT

ELSOMS

Another group 3 wheat, Elicit has the same UK yield as KWS Barrel but importantly offers much better septoria resistance. It is relatively stiff in the straw, has a good specific weight and is approved for biscuit and cake making. For any group 3 growers Elicit and KWS Firefly seem to be the pick for planting autumn 2020.

2019 Market Share in UK

Cassius x Viscount

2.4%

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

9 7

5.5 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

100

76.9

11.7

216

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

2019 Market Share in UK

Bantam x Viscount

KWS BARREL

2.3%

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

4.3 5 6 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

100

104

101

100

102

100

77.1

11.3

224

Wynnstay Group Plc

UK Yield %

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

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WINTER WHEAT NABIM GROUP 4 – FEED WHEAT (SOFT) LIMAGRAIN

(Cassius x NAWW29) x KWS Santiago

The highest yielding wheat on the UK Recommended List across a wide range of sites. It has a sound disease package, a good specific weight and is early maturing so is definitely one to consider for planting this year. It may be worth avoiding very fertile sites as the straw strength sits at a 7 with a PGR. However, it will suit most other situations whether that is as a 1st/2nd wheat or on light/heavy land.

5.8%

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

6 5.0 [4] 6 7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

105

106

104

103

105

104

105

76.9

11.4

218

RGT SAKI

NEW

RAGT

2019 Market Share in UK

Cougar x KWS Santiago

0.3%

Mildew

Yellow rust A new addition to the Recommended List with an extremely strong Brown rust agronomic package. Its yield is higher than Gleam and as well as that it has a septoria tritici score of 6.8 with no other real weakness in terms of disease. Septoria tritici It is also stiff strawed, the only two slight concerns are its later maturity Fusarium which wouldn’t be too dissimilar to Revelation and its specific weight. Would Resistance to lodging (+PGR) expect RGT Saki to be popular this year. Resistance to lodging (-PGR)

9 8 6.8

6 8 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

104

[101]

103

[103]

[102]

104

75.7

11.6

221

LG SPOTLIGHT

LIMAGRAIN

2019 Market Share in UK

Scribe x Horatio

Recommended last year alongside LG Skyscraper as a high yielding group 4 soft wheat. Although it doesn’t have the headline yields of Skyscraper it is stiffer strawed which does have an appeal. It also has a very good specific weight and performs particularly well as a first wheat on heavy land.

1.5%

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

8 7

5.1 [5]

6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

103

102

104

100

103

101

103

77.9

11.4

288

LIMAGRAIN

2019 Market Share in UK

(Hereford x Viscount) x Cassius

When added to the AHDB Recommended List it significantly raised the bar for septoria tritici resistance and still holds its own with a rating of 7.9. It also has excellent resistance to yellow rust, so reducing the risk of the two main disease threats to UK wheat. However, it has taken a relatively small share of the market due to its poor grain quality, where we see a low hagberg and a specific weight of 73.9 kg/hl.

2019 Market Share in UK

1.0%

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

6 7.9 3

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 %

100

101

100

73.9

11.3

175

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RGT SAKI G4 WINTER WHEAT

EXCEPTIONAL DISEASE RESISTANCE AND HIGH YIELDS, WHETHER TREATED OR UNTREATED. CHARACTERISTICS: Consistent performer across all UK regions

Excellent disease resistance

One of the highest yielding G4 wheats

Good straw strength

RAGT varieties include RGT Skyfall – the UK’s most popular Group 1 wheat. RGT Wolverine – Europe’s first BYDV resistant wheat. RGT Planet – the most widely grown spring barley in the world. Oil Seed Rape BIPO Royalty Area Collection Clearfield® and hybrid varieties. And with a mixture of over 10 new varieties for 2020 alone, isn’t it time you discover seed varieties you can have total confidence in. RAGT – grow to expect the best.

RGT Saki Recommended List 2020/21

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The variety that makes your spare time grow...

