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Product Manager Combinable Seed, Western Region Astley, Shropshire m: 07990 578551 e: jonathan.baxendale@wynnstay.co.uk
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Jonathan Baxendale,
Adam Simper, Grass and Roots Seed Product Manager Astley, Shropshire t: 07808 901179 e: adam.simper@wynnstay.co.uk
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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, Sales Specialist
Cheshire m: 07818 413474 e: sjbaldwin@wynnstay.co.uk
Joe Wood, Arable Specialist Astley, Shropshire m: 07469 854794 e: joe.wood@wynnstay.co.uk
Nigel Britland, National Arable Sales Manager
Rebecca Shrimpton, Arable Specialist
Alison Hindle, Farm trader
South Wales Sales Team
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Rob Clubley, Senior Farm Trader
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Lewis White, Seed Contract Manager
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North Yorkshire m: 07803 623000 e: kate.millington@wynnstay.co.uk
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Meurig Huws - m: 07747 625762 Nigel Ellis - m: 07977 216764 Adrian Thomas - m: 07771 518880 Gareth Jones - m: 07747 033517 Rhodri Pritchard - m: 07771 620297
South West England m: 07768 831868 e: rebecca.shrimpton@wynnstay.co.uk
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SPRING 2020 Spring Seed Agronomy Advice Seed rates A key consideration to increase spring cereal yields is choosing varieties with greater tillering ability that can help improve final head counts. Modern varieties such as RGT Planet, LG Diablo and Laureate on Spring Barley and the new Spring Wheat variety KWS Cochise are shown to do this and thus provide a greater flexibility for growers on different soil types and with later drilling dates. These varieties can also show a yield advantage in drought situations due to their tillering abilities. It is worth noting that older varieties such as Kelim and Westminster are still very popular, particularly as feed varieties due to their tall strawed nature. As the spring drilling window is so wide, it is important to ensure seed rates are adjusted to allow for earlier or later drilling. More information on seed rates is provided on each individual species page.
Drilling date Ensuring an optimal drilling date is key with spring cereals to maximise yields. Waiting for the right conditions is often more important than an exact drilling date, as spring cereals require the best possible start to ensure rapid emergence and this has a major influence on final yield. If it is possible to drill, drilling from late February can also help with higher yields.
Grass weed control To ensure maximum weed suppression a higher seed rate is advised to allow for crop competitiveness. However, it is worth noting that growers who are looking at excessive seed rates should be wary for the increased chance of lodging, particularly on very fertile sites and with more modern varieties being more aggressive at tillering.
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CROP NUTRITION Farm specific nutrient planning Inclusion of spring cereal crops in a rotation can be economically beneficial, providing either cash crops or valuable home-grown starch and energy feed sources. However, to see a good return on investment, it’s important to achieve maximum potential yields and this requires attention to detail when it comes to a nutrient plan.
Sulphur is involved in amino acid production to produce proteins, so there tends to be a lower protein level in crops which are deficient. This affects the quality of the grain and as a result, crops can fail to hit market specifications.
Before considering nutrient applications, it’s vital to ensure soil pH levels are right, because if soils are acidic, any nutrients applied will be restricted.
Sulphur-based products also aid the uptake of N, which reduces the risk of leaching
In 2016, 83% of arable farmers in the western region were reported to have a pH below the optimum level, suggesting an application of lime would be beneficial for many growers to fully utilise available nutrients. Balancing Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P) and Potassium/ Potash (K) levels is the next thing to consider and is crucial to producing a successful crop. However, with considerable variation in N, P and K levels between farms and fields within farms, soil testing is recommended to enable bespoke nutrient plans to be developed. This is particularly important for spring cereal crops as the growing window is short, therefore there is less room for error in crop nutrition if full growth and yield potential is to be realised.
Nutrient focus The most important nutrient on any farm is the one that is the lowest, as it restricts the rest. N is involved in the process of photosynthesis and is responsible for protein production. It therefore has an integral role in plant growth and directly impacts the number of grains that are set on the individual ears in a cereal plant. N efficiency is improved by adequate levels of sulphur. The importance of sulphur should also not be overlooked, particularly in western areas, where an average of 96% of tested farms were deficient in 2017.
As it plays a key role in the structure of proteins and functioning of enzymes, Sulphur is also involved in the defence of plants against stresses and pests, so often those crops which are deficient are more susceptible to disease risk. Sulphur-based products also aid the uptake of N, which reduces the risk of leaching, which is again important for a spring crop with a short growing window. P is involved in energy transfer within the plant, especially during periods of rapid growth. In the early stages of plant growth, it promotes root development, therefore if its availability is limited, it can affect the efficiency of uptake of all nutrients. For this reason, I always recommend soil testing as soon as possible after harvest, to ensure that there are sufficient levels of P in the soil to satisfy the early demand of the crop after planting. If levels are deficient, they need to be topped up before the root development stage. K is key to the transportation system within the plant. It’s fundamental to many metabolic processes, through the activation of a large number of enzymes required for chemical reactions. It controls cell sap content, which is crucial to maintain a turgid crop, and has an essential role in the distribution of sugars and proteins made by the green tissue, for plant growth and grain fill. Alongside N, K increases yield through influencing the boldness of grains, which significantly affects the profit margin. Every field and farm is different, so for maximum impact from fertiliser applications, speak to your local Wynnstay specialist who can create a bespoke fertiliser plan.
