Winter Seeds Catalogue 2014 by WynnstayGroup

SEEDS 2014/2015

Winter Seed Varieties

Introduction

Locations

We have pleasure in presenting our 2014 autumn seed catalogue which is intended for use by customers of Wynnstay Arable based in Shrewsbury and Woodheads Seeds based in Selby. Woodhead Seeds was purchased by Wynnstay in 2010 and both businesses now operate as strong regional players in the UK seed industry. Collectively the two companies combine to be recognised as the 3rd largest producer and supplier of seed in the UK, a scale which ensures that we can offer customers the very best in technology and service whilst maintaining a competitive price on farm.

Wheat Sales by NABIM Group

Seed Production Improvements We know how important it is to produce and deliver high quality seed to you when you need it. Some of the new higher yielding wheat varieties have an extended grain fill period and are therefore later to mature. At the same time improved drilling techniques on farm allow for huge areas to be drilled in shorter space of time. To be successful as a seed business we need to concentrate even more seed production into a shorter period between what is often a later harvest and an earlier drilling period. Significant investments have been made recently at both Shrewsbury and Selby to improve the cleaning capacity, the seed treatment application capacity and speed of packing. Between the two plants we now have the capacity to produce 700t of quality seed per day, essential to meet the changing demands of our customers which extend from the borders of Scotland to Cornwall, and everywhere in between. New varieties that can significantly improve returns At the time of writing arable crops look full of potential and hopefully we will return to barn bursting yields that have not been so widespread for a year or two. When looking forward to what to grow in 2014 there are a number of new varieties that really do offer the potential to significantly increase returns. This booklet will hopefully help in answering some of the questions as to what to grow with new names such as the wheat varieties Skyfall, Evolution, Cubanita and Zulu, and the new high yielding barley KWS Tower. This autumn presents the added challenge of growing Oilseed Rape without the use of a neonicotinoid seed treatment. Early plant establishment will feature as a preventative towards flea beetle attack and there are some excellent new hybrid and conventional varieties to consider which offer autumn vigour, along with high yield and high oil content.

Hi-Gene Seed from Wynnstay Top Quality Cereal Seed at Competitive Terms GERMINATION Freedom From Weed Seeds Varietal Purity*

HVS

WYNNSTAY HI-GENE SEED

Actual Figures Autumn 2013

85%

90%

97.6%

99.9%

99%

99.7%

99.9%

MAXIMUM IMPURITIES PER KG Non Cereals

Other Cultivated Cereal Species

Ergot

NIL

Wild Radish/Corn Cockle

NIL

Wild Oats

NIL

}

EEC Standard 0.28

Hi-Gene seed is a name synonymous with seed of a high genetic potential and free from contamination. The table above shows the potential problems that can be bought in when seed is produced to the normal certified standards. Our seed is grown predominantly in the western region whereas most other seed companies produce their seed in the eastern counties where Blackgrass is a widespread problem. Why take the chance of allowing this very problematic weed to become established on your farm?

HVS Standard

Selby

Shrewsbury

In the Eastern region, represented by the Woodheads figures, we still see feed wheats dominating but the numerous local markets for soft milling Group 3s and 4s, distilling outlets in the North, plus the proximity to export outlets dictates that the soft varieties are much more prominent. The recent development of the Bioethanol markets in that area may also have encouraged some growers to prioritise the soft varieties, though few buyers seem able to differentiate hards and softs at the moment.

Barley Sales by Sector

70%

Wheat

60%

The charts below show that in the Western region the winter malting types are almost disappearing off the map. We have seen the Hybrid 6 rows take an increasing share recently and we watch with great interest to see how they perform this harvest, but traditionally the 2 row feeds have taken a huge share, dominated by the excellent flow of varieties from KWS such as Saffron, Cassia, Glacier and now Tower.

Richard Torr Wynnstay Seed Sales Manager

EEC

The charts below show that the type of variety used varies across the regions served by the 2 seed plants. In the Western region clearly the feed wheat varieties take a huge share of the market for obvious reason, with the hard feed wheats having a dominant position over the softs. Much of this hard feed wheat can command a small premium if the specific weights and Hagbergs are suitable for use as low grade milling.

We can see that in the East the 2 row feeds are not quite so dominant with both the malting types and Hybrids representing a larger share. The trend towards several local maltsters preferring more spring malting barley rather than winter sown malting types may see this share of the market change in years to come.

50%

Wynnstay

40%

Woodheads

30%

20%

10%

0% NABIM 1

NABIM 2

NABIM 3

NABIM 4 Hard

NABIM 4 Soft

90%

Barley

80% 70%

Wynnstay

60%

Woodheads

50% 40%

Hi-Gene Seed

30% 20%

The standards shown for Hi-Gene Seed shows that potential problems are minimised. This guarantee of purity is backed up by reports from official seed testing stations which very frequently show our seed to be totally free from any impurity at all. Whilst we understand well that we need to supply a quality product we also know and accept that this product has to be offered very competitively. 2

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

10% 0% 2 Row Feed

Malting

6 Row Feed

6 Row Hybrid

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WINTER SEEDS 2014/2015

Winter Wheat Varieties NABIM Group 1 - Breadmaking Wheats CRUSOE

Cordiale x Gulliver

UK Seed Market Share

4.4%

Limagrain

Crusoe was first introduced in 2013 and many will be monitoring its performance this year. It offers a slight yield improvement over the incumbent Group 1s and brings much improved disease resistance. Where Gallant and Solstice have always been considered as moderate/poor on disease, Crusoe has a rating of 9 for Yellow Rust and 6 for Septoria Tritici. Crusoe also has the advantage over the other Group 1 varieties of a higher protein content improving the chances of hitting the full specification. It is slightly later to mature than other bread wheats.

GALLANT

(Malacca x Charger) x Xi19

Syngenta

4.3%

Most UK millers are very happy to take Gallant on equivalent terms to Solstice and some favour Gallant because of its stronger gluten characteristics. When Gallant was introduced it had a clear yield advantage over Solstice but they are rated as very similar now. It is recognised as having a superior Hagberg rating demonstrating its durability in a difficult harvest. It can be grown as a 1st or 2nd wheat and importantly it has very early maturity, similar to Cordiale, helping to spread the harvest workload and also offering an entry for oilseed rape. Disease resistance is moderate, like Solstice. Not thought to be suited to sowing before mid September.

SOLSTICE

Vivant x Rialt

Limagrain

2.2%

Solstice is still considered as the benchmark variety in Group 1s in the UK. Millers seem very content with Solstice’s quality though some seem to slightly favour Gallant. Grain quality is good though the 13% protein target can be challenging so an extra 50kg of N/ha is advisable at growth stage 35-37. It has long yet relatively stiff straw and a relatively poor disease profile. Considered to be unsuitable for early sowing due to poor eyespot resistance.

SKYFALL

C4148 x Hurricaine

RAGT

3.6%

NEW

This variety is newly available for 2014 and will develop into a major UK wheat. Whilst Skyfall was expected to be confirmed as a NABIM Group 1 variety this year the decision has now been deferred until 2015, but most millers are still listing it within their Group 1 varieties to buy. It has the same treated yield as JB Diego, the UK’s market leading feed wheat, and offers a clear 6% more yield than the established breadmakers Solstice and Gallant. The protein content is lower than other Group 1s which will need attention, but it has a good Hagberg and specific weight and agronomically Skyfall looks sound. It must not be sown early due to rapid speed of development. Seed is very scarce for this autumn.

NABIM Group 2 – Some Breadmaking Potential CORDIALE

(Reaper x Cadenza) x Malacca

KWS

3.4%

This variety has excellent Group 2 quality and often achieves premiums close to the Group 1 varieties. With an early maturity and good performance as a 1st or 2nd wheat it has developed into a popular choice as an entrance for oilseed rape, though Gallant should also be considered in this position. Not suited to early drilling and low/average ratings on most diseases.

