Autumn Seeds Brochure 2016

SEEDS

2016

AUTUMN

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AUTUMN SEEDS BROCHURE 2016 Richard Torr Seed Sales Manager m: 07990 578551 richard.torr@wynnstay.co.uk

We have pleasure in presenting our autumn seed booklet which we hope will be of use in deciding what to grow for harvest 2017.

Wheat We have seen some quite dramatic developments in the wheat plantings these last two years. In the years of buoyant grain prices the trend was to go for maximum yield and we saw almost wall to wall feed wheat varieties. However, with the recent slump in grain values, the priority for many growers has switched to adding value and/or crop security. The area of quality wheats has increased – with Group 1 varieties alone now occupying over 20% of the market. The anticipated effect on premiums has been inevitable, but a higher proportion of quality wheat, be it Group 1 or 2, will hopefully increase options for export, or at least reduce imports.

Crop security can be defined in several ways, but we are certainly seeing a greater importance being placed on disease resistance.

Varieties with consistent yields and robust genetics are being favoured over the top headline yield level. Some varieties achieve both requirements, offering premium potentials, coupled with much improved agronomics within their category. Skyfall had a big impact last year and we expect the Group 2 variety KWS Siskin to be huge in 2016 – its high untreated yield, resulting from exceptional Septoria resistance, will be well received.

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Barley In winter barley we expect to see Surge develop into a successful partner variety to some of the KWS varieties. Surge, bred by Syngenta, has completely different genetics to the dominant KWS varieties and as such brings much improved disease resistance.

It is the highest yielding 2-row in the Eastern region and second highest in the West. Hybrids continue to grow at a steady pace and where Blackgrass is a concern, they are an excellent weapon.

Bazooka ‘raises the bar’ in yield and has very solid agronomics.

Oilseed Rape Oilseed rape plantings are difficult to predict. The economics of the crop have certainly improved recently but concern over flea beetle problems in some areas remains high. Elgar sits at the top of the list and will prove popular along with Campus, the most widely grown conventional currently. Hybrids, however, are likely to dominate again as growers look for reliability in yield and establishment that they offer.

We welcome all seed enquiries and in recognition of the current challenges on farm will do everything we can to provide your most competitive quotation. *The variety data in this brochure is taken from the AHDB Recommended Lists 2016/17

Wynnstay Group Plc

AUTUMN SEEDS 2016

Wynnstay’s Seed Processing Plants The Wynnstay Group has two well equipped, high capacity seed production plants – one in Yorkshire and one in Shropshire.

Producing well in excess of 30,000 tonnes of top quality cereal seed each year, Wynnstay is the third largest producer in the UK. In ever more demanding conditions where modern seed drills cover huge areas each day, the ability to produce over 500t/day of quality seed enables us to get seed on your farm when it is required.

This scale of business also ensures that we should always be competitive. We constantly strive to offer you the best terms.

We work very closely with all the main plant breeders and seed treatment manufacturers. This also means that we can offer the full range of the best varieties for all markets, treated with a wide selection of seed treatment technology.

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NABIM GROUP 1 – BREADMAKING WHEATS

CRUSOE

Cordiale x Gulliver

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Limagrain

7.5%

7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Whilst similar in yield to Gallant and Solstice, Crusoe brings improved disease resistance - with the exception of Brown Rust which needs attention. Crusoe is popular with end users and 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 some bread wheats and a little off the pace in yield when compared to Skyfall and KWS Trinity.

9 3 6 4 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

98

98

99

96

85

98

98

98

99

77.5

+1

12.4

260

SKYFALL

C4148 x Hurricane

% of UK seed sales in 2015

RAGT

9.8%

This bearded variety has had a major impact as the UK’s 2nd most popular variety.

Its status as a Group 1 is now confirmed and end users seem very happy with the quality. It has a very similar yield to JB Diego, the UK’s market leading feed wheat, and offers a clear 5% more yield than the previous leading breadmaker, Solstice. It has very strong agronomics - though some susceptibility to sprouting has been seen and whilst this is not widespread, Skyfall should be given priority at harvest. It is best suited to sowing from 20th Sept onwards and must not be sown early due to rapid speed of development. Skyfall could be a useful 2nd wheat too.