Dave Mitchell, Fertiliser Manager (Wynnstay Group Plc) m: 07990 578543 dave.mitchell@wynnstay.co.uk
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CROP NUTRITION Don’t take short-cuts with nutrition for spring crops Know what soil reserves you have in the ground, get your fertiliser on early and use little and often applications, is the advice CF Fertilisers’ arable agronomist Allison Grundy has for growers planning spring crops. “Spring crops have a lot of growing to do in a short period of time so you have to use nutrients wisely to get the best out of them. “It’s complicated by the fact that many people are turning to spring crops for the first time as blackgrass takes hold, so it can be a pretty steep learning curve.” In fact, CF Fertilisers is just completing new fertiliser recommendations for spring barley crops based on ADASreviewed data and this will be a great starting point for many, she says. “As with winter crops, the first priority is to know what Nitrogen the crops already have available to them from the soil and those growers familiar with CF’s N-Min soil testing will already understand the importance of this. “There’s no point adding Nitrogen if the crop does not need it but, equally, if you under apply fertiliser the crop will not reach its full economic potential. Plus, if you’re growing barley for malting, it’s imperative you manage Nitrogen levels properly. “This is where CF N-Calc is essential as it can work out exactly what N is required with regard to both the yields and quality you want to achieve.” Getting the crop drilled and established as soon as practical is also key with an early application of Nitrogen being the objective, Allison Grundy points out. “The earlier you can get your N on the better, especially if you are growing a quality crop as there’s less chance of
ompromising grain malting quality. “For most people, a split application of N in the seedbed followed by the remainder at the first sign of establishment the so-called ‘green haze’ - is ideal. If you’re going to be applying over 70kg N/ha, RB209 recommends an application of 40kg N/ha in the seedbed unless you are on very light, sandy soil.”
The earlier you can get your N on the better, especially if you are growing a quality crop as there’s less chance of compromising grain malting quality Spring crops can be ‘leaky’ and you need to be mindful of this, aiming to apply little and often so the plant can effectively utilise the N quickly, she says. “That said, you should be aiming to apply the majority of N before growth stage 12-14. “Sulphur is essential too as it increases Nitrogen utilisation creating higher yields which dilutes N levels in the grain again an important consideration for growers aiming for malting markets.” Finally, don’t forget P and K. Take-offs in spring crops for grain and straw are 8.6kg/T P 0 and 11.8kg/T K 0, Allison Grundy advises. “If you’re around index 2 for P and K, you need to be thinking in terms of adding 50kg P/ha and 40-70kg K/ha to get the most out of your spring crops. “Without adequate levels of these vital elements you will never achieve what you want to from your crops. Spring crops grow rapidly with only limited time so it is essential all vital nutrients are available to them when they need them.”
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CROP PROTECTION Making decisions ahead of spring cropping In the run-up to sowing spring cereals, by planning ahead it is possible to fine-tune inputs, reduce growing costs and avoid potential problems further down the line. Traditionally growers often reach for contact acting postemergence herbicides for spring cereals. However, by considering the use of pre-emergence residuals, weed control can often be improved whilst at the same time reducing the total spent on sprays.
Getting off to a good start A clean start is essential for a successful crop. Competition from weeds can result in establishment issues, lodging and reduced yields. There is often the temptation to apply herbicides in tank mixture with the first fungicide to save a pass with the sprayer, but this timing is often too late to provide adequate control because the weeds may have grown too large by then. By adopting a pre-emergence approach the herbicides are in place to control the weeds as soon as they germinate.
A clean start is essential for a successful crop. Competition from weeds can result in establishment issues, lodging and reduced yields For many livestock farmers an essential part of the rotation is to follow a barley crop with stubble turnips or other ‘roots’ for grazing. The following crop restrictions associated with the use of a wide range of herbicides are often overlooked. Many pre and post-emergence products applied to the cereal crop can badly affect a following root crop, with the symptoms varying from a general lack of vigour, right through to complete crop failure. It is worth remembering when planning ahead that there are some residual herbicides available which can be applied pre-emergence, which provide cost-effective, broad-spectrum weed control and which have no following crop restrictions. One such product is Pico Pro containing picolinafen and pendimethalin. If growers are considering the use of pre-emergence herbicides, they could also consider purchasing the products along with the seed, so everything is ready for spring drilling when the time comes.
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New post-em products It is worth noting that there are new post-emergence products available which have been recently brought to the market, which don’t share the same following crop restrictions as the widely used SU chemistry. These introductions from Dow include a brand new active ingredient which provides a useful additional option for spring weed control. Zypar and Pixxaro are contact acting post-em treatments which offer control of broad-leaved weeds but don’t restrict the choice of subsequent crops in the rotation. If you’re unsure which treatments should be applied to your crop to fit in with the farm rotation, the Wynnstay arable specialists can offer advice on the options available. It can be difficult to make early decisions on herbicide inputs that you may require months down the line, but by considering options beforehand and planning ahead, you will benefit.