CUBANITA

Ketchum x Cordiale

Syngenta

0.4%

NEW

This variety has the highest yield potential of all varieties in the Western region including the feed varieties so it is sure to attract interest. Coupled with this huge yield is the best specific weight on the HGCA list, higher than Group 1 varieties. It is relatively early maturing and has very stiff straw. Our advice is to think of Cubanita as a top yielder with excellent grain quality and early maturity, rather than thinking of it as a potential breadmaking variety. If it can be stored separately there may be a premium available, but that is not the main reason to grow it. Early indications suggest that Cubanita is a useful 2nd wheat too.

PANORAMA

Solstice x Xi19

Limagrain

1.4%

Panorama was first recommended in 2009 and has shown itself to be a useful all rounder. It has long yet very stiff straw and whilst it is considered to be at the lower end of Group 2 quality, it has the potential to generate a useful premium. The straw characteristics and higher protein make it a useful option for wholecrop also. 4

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Winter Wheat Varieties

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NABIM Group 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Biscuit Wheats ICON

UK Seed Market Share

(Alchemy x Robigus) x Magic

RAGT

NEW

0.3%

Icon is a new biscuit/distilling wheat that yields particularly well in the North and Eastern regions. Good resistance to Mildew, Yellow Rust and Septoria Tritici is demonstrated by exceptionally high untreated yields.

INVICTA

(Claire x Consort) x Robigus

Limagrain

1.6%

Invicta has proved to be a little variable over the last few years. It did very well in 2011 but suffered in the last 2 seasons of trials with yields below par. It does however remain a popular variety on farm and is widely used in biscuit and cake flours. It has long but relatively stiff straw and average disease resistance. Late maturity can be a problem.

SCOUT

Z435 x Deben

Senova

1.8%

Scout is a very strong candidate for the early drilling position. It is a slow developing variety, has stiff straw and good eyespot resistance, all very important for early drilling. Scout has good biscuit quality but a slightly disappointing yield rating which now looks a little outclassed for situations other than early drilling.

ZULU

(CEB 99080 x Claire) x Robigus

Limagrain

NEW

2.3%

Newly available for 2014 Zulu is similar to Icon in that it has its best yields in the North and Eastern region. The variety should find particular favour in these regions with a high yield and grain quality to suit flour millers, distillers and exporters. The straw appears to respond well to growth regulators and unlike Icon, Zulu has Blossom Midge Resistance.

NABIM Group 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Feed Wheats SOFT Group 4 ALCHEMY

UK Seed Market Share

Claire x (Consort x Woodstock)

Limagrain

1.3%

Alchemy is some way behind the top yielding feed varieties now but has maintained a decent market share nationally and particularly in the Western region. The decline of Alchemy in the near future is inevitable considering the lower yield and poor Brown Rust rating, but it still holds on to a healthy resistance to Septoria Tritici and has developed a loyal following in the West. Can be sown early but not as well suited as Scout or Grafton.

HORATIO

Alchemy x Oakley

Limagrain

2.5%

Horatio looks a good all-rounder with good grain quality, no major disease weaknesses, good straw strength, Blossom midge resistance and is not too late to mature.

LEEDS

Robigus x Istabraq

KWS

4.5%

Leeds is one of very few high yielding feed varieties that couples top yield ratings with an excellent specific weight (77.9 kg/hl). This helps make the variety suitable for distilling and export as well as being a quality feed variety. Disease ratings are a bit of a mixed bag with possibly the best Fusarium resistance on the list but with poor Mildew and Brown Rust ratings. Leeds seems to perform particularly well on lighter soil types.

REVELATION

(Alchemy x Claire) x Shepherd

Limagrain

3.5%

Revelation performs very well in the North and Eastern regions where its potential for distilling will also be useful. It has stiff straw, excellent Eyespot resistance and is relatively slow to develop so looks to be a useful wheat for the early drilling situation. It has excellent rust disease resistance (9 & 9) and is not susceptible to any of the major diseases, but late maturity and low yields in the West will reduce its appeal for some.

VISCOUNT

Robigus x Canterbury

KWS

1.6%

This variety has developed a useful following in the Northern regions where it is widely used for distilling and often finds its way into biscuit and cake grists. It should be given priority at harvest as it can be susceptible to sprouting and is therefore less favoured in the Western region. 6

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HARD Group 4 KWS KIELDER

UK Seed Market Share

Brompton x Oakley

KWS

5.5%

Despite poor performance in 2012 Kielder is still the highest yielding wheat available for 2014. Kielder has only moderate disease resistance, being particularly weak on Mildew and Yellow Rust, a low specific weight and late maturity, but where yield is the main driver it will find a place on most farms. It yields best in the North and is a little behind Santiago and Evolution in the West.

EVOLUTION

Smuggler x (Robigus x SJ5558)

Limagrain

NEW

5.8%

This variety is newly available for 2014 and will be a very useful introduction with a UK yield on a par with the very best, yet with much improved disease ratings. For those targeting top yields Evolution is safer to grow with a 9 for both Yellow Rust and Brown Rust and ratings of 6 for all other major diseases. Grain quality is no better than Kielder and maturity is rather late but with the top yield rating for 1st and 2nd wheat Evolution will be popular. It has the highest untreated yield, demonstrating excellent disease resistance.

JB DIEGO

3351b2 x Stru 2374

Senova

12.3%

Diego has developed into the UK’s most popular wheat variety. It has achieved that status by proving to be one of the most consistent varieties that yields well over varied seasons, on light and heavy ground, and 1st or 2nd wheat and reliably producing very good grain quality. Disease resistance ratings are acceptable rather than outstanding. It can be sown from the middle of September onwards.

GRAFTON

Cordiale x W97

KWS

3.7%

Grafton is a very useful variety. Whilst it has a lowish yield potential for a feed wheat it has the shortest and stiffest straw available so suits high yield potential situations where lodging pressure may be high. Grafton is early to mature which helps spread harvest workload and offers an opportunity to establish rape afterwards. Grafton has a very slow speed of development which when coupled with the stiffest straw and ‘Rendezvous’ Pch1 eyespot resistance makes it the ideal choice for early sowing. Grafton is therefore the perfect variety to grow either side of oilseed rape in the rotation. It has a very high hagberg and a superb specific weight the highest of any feed wheat.

RELAY

Gladiator x Vector

R.A.G.T

3.9%

Relay has developed into a useful feed wheat. It can be grown as a 1st wheat or a 2nd wheat, it has short, stiff straw, good disease resistance (including a 9 for Yellow Rust an 8 for Brown Rust and a 6 for Septoria Tritici) and has a good specific weight and Hagberg for a feed variety. Higher tiller numbers than most other feed varieties which helps with ground cover and suppresses grass weeds. It is currently the UK’s 4th most popular wheat variety.

KWS SANTIAGO

Sherborne x Oakley

KWS

10.2%

Santiago has gained a reputation as one of the most consistent yielders and is second only to Diego in its popularity on farm. It does however, have a few issues. Disease resistance is poor to moderate, it is later to mature, it has a relatively low specific weight and a low Hagberg rating suggests it may be prone to sprouting in a wet harvest. However the huge yield potential cannot be ignored and Santiago has proved itself to be very consistent, yielding well in very different seasons, on different soil types and across all the UK regions. It yields well as a 1st or 2nd wheat and in the Western region Santiago has equal top yield alongside Cubanita.

CONQUEROR

(W89 x Robigus) x Robigus

KWS

1.8%

Conqueror has a high yield potential and does have a particular advantage over most varieties when grown on lighter soils. It had an exceptional year in the dry conditions of 2011 so appears to have good ‘drought tolerance’. Like several of the recently introduced high yielding feeds it has average grain quality and poor disease resistance, particularly to Septoria Tritici and Mildew. Not a variety for early drilling though does quite well in the 2nd wheat position.

DICKENS

(Equinox x Charger) x Defender

Secobra

2.7%

A useful recent introduction which offers some sort of middle ground on grain quality and yields between the top yielders like Kielder and Santiago, and better quality wheats like Diego and Relay. Dickens appears to have robust rust disease ratings but Eyespot may need attention. Straw strength is not the best but should be manageable for most growers. Good 1st and 2nd wheat yield ratings.