..and grow You can rely on GRAHAM for:

• consistently high yields • excellent disease resistance • early maturity

Graham Syngenta UK Ltd. Registered in England No. 849037. CPC4 Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE. Tel: +44 (0) 1223 883400 Technical Enquiries: +44 (0) 800 1696058 Email: customer.services@syngenta.com Website: www.syngenta.co.uk Source: AHDB Recommended List. The full database can be consulted at www.cereals.ahdb.org.uk

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

SYNGENTA

9.3%

Mildew Graham was successfully introduced in 2016 and has developed into Yellow rust our top selling variety for very good reason. Firstly, it has one of the best Brown rust resistance ratings to septoria tritici on the list rated 6.8, a point that will Septoria tritici be popular throughout the UK, but particularly so in the western region. It Eyespot Fusarium also performs well in the east, though does not suit the northern region. It has good grain quality, stiff straw and, with relatively slow development, it Resistance to lodging (+PGR) could be a very useful option for relatively early drilling. It is also one of the Resistance to lodging (-PGR) earliest maturing feed varieties, which adds to the appeal.

8 6 4

6.8

6 8 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

101

104

102

100

102

76.8

11.4

276

GLEAM

SYNGENTA

11.5% 6

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

6 6.3 4 6 7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

103

102

103

104

102

103

76.3

11.3

219

RAGT

3.7%

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

8 6

4.8 6 7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

103

102

103

102

76.0

11.4

204

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

Wynnstay Group Plc

2019 Market Share in UK

(Scout x Oakley) x KWS Santiago

RGT Gravity is a high yielding group 4 hard wheat in the UK, as an out and out feed variety it ticks a lot of boxes for growers without any major weaknesses. However, there are varieties available which are higher yielding with better septoria tritici resistance and on very fertile sites PGRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s may need to be monitored.

2019 Market Share in UK

KWS Kielder x Hereford

The biggest selling wheat variety last year that is high yielding with very little agronomic weakness. The disease profile is strong, particularly with a 6.3 for septoria tritici. Straw strength is good and it performs as a 1st or 2nd wheat. It also shows promise as a potential early drilling wheat, though we would not recommend before September 7th. Having a variety as flexible as Gleam in terms of drilling date, soil type and region may well see it be the most popular variety again this year.

2019 Market Share in UK

Premio x Expert

AUTUMN SEEDS 2020

TOWERING

YIELDS

LG SKYSCRAPER

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AHDB Recommended List 2020/21

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

NEW

SYNGENTA

New for this year from Syngenta and has gone straight onto the list as the highest yielding group 4 hard feed wheat. It has a tremendous specific weight which is where a few other feed wheats struggle and a very good septoria tritici rating. Looking at the Recommended List the only question mark would be on its standing power but it responds very well to a PGR programme and when treated it has a similar rating to Gleam.

0.1%

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

4 6.6 6 7 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

105

104

105

[105]

105

[103]

[108]

104

78.3

10.7

265

SHABRAS

SYNGENTA

1.9%

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

5 6.3 4

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

75.9

11.4

209

KWS KERRIN

5.1%

7 7

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

7 4.9 5

6 7 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

103

102

103

102

101

76.3

10.9

151

DUNSTON

ELSOMS

2019 Market Share in UK

(Alchemy x Hereford) x Shepherd

Dunston has proven to be popular in the west the last few years. It has one of the best septoria ratings available and excellent eyespot resistance, which helps to produce one of the highest untreated yields on the AHDB Recommended List. It is one of the tallest wheat varieties but has stiff straw, so should be useful for those who value the straw as well as the grain. The grain quality looks good and Dunston can be grown on all soil types as a 1st or 2nd wheat. Although dropping off in terms of yield, it should still prove to be popular due to its traits.

2019 Market Share in UK

KWS 177 x KWS Santiago

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

2019 Market Share in UK

Cassius x Hereford

Shabras is starting to tail off in terms of popularity but it does still have some useful traits such as, good resistance to yellow rust and septoria tritici. The straw strength is slightly weak where no growth regulators are used but responds very well to their use and should cope with most situations. Results show that it performs particularly well as a 2nd wheat and on lighter land. Also one to consider with a later drilling slot. SY Insitor looks like a potential replacement for Shabras going forward from the same breeder.