6 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

9 6 6 7 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

101

101

103

103

87

101

103

103

101

78.1

0

11.8

282

RGT ILLUSTRIOUS

NEW

QPlus x Battalion

% of UK seed sales in 2015

RAGT

0.2%

7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

This newly recommended milling variety has received good support from the breadmaking industry, placing it on the Recommended List, even though it sits slightly behind Skyfall and KWS Trinity in yield. It has very strong agronomics with particularly good disease ratings - demonstrated by a very high untreated yield. However, it is the milling quality that shines and is considered to be the best quality since old favourite, Hereward. This quality allows millers to successfully use RGT Illustrious at lower protein content, but time will tell how that affects its value on farm.

9 8 6 [7] 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

100

101

101

[96]

90

100

101

[98]

101

77.4

+2

11.5

262

KWS TRINITY

(Grafton x Einstein) x Timaru

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

1.7%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

A good combination of yield, quality and agronomics. The variety has potential to be a useful breadmaking variety with yields similar to JB Diego, the leading feed variety. KWS Trinity has potential as a 1st and 2nd wheat and has good disease ratings, particularly against Rusts. A relatively low protein content will need careful management.

9 9 8 5 6 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

101

101

100

104

82

101

102

102

101

77.3

+1

11.4

332

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GALLANT

(Malacca x Charger) x Xi19

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% of UK seed sales in 2015

Syngenta

1.1%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Gallant has lost market share recently, mainly to Crusoe and Skyfall. However, it is still a useful variety and is recognised as having a superior Hagberg rating demonstrating its durability in a difficult harvest. 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 poor to moderate, like Solstice. Protein contents have been variable on farm.

4 7 4 5 5 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

97

97

98

95

68

97

96

94

97

77.1

-2

11.9

303

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NABIM GROUP 2 – SOME BREADMAKING POTENTIAL

KWS LILI

KWS Horizon x Timaru

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

4.5%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

KWS Lili has good grain quality coupled with yields similar to the very highest yielding feed varieties. This makes the variety very appealing to those looking to gain a premium for their wheat whilst maintaining maximum yield. The variety is short and stiff and has good disease resistance. It appears to suit light soil types and makes a better 1st wheat than 2nd wheat.

9 7 6 6 6 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

104

103

105

108

83

105

102

107

104

76.9

+2

11.0

283

KWS SISKIN

NEW

Timaru x KWS Sterling

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

0.2%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Newly available for 2016 - this variety could be a game changer. It has a huge yield, making it equal to the very best feed wheats in both the East and West region and importantly ‘raises the bar’ in Septoria resistance - with a rating of 7. It has demonstrated some variability in quality but has now been confirmed as a Group 2.

However, most growers will choose KWS Siskin purely for yield and disease resistance with any premium being seen as a bonus. It is slightly earlier than KWS Lili and has the best untreated yield on the list, demonstrating a very robust disease profile.

9 9 7 7 [4] 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

105

106

106

[105]

96

105

105

[106]

105

77.2

+1

11.3

294

CORDIALE

(Reaper x Cadenza) x Malacca

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

2.3%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

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. Not suited to early drilling and low/ average ratings on most diseases.

5 4 5 5 5 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

97

97

98

96

71

97

97

95

96

79.1

-2

12.1

317

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2016

KWS SISKIN ADVERT

There’s no wheat that’s more dynamic KWS SISKIN

MIC DYNA S T E WH A

KWS Siskin is one of the latest additions to the KWS Dynamic Wheat portfolio.

It is a Group 2 variety with yield levels on a par with the highest yielding Group 4 varieties. It combines excellent physical grain quality with a superb disease package. This gives growers the opportunity to reduce their risks and to access potential premium markets. KWS Siskin is truly the definitive Dynamic Wheat.

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

www.kws-uk.com

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NABIM GROUP 3 – BISCUIT WHEATS

KWS BARREL

NEW

Bantam x Viscount

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

0.7%

7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

This newly recommended biscuit wheat has a very high yield in the Northern region but is similar to KWS Basset and Britannia in the East and West. It has relatively stiff straw and good disease ratings but seed supplies are tight for 2016 and, with its best results being seen in the North, the greatest demand for seed may come from Scotland.

8 7 5 [5] 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

105

104

104

[113]

80

105

105

[109]

103

76.7

+1

10.8

218

KWS BASSET

NEW

Cassius x Scout

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

0.8%

4

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

This newly recommended Group 3 looks interesting. It is equal highest yielding Group 3 in the Eastern region and unusually for a soft wheat, like its parent Scout it has a very good specific weight. Disease resistance is variable being relatively weak on Mildew but excellent on Yellow Rust and it is resistant to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge. It may suit relatively early drilling and looks to have potential as a 1st and 2nd wheat.