Dr Simon Pope, Crop Protection Manager (Wynnstay Group Plc) m: 07990 578545 simon.pope@wynnstay.co.uk
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SPRING WHEAT The breadmaking variety Mulika is still the variety with the highest market share in this category. Growers of spring wheat often target the breadmaking premium and Mulika’s quality is sought after by millers. However, there are now Group 2 and Group 4 varieties which are outyielding Mulika by over 10% on the AHDB RL. If achieving a milling premium is a concern then the likes of KWS Cochise or KWS Alderon should be considered. EARLY NOV
MID NOV – LATE JAN
LATE JAN – MID MARCH
MID MARCH +
SEEDS/m²
350 – 400
400 – 450
400 – 450
400 – 500
SEED RATE kg/ha
175 – 200
200 – 225
200 – 225
200 – 250
Seed rates assuming a TGW of 50g. It is important to adjust to actual TGW used.
MULIKA
Paragon x (Tybalt x Robigus)
Senova
• A reasonable yielding wheat with Group 1 breadmaking quality
32%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Orange Wheat Blossom Midge R
• High protein content and good specific weight • Relatively long but stiff straw
Yield
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Straw Characteristics
6 5
Grain Quality
7
6
Maturity
UK Yield (treated) %
UK Yield (untreated) %
Straw Height (cm)
Hagberg Falling No.
Protein Content %
Specific Weight(kg/hl)
Ripening
95
[81]
81
300
13.0
77.6
0
KWS COCHISE
Ashby x Lapis
• Highest yielding on the Recommended list available in limited quantities for 2019
22%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Orange Wheat Blossom Midge R
• Has premium potential as a Group 2 breadmaking wheat • Suitable for late autumn and spring sowing Yield
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
KWS
Straw Characteristics
[8]
5
7
6
Grain Quality
Maturity
UK Yield (treated) %
UK Yield (untreated) %
Straw Height (cm)
Hagberg Falling No.
Protein Content %
Specific Weight(kg/hl)
Ripening
107
[83]
83
225
12.7
79.6
+1
KWS ALDERON
(CPBT W110 x Belvoir) x Tybalt
• High yielding hard feed wheat with a good specific weight • Good all-round disease resistance • A high hagberg rating - usually a sign of good sprouting resistance
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
KWS
3%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Orange Wheat Blossom Midge -
8
6 6 6
• Short and stiff Yield
Straw Characteristics
Maturity
UK Yield (treated) %
UK Yield (untreated) %
Straw Height (cm)
Hagberg Falling No.
Protein Content %
Specific Weight(kg/hl)
Ripening
104
[84]
77
295
12.4
78.2
+2
*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19
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KWS KILBURN
(Paragon x W109) x Belvoir
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
KWS
16%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Orange Wheat Blossom
• A high yielding spring wheat within the feed category • Best suited to spring sowing rather than late autumn • Vigorous growth at establishment
[7]
5
9
6
-
• Relatively long straw and later maturity Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
UK Yield (treated) %
UK Yield (untreated) %
Straw Height (cm)
Hagberg Falling No.
Protein Content %
Specific Weight(kg/hl)
Ripening
104
[82]
85
265
12.6
77.0
+3
BELEPI
Robigus x Samoa
Blackman Agriculture
• An unusual variety generated from a cross between a winter wheat and a spring wheat • A soft feed wheat with early maturity • Wide sowing window from October to the end of March • Useful for supressing blackgrass due to its prostrate growth habit in the spring
The new standard for spring wheat!
KWS COCHISE n Highest yielding Recommended spring wheat n Group 2 with excellent market appeal
n Good untreated yield with OWBM resistance
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RGT PLANET MALTING SPRING BARLEY
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SPRING MALTING BARLEY Spring barley has found a very positive place in many arable rotations recently. Whilst its inclusion may have been encouraged by outside influences such as blackgrass control and poor autumn drilling conditions - the consistency of yield and lower growing costs seen in spring barley compare favourably with autumn sown alternatives. In Scotland varieties suitable for distilling are preferred, whilst in the south and east of England malting varieties are grown predominantly for the UK domestic brewing market or for export. Most growers in the western region look for maximum yield of grain (and often straw) from the feed barley market, though several of the varieties with the highest yield potential are malting types. EARLY NOV
MID NOV – LATE JAN
LATE JAN – MID MARCH
MID MARCH +
SEEDS/m²
–
325 – 350
350 – 375
350 – 400
SEED RATE kg/ha
–
156 – 168
168 – 180
168 – 192
Seed rates assuming a TGW of 48g. It is important to adjust to actual TGW used.