2019 Market Share in UK

(Hereford x Oakley) x Hereford

1.2% 5

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

7 6

6.6

6@ 6 8 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

100

76.9

11.6

229

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2020

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

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

4.6%

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

6.1 5

6 8 7

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

101

100

80.7

12.0

321

NEW

UK Yield %

KWS PARKIN

2019 Market Share in UKin UK

W151 x CPBT W134

2019 Market Share in UK

Reflection x Costello

0.1%

Mildew KWS Parkin will be available for the first time this year and has the unique Yellow rust characteristics of being short, stiff strawed and early maturing. For those Brown rust looking for a Grafton replacement Parkin would be ideal. Grafton did Septoria tritici reduce in popularity significantly last year due to the loss of Deter and the Fusarium challenges with early September drilling. However, Parkin has all the key Resistance to lodging (+PGR) traits of Grafton but suits a mid-September onwards drilling where BYDV Resistance to lodging (-PGR) pressure starts to reduce.

5 5.5 6

8 8

Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals ans oilseeds 2019/19

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

102

101

[101]

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

76.1

-1

11.3

259

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3 4 5

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

RGT WOLVERINE

2019 Market Share in UK

One of the most exciting additions to the UK wheat market for a number of years due to the fact that it has BYDV resistance. Even without this trait it is a very good variety in its own right, with a sound disease package and a yield comparable to the most popular UK wheats. Extremely small quantities in 2020 but expect to have a huge impact in autumn plantings in 2021.

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Septoria tritici Lodging % T 1% Lodging % UT 1%

7 8 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Falling Number

Untreated Yield %

102

76.3

11.3

254

Data taken from AHDB 2020/21 candidate list

BIPO SCHEME EXPLAINED The BIPO (Breederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Intellectual Property Office) scheme is an alternative royalty collection scheme to the standard BSPB method. Here the grower will pay the royalty element of their seed directly to BIPO rather than the price being included in certified seed purchased. It is also on an area basis rather than a tonnage basis. It is a simple process where growers register by going to www.bipo.org.uk aand scroll over RAC Grower Agreement before selecting Create New RAC Grower Agreement. Once submitted you will receive a grower number and then will just have to quote this when ordering any varieties on this scheme such as Wolverine and Sensation (BYDV tolerant winter barley).

Any queries please contact your local Wynnstay representative, or the seed department, on

01939 210777

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2020

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to need a bigger barn SY Insitor. A winter wheat combining a very high yield with strong disease resistance and excellent grain quality.

Syngenta UK Ltd. Registered in England No. 849037. CPC4 Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE. Tel: +44 (0) 1223 883400 Technical Enquiries: +44 (0) 800 1696058 www.wynnstay.co.uk Email: Website: www.syngenta.co.uk 18 customer.services@syngenta.com

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RECOMMENDED LIST INFORMATION

WINTER WHEAT 2020/21 KWS Skyfall Crusoe Zyatt End Use Group

KWS Extase

NABIM GROUP 1

Scope of recommendation

KWS Siskin

KWS Lili

KWS KWS Firefly Barrel

nabim Group 2

Elicit

nabim Group 3

LG Skyscraper

RGT Saki

Soft Group 4

United Kingdom (11.2 t/ha)

101

102

100

105

104

East region (11.1 t/ha)

100

101

102

100

106

104

West region (11.2 t/ha)

101

102

100

104

North region (11.3 t/ha)

100

101

104

100

103

[101]

Endosperm texture

Hard

Soft

Protein content (%)

12.4

12.9

12.0

11.9

11.5

11.9

11.3

11.7

11.4

11.6

Protein content (%) - Milling spec

13.2

13.3

13.5

12.6

12.2

12.6

12.0

12.3

12.1

Hagberg Falling Number

269

278

273

297

286

295

245

224

216

218

221

Specific weight (kg/hl)

77.8

78.3

77.9

78.4

77.2

77.3

75.8

77.1

76.9

75.7

Resistance to lodging without PGR (1‒9)

Resistance to lodging with PGR (1‒9)

Height without PGR (cm)

Ripening (days +/- Skyfall, -ve = earlier)

-0

Resistance to sprouting (1‒9)

[5]

[7]

[6]

[5]

[6]

[5]

Mildew (1‒9)

Yellow rust (1‒9)

Brown rust (1‒9)

Septoria nodorum (1‒9)