9 6 5 [5] 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

103

104

103

[104]

84

103

104

[102]

103

77.5

+1

11.0

219

BRITANNIA

Robigus x Cassius

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Limagrain

0.5%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

A Group 3 soft biscuit wheat which adds something interesting for growers looking for end market sales opportunities, particulary in the Eastern region. Along with high yields, Britannia has good foliar resistance with the exception of Eyespot and provides a good grain sample. It is late maturing and relatively weak in the straw, which will reduce its appeal for some. The Yellow Rust rating of 9 will change as Britannia appears to be susceptible to a new race seen in 2016.

6 8 5 6 3 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

104

104

103

106

85

103

105

105

104

76.7

+2

11.4

215

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NABIM GROUP 3 – BISCUIT WHEATS

SCOUT

Z435 x Deben

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Senova

0.3%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Scout is relatively low yielding but is still a useful 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 excellent biscuit quality and is specifically requested by some end users.

9 7 6 6 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

97

94

95

98

80

96

96

97

94

77.9

+2

11.6

229

ZULU

(CEB 99080 x Claire) x Robigus

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Limagrain

2.5%

7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Zulu is the most widely grown biscuit wheat and has its best yields in the Northern region. It should find particular favour there with a grain quality to suit flour millers, distillers and exporters. The straw is a little weak but appears to respond well to growth regulators. Zulu has Orange Wheat Blossom Midge resistance.

9 4 6 4 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

101

101

100

105

82

101

101

103

101

75.9

+1

11.2

225

Have you heard how good it is?

KWS BASSET

MIC DYNA S T WHEA

KWS Basset has shown consistently strong performance across all RL regions in trials.

However it is in the south, with the export markets and the traditional utlets for biscuit where it really shines. It’s good physical grain quality is backed by a strong disease profile.

In addition KWS Basset performs well in the second wheat slot.

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NABIM GROUP 4 – FEED WHEATS

Soft Group 4

LEEDS

Robigus x Istabraq

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

3.1% 3

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Leeds is the highest yielding soft wheat and one of very few soft varieties that couples top yield ratings with an excellent specific weight. 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 and is also favoured for later sowing.

7 4 5 4 7 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

104

104

103

107

78

104

104

106

103

77.8

+2

11.0

198

REVELATION

(Alchemy x Claire) x Shepherd

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Limagrain

5.8%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Revelation performs very well in the Northen and Eastern regions where its potential for distilling will also be useful. Last growing season the variety was very clean on farm and yielded well. It has a stiff straw, excellent Eyespot resistance and is relatively slow to develop - making it a useful wheat for the early drilling situation. It has excellent Rust disease resistance (9 & 8) and is not susceptible to any of the major diseases.

9 8 6 9 7 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

101

101

99

103

87

101

101

102

101

76.2

+3

11.1

236

VISCOUNT

Robigus x Canterbury

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

0.7%

9 [7]

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

This variety is still a useful option in the Northern and Eastern 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.

5 8 5 5 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

102

101

102

105

77

102

101

104

99

76.2

+1

11.0

177

RGT KNIGHTSBRIDGE

NEW

Tuxedo x Viscount

% of UK seed sales in 2015

RAGT

*Scores taken from AHDB Recommended List (Winter Wheat Candidate Varieties)

0.2%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Res to lodging (+PGR)

RGT Knightsbridge is a high yielding, high alcohol soft Group 4-type wheat. It is a candidate for next year’s Recommended List and has been topping distillers’ tests over the past two year’s. It is currently the highest yielding wheat available but the specific weights achieved so far have been relatively low. It is available in small quantities for sowing in autumn 2016 and will suit the North and Eastern region best.

9

8 4 6 [5] [7]

[Res to lodging score based on limited data]

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

107

—

—

—

82

—

—

—

—

73.1

+1

11.1

225

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Hard Group 4

KWS SILVERSTONE

NEW

Sterling x JB Diego

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

0.5%

8 8 8

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

This variety sits right at the top of the Recommended List but like one or two other varieties, its yield is slightly boosted by very high yields from the Northern region.

Without the Northern data, it still has a high yield but is similar to KWS Siskin and Reflection. KWS Silverstone has excellent grain quality but with relatively weak straw, this will severely limit its popularity. However, it may still be interesting on the lighter soils or in a 2nd wheat position, where a full growth regulator programme is followed.

5 [5] 6 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

106

106

106

[111]

87

106

106

[110]

105

78.6

0

10.9

282

GRAHAM

NEW

Premio x Expert

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Syngenta

2.1%

8 8

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

This is a newly recommended variety for 2016 and there is a lot to say about Graham.