LG DIABLO
(Overture x Sanette)
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Limagrain
• Very high yielding spring barley on the AHDB RL
4%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Under trial from the MBC for brewing and malt distilling use • Good agronomic package
[5] 5
9
6
• Good brackling resistance and good straw characteristics Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
105
106
103
107
73
7
8
67.6
1.2
2.8
+2
P
P
N
RGT PLANET
Tamtam x Concerto
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
RAGT
• Consistently high yielding – particularly in the West
23%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Fully approved by the MBC for brewing use • RGT Planet has been topping trials consistently in the UK, as well as almost all other EU regions
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[9]
[5] 5
• Early maturing and good straw characteristics Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
103
104
104
103
73
7
8
68.3
1.1
3.1
0
F
N
N
LAUREATE
Sanette x Concerto
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Syngenta
• A very popular malting variety which has approval for both brewing and distilling and has wide acceptance throughout the industry
22%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Highest yielding distilling variety on the AHDB RL
5
8
6 6
• Looks set to be the UK’s No.1 malting barley Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
103
104
103
104
71
7
8
66.8
1.3
3
+1
F
F
-
*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19 F = full MBC approval N = not approved by MBC for this segment P = provisional MBC approval SPRING SEEDS 2020
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KWS IRINA
Conchita x Quench
• Export variety
3%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Short and also the stiffest variety on the AHDB RL • Excellent brackling resistance Yield
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
KWS
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
5 5
Maturity
9
[6]
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
102
102
100
102
69
8
9
66.4
1.6
4.0
0
0
N
N
PROPINO
Quench x NFC Tipple
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Syngenta
• Full approval for brewing
14%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Produces a bold grain and high specific weight • A popular feed variety and widely accepted for malting, making it a useful dual-purpose option
[3]
6 4
5
• Relatively stiff straw with good resistance to brackling Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
98
96
98
99
75
7
8
68.7
0.8
1.7
0
F
N
N
*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19
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N = not approved by MBC for this segment
P = provisional MBC approval
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SPRING FEED BARLEY The optimum time to sow spring barley is considered to be mid-February to mid-March. Though cold, poorly drained soils may benefit from later sowing to allow for a speedy successful establishment. A good target seed rate for most situations is 350 seeds/m2 (to be adjusted up or down as field conditions dictate). Seed rates should be increased if spring barley is sown after mid-March, as plant development will be faster and tiller numbers may be limited. It is important to adjust the seed rate with the actual TGW (Thousand Grain Weight) being used (the TGW is displayed on the bags). EARLY NOV
MID NOV – LATE JAN
LATE JAN – MID MARCH
MID MARCH +
SEEDS/m²
–
325 – 350
350 – 375
350 – 400
SEED RATE kg/ha
–
156 – 168
168 – 180
168 – 192
Seed rates assuming a TGW of 48g. It is important to adjust to actual TGW used.
KELIM
NFC 405-91 x Quench
2018 Market Share in England & Wales**
Syngenta
• One of our most popular spring barley varieties. The number one choice for growers looking to maximise the yield of grain and straw
1%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Ramularia
• Straw yield trials in Lincolnshire confirms the data from Northern Ireland - that Kelim out-yields all other varieties
4
8
5 6
8
• Stiff straw and the top rating for resistance to brackling • Good resistance to Mildew and Rhynchosporium • Better suited to the west than the east of England Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
100
97
100
100
79
7
9
67.5
[2.7]
[7.2]
0
-
-
-
SIENNA
Chronicle x Genie
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Limagrain
• Very useful feed variety
4%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Long, stiff straw with superb grain quality - best specific weight on the AHDB Recommended List
[9]
[6] 6 6
• High untreated yields demonstrate Sienna’s good disease resistance • Has some malting potential, but in our view it is an excellent feed barley Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
100
98
100
102
77
7
7
70.9
1.4
3.2
+1
-
F
N
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P = provisional MBC approval
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RGT PLANET
Tamtam x Concerto
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
RAGT
• One of the UK’s highest yielding spring barley available
23%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Consistently top yields across many countries across Europe and even as far afield as Australia
[5]
8 6 6
• Considered by most as a malting type but will be difficult to beat if grown as a feed variety • Good all-round agronomics and relatively early • Fairly stiff straw and responds well to growth regulators in fertile situations Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
103
104
104
103
73
7
8
68.3
1.1
3.1
0
F
N
N
PROPINO
Quench x NFC Tipple
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Syngenta
14%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Primarily a malting variety, but it’s yield and straw characteristics have made it a very popular feed barley too • Good resistance to Rhynchosporium but Mildew needs watching
[3]
6 4
5
• Relatively long straw with good straw yields • Excellent grain quality and relatively early maturing Yield
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
98
96
98
99
75
7
8
68.7
0.8
1.7
0
F
N
N
OVATION
Odyssey x Tesla
• One of the UK’s highest yielding true feed barleys
• Average grain quality and slightly shorter straw than most feed varieties Straw Characteristics
2%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Good Rhynchosporium resistance
Yield
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Limagrain
Grain Quality
4
Maturity
[9]
[6] 6
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
102
104
101
102
72
7
7
66.8
1.6
4.3
+1
-
-
-
*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19 F = full MBC approval N = not approved by MBC for this segment P = provisional MBC approval
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SPRING FEED BARLEY continued...