BELEPI

Robigus x Samoa

J.Blackman

1.4%

Belepi is not on the HGCA list but offers growers a very interesting alternative for later sowing. It is a winter wheat crossed with a spring variety and has a wide sowing window from Mid October to April. It is one of the earliest varieties to mature even in the late sowing window so could be a useful entry for oilseed rape when sown in October/ November. Yields have been recorded between Invicta and Santiago.

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HGCA Recommended List®

Winter wheat 2014/15

MARKET OPTIONS AND GRAIN QUALITY C

Viscount

Horatio

Beluga

Alchemy

KWS Santiago

Dickens

Conqueror

KWS Gator

Relay

JB Diego

Grafton

Duxford

East

N&E

North

United Kingdom (9.9 t/ha)

102

100

103

102

101

100

106

105

104

103

102

107

106

105

103

102

3.8

East region (10.1 t/ha)

101

103

102

101

100

106

105

104

103

101

102

103

102

105

107

104

105

102

101

102

100

2.1

West region (9.9 t/ha)

103

105

100

102

100

102

103

101

103

102

104

105

104

102

101

102

100

3.0

North region (9.5 t/ha)

[104]

[100]

104

[100]

101

[104]

102

[104]

103

105

102

[106]

108

[109]

105

104

103

108

[105]

106

108

107

103

101

102

100

3.2

4.7

Soft Group 4

Average LSD (5%)

Cougar

nabim Group 3

Evolution

Revelation

KWS Kielder

Myriad

Spφ

Leeds

Panacea

Zulu

nabim Group 2

Cocoon

nabim Group 1

Chilton

Scope of Recommendation

Cubanita

End-use group

Crusoe

Skyfall

Twister

Scout

Claire

NEW

KWS Target

NEW

Invicta

NEW

Tuxedo

Monterey

Delphi

Icon

NEW KWS Croft

NEW

Cordiale

KWS Cashel

NEW Panorama

NEW

Solstice

Gallant

NEW

Hard Group 4

Fungicide treated grain yield (% treated control)

Untreated grain yield (% treated control) United Kingdom (9.9 t/ha)

Main market options (The specific attributes of varieties are different so, whenever possible, varieties should not be mixed in store) UK breadmaking UK biscuit, cake-making UK distilling ukp bread wheat for export uks soft wheat for export

Yp -

Y Y -

Y [Y] -

Y Y -

Y [Y]

Y [Y] [Y]

Y [Y]

Y Y [B]

Y [Y] [Y]

Y [Y]

Y [Y] [Y]

Y [Y] [B]

Y Y

Y [Y] Y

Y Y

Y [B]

[Y] [B]

[Y] [Y]

Y [B]

[B]

Y [B]

[Y] [B]

Y [Y]

[Y] B

Hard 11.8 271 78.1 [44.7] 277 1.4

Hard 12.4 243 77.5 227 0.6

Hard 12.1 291 77.0 [49.0] 226 0.9

Hard 12.0 246 77.9 [46.8] 204 0.6

Hard 11.3 278 79.8 [50.3] 221 0.7

Hard 11.7 266 78.7 215 0.7

Hard 11.7 232 77.2 [45.5] [235] -

Hard 11.6 247 76.8 [36.6] 269 0.7

Hard 12.3 305 79.0 [41.5] [240] [0.9]

Soft 11.1 228 76.2 104 0.3

Soft 11.2 208 75.7 [43.8] 85 0.3

Soft 11.2 200 76.3 93 0.3

Soft 10.8 209 75.6 [42.1] 59 0.2

Soft 11.4 260 75.7 104 0.4

Soft 11.4 222 78.8 91 0.3

Soft 11.1 271 74.6 111 0.4

Soft 11.2 229 75.1 [41.8] 76 0.3

Soft 11.4 207 76.4 103 0.3

Soft 11.4 226 76.3 [43.4] -

Soft 11.6 218 78.0 [43.3] 86 0.3

Soft 10.8 139 76.9 [46.1] [75] [0.3]

Soft 11.0 192 77.9 76 0.3

Soft 11.0 164 76.7 [42.7] 65 0.2

Soft 11.0 217 76.5 95 0.3

Soft 11.0 214 75.9 78 0.3

Soft 10.9 175 73.9 74 0.2

Soft 10.9 159 75.9 [45.3] [89] [0.3]

Soft 11.1 222 75.9 81 0.3

Soft 11.0 157 75.1 109 [0.4]

Soft 11.3 230 77.3 [44.4] -

Hard 10.8 185 74.0 -

Hard 10.7 171 74.1 [44.2] 201 1.4

Hard 11.0 141 75.0 -

Hard 11.0 218 76.3 [141] [0.4]

Hard 10.9 188 75.3 [44.5] -

Hard 10.9 189 75.4 -

Hard 11.3 256 76.5 -

Hard 11.1 298 77.6 [45.7] -

Hard 11.7 270 77.9 [45.8] -

Hard 11.0 248 76.4 [42.9] -

Year first listed

RL status

Grain quality Endosperm texture Protein content (%) Hagberg Falling Number Specific weight (kg/hl) 1000 grain weight (g) Chopin alveograph W Chopin alveograph P/L

0.4 27 1.0 3.3 31 0.2

Status in RL system

Agronomic features Resistance to lodging without PGR

1.4

Resistance to lodging with PGR

0.9

Height without PGR (cm)

2.0

Ripening (days +/- Solstice, -ve = early)

-1

0.8

Resistance to sprouting

[6]

[7]

[6]

[7]

[6]

[5]

[6]

[4]

[6]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[5]

[6]

0.9

Disease resistance Mildew

[4]

1.9

Yellow rust

1.2

Brown rust Septoria nodorum Septoria tritici Eyespot Fusarium ear blight Orange wheat blossom midge

1.2

[5] 6 [6]@ [6]

[6] 6 5 6

[5] 4 5 5

[6] 5 4 6

[5] 5 [6] [6]

[5] 5 5 6

[5] 5 4 6

[4] 5 [4] [7]

[5] 5 4 5

[5] 5 5 7

[6] 5 [7] [6]

[5] 5 [6] 6

[5] 6 [4] [6]

[6] 5 5 6

[6] 6 6 6

[5] 5 4 6

[6] 5 6 5

[6] 5 5 6

6 5 7 6

[5] 6 [4] [6]

[6] 5 [5] 7

[6] 5 [6] [6]

[5] 5 [6] 7

[6] 6 [8]@ 7

[6] 7 [3] 6

[6] 5 6 6

[5] 5 5 6

5 6 6 7

[6] 5 [6] 6

[6] 6 [6] [6]

[6] 5 5 6

[5] 5 [4] 6

[6] 5 3 6

[6] 5 4 6

[5] 6 4 6

[6] 5 4 6

[5] 5 6@ 5

[5] 5 5 6

1.1 0.8 2.1 0.6

Breeder/ UK contact Breeder

RAGT

Lim

SCP

Lim

SCP

DSV

Lim

KWS

Sec

Lim

KWS

RAGT

Lim

KWS

Lim

Sen

Lim

Mom

Lim

RAGT

KWS

Lim

KWS

Lim

KWS

Sej

KWS

Sec

KWS

RAGT

Bre

KWS

SCP

UK contact

RAGT

Lim

Syn

Lim

Syn

DSV

Lim

KWS

Agr

Lim

KWS

RAGT

Sen

RAGT

Lim

KWS

Lim

Sen

Lim

KWS

Lim

RAGT

KWS

Lim

Sen

Lim

KWS

Lim

KWS

Agr

KWS

RAGT

Sen

KWS

Syn

2009 (10.7 t/ha)

102

100

105

102

105

103

[98]

102

104

[103]

100

109

105

104

106

101

100

101

3.3

2010 (9.9 t/ha)

101

100

[96]