[6]

Septoria tritici (1‒9)

6.4

5.8

6.2

8.1

6.6

5.9

7.0

4.3

5.5

5.0

6.8

Eyespot (1‒9)

[4]

Fungicide-treated grain yield (% treated control)

Grain quality

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

Disease resistance

Fusarium ear blight (1‒9)

Orange wheat blossom midge

First cereal (11.6 t/ha)

101

100

102

101

100

105

103

Second and more (9.8 t/ha)

100

104

[103]

[[104]]

102

[[103]]

[103]

100

[102]

100

[102]

100

[104]

[[107]]

Light soils (11.1 t/ha)

103

100

101

102

105

[102]

Heavy soils (11.3 t/ha)

100

101

103

100

105

104

Rotational position

Sowing date Early sown (before 25 Sept) (11.2 t/ha) Late sown (after 1 Nov) (9.6 t/ha) Soil type

Data is an extract from AHDB Recommended List for 2020/21

Varieties no longer listed: Evolution, JB Diego, KWS Trinity and Myriad. @ = Believed to carry the Pch1 Rendezvous resistance gene to eyespot but this has not been verified in Recommended List tests. *Data taken from AHDB 2020/21 Wheat Canidate list

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LG Sundance

SY Insitor

KWS Kinetic

Gleam

RGT Gravity

KWS Kerrin

Soft Group 4

Shabras

Graham

Theodore

Dunston

Costello

*RGT Wolverine

KWS Parkin UK

Hard Group 4

E&W

103

100

105

104

103

102

100

102

100

104

103

102

101

100

102

104

100

105

103

102

104

102

101

100

[105]

[102]

102

103

102

[[91]]

[101]

102

Soft

Hard

11.4

11.3

10.7

11.3

11.4

10.9

11.4

12.1

11.6

12.0

11.3

12.1

11.2

12.0

11.5

12.1

11.9

12.7

12.4

12.5

288

175

265

262

219

204

151

209

276

307

229

321

254

259

77.9

73.9

78.3

78.5

76.3

76.0

76.3

75.9

76.8

73.8

76.9

80.7

76.3

11.9

-0

-1

[7]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[5]

[4]

[5]

[4]

[7]

[5]

[6]

5.1

7.9

6.6

5.0

6.3

4.8

4.9

6.3

6.8

8.2

6.6

6.1

[5]

[6]

103

100

105

104

103

102

100

101

[103]

[102]

104

103

102

100

[[99]]

100

103

[98]

[100]

103

[100]

[[105]]

100

[[101]]

101

[102]

100

[[110]]

[[103]]

104

103

104

[100]

[[100]]

100

101

[108]

[104]

102

103

102

100

103

100

104

105

103

102

101

102

101

100

Wynnstay Group Plc

AUTUMN SEEDS 2020

WINTER BARLEY MALTING BARLEY CRAFT

SYNGENTA

2019 Market Share in UK

SY Venture x SY208-56

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

10.0%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Resistance to lodging

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

69.4

SYNGENTA

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

2019 Market Share in UK

SY208-56 x SY208-59

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

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

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1.4%

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Resistance to lodging

6 6

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7 7

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

69.3

-2

WI NT ER BA RL E Y

[8]

6 6 6

UK Yield %

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FEED BARLEY VALERIE

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Recommended last year, Valerie has an excellent specific weight and one of the highest untreated yields out of all other 2-row barleys. A potential KWS Cassia replacement with its quality characteristics and also a significant increase in yield. It also has an 8 for lodging and is the stiffest strawed winter barley with a PGR, which is one of the reasons KWS Orwell became so popular. Overall a farmer friendly variety which should be very popular this year.

2.4%

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

6 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

101

102

[100]

[101]

101

[101]

70.2

-1

KWS ORWELL KWS ORWELL

30.4%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

[7] 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

102

101

100

102

67.9

KWS GIMLET KWS GIMLET

2019 Market Share in UK

(California x Matros) x KWS Glacier

The joint highest yielding 2-row variety on the Recommended List in the east. It has a good disease package and also has a better specific weight than both KWS Orwell and Tower. However, care must be taken on managing its lodging and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the yield potential in the west compared to some other varieties. Would suggest KWS Hawking to be the better pick if looking for an out and out high yielding 2-row feed barley.