WESTMINSTER
NSL97-5547 x Barke
• Westminster has been very popular, particularly in the western region, where its long straw is favoured • Where growers are looking to maximise straw yield and grain yield, Kelim may be a better option Straw Characteristics
3%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Combines long straw with superb disease resistance
Yield
2018 Market Share in England & Wales**
Limagrain
Grain Quality
6
Maturity
8 7
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
93
[93]
94
93
82
7
7
70.0
[1.2]
[3.3]
-1
-
-
-
SCHOLAR
Summit x SJ56065
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Syngenta
• A very high yielding feed variety that suits growers who are looking for shorter straw
0.3%
Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium
• Excellent brackling resistance
[9]
9
6
4
6
• A variety mainly for the North but has good grain yields across all the UK regions Yield
16
Straw Characteristics
Grain Quality
Maturity
MBC Malting Approval
UK Yield (treated)%
East %
West %
North %
Straw Height (cm)
Res. to Lodging Without PGR
Res. to Brackling
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screening (% through 2.25mm)
Screening (% through 2.5mm)
Ripening
Brewing Use
Malt Distilling Use
Grain Distilling Use
103
103
101
104
68
7
9
69.0
1.8
5.2
+1
-
-
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*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19 **Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2016/17 F = full MBC approval N = not approved by MBC for this segment P = provisional MBC approval
KELIM SPRING BARLEY Since being introduced on to the AHDB Recommended List 2013, Kelim has become extremely popular amongst UK spring feed barley growers. Kelim has proved to be a versatile variety, with high agronomic scores and excellent yield results. One of Kelim’s unique characteristics is its ability to produce huge straw yields, whilst maintaining standing power and resistance to brackling. This makes Kelim safe to grow, even in fertile situations. The AFBI (Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute) in Northern Ireland was the only region that has assessed the straw yield of each spring barley variety. Unfortunately, due to lack of funding this assessment no longer takes place. However, we do have the data from 2011 to 2015 available to draw upon. The table opposite shows that from four years of trials, Kelim produces 14% more straw than Westminster, the next highest yielder and the variety that was very popular with mixed farms for several years.
Straw Yield Results AFBI Northern Ireland (2011 - 2015) VARIETY
T/ha
%
Kelim
3.70
127
Westminster
3.31
113
Dandy
3.25
111
Propino©
3.25
111
Sienna
3.22
110
Ovation
3.19
109
Olympus
3.14
108
Hacker
3.13
107
Vault
3.11
107
KWS-Sassy
3.08
106
SY Taberna
3.04
104
Laureate
3.03
104
Quench
3.01
103
KWS Irina
2.98
102
Garner
2.97
102
Origin
2.97
102
Overture
2.95
101
Deveron
2.94
101
Fairing
2.92
100
Sanette©
2.92
100
NFC Tipple©
2.89
99
Tesla
2.89
99
Scholar
2.85
98
RGT-Planet
2.84
97
Odyssey©
2.80
96
Concerto©
2.76
95
Waggon
2.75
94
Octavia
2.65
91
Shada
2.58
88
Mean of treated controls
3.00 © Control
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SPRING OATS As a low input crop, spring oats can be a very useful addition to the rotation. It is a crop which has become more popular as the nutritional benefits for us all have increased consumption and therefore increased demand from oat millers. Spring oats also provide another cropping option where take-all or blackgrass is an issue. To get a spring oat crop off to a decent start, it is advisable to drill before mid-April as the crop will be able to tiller well during the early stages. EARLY NOV
MID NOV – LATE JAN
LATE JAN – MID MARCH
MID MARCH +
SEEDS/m²
–
–
425
450
SEED RATE kg/ha
–
–
170
180
Seed rates assuming a TGW of 40g. It is important to adjust to actual TGW used.
ASPEN
03.95031 x 03.70303
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Senova
• One of the highest yielding oat varieties on the AHDB Recommended List
16%
Mildew Crown Rust
• It also has good grain quality with a high kernel content, good specific weight and low screenings
6
4
• Good straw characteristics Yield
Grain Quality
Straw Characteristics
Maturity
UK Yield (treated)%
UK Yield (untreated) %
Kernel Content %
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screenings (% through 2mm)
Straw Length(cm)
Res. to Lodging
Ripening
101
93
76.1
54.2
2.0
105
7
-1
CANYON
99/126 x Loch1177
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Saaten Union UK
• Canyon is slightly higher yielding than the previous favourite Firth
32%
Mildew Crown Rust
• Slightly more yellow in colour than Firth but used widely in milling market
8
4
• Early maturity, long stiff straw and good lodging resistance Yield
Grain Quality
Straw Characteristics
Maturity
UK Yield (treated)%
UK Yield (untreated) %
Kernel Content %
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screenings (% through 2mm)
Straw Length(cm)
Res. to Lodging
Ripening
100
92
75.5
54.5
1.9
116
7
0
WPB ELYANN
(Ivory x LW00W035-01) x LW97W020-01
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
KWS
• A real step forward in grain quality, with a kernel content higher than all other spring and winter oats
33%
Mildew Crown Rust
[5]
7
• Yields are similar to Canyon • The agronomic profile is strong Yield
Grain Quality
Straw Characteristics
Maturity
UK Yield (treated)%
UK Yield (untreated) %
Kernel Content %
Specific Weight (kg/hl)
Screenings (% through 2mm)
Straw Length(cm)
Res. to Lodging
Ripening
99
87
79.1
53.6
2.6
108
6
-1
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SPRING OILSEED RAPE Spring oilseed rape has often been viewed as a crop that is only used in the rotation to rescue a failed winter rape crop. However, with an improvement in end use values, it is attracting more interest as an economically attractive break crop. Recently introduced hybrids are now performing at a level that could see a more consistent area in the UK.