102

105

103

102

100

101

[94]

105

106

107

106

101

103

110

104

106

104

102

100

2.7

2011 (10.1 t/ha)

[96]

105

104

107

105

100

101

102

104

[96]

108

106

107

109

106

109

102

100

110

111

106

108

103

102

101

100

2.7

2012 (8.9 t/ha)

104

102

104

100

102

[99]

104

107

104

100

108

102

104

106

103

101

102

3.1

2013 (9.7 t/ha)

104

102

103

[100]

105

101

100

103

100

105

103

104

100

101

103

101

100

101

[99]

108

105

106

107

103

102

103

[99]

3.1

First cereal (10.4 t/ha)

102

100

102

100

101

100

106

105

104

103

102

106

105

103

102

4.0

Second and more (8.5 t/ha)

103

100

103

102

100

101

106

104

105

101

102

101

102

108

107

106

104

106

103

102

100

4.3

Annual yield (% control)

Rotational position

Sowing date (most trials were sown during October) Early-sown (before 14th Sept) (10.2 t/ha)

105

103

102

103

100

106

107

106

102

103

4.9

Late sown (mid-Nov to end-Jan) (8.8 t/ha)

[100]

[99]

[101]

[99]

[103]

[97]

100

[100]

[98]

[107]

[106]

[100]

[103]

[102]

103

[98]

[104]

[108]

[107]

[104]

[103]

[98]

[100]

[94]

[101]

7.1

Light soils (9.2 t/ha)

[107]

[104]

102

[98]

103

[102]

101

[101]

103

104

102

101

[106]

107

[106]

103

105

103

106

[106]

107

106

105

104

103

100

5.2

Heavy soils (10.5 t/ha)

101

102

103

102

103

101

102

100

101

100

105

104

103

101

102

101

106

104

106

102

101

4.4

Lodging % without PGR

Lodging % with PGR

[End Feb]

End Jan

Mid Feb

End Jan

[Mid Feb]

End Jan

Mid Feb

[End Jan]

Mid Feb

End Jan

[End Feb]

[Mid Feb]

[End Feb]

Mid Feb

[Mid Feb]

[End Feb]

[Mid Feb]

[End Jan]

[Mid Feb]

Mid Feb

[End Jan]

[Mid Feb]

End Jan

[End Jan]

Mid Feb

End Jan

Mid Feb

Soil type (about 50% of trials are on medium soils)

Agronomic features

Latest safe sowing date #

Mid Feb Mid Feb

End Jan

Speed of development to growth stage 31 (days +/- average) Early Sep sown

-11

-2

-4

-2

-4

[4]

-3

[-2]

[-7]

-1

[4]

-1

[2]

-1

-2

[-1]

-2

-3

-4

-1

-6

6.5

Early Oct sown

[-2]

-4

-2

[-1]

-3

[-1]

-4

[2]

-2

[0]

-1

-2

-3

[3]

-3

[-2]

-1

-4

[0]

-5

-1

6.4

Early Nov sown

[-2]

-3

-1

[2]

-1

[-3]

-4

[3]

[-3]

-2

-4

-2

[2]

[-4]

-0

[0]

-1

-4

-0

-1

4.6

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Malting Barley UK Seed Market Share

SY VENTURE

DH9525 x Retriever

13.3%

Syngenta

KWS TOWER

Retriever x Saffron

KWS

15.1%

NEW

SY Venture is a high-yielding variety with excellent malting potential and resistance to BaYMV. It has full approval from the IBD (Institute of Brewing and Distilling) for the production of malt for brewing. Unlike most other malting types it has relatively stiff straw and it also has a very good specific weight.

This variety is new for 2014 and has the same yield as KWS Glacier but longer straw. It performs equally well on light land and heavy land and has the lowest screenings losses on the HGCA list, demonstrating well that it produces a very bold sample. It has the same straw strength and maturity as Cassia with improved disease ratings, though Net Blotch resistance is poor.

TALISMAN

VOLUME Hybrid (6 row)

Flagon x Retriever

2.5%

Senova

This new variety is the highest yielding malting barley available. It has provisional approval from the IDB for malt production for brewing. Like many successful malting varieties the straw is long and only rated as a 6 for standing ability so will suit the traditional malting barley grower rather than the ‘dual purpose’ barley grower. Very early maturity is a useful attribute.

CASSATA

Opal x NSL 96-7517

Limagrain

2.1%

Cassata is the most widely grown winter malting barley as it has stiff straw, BaYMV resistance and is fully approved for brewing by the IBD. Yield is 4% higher than Pearl but 5% behind SY Venture. Cassata has very varied range of disease resistance with a good 7 for Rhynchosporium, but poor resistance to Mildew (4), Net Blotch (4) and Yellow Rust (2).

PEARL

Puffin x Angora

Limagrain

1.6%

Pearl has been the industry benchmark and performed well for growers since recommended in 1999. It has now lost market share to Cassata and new higher yielding malting and feed varieties are likely to continue the trend. Worth making the point when introduced it was popular with feed growers too but the highest yielding 2 row feed varieties are now up to 15% higher yielding, demonstrating the improvements brought from plant breeding.

Syngenta

Not Known

This Hybrid is the highest yielding winter barley you can grow. Seed supplies have been poor historically but Syngenta have been able to scale up production so Volume will be more readily available in 2014 and we expect it to be popular. The HGCA list shows a good level of yield but when grown under Syngenta’s guidelines (i.e. lower seed rate, with earlier Nitrogen application, full PGR program) the yield improvements achieved on farm have been higher than the list suggests. The extra vigour of the hybrids along with that ability to ‘scavenge’ for nutrients and moisture seems to enable them to cope with stress situations better so the greatest advantages of hybrids can be seen on drought prone soils or in second/third cereal positions. Please speak to the seed office for more details of the YIELD GUARANTEE offer.

KWS MERIDIAN (6 row)

(Kone x Loment) x Fredericus

KWS

0.8%

For those growers keen to maximise the yield of straw and grain Meridian offers a useful alternative to the Hybrids. It has the longest straw available and is rated as a 7 for standing, stiffer than all other 6 row varieties. Meridian is very early to mature and has a relatively large grain for a 6 row, though specific weight is only moderate. With an excellent all round disease package including BaYMV resistance, Meridian looks attractive, particularly if the hybrids are seen as too expensive.

Feed Barley Varieties UK Seed Market Share

RETRIEVER

Clara x SJ 990647

Limagrain

0.9%

Retriever is one of the highest yielding 2 row winter barley varieties. It had a disappointing year in the wet conditions in 2012 though beat everything else in the drier summer of 2013. It has not developed into a major variety in the UK due a relatively poor specific weight for a 2 row variety and short, relatively weak straw. Retriever is early to mature and is resistant to BaYMV.

KWS CASSIA

(Eden x Carat) x Saffron

KWS

19.9%

KWS Cassia has set the new standard for two row winter barley yield. It has proved to be a higher yielding improved version of it’s parent Saffron. However it does share it’s parents susceptibility to Rhynchosporium and Mildew. A bold grain with a good specific weight and longish, very stiff straw has made Cassia our most popular variety for the past few years and we are now seeing it appear as a parent in some of the very recent introductions.

FLORENTINE

3351b2 x Stru2374

Senova

2.2%

Florentine is a useful all-rounder. Whilst the yield is slightly behind Cassia is has very stiff straw, a comprehensive disease resistance and early maturity. It is resistant to BaYMV.

MATROS

Himalaya x (Carat x Chess)

Limagrain

1.3%

Matros is ideal for those growing 2 row barley and looking to maximise the yield of grain and straw. The grain yield is the similar to the current market favourite KWS Cassia but Matros has the longest straw of the 2 row feeds and also offers much improved resistance to Rhynchosporium (rated 7) and Mildew (rated 7).