4.4%

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

103

106

101

102

104

68.3

2019 Market Share in UK

Captain x KWS Tower

3.4%

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

A consistent performing feed variety from Limagrain with no real weakness. However, care should be taken on its mildew and again does have slightly weaker straw strength compared to other varieties on the list. It has good grain quality, plenty of straw and performs particularly well on heavier soil.

6 6 6 6

UK Yield %

LG FLYNN

2019 Market Share in UK

KWS B105 x KWS Salsa

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

2019 Market Share in UK

207-589 x Sandra

6 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

102

103

101

102

104

70.2

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2020

FEED BARLEY...continued SURGE

SYNGENTA

2019 Market Share in UK

SJ053088 x Flight

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

6.1% 6

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

101

102

101

100

102

69.3

-1

(11-12 x California) x KWS Tower

New for this year and goes straight on as the highest yielding 2-row feed variety with a yield only 2% behind the popular hybrid barley variety Bazooka. Straw strength looks good, the grain quality is better than KWS Orwell and for growers who are looking for a step up in yield on their barley yields Hawking would be a good one to try this year

2019 Market Share in UK

NEW

0.7%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

104

106

102

106

68.5

2019 Market Share in UK

(Eden x Carat) x Saffron

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

10.2%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

[5] 5

7 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

71.2

Top yields

URGE

Winter Feed Barley

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6 6 6 6

UK Yield %

KWS CASSIA KWS CASSIA

[8] 8

UK Yield %

KWS HAWKING

Long, stiff straw

Excellent disease resistance Good grain quality

HYBRID BARLEY

SY KINGSBARN Recommended last year SY Kingsbarn is in our view the pick of the bunch out of the current Hybrid barley varieties. It is stiffer strawed, higher yielding and has a better specific weight than Bazooka. Grain quality is one of the main reasons why growers are reluctant to grow a 6-row but SY Kingsbarn has raised the bar in terms of specific weight. Would expect Kingsbarn to be the most popular hybrid barley this year.

37.1% 6

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

5 5

6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

108

107

101

106

108

69.8

-1

BAZOOKA

35.7%

Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch Resistance to lodging

[9] 6 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

106

107

106

105

107

105

107

68.9

-1

SY THUNDERBOLT

NEW

2019 Hybrid Barley Market Share in UK

SYNGENTA

A new candidate which will be available in a small supply this year. So far it is showing a 4% yield advantage on Bazooka with a better specific weight. Disease rating looks good, particularly with its current mildew rating of 8 which would be the highest on the list.

2019 Hybrid Barley Market Share in UK

SYNGENTA

A tried and tested hybrid barley variety which keeps delivering on consistency. It has excellent rhynchosporium resistance, early maturity and has good standing power, even though it is a very tall variety it will effectively help to suppress grass weeds. The grain quality also looks better than its predecessor, Volume, with a higher specific weight and lower screening losses, demonstrating a larger grain size. Bazooka produces its best yields on heavier soil types and is a very viable alternative to 2nd wheats, particularly where an early entry for rape is needed.

2019 Hybrid Barley Market Share in UK

SYNGENTA

Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch

6 6 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR(cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Maturity

109

111

70.8

-1

BYDV TOLERANT SIX ROW FEED BARLEY

SENSATION

NEW

DSV

Sensation is a new 6-row feed variety with BYDV tolerance which is going to become increasingly important with the loss of Deter. As it has tolerance the variety can be infected with the virus but does not show the associated symptoms. In European trials compared to other UK Varieties, the yield potential looks extremely good despite being early maturing. There will be both, more UK data and commercial seed for growers to try this year. The variety (alongside Wolverine, the BYDV resistant wheat) will be going on the BIPO system, so growers will pay for the seed and the royalty element separately.