LUMEN (HYBRID)
*
DSV
• Early flowering and maturity
• Has proved to be a consistently high yielding variety • Ideal for all areas of the UK • Good oil content at 45% • A step up in yield from Dodge Yield & Quality
Agronomics
UK Gross Output % Control
UK Seed Yield % Control
Oil Content %
Shortness of Stem
Earliness of Flowering
Earliness of Maturity
[106]
[105]
[45.0]
7
7
7
PERFORMER
BASF
• Good yield and agronomics
Data taken from AHDB NL 2 year report
• Stiff strawed, excellent standing ability • Medium early flowering and very good oil content Yield & Quality
Agronomics
UK Gross Output % Control
UK Seed Yield % Control
Oil Content %
Shortness of Stem
Earliness of Flowering
Earliness of Maturity
102
102
45.3
6
7
5
TAMARIN (CONVENTIONAL)
*
Senova
• Still a popular choice on-farm and has proved to be very consistent over the years • Significantly cheaper seed cost than a hybrid • This variety is short and stiff in the stem and early to mature Yield & Quality
Agronomics
UK Gross Output % Control
UK Seed Yield % Control
Oil Content %
Shortness of Stem
Earliness of Flowering
Earliness of Maturity
92
94
43.6
7
6
6
ABILITY (CONVENTIONAL)
****
DSV
• Was the market leading variety several years ago
• Now a low-cost option due to competitive pricing policy • Good agronomics and a yield comparable to most other conventional varieties Yield & Quality
Agronomics
UK Gross Output % Control
UK Seed Yield % Control
Oil Content %
Shortness of Stem
Earliness of Flowering
Earliness of Maturity
-
-
44.5
7
7
6
*Data taken from AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds 2018/19 ****Data taken from the HGCA Recommended List for cereals and oilseeds 2014/15 SPRING SEEDS 2020
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PROSPECTS FOR PULSES The area of field beans, peas and other protein crops has increased quite dramatically since DEFRA chose nitrogen fixing crops as one of its options for growers to achieve their requirement for Ecological Focus Areas (EFA). Unfortunately, recent amendments to the legislation state that pesticides cannot be used on these crops if claiming as part of your EFA. Pulses play an important part in the rotation, creating an excellent first wheat opportunity whilst allowing nitrogen inputs to be reduced slightly. There is strong demand for human consumption for peas and beans and we are seeing an increased usage of pulses within the animal feeds sector as improved continuity of supply has attracted more end users.
SPRING BEANS When looked at from a whole farm approach, they have much to offer: • Relatively cheap and straightforward to grow • Easy to harvest
• Eases workload pressure at sowing and harvest • Excellent break crop contributing N to the following wheat crop • No nitrogen fertiliser required • Premiums widely available for human consumption • Suits medium to heavy soil types
EARLY NOV
MID NOV – LATE JAN
LATE JAN – MID MARCH
MID MARCH +
SEEDS/m²
–
–
45 – 50
45 – 50
SEED RATE kg/ha
–
–
270 – 300
270 – 300
Seed rates assuming a TGW of 600g. It is important to adjust to actual TGW used.
LYNX
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
LSPB
39%
• Lynx is the highest yielding spring bean on the PGRO Recommended List. Importantly it has very good resistance to Downy Mildew available. It has relatively long straw, with an excellent rating for standing. Yield
Agronomics
Seed Characteristics
Yield (as % control)
Flower Colour
Earliness of Ripening
Shortness of Straw
Standing Ability at Harvest
Downy Mildew
Protein Content (% dry)
104
C
5
6
8
7
26.9
FANFARE
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
LSPB
11%
• Fanfare is another very high yielding variety. It is a little weak on Downy Mildew but has good agronomics otherwise. Popular with end users. Yield
Agronomics
Seed Characteristics
Yield (as % control)
Flower Colour
Earliness of Ripening
Shortness of Straw
Standing Ability at Harvest
Downy Mildew
Protein Content (% dry)
103
C
6
5
6
5
27.5
FUEGO
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Limagrain
7%
• Fuego has been the market-leading variety in the past. It has very stiff straw and produces an excellent sample for the human consumption market but has poor disease resistance and is around 6% lower yielding than Lynx. Yield
Agronomics
Seed Characteristics
Yield (as % control)
Flower Colour
Earliness of Ripening
Shortness of Straw
Standing Ability at Harvest
Downy Mildew
Protein Content (% dry)
99
C
7
6
7
5
27.3
VERTIGO
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
LSPB
28%
• Vertigo is a very popular variety on farm . Yield
Agronomics
Seed Characteristics
Yield (as % control)
Flower Colour
Earliness of Ripening
Shortness of Straw
Standing Ability at Harvest
Downy Mildew
Protein Content (% dry)
101
C
7
6
6
6
26.9
*Data taken from PGRO 2018 Pulse Recommended Lists
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PROTEIN PEAS Protein peas vary in popularity and are mainly dictated by harvest conditions in the previous season or two. When standing at harvest they can be very satisfying to grow and present good economics. However, those who have harvested peas when they have fallen flat to the ground tend to be put off for several years. Campus, should make peas a viable option to more growers now as it offers a significant improvement in standing ability over popular varieties like the relatively stiff Prophet.