KWS GLACIER

Cassia x Retriever

KWS

21.2%

KWS Glacier is now the equal highest yielding variety with the exception of the 6 row hybrids. On heavier soil types it does particularly well where it is number 1 with no exceptions. It has better Rhyncho resistance than Cassia and is slightly earlier to mature. The straw is shorter than Cassia and the grain is not so plump. 12

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Winter Barley 2014/15

North

East

West

North

Average LSD (5%)

Sequel

Escadre

C* KWS Meridian

Saffron

Two-row feed

Volume $

Florentine

California

Matros

KWS Cassia

Cavalier

Pearl

Retriever

Cassata ~

NEW

Tetris

Flagon

Two-row malting

NEW KWS Glacier

KWS Tower

Winsome

Scope of Recommendation

NEW

* Archer

Variety type

SY Venture

Talisman

YIELD, QUALITY, AGRONOMY AND DISEASE RESISTANCE

Six-row feed

Fungicide treated grain yield (% treated control) UK with fungicide (8.7 t/ha)

101

100

106

105

103

102

101

108

104

101

3.0

East region with fungicide (8.7 t/ha)

102

101

107

108

105

106

103

104

103

101

108

103

100

3.7

West region with fungicide (9.0 t/ha)

100

105

104

[103]

103

[102]

103

100

102

100

108

105

101

3.9

North region with fungicide (8.4 t/ha)

100

106

105

104

106

107

104

102

101

108

106

102

100

4.1

4.0

IBD malting approval for brewing use

Overseas malting

[Y]

Specific weight (kg/hl)

68.1

70.3

69.3

69.9

70.3

69.0

71.0

68.2

70.2

66.5

67.4

70.6

71.3

68.0

69.5

68.9

70.7

68.8

66.2

70.6

69.8

0.9

Screenings % through 2.25 mm

2.7

2.2

1.5

1.9

2.0

1.6

1.5

1.0

1.6

2.4

1.3

2.4

[1.3]

2.0

1.7

5.3

2.2

2.0

3.5

1.0

Screenings % through 2.5 mm

6.9

5.0

3.4

4.9

4.8

3.7

3.4

2.6

4.1

5.6

5.9

3.0

5.4

[2.9]

5.4

4.3

14.4

5.2

6.7

10.1

2.3

Nitrogen content (%)

1.64

1.67

1.78

1.61

1.66

1.69

1.68

0.14

Year first listed

RL Status

Untreated grain yield (% treated control) UK without fungicide (8.7 t/ha)

Main market options

[ ] = limited data All yields on this table are taken from treated trials receiving a full fungicide and PGR programme Average LSD (least significant difference) 5%: Varieties that are more than one LSD apart are significantly different at the 5% confidence level. Key to Breeder and UK contact codes: KWS = KWS UK (www.kws-uk.com) Lim = Limagrain UK (www.limagrain.co.uk) SCP = Syngenta Crop Protection (www.syngenta.co.uk) Sej = Sejet, Denmark Sen = Senova (www.senova.uk.com) Syn = Syngenta Seeds (www.syngenta.co.uk) UK = recommended for the UK East = recommended for the East region West = recommended for the West region North = recommended for the North region Sp = specific recommendation ® = “HGCA RECOMMENDED LIST” is a registered trademark of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Grain quality

Status in RL system

~ = Cassata has a specific recommendation for growers wanting BaYMV resistant variety for malting $ = Volume is a hybrid variety # = the winter hardiness scores are taken from extreme tests in the Jura mountains of France R = resistant to barley mild mosaic virus (BaMMV) and to barley yellow mosaic virus (BaYMV) strain 1

Agronomic features Resistance to lodging

8 89

Straw height (cm)

101

2.7

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

-2

-1

-2

-1

-2

-1

-2

-1

-2

-1

-2

-3

1.0

Winter hardiness #

[6]

0.8

Disease resistance Mildew

1.5

Yellow rust

[7]

[5]

[7]

[4]

[9]

[5]

[6]

[7]

2.7

Brown rust

1.1

Rhynchosporium

1.1

Net blotch

[4]

[5]

1.7

BaYMV

Breeder

Sen

SCP

Lim

SCP

Lim

KWS

SCP

Sej

Lim

KWS

Sej

Lim

Sen

KWS

SCP

KWS

SCP

UK contact

Sen

Syn

Lim

Syn

Lim

KWS

Syn

Lim

KWS

Lim

Sen

KWS

Syn

KWS

Syn

Breeder/ UK contact

c i p y e l r ba

Annual yields as % treated controls 2009 treated yield (8.8 t/ha)

105

100

108

105

106

103

104

101

107

102

3.4

2010 treated yield (9.2 t/ha)

103

108

106

104

101

103

102

107

102

100

2011 treated yield (8.3 t/ha)

106

107

106

111

107

112

104

106

104

103

110

100

2012 treated yield (8.4 t/ha)

105

102

100

104

101

104

100

109

102

100

3.6 4.5 4.5

2013 treated yield (8.4 t/ha)

101

102

100

[94]

[91]

106

107

106

108

105

104

100

102

101

106

105

101

3.5

Light soils (8.3 t/ha)

101

100

108

105

106

105

103

102

101

108

103

101

3.3

Heavy soils (8.7 t/ha)

103

104

100

108

110

106

103

104

102

109

106

101

5.8

Lodging % without PGR

Lodging % with PGR

308.9

308.4

306.5

311.9

306.2

307.8

305.6

1.8

Soil type (about 50% of trials are medium soils)

Agronomic characteristics

Malting quality Hot water extract (l deg/kg)

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Winter Oats GERALD

12.3%

IBERS

First recommended over 20 years ago Gerald is still a popular variety. More recent introductions certainly offer improvements in yield but have not been able to couple that with good grain quality and Gerald is often 1st choice for the milling market.

MASCANI

IBERS

67.4%

Mascani has proved itself to be a reliable alternative to Gerald and is now the number 1 variety. Whilst the yield is slightly lower than Gerald it has superior disease resistance and very similar straw characteristics. With the highest kernel content, best specific weight and best hullability Mascani is recognised as a top quality oat. Early to mature.

DALGUISE

Senova

11.5%

Dalguise has good grain quality and very early maturity but this comes at the expense of poor Mildew resistance and particularly poor Crown Rust resistance. Yields are very similar to Gerald but the long straw is rated as 4 for resistance to lodging, the weakest on the list.

BALADO

IBERS

0.7%

A very short, stiff strawed variety with a treated yield 4% higher than Gerald. This very high yielder does however have a lower specific weight and lower kernel content than the other established varieties and it may not suit all oat millers. Disease resistance is relatively poor and maturity is a few days later than Gerald.

HGCA Recommended List®

Winter Oats 2014/15 All yields on this table are taken from treated trials receiving a full fungicide programme

YIELD, QUALITY, AGRONOMY AND DISEASE RESISTANCE NEW

Key to Breeder and UK contact codes: IBERS =Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences Sen = Senova (www.senova.uk.com)

109

105

101

5.0

Kernel content (%)

72.3

72.8

75.7

73.5

78.1

0.9

Specific weight (kg/hl)

50.0

49.3

54.1

53.1

54.2

63.7

65.5

64.7

1.1

Screenings % through 2.0mm

2.6

3.3

3.5

3.1

1.7

39.0

15.8

15.7

4.2

[5] 104 0

8 86 +1

4 114 -1

6 110 0

6 109 -1

9 84 +1

[6] 108 -1

6 111 -1

1.8 3.0 1.3

~ A race of crown rust has been identified which may affect Mascani but infection levels in trials have so far been low $ Balado and Fusion are dwarf varieties

Grafton

Beacon

Conventional husked varieties

Fusion $

Scope of Recommendation

Dalguise

Variety type

Balado $

Rhapsody

Mascani ~

C Gerald

Average LSD (5%)

NEW

Conventional husked varieties

UK yield as % treated control (8.2 t/ha) Fungicide treated

Grain quality

® = “HGCA RECOMMENDED LIST” is a registered trademark of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Variety no longer listed: Tardis P1 = first year of recommendation [ ] = limited data C = yield control