It has the best resistance to Septoria Tritici on the list (rated 7), a point that will be popular throughout the UK but particularly so in the Western region. It is the highest yielding variety available in the West, whilst also doing well in the East. It has good grain quality, stiff straw and with slow development, it could be a very useful early drilling option. However, more data is needed on its Eyespot resistance. It is also one of the earliest maturing feed varieties - which adds to its appeal. Graham has the 2nd highest untreated yield, being just 1% behind KWS Siskin.

7 7 [4] 7 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

104

103

107

[101]

94

105

102

[102]

104

76.5

0

11.1

266

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Have you seen Graham?

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

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AUTUMN SEEDS 2016

Hard Group 4

REFLECTION

Denman x Oakley

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Syngenta

8.5%

7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Reflection was a very successful introduction in 2015. It is one of the highest yielding wheats on the Recommended List and performs particularly well in the Western region.

As well as a boost in yield for growers, Reflection has strong agronomics, it boasts a high specific weight, has excellent straw strength and is early to mature. Recent high yielding wheats have come with problems around late maturity or poor grain quality but Reflection has neither. Yellow Rust needs careful attention and yields have been quite variable from year to year. Reflection is resistant to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge.

6 9

5 5 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

105

104

106

107

88

106

104

106

105

77.6

0

10.8

230

BELGRADE

NEW

SJ-NA x Hereford

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Elsoms

1.1%

9

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Belgrade is also newly recommended for 2016 and it has a treated and untreated yield which is up with the very best. It also has very early maturity, similar to Grafton.

However, Belgrade has relatively weak straw and a possible tendency to sprout. It looks to be more susceptible to Yellow Rust than a rating of 7 would suggest.

7 5 6 [3] 6 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

105

105

106

[101]

94

105

105

[100]

105

75.4

-1

10.9

190

MARSTON

NEW

Timaru x Hereford

% of UK seed sales in 2015

DSV

0.2%

*Scores taken from AHDB Recommended List (Winter Wheat Candidate Varieties)

8

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Res to lodging (+PGR)

An interesting new wheat from a new UK-based breeding team at DSV. Marston was originally entered as a breadmaking wheat but has yield and agronomic merits that could see it succeed as a quality feed variety. It is currently a candidate for next year’s Recommended List and needs a good year in trials to get recommended, but with a 7 for Septoria Tritici and a 9 for Yellow Rust it looks interesting.

9 5 7 [4] [8]

[Res to lodging score based on limited data]

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

104

—

—

—

88

—

—

—

—

77.0

0

11.5

284

COSTELLO

W151x W134

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Senova

4.7%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Costello was first recommended in 2015 but seed supplies were very limited. It has stiff straw and one of the highest untreated yields on the list, which demonstrates its very robust all round disease package. The other attribute that sets Costello apart is the highest specific weight of any wheat on the list, including all of the breadmaking types.

Costello also has the highest Hagberg of all the feed varieties which suggests it should maintain its quality, even in a wet harvest year. A useful new introduction offering a small improvement in yield and quality for JB Diego growers.

8 9 6 6 [4] 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

103

103

104

103

92

104

102

104

104

80.4

+1

11.5

313

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EVOLUTION

Smuggler x (Robigus x SJ5558)

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

5.0%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

This variety was first available for 2014, when it offered much improved disease ratings over the established top yielders. It still has excellent yield potential and is relatively safe to grow - with a 9 for Yellow Rust, an 8 for Brown Rust and a 6 for Septoria Tritici.

However, the grain quality is relatively poor and it is rather late to mature so newer alternatives may be preferred. Evolution yields well as a 2nd wheat but the specific weight may disappoint.

9 8 6 5 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

105

105

103

107

87

104

106

107

104

74.5

+2

10.7

185

JB DIEGO

3351b2 x Stru 2374

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Senova

8.5%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Diego has developed into the UK’s most popular wheat variety and has been so for several years. It has achieved that status by proving to be one of the most consistent varieties that we have ever seen. It yields well over varied seasons, on light and heavy ground, and as a 1st or 2nd wheat - reliably producing very good grain quality. Disease resistance ratings are acceptable rather than outstanding. It can be sown from the middle of September onwards. Should be the number one choice for 2nd wheats.