Our advice: • Grow a large blue variety to maximise the premium potential • Look for stiff straw with ease of combining as the priority, even if yield potential is slightly lower • Campus would be our top recommendation EARLY NOV
MID NOV – LATE JAN
LATE JAN – MID MARCH
MID MARCH +
SEEDS/ m²
–
–
75 – 80
75 – 80
SEED RATE kg/ ha
–
–
225 – 240
225 – 240
Seed rates assuming a TGW of 300g. It is important to adjust to actual TGW used.
CAMPUS (LARGE BLUE)
2018 Market Share in England & Wales**
LSPB
14%
• Best standing power recorded in all pea varieties. A significant improvement, making peas a more viable option • Decent yield potential • Good ease of combining • Suitable for several premium markets, as well as feed • Good colour retention should attract premium prices for micronizing Yield
Agronomics
Seed Characteristics
Yield (as % control)
Earliness of Ripening
Shortness of Straw
Standing Ability at Harvest
Resistance to Pea Wilt (Race 1)
Downy Mildew
Protein Content (% dry)
93
4
4
8
R
6
22.0
PROPHET (LARGE BLUE)
2018 Market Share in England & Wales*
Limagrain
9%
• Was the market-leading large blue for several years • Still popular with the end market, with good colour retention • Slightly shorter than Campus but not as good for standing • Good Downy Mildew resistance Yield
Agronomics
Yield (as % control)
Earliness of Ripening
99
5
Seed Characteristics
Shortness of Straw
Standing Ability at Harvest
Resistance to Pea Wilt (Race 1)
Downy Mildew
Protein Content (% dry)
5
5
R
7
21.1
Peas for wholecrop?
Peas can be grown for wholecrop purposes as a source of home grown protein. However, when grown and ensiled separately it can be challenging to reach a satisfactory DM content and a successful fermentation is not always possible, sometimes producing a butyric type silage. For those looking to use peas to increase the protein production, we advise that they are grown as a mixture with barley (mixtures are available at various ratios, see page 24). Spring barley matures for wholecrop at a similar time to peas, which helps to achieve a high DM and produces a much more stable forage. *Data taken from PGRO 2019 Pulse Recommended Lists Market share figures based on area planted for seed
**Data taken from PGRO 2018 Pulse Recommended Lists SPRING SEEDS 2020
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WHOLECROP MIXTURES LANSDOWNE MIX CONTENTS 50%
Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)
50%
Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)
SEED RATE
STANDARD
UNDERSOWN
85kg/ac
50-60kg/ac
A popular mix for those looking to improve the protein content, without the high reliance on peas. The DM will also be higher, allowing direct cutting as an option. In a 50:50 blend there could be five times as many barley plants as pea plants due to the differing grain sizes (so the crop will look like a field of barley with peas in it).
MILLENNIUM MIX CONTENTS 80%
Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)
20%
Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)
SEED RATE
STANDARD
UNDERSOWN
95kg/ac
60kg/ac
This mixture is ideal for those looking to maximise the protein content of the forage. With a high pea content the crop is likely to need a 24hour wilt to achieve a reasonable DM. This blend will give approximately equal quantities of peas and barley in the field.
OLYMPICO MIX CONTENTS 65%
Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)
35%
Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)
SEED RATE
STANDARD
UNDERSOWN
90kg/ac
60kg/ac
This new mixture offers a compromise between the Lansdowne and Millennium mixes. It should give a significant boost to the protein content of the forage, whilst still achieving a satisfactory DM.
EDEN MIX CONTENTS 70%
STANDARD
Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)
UNDERSOWN
SEED 70kg/ac 40-50kg/ac 30% Vetch RATE The inclusion of spring vetch rather than peas has three key benefits. It reduces the seed cost, it produces a higher DM than peas and is easier to drill as the vetches are a similar size to the barley grain. In trials in 2015 this mixture produced the same DM yield as the Lansdowne mixture.
TWICKENHAM MIX CONTENTS 49%
STANDARD
Spring Triticale
UNDERSOWN
SEED 75kg/ac 50kg/ac 51% White Lupin RATE This mixture produces huge yields, with low growing costs. Dieta white lupin is a tall and bulky plant (unlike most blue and yellow lupins which would not compete as well with the triticale). The Dieta is later to mature than other lupins. The crop should be harvested when the triticale grain is firm and the lupins seeds are well formed, to ensure a satisfactory DM is achieved. An alternative is available using yellow lupins which makes the mixture earlier but lower yielding.