Agronomic features Resistance to lodging Straw length (cm) Ripening (days +/- Gerald, -ve = earlier)

Disease resistance Mildew

[8]

[9]

1.6

Crown rust

[6]

[3]

[5]

[8]

[3]

[6]

[5]

3.2

Year first listed

RL status

Status in RL system

Variety type Scope of Recommendation

Conventional husked varieties

On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. disease resistance)

Naked varieties

IBERS

Sen

IBERS

Sen

[7]

UK 2009 treated yield (8.4 t/ha)

106

100

102

5.7

UK 2010 treated yield (8.9 t/ha)

[107]

107

103

[76]

6.0

UK 2011 treated yield (7.9 t/ha)

[107]

100

101

105

[76]

11.9

UK 2012 treated yield (7.3 t/ha)

113

104

103

102

8.9

UK 2013 treated yield (8.4 t/ha)

107

108

103

4.4

Breeder/ UK contact Breeder UK contact

Annual yields as % treated control

Average LSD (least significant difference) 5%. Varieties that are more than one LSD apart are significantly different at the 5% confidence level ® = “HGCA RECOMMENDED LIST” is a registered trademark of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Treated yields with and without PGR as % treated control

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109

106

101

5.1

Without PGR (7.5 t/ha)

[105]

102

100

104

[78]

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Winter Triticale KEREON

NEW for 2014

The winter triticale variety that combines yield, good grain quality with strong agronomic characters. Breeder

Florimond Desprez, France. Kereon was added to the European Common Catalogue in 2010 and is widely grown in France. It has been in UK trials and commercially grown throughout the UK since 2013.

Sowing Window

Kereon is a true winter variety and can be sown from September to late January.

Extremely High Yield Kereon outyielded Tribeca by 10% in both the HGCA Descriptive List trials and Elsoms private

trials in 2013.

Excellent Straw Strength

Kereon is a stiff strawed variety of medium height at about 10cms shorter than Tribeca. However as with all triticale varieties appropriate PGR use will be required in individual farm situations.

Earliness of Ripening Similar to Tribeca and other popular varieties and about 2 days earlier than Grenado. Good Disease Resistance

Very good overall resistance, especially to Mildew and Brown Rust and good resistance to Yellow Rust.

Excellent Grain Quality

Kereon produces samples of high specific weight. In 2013 Elsoms trials it was 1.5kg/hl higher than Tribeca and Tremplin at 74 kg/hl

Whole Crop

Kereon can be successfully grown for whole crop silage production as well as for grain.

Coping without Neonicotinoids Neonicotinoid seed treatments have been relied upon for an effective control of early season pests in oilseed rape for over a decade. However following the EU Commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent decision to ban this group of insecticides for a 2 year period to investigate further possible connections to the decline in the bee population, oilseed rape growers face some challenges in ensuring a successful establishment. Seed treatments such Modesto, Cruiser and historically Chinook gave broad spectrum pest control with the two key pests being cabbage stem flea beetle and aphids carrying turnip yellows virus. Turnip yellows virus can cause anywhere between 7% and 30% yield reduction and cabbage stem flea beetle can cause total crop failure in severe cases. Views vary across the industry as to how best to manage the risk with speculation that numerous insecticide sprays may be required, but one thing is for sure, growers will have to pay more attention to their crops in the early stages without the safety net of the neonicotinoid seed treatments. If the weather conditions do not allow for timely pyrethroid applications there is a high risk that you will lose plants and possibly a crop. Poor control of aphids could lead to direct feeding damage on emerging seedlings and transmission of turnip yellows virus. This increase in the amount of spraying is likely to increase pest resistance issues and could ultimately result in a less profitable crop.

How will growers cope? It is worth mentioning that some feel that the potential impact of the Neonics ban is being exaggerated but at a time when the margins associated with the crop are under pressure we may see a decline in the acreage of rape grown.

Seed Rate The idea of increasing seed rates seems counter intuitive as the understanding of high yields coming from the lower plant populations is well established. However we feel that the most growers will tinker with rates and increase them by 10-20% over the next few seasons until we know more about how crops will establish.

Timing of drilling Growers will be more reluctant to drill crops late in the season due to increased risk of crop failure so there will inevitably be a temptation to drill rape earlier in order to get the crop established. Flea beetle activity will be higher however in early August than the end of the month and aphid control will also be more expensive. In essence the ideal window of the 3rd and 4th week of August will be more congested than ever.

Hybrid or Conventional Varieties that show a more vigorous growth pattern at establishment will be more valued. There are vigorous conventional varieties and there are hybrids that are relatively less vigorous, but generally the hybrids do get out of the ground that bit quicker and produce a stronger, more resilient plant. Matching the right variety to the anticipated drilling date will be key.

Companion Crops There is a view that sowing the rape with a companion crop has much to offer as it provides an alternative distraction to the key pests. This area is worthy of more trials work but the benefits will need to be proven as the extra costs associated here are significant.

Alternative Seed Treatments Newly developed insecticide products may well be available to growers in the near future and older insecticides with more limited pest activity will find their way into the UK on seed that is treated elsewhere in Europe. However registration of new products is increasingly both difficult and expensive, and whilst Bayer and Syngenta are battling to overturn the current ban, there is little prospect of success. Most varieties are likely to be offered for sale in the UK in 2014 with no insecticide seed treatment at all.

Growth Stimulant Treatments Several plant breeders are offering seed treated with a range of micro nutrient type seed treatments in an effort to aid a speedy establishment. These products are only applied at low application levels and will have a limited effect, but given the choice of with or without the added stimulant, anything that can have a positive impact is worth including.

Varietal Resistance to Turnip Yellow Virus

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Oilseed Rape Earliness

Earliest

7.0

Earliness

CUBIC

Conventional Low Biomass

5.2

A very popular variety in the West, particularly with larger growers. The earliest maturing variety available which helps get the combine rolling. When in trials with HGCA it was higher yielding than all varieties in the West except W21. A true low biomass variety.

6.4

EXCALIBUR

Hybrid

AVATAR

Hybrid

5.2

DEKALB

CAMPUS

Conventional

5.0

MARBLE

Semi-Dwarf Hybrid

4.9

KWS 4.8

Hybrid

LSPB

Bayer

This looks a useful newcomer as it has good agronomics and is one of the highest yielding varieties with an early maturity. It also has the best rating available (9) for Stem Canker, the most damaging disease in rape.

5.6

DRAGSTER

Conventional

Senova

TRINITY

Conventional

Elsoms

VISION

Conventional

Senova

CHARGER

Conventional

Momont

The highest yielding conventional variety. It has shortish straw and is very stiff. Whilst it flowers early it has medium/late maturity. It is very weak on both Light Leaf spot and Stem Canker.

4.5

DK CABERNET

Conventional

DEKALB

A high yielding non-hybrid with good straw strength. It has late maturity and has suffered from a variable pod set in some seasons, but usually compensates and yields well. Good resistance to Stem Canker and Light Leaf Spot.

4.0

Latest

HARPER

Conventional

This variety has developed a reputation as being a very reliable and straightforward rape to grow. It has stiff straw and performed particularly well in the difficult condition in 2012.

A high yielding Semi dwarf that is up for HGCA recommendation in 2014. It offers a significant improvement over the yield of Troy and comes with the added benefit of solid disease rating and moderately early maturity. Being very short and stiff this one should stand whatever you throw at it.

5.8

FASHION

This looks a decent all rounder as it has a very high yield potential, good straw characteristics, and reasonably good disease ratings. Average maturity.

LSPB

A very high yielding conventional variety that is to be considered for next years HGCA list. It had a slightly disappointing year last year but has potential to be the highest yielding non hybrid after this season. Excellent Stem Canker resistance and the best resistance to lodging.

6.0

Pioneer

A good all rounder with a slight yield advantage over the sister variety Vision.

Most very high yielders have relatively late maturity but Avatar should be earlier to harvest and help spread the workload. It has very similar straw characteristics to Excalibur and has relatively vigorous autumn and early spring growth. Only moderate Stem Canker resistance.