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

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OILSEED RAPE CONVENTIONAL OILSEED RAPE

CAMPUS

KWS

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

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

101

102

Light leaf spot Stem canker

6 6 8 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

45.5

159

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

BLAZEN

KWS

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

Light leaf spot Stem canker

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

[8]

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

102

103

[105]

[107]

44.8

152

*Data taken from AHDB candidate lost for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

CLEARFIELD® OILSEED RAPE

PHOENIX CL

DSV

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

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

SIMPLEX CL

NEW

DSV

New for this year, Simplex CL looks like an interesting proposition for any grower looking at a Clearfield® variety to try. In DSV’s trials it is more than 5% higher yielding than their current popular variety Phoenix. Coupled with this, it also has the RLM7 gene for Phoma as well as having pod shatter resistance.

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CAMPUS n

Extremely vigorous growth habit

Reliably high gross output with good lodging resistance and stem stiffness

Gold standard tolerance to verticillium stem stripe

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DAZZLER

DSV

Newly recommended and has very strong agronomic attributes. It is triple layered in the sense that it has the RLM7+ gene for Phoma resistance, turnip yellow virus resistance and pod shatter resistance. It has a strong disease package and a very high oil content, with also one of the highest yields in the east/west region. Will be packed in 1.8million seed packs at no extra cost.

Light leaf spot Stem canker

6 7

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

104

103

[101]

[100]

46.2

155

NEW

LG AVIRON

TuYv Resistant

LIMAGRAIN

A new candidate variety from Limagrainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong portfolio. Similar to Dazzler it is triple layered but where it should really stand out is in a slightly later drilling slot, as it appears to have tremendous autumn vigour. Its yield potential also looks very strong and has good disease resistance. Due to its vigour care should be taken to monitor any lodging risk. Seed will be available this year.

Light leaf spot Stem canker

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

7 7

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

106

108

44.0

163

WEMBLEY

TuYv Resistant

LSPB

Wembley has proved to be very consistent over the last four years in trials and on-farm. Along with excellent yield potential, it has very useful agronomics, i.e. early maturity, stiff straw and very good resistance to light leaf spot. Wembley is well proven and will be popular again for this autumn.

Light leaf spot Stem canker

7 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

102

[101]

[102]

45.2

153

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/19

BLACKMILLION

NEW

RAGT 5

Light leaf spot Stem canker

Another new candidate variety on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list. Looks a good variety in terms of yield and agronomics with a very high oil content. However, the most unique aspect of Blackmillion is how you will be able to purchase it as a mixture with fenugreek. RAGT have done trials work in France showing how flea beetle pressure has been reduced in this particular mixture and have named the mix RGT Beetleblocker. More work needs to be done to prove the effectiveness but would be one to try for anyone interested in companion cropping oilseed rape.

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

105

46.1

167

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CROME

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

Light leaf spot Stem canker

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

101

104

103

46.4

154

DK EXSTAR

BAYER

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

Light leaf spot Stem canker

8 8

Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

105

102

109

45.3

162

DK EXPEDIENT

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker

Data taken from AHDB candidate Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/19

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

103

(99)

45.3

162

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

LSPB

Clubroot Resistant

Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2019/19 varieties not added

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

High yielding conventional variety

BLAZEN n

Marketed under the Oilseed Establishment Partnership (OEP)

Good resistance to lodging with stiff straw

Relatively late flowering with medium maturity

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

Mildew Crown rust

6 6

Resistance to lodging

Kernel Content

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

76.7

53.3

118

2.1%

Mildew Crown rust Resistance to lodging

UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

104

73.9

54.2

122

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RAGT

The highest yielding feed oat available but will not find favour with millers. For those looking at a feed oat to mill on farm it may be one to consider as it is 7% higher yielding then Mascani with a better crown rust resistance rating.

72.9%

UK Yield %

RGT SOUTHWAR

2019 Market Share in UK

SENOVA

8 5

*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2020/21

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

TUNDRA

LIMAGRAIN

Tundra is the market leading variety with a high yield, good standing power and early maturity. Will be the most popular variety again this year due to seed production.

BUMBLE

SENOVA

Looks to be one to watch as a very high yield potential and is also one of the stiffest strawed varieties available. There will be a limited amount of commercial seed available this year.