MURRAYFIELD MIX CONTENTS 20%
Protein Pea (Thiraflo Treated)
10%
English Vetch
35%
Spring Barley (Single Purpose Treated)
SEED RATE
STANDARD
UNDERSOWN
70kg/ac
40-50kg/ac
35% Oat Seed (Single Purpose Treated) This type of mixture has been used for many years within Wynnstay. It is popular with those looking for a traditional ‘wholecrop’ with a range of species. 22
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WHOLECROP SILAGE ADDITIVE The beauty of wholecrop cereals is they can be cut at different percentage dry matters – depending on your requirements. Ecosyl silage specialist, Peter Smith, outlines how the crop can be handled.
Harvesting at 30-40% DM
If grass yields are low, e.g. due to dry weather, then cereals can be harvested at around 30-40% DM. This will give the maximum amount of fresh weight tonnage (although not DM tonnage) – of around 9-10t/ac from spring cereals, or 1012t/ac from autumn-sown crops – and can be harvested without ‘specialist equipment’, such as a grain processor. Instead, it can simply be mown prior to harvest without the conditioner turned on, or directly cut with a wholecrop header. Typically, wholecrop harvested at this %DM is lower in starch and fed to dry cows and young stock.
Harvesting at 40-50% DM
A more usual range for harvesting wholecrop cereals is 40-50% DM. This offers a similar yield to earlier-cut crops but a better starch level for improved animal production. Against this, however, because the crop is drier, it becomes even more difficult to keep aerobically stable (characterised by silage heating up). Consequently, the right type of additive becomes even more important to keep it cool. Placing 2-3ft of fresh grass on top of the freshly-harvested wholecrop in the clamp will also help. Machinery-wise, mowing the crop is not an option at this percentage DM due to loss of grains. Instead, the crop should be harvested with a wholecrop header. If harvested above about 45% DM, a processor may also be needed to crack the grains to prevent them passing straight through the animal. The exception is if the crop is undersown, which will tend to raise the moisture content of the silage to soften the grains.
Harvesting at 50-55% DM
Where bulk is not an issue, harvesting at 50-55% DM will increase starch levels further. It will also increase the ‘scratch factor’ in the diet – useful with higher production animals, especially if other forages are low in fibre. However, because the crop is now even drier, consolidation becomes an even greater challenge. Clamps should always be filled in thin layers (10-15cm). But at this dry matter, this becomes even more critical, in order to avoid ‘pockets’ of heating and mould. Again, a layer of grass over the top is good practice, and an additive to reduce heating is vital. A processor will also be needed on the harvester to crack the grains. Fresh weight will be around 8-10t/ac, depending on whether the crop is a spring or winter cereal.
Wholecrop cereals can be harvested at a range of dry matters to suit farm needs, says silage expert Peter Smith, but good ensiling and treatment practices are needed to head off losses from heating
Conclusion
Wholecrop cereals are extremely useful, but also very prone to aerobic spoilage (heating). Accordingly, standards of clamp management and treatment at ensiling and feedout must be high. Proven additives such as DA Ecocorn and Ecocool along with Wynnstay HiDri have been shown not only to help keep clamps cool but also improve fermentation, with the beneficial bacteria in each of these also shown to improve animal performance. Wynnstay Corn controls clamp heating.
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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.
Extras
Conventional Mixtures Short term
Medium term
Fast Grass 1 year ley
Squire 3 year ley
Long term Herald 6+ year ley
Grazing
Grazing
Grazing
Silage
Silage
Silage
Hay
Hay
Hay
Tower 1-2 year ley
Fortress 3-4 year ley
Kingdom 6+ year ley
Grazing
Grazing
Grazing
Silage
Silage
Silage
Hay
Hay
Hay
Shield 4 year ley
Grazing
Silage
Silage
Hay
Hay
Grazing
Silage
Silage
Hay
Hay
Overseeding
Organic 3 Year Red Clover Mix
Short term
Poultry mix plus
Organic 4-6 Year Intensive Dual Purpose
Medium Term No Clover
Organic Long Term Cutting & Grazing
Medium Term Plus Clover
Horse hay mix
(long Term)
Horse herb mix
Long Term No Clover
Gateway mix
Long Term Plus Clover
Available with Chicory
Available with Festulolium
Crusader 6+ year ley
Grazing
Grazing
Silage
Silage
Hay
Hay
Stronghold 4-6 year ley
Horse Hay Mix
(Short Term)
Organic
Poultry mix
Royal 6+ year ley
Grazing
Sovereign 4-6 year ley
Horse & Pony mix
Poultry
Majestic 6+ year ley
Grazing
Centenary Mix 5 year ley
Equine
No Clover Version
Available with Clover
Imperial 7+ year ley
Grazing Silage
Grazing
Hay
Silage
Available with Plantain
Hay
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