6.0

Hybrid

A tall yet very stiff strawed hybrid that has demonstrated tremendous consistency over the last few seasons. With one of the highest gross outputs available it has a place with most growers. Medium maturity.

For many years Excalibur was the leading hybrid. It has early maturity and very good autumn vigour and early spring growth so can be drilled a little later in the season. It is slightly off the pace in yield terms now but has a loyal following.

6.3

PR46 W21

SESAME

Conventional

LSPB

This high yielding non hybrid is relatively tall, very late maturing and is susceptible to Stem Canker.

KWS

This is another conventional variety that is on the ‘grey list’ and up for consideration for next year’s HGCA list. It looks a useful candidate with low biomass, early maturity and good disease ratings. Could be one to have a look at.

5.6

PT211

Hybrid

Pioneer

This hybrid has very similar characteristics to sister line W21. It has a slightly higher gross output rating with superior disease resistance.

5.4

TROY

Semi-Dwarf Hybrid

DSV

Troy is the highest yielding of HGCA listed semi dwarf hybrids. It has been very popular on farm for the last 2 years as it progresses the low biomass story to the next level. More vigorous than most semi dwarfs. Very stiff straw.

5.4

QUARTZ

Conventional

KWS

Quartz is a variety with excellent Stem Canker resistance. It is relatively short, has moderate stem stiffness and medium maturity. Variable performance over the last two years.

5.2

MENTOR

Hybrid (Club Root Resistant)

LSPB

Historically those who need a club root resistant variety had to tolerate a yield penalty but Mentor offers a huge yield increase over the varieties currently available. It is a candidate variety but a limited quantity of seed is available for 2014.

5.2

INCENTIVE

Hybrid

DSV

The highest gross output available for this autumn. Outstanding vigour in the first 45 days of growth. Stiff straw, high oil content and consistent performance. 20

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YIELD, QUALITY, AGRONOMY AND DISEASE RESISTANCE

Conv

Fungicide treated

Marble

Conv

Mentor Club Root Res.

RH Described

Conv

SD RH

Control

Cand.

Dragster

Conv

Campus

PR46W21 (control)

Cracker $

DK Imagine CL #&

Cash

Average LSD (5%)

Vision

Conv

Rhino

Conv

Marathon

Conv

PR46W21

Conv

Harper

PT211

Trinity

Charger

Incentive

Scope of Recommendation UK EW EW Gross output (yield adjusted for oil content) as % control (5.4 t/ha)

Variety type

Candidate Varieties*

PR45D05 #

Fashion

* DK Expower

* DK Camelot

Troy #

Compass

Rivalda

Sesame

NEW

DK Cabernet

NEW

Quartz

NEW

Avatar

NEW

Other varieties

DK Cabernet (control)

HGCA Recommended List®

105

104

103

102

101

100

4.3

101

106

105

104

103

106

103

102

103

101

104

101

100

101

100

3.9

100

101

105

102

103

8 8

8 9

8 8

8 7

8 9

8 8

8 7

8 8

8 9

7 7

7 6

8 8

8 9

8 8

0.3 0.6

8 9

8 7

9 8

9 7

8 7

9 8

9 9

Seed yield as % control (5.0 t/ha) Fungicide treated

Agronomic features Resistance to lodging Stem stiffness Shortness of stem

0.3

Earliness of flowering Earliness of maturity

7 5

8 5

6 5

7 6

7 5

8 5

8 6

5 5

6 4

7 4

7 6

6 5

7 6

6 5

7 6

7 5

0.4 0.5

4 6

5 6

4 5

6 7

7 6

5 5

7 6

Oil content, fungicide treated (%)

45.8

44.0

45.5

45.1

46.0

44.0

45.5

45.2

44.9

44.1

44.4

44.9

46.0

44.5

45.6

44.7

44.6

44.1

43.9

45.2

44.4

0.3

44.0

45.7

45.2

45.7

45.1

46.0

45.9

Glucosinolate (µmoles/g of seed)

10.1

10.3

10.0

10.6

10.0

12.6

10.9

10.1

10.4

10.1

12.8

12.2

10.0

9.7

12.0

10.5

11.8

11.9

10.1

13.8

13.1

10.4

Seed quality (at 9% moisture) 10.6

Disease resistance Light leaf spot

1.2

Stem canker

[4]

[6]

[5]

[9]

[4]

[3]

[4]

[8]

[4]

[5]

[7]

[4]

1.3

[5]

Year first listed

RL status

Breeder

LSPB

Mom

LSW

BayR

DSV

LSPB

KWS

LSPB

KWS

LSPB

DSV

LSPB

LSW

KWS

LSPB

KWS

LSPB

UK contact

DSV

KWS

Els

Bay

DSV

LSPB

KWS

LSPB

KWS

DSV

Sen

KWS

LSPB

144

141

146

137

143

130

Status in RL system

Breeder/ UK contact

Annual treated gross output (yield adjusted for oil content) as % control 2010 (5.4 t/ha)

103

105

101

105

104

100

101

4.3

2011 (6.1 t/ha)

101

100

104

102

105

102

105

104

100

102

100

103

100

5.3

2012 (4.4 t/ha)

[112]

[118]

[100]

104

[100]

102

103

100

101

102

101

100

103

6.4

2013 (5.4 t/ha)

107

104

109

106

104

101

103

102

104

101

105

101

100

102

101

4.0

156

141

148

156

153

157

148

153

143

150

155

146

159

136

137

152

154

123

149

151

157

3.3

128

Agronomy Plant height (cm)

Harvest method - gross output (yield adjusted for oil content) as % control Swathed (5.8 t/ha)

[109]

[105]

[102]

102

[103]

104

101

102

100

101

100

7.1

Desiccated (5.3 t/ha)

104

105

103

104

103

102

101

102

101

100

101

3.4

[ ] = limited data *Direct comparisons cannot be made between Candiate varieties and Recommended varieties as the data is taken from different trials. Key to Breeder and UK contact codes: Bay = Bayer CropScience (www.bayercropscience.co.uk) BayR = Bayer CropScience Raps (www.bayercropscience.co.uk) DK = DEKALB (www.dekalb.co.uk) DP = DuPont Pioneer (www.Pioneer.com/uk) LSW = Lantmannen SW Seed, Sweden Mom = Moment, France Sen = Senova (www.senova.uk.com) ® = “HGCA RECOMMENDED LIST” is a registered trademark of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board 22

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WINTER SEEDS 2014/2015

Seed Treatment Active ingredient CROP USE

REDIGO

KINTO

REDIGO DETER

LATITUDE

EPONA

JOCKEY

GALMANO

AUSTRAL PLUS

Prothioconazole

Triticonazole Prochloraz

Prothioconazole Clothianidin

Silthiofam

Fluquinconazole Prochloraz

Fluquinconazole

Fludioxonil Tefluthrin

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

MANGANESE

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

KICKSTART

Wheat

Barley

Oats/Trit

DISEASES Fusarium Seedling Blight

Loose Smut

Bunt

Leaf Stripe (barley)

Covered Smut

Seedling Net Blotch

p p

Ergot

(p)

Blue Moulds

(p)

p p p

Take-All

Early Yellow Rust

Early Septoria Tritici

PESTS Aphids - BYDV

Wireworm

Slugs (grain hollowing)

Wheat Bulb Fly

Gout Fly

NUTRITION Early Manganese Deficiency Enhanced Root Growth / Establishment

REDIGO An excellent “single purpose”, our product of choice on wheat and oats. Protects against seed borne disease and soil borne bunt.

KINTO An excellent “single purpose”, our product of choice on winter and spring barley. Protects against seed and soil borne diseases.

REDIGO DETER The benefits of Redigo plus an insecticide offering protection against aphids carrying BYDV (Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus), wireworm, where grass is in the rotation, and a reduction of grain hollowing from slugs. Very useful if sowing early when aphids are more active or where slug numbers are high after rape. Also gives some protection against gout fly, Wessex flea beetle and frit fly.