7 6 5 4 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

102

101

103

102

84

102

102

103

101

77.8

0

11.1

303

GRAFTON

Cordiale x W97

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

1.6%

7

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Grafton has a relatively low yield potential for a feed wheat but 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. For those who establish rape after a 2nd wheat, it is worth noting that Grafton can yield quite well in this situation. Grafton has a very slow speed of development which, when coupled with the stiffest straw and ‘Rendezvous’ Pch1 Eyespot resistance, makes it the ideal choice for early sowing. It has a very high Hagberg and a superb specific weight.

6 4 5 6 5 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

100

100

100

101

80

100

99

99

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77.9

-1

11.5

293

RELAY

Gladiator x Vector

% of UK seed sales in 2015

RAGT

1.3%

6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Relay has high tillering ability. It can be grown as a 1st wheat or a 2nd wheat. It has short, stiff straw, good disease resistance and has a good specific weight and Hagberg for a feed variety. It has higher tiller numbers than most other feed varieties, which helps with ground cover and can help to suppress grass weeds.

9 8 6 4 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

100

100

100

102

85

100

102

101

99

76.7

+1

11.2

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Hard Group 4

KWS SANTIAGO

Sherborne x Oakley

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

3.1%

4

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

KWS Santiago has gained a reputation as one of the most consistent yielders 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 yield potential as a 1st or 2nd wheat cannot be ignored and KWS Santiago has proved itself to be very consistent - yielding well in very different seasons, on different soil types and across all the UK regions.

6 6 4 5 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

105

105

104

107

75

105

106

106

105

75.3

+2

11.0

157

DICKENS

(Equinox x Charger) x Defender

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Secobra

2.0%

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Septoria Tritici Eyespot Fusarium Res to lodging (+PGR)

Dickens offers some sort of middle ground on grain quality and yield. Dickens has a mixed bag of disease resistance, it is good on Rust diseases but is susceptible to Septoria Tritici and Eyespot. Straw strength is moderate - though should be manageable for most growers. Dickens performs best on lighter soils.

8 9 7 5 4 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

104

102

104

108

84

104

104

106

102

76.3

0

11.1

243

ALTERNATIVE WHEAT

BELEPI

Robigus x Samoa

% of UK seed sales in 2015

J.Blackman

1.5%

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

Belepi has vigorous spring growth and can help to suppress Blackgrass.

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

1st Cereal %

2nd Cereal %

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

Protein Content %

Hagberg Number

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—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

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FEED BARLEY

SURGE

NEW

SJ053088 x Flight

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Syngenta

0.1% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

This variety is available for the first time in 2016 and is the equal highest yielding 2-row variety. It is from the Syngenta breeding programme rather than KWS, who have the majority of the successful feed barleys and, as such, offers a different disease profile. Mildew resistance is far superior to the other top yielders and importantly, Rhynchosporium resistance is the best on the list - demonstrated by a very high untreated yield. Surge has bold grain, a high specific weight and, with good straw characteristics, it is expected to be a very popular introduction.

[8] 8 7 5 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

102

102

101

99

89

84

101

101

68.9

0

URGE

Winter Feed Barley

“A sudden and great movement forward�

New for 2016, Surge is the equal highest yielding 2-row variety (102%) It is the highest yielding in the eastern region 2nd highest in the western region

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It is from the Syngenta breeding programme and offers an opportunity for real improvement in disease resistance and very strong agronomics.

Surge has a very high untreated yield Excellent Mildew and Rhynchosporium resistance It also has a bold grain and high specific weight

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KWS CASSIA

(Eden x Carat) x Saffron

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

15.3% 4

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

KWS Cassia remains a very popular feed variety even though it has a few weaknesses.

Higher yielding 2-row feed varieties are now available and KWS Cassia does have relatively poor resistance to Rhynchosporium and Mildew. However, the consistent yields, bold grain with a good specific weight and longish, stiff straw help to keep KWS Cassia popular on farm.

[5] 7 4 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

98

97

98

100

82

88

98

97

70.8

0

KWS INFINITY

Cassia x Retriever

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

2.5% Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

KWS Infinity is the equal top yielding 2-row on the AHDB list. It has reasonably good Rhynchosporium resistance but is susceptible to Mildew. It has a good specific weight though KWS Tower, KWS Cassia and Surge will have a larger grain size.

3 [7] 6 6 5 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

102

102

101

102

80

88

101

101

68.0

0

KWS GLACIER

Cassia x Retriever

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

27.5% Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

KWS Glacier is only 1% lower in yield than the very highest yielding 2-rows. On heavier soil types it does particularly well. It has better Rhynchosporium resistance than KWS Cassia and is slightly earlier to mature. Whilst the straw is shorter than KWS Cassia, it is not as stiff and KWS Glacier has shown some signs of brackling.