WINTER BEANS - PGRO Recommended List 2020 The control for yield comparisons is the mean of Wizard and Tundra. Yield diďŹ&#x20AC;erences of less than 6.7%(p=0.05) should be treated with caution. Variety / type

Vespa

Bumble

Tundra

Wizard

Honey

Pale hilum

UK Agent

Sen

LUK

Sen

Yield as % Control (5.01 t/ha) 5 year mean

108

104

103

C 5 6 8

C 4 5 6

C 6 7 7

C 7 8 8

Protein content (%dry)

687 26.2

710 25.9

670 26.2

697 26.8

710 26.2

Year first listed

2018

2016

2014

2003

2012

Agronomic characters Flower colour (C=coloured) Earliness of ripening Shortness of straw Standing ability at harvest Seed characters Thousand seed weight (g)(@15%mc)

Recommendation categories: R=Recommended, P1,P2=1st & 2nd year provisional recommendation, O=Becoming outclassed.

Wizard has resistance to leaf & pod spot (Ascochyta fabae).

A high figure indicates that the variety shows the character to a high degree.

ÂŠ PGRO 2019

The scales of characters of winter beans do not necessarily correspond with those for spring beans.

Hilum colour. The export market usually requires pale hilum types.

Key to breeder and source of varieties

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

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

Spec Weight

Straw length

Lodging %

Maturity

105

76.6

112

KASYNO

SENOVA

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

Spec Weight

Straw length

Lodging %

Maturity

107

74.3

[102]

[0]

AGOSTINO

SENOVA

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

UK Yield %

Spec Weight

Straw length

Lodging %

Maturity

75.1

101

[0]

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

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

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

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

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

Drill Timing

Date

Seed Rate (m²)

Area Drilled from a 12 mill Seed Pack (ha)

Early

Mid - late September

200

Medium

October

220 - 240

5 - 5-5

Late

November

260+

4.5

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

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

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

Stage of Maturity

Harvest Time

Dry Matter (%)

Biogas Yield (m³/T) (Fresh)

Ear tip

Mid-May

<20%

<100

Flowering

Mid-June

20 - 25%

130 - 160

Grain at ‘soft dough’ stage

Late-June

35 - 40%

200

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CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE FOCUS ON ROOT HEALTH

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

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YOUR

SEED TREATMENTS Redigo Pro Prothioconazole + Tebuconazole (Single purpose)

Raxil Star Prothioconazole + Tebuconazole + Fluopyram (Single purpose)

Rancona iMix Ipconazole + Imazalil (Single purpose)

Vibrance Duo Fludioxonil + Sedaxane

Latitude Silthiofam

Signal 300 ES Cypermethrin

Manganese

Kickoﬀ

Turbo

All cereals

Barley

Barley, Wheat

Wheat, Triticale, Barley

Wheat, Barley

All cereals

Fusarium

Loose Smut

Bunt (seed borne)

Bunt (soil borne)

DISEASE

Leaf Stripe

Covered Smut

Seedling Net Blotch Seedling Blight

Blue Mould

Take-all Ergot #

o PESTS

Aphids - BYDV o

Wireworm Slugs (grain hollowing) Wheat Bulb Fly

Frit Fly

o NUTRITION

Early Manganese Eﬃciency Growth/Establishment

#Reduction of germination treated Ergot particles

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

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Your seed treatment

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

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

Ergot is the third most common cause of load rejection upon sale for malting barley*2 *1Based on CRD-approved label recommendations on 6th June 2018. All details correct at time of going to press. *2MAGB annual survey 2007-2016, http://www.ukmalt.com/annual-survey-rejections-barley-uk-malting-sites

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CROP MANAGEMENT Feeding high yielding varieties The 2020/21 AHDB Recommended List sees two high yielding varieties introduced with RGT Saki and SY Insitor. For maximum potential yield to be achieved, crops need to be provided with the correct balance of essential nutrients throughout the growing season.