LATITUDE Always applied with a “single purpose” product and often with a Deter insecticide also. Gives excellent reduction of Take-all. Used on 2nd/3rd and subsequent wheats where Take-all risk is high. Particularly useful if sowing 2nd/3rd wheat before mid October. Has shown a dramatic improvement in second wheat yields over several years.

EPONA A reduced rate of Fluquinconazole used solely as a 1st wheat product to give some early season control of foliar diseases such as Yellow Rust and Septoria Tritici. Particularly useful on varieties that have very low resistance to Yellow Rust.

JOCKEY Seed borne disease control plus good activity against Take-all. Also gives some control/delay of spring disease infections (Rusts and Septoria). Used on 2nd/3rd wheats, particularly if using varieties that are weak on Yellow Rust resistance.

GALMANO The active ingredient in Galmano is straight Fluquiconazole, the same as Jockey but without the single purpose product. This means it can be co applied with Redigo Deter. Available at full rate to replace Jockey in 2nd and 3rd cereals or at 2/3 rate as an Epona product on 1st wheats with poor Yellow Rust resistance.

AUSTRAL PLUS Seed and soil borne disease protection plus an insecticide to protect against wheat bulb fly and wireworm. Wheat bulb fly can be high after early harvested crops (e.g. Vining peas or early potatoes). Can be used as an alternative to Redigo Deter for Wireworm protection where grass is in the rotation.

MANGANESE Applied in addition to any other treatment option. Helps to control Manganese deficiency in autumn and early spring. Improves establishment and winter hardiness. A very useful back-up to foliar applied Manganese in areas of deficiency.

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Winter Beans

Grass Seeds The Wynnstay range of grass seed has grown to become one of the most popular ranges of mixtures in the UK. As well as attracting new customers this growth has been driven by an increased trend towards repeat ordering, one of the most positive indicators that our customers are pleased with the product, performance and value of the mixture range.

You can visit us online at www.grasslandseeds.co.uk Wynnstay supplies a range of Short, Medium and Long Term Grass leys as well as a full range of root seeds.

Short Term Leys: 1 - 2 years Fast Grass One year quick growing grass mixture. If you want a silaging grass seed mixture with very fast establishment and even quicker growth, Fast Grass is the mix for you - the Westerwolds content makes it grow tall and fast for high productivity giving exceptional yield and a top quality cut. Tower 1-2 year bulky silage grass mixture. If you want up to four cuts of high quality grass silage, Tower will not disappoint. Tower grass seed mix is made up of 100% Italian ryegrasses, which grow at the lowest temperatures of all agricultural grasses therefore growing earliest in the spring and latest in the autumn.

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Medium Term Leys: 3 - 6 years Squire 3 year grass mix with red clover for high energy silage and aftermath grazing. If you want to finish lambs faster or cut a high protein silage, Squire will suit your needs. Hybrid ryegrasses are included in this mix, these are quick to establish, have high yields, high water soluble carbohydrate (sugar) contents and can last up to four years. Fortress 3-4 year heavy grass production with early grass growth. Fortress is a grass seed mixture with good early spring growth suitable for an early cut or graze. This is a very quick growing grass ley ideally suited to cutting with some light grazing, so if grazing is your priority have a look at the grass mixture Shield. Shield 4 year quality grazer with silage potential. Shield grass seed mix is ideal for short/medium term grazing; it has good ground cover and very quick regrowth from the hybrid ryegrass. Shield grass seed mix will produce a high quality first silage cut around the third week of May in a normal year.

We fully expect beans, Winter and Spring sown to grow in importance in arable rotations in the near future. With both feed and premium export markets developing significantly and CAP reform offering further potential incentives, the economics of growing beans start to look much more favourable when compared with oilseed rape. Rotation For husbandry reasons beans are rarely grown more often than one year in six in a crop rotation. This usually precedes winter wheat which responds favourably to the higher soil nitrogen status following the bean crop. Beans are also effective as a break crop by allowing the good control of problem weeds.

Bruchid Beetle: This has become the major pest of winter and spring beans, especially in the south, in recent years. It is the biggest single reason for lost premium potential.

Long Term Leys: 6 Years +

• • • •

Crusader High sugar grazing with early bite. A long-term grass mixture with good early spring growth making it ideal for turning ewes and lambs out onto. The high diploid content in the Crusader grass mix aids to creates a very dense base to the sward.

Land in areas of intensive bean production very prone to the pest Headland areas likely to be more badly affected (be prepared to segregate samples) First insecticide timing crucial to achieve control Ensure insecticide penetration into lower part of crop canopy

Variety Choice

Harvest

Most modern varieties of winter and spring beans will suit the export market but growers should select varieties with a pale hilum, a characteristic preferred for human consumption. Wizard would be the preferred option for winter sowing.

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Establishment Possibly the most critical husbandry requirement to get right. 1. 2. 3. 26

Seed rate must be adjusted for Thousand Grain Weight (TGW) Winter – Aim to sow at 18 – 22 viable seeds /m2 (to establish 15 – 18 plants) Seed must be checked for germination, be free of Aschochytae and have a nil Stem Eelworm level. Certified seed has to reach these standards. Home saved seed can be used but must be of suitable quality. Sow winter beans at 125 – 150mm deep (5 – 6”) and spring beans at 70 – 80mm deep (3+”) www.wynnstay.co.uk

Sovereign 4-6 year intensive dual purpose grass mix. Sovereign is our best selling grass seed mixture simply because it is specifically designed for intensive management of both cutting and grazing so suits most livestock farming systems as it’s so versatile.

Handle carefully at harvest to avoid cracking the seed coat if possible. Beans should be dried to below 15% Mc immediately postharvest Drying especially important if admixture is present Ensure beans are well ventilated, regardless of harvest moisture Ensure stores are kept as dark as possible. Daylight reacts with the bean skin to increase tanning, and emphasising stains

Export Remember they are a food crop! Field beans (Faba beans) are often consumed as Ful Medames or Falafel and are a staple food of many North African and Middle Eastern countries. The product is often canned or purchased by the end consumer dry and then pre-soaked before cooking.

Imperial Long term cutting and grazing grass mix. Imperial grass seed mixture is made up of all late perennial ryegrasses to give excellent first cut silage. Late perennials also make the grass mix less likely to produce stemmy seed heads in the summer so Imperial maintains a lush leafy sward throughout the grass growing season

Herald Long term dual purpose grass seed mix. Herald is a versatile grass seed mix for cutting and grazing, it produces a very dense sward so is ideal for turning ewes and lambs out onto in early spring Kingdom Long term cutting and grazing grass mix. The blend of intermediate and late perennials gives great flexibility for both cutting and grazing for potentially over 6 years Majestic Long term dairy pasture for rotational grazing. Majestic grass seed mixture has a high proportion of tetraploid ryegrass to give maximum grazing potential for your dairy enterprise. Royal Proven long term cutting grass mixture. Royal gives good aftermath grazing from the Tetraploid content.

We also supply seeds for: l Horse and Pony leys

l Organic Leys

l Stitching in Leys

l Amenity Seed

l Environmental Schemes

l Root seeds

For advice on grass mixtures and grassland management please phone the seed office on 01939 210777 and speak to one of our seed specialists. Grass and root seed can also be ordered at any of our Wynnstay stores.

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WYNNSTAY ARABLE Astley Park, Astley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4RT

SEED DEPARTMENT t: 01939 210777 Nick Birkinshaw Richard Torr Adam Simper Colin Jones

Seed Manager Seed Sales & Marketing Manager Grass & Root Seeds Manager Seed Sales Specialist

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FERTILISER t: 01939 210555

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CROP PROTECTION t: 01939 210555

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Dr Simon Pope

Crop Protection Manager

Stuart Dolphin Julian Walker John Franklin Rob Hess Kelly Goodyear David Huish

Managing Director Senior Trader Senior Trader Farm Trader Farm Trader Farm Trader

t: 01939 210500

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