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

Index

Harvest Time

Dry Matter (%)

Biogas Yield (mÂł/T) (Fresh)

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

Mg/litre 0

0-9

0-60

0-25

10-15

61-120

26-50

16-25

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

51-100

26-45

241-400

101-175

46-70

401-600

176-250

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

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

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

P or K Index 0

3 and higher

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

120

Potash (K20)

105

45 (2-) 20 (2+)

Phosphate (P205)

125

Potash (K20)

145

115

85 (2-) 55 (2+)

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

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

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

Disease resistance The AHDB Recommended Lists expresses disease ratings on a scale of 1 to 9, with 1 being poor resistance to the disease and 9 being good. Any variety with a resistance rating for a particular pathogen of 7 or below would require careful attention and a strategic approach to disease control. Out of all the winter wheat varieties on the 2020/21 AHDB Recommended List, only three varieties have a Septoria tritici rating higher than 7. Therefore, in the wetter West almost every variety must be considered as at risk from Septoria infection and all require a robust fungicide programme. For those varieties with a Septoria rating of mid-6 and above, a robust fungicide strategy is still required, but the timings of the applications can be a little more flexible. When modern SDHI chemistry is employed for Septoria control, along with an active such as folpet with multisite activity, and supported by an appropriate dose of triazole, we can achieve very acceptable levels of control of other important diseases. However, for a variety such as RGT Gravity with a mildew rating of 4, an additional specific mildewicide will probably be required.

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

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

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

Wynnstay cover crop options Cover crops help to: •

Improve soil structures

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Capture nutrients

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Reduce soil erosion

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Reduce weed pressure

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Enhance fertility

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Reduce soil borne pests

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Improve water retention and infiltration

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

Crops must occupy the ground for the following dates: The EFA Catch Crop period remains and must be maintained for a minimum of eight weeks starting on 20th August 2020 and must be retained until at least 14th October 2020. The period for EFA Cover Crop period remains at 1st October to 15th January of the following year.

Bespoke Mixtures IIn addition to the above 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.

Contact your Wynnstay Arable Specialist to discuss your requirements.

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COVER CROP MIXTURES CC1

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 15kg/acre

CC5

80%

Black Oats

15%

Vetch

70%

Black Oats

Phacelia

10%

Vetch

10%

Oilseed Radish

Brown Mustard

Phacelia

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

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 12kg/acre

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

CC2*

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 20kg/acre

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

80%

Forage Rye

20%

Vetch

60%

Forage Rye

25%

Italian Ryegrass

10%

Vetch

Crimson Clover

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

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

CC3

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 10kg/acre

CC7 Not EFA Compliant Seed rate: 6kg/acre

60%

Forage Rye

50%

Ethiopian Mustard

15%

White Mustard

40%

Oilseed Radish

10%

Brown Mustard

10%

Forage Rape

10%

Phacelia

Oilseed Radish

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

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

CC8

CC4

EFA Compliant Seed rate: 12kg/acre

Not EFA Compliant Seed rate: 6kg/acre

70%

Forage Rye

50%

Clubroot Resistant Oilseed Radish

20%

White Mustard

30%

Berseem Clover

10%

Oilseed Radish

20%

Phacelia

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

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

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

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

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

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Forage Inputs 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 rate of repeat ordering - one of the most positive indicators that our customers are pleased with the product, performance and value of the mixture range. In addition, we also offer bespoke mixtures tailored to your specific requirements and management regimes.

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Conventional Mixtures Short term

Medium term

Fast Grass 1 year ley

Squire 3 year ley

Long term Herald 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Equine

Poultry

Horse & Pony Mix

Poultry mix

No Ryegrass Horse & Pony Mix

Poultry mix plus

Stud Mix Tower 1-2 year ley

Fortress 3-4 year ley

Kingdom 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Shield 4 year ley

Majestic 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Centenary Mix 5 year ley

Royal 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Sovereign 4-6 year ley

Overseeding

50 % Organic Squire. 3 year Red Clover Mix

Short term

50 % Organic Sovereign. 4-6 year intensive dual purpose

Medium Term No Clover

50 % Organic Imperial. Long term cutting and grazing

Gateway Mix

Medium Term Plus Clover Long Term No Clover Long Term Plus Clover

Horse Herb Mixes Horse Hay Mix

(Short Term)

Horse Hay Mix

(long Term)

Available with Chicory

Available with Festulolium

Crusader 6+ year ley

Grazing

Silage

Hay

Stronghold 4-6 year ley

Horse & Pony Overseeding Mix

Organic

No Clover Version

Available with Clover

Imperial 7+ year ley

Grazing Silage

Grazing

Hay

Silage

Available with Plantain

Hay

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