3 [8] 7 5 6 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

101

102

100

101

81

83

100

102

69.5

-1

KWS TOWER

Retriever x Saffron

% of UK seed sales in 2015

KWS

21.3% Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

KWS Tower is currently our most popular feed barley variety. It has the same yield as KWS Glacier but longer straw. It performs equally well on light land and heavy land and has low screenings losses, demonstrating well that it produces a very bold sample. It has the same straw strength and maturity as KWS Cassia with improved disease ratings, though Net Blotch resistance is poor.

5 [8] 6 6 4 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

101

101

100

102

80

89

102

100

67.6

0

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HYBRID BARLEY

VOLUME

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Syngenta

% unknown Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

Volume hybrid barley is 2% higher yielding than Surge and KWS Infinity 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 Recommended 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 2nd/ 3rd cereal positions. The vigorous growth habit can also help in competing against Blackgrass.

5 7 6 7 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

104

104

104

105

83

101

105

104

68.1

-1

BAZOOKA

NEW

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Syngenta

% unknown Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

Bazooka is now the highest yielding winter barley on the list, overtaking Volume by a clear 3%. It has excellent Rhynchosporium resistance (the only 8 on the list) and also has the top rating for standing power, even though it is a very tall variety. The grain quality also looks better than Volume with lower screening losses - demonstrating a larger grain size. Like Volume, Bazooka should only be grown under the Syngenta Hyvido protocol husbandry guidelines to get the most from hybrids. The hybrid barleys are very useful in competing with Blackgrass - reducing seed return considerably.

5 [8] 6 8 6 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

107

108

108

108

90

108

109

106

68.4

-1

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MALTING BARLEY

SY VENTURE

DH9525 x Retriever

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Syngenta

7.1% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

SY Venture is the UK’s most popular winter malting barley. It is high yielding with excellent malting potential and is resistant 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 also very good specific weight.

[7] 5 4 6 7

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

95

96

95

92

74

85

95

97

69.8

0

TALISMAN

Flagon x Retriever

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Senova

1.7% 6

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

Talisman has approval from the IBD for malt production for brewing. It out-yields Venture by 1% but like many successful malting varieties the straw is long and it is only rated as a 6 for standing ability, so it will suit the traditional malting barley grower, rather than the ‘dual purpose’ barley grower.

[8] 7 6 5 6

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

96

97

93

95

79

95

97

95

67.3

-1

CASSATA

Opal x NSL 96-7517

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Limagrain

1.3% 4

Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium Net Blotch Res to lodging

Cassata used to be the most widely grown winter malting barley in the UK but it has recently lost market share, mainly to Venture which has a 4% yield advantage and better agronomics. Cassata has very varied range of disease resistance with a good 6 for Rhynchosporium, but poor resistance to Mildew (4), Net Blotch (3) and Yellow Rust (2).

2 6 6 3 8

UK Yield %

East Region %

West Region %

North Region %

Untreated Yield %

Straw Height + PGR (cm)

Light Soils %

Heavy Soils %

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Maturity

91

92

90

91

75

90

91

91

68.5

0

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OILSEED RAPE

The Right Choice for 2016?

The decision of whether to sow oilseed rape may be difficult for some growers this autumn, after witnessing lower oilseed prices and the ban of the neonicotinoids (insecticides) in 2015.

Although these issues have been challenging for growers, it is important to consider the key benefits of growing an oilseed rape crop.

This will ensure that you make the best decisions this autumn to enhance both the short and medium term profitability of your business.

A well-needed break crop •

Oilseed rape has a deep tap root which penetrates further than cereals - helping to improve soil structure which can benefit the following crop

•

Growing oilseed rape enables greater and easier control of grass weeds compared to cereal crops which helps to control the weed pressure in subsequent cereal crops

• Oilseed rape break crops also help to reduce the build-up

of cereal soil borne disease - leading to healthier cereal

crops and reducing the reliance on additional seed treatments

Clearfield® Oilseed Rape Production System Clearfield is a unique system for oilseed rape that combines hybrid seed varieties and high quality BASF herbicides for the most effective way to approach weed control in OSR. Using conventional breeding techniques, seed varieties have been developed to tolerate Clearfield herbicides, so by applying a Clearfield herbicide like Cleranda or Cleravo to a Clearfield seed variety, OSR can thrive as weeds wither and die.

The Result?

Growers can use Clearfield as a management tool, bringing problematic fields back into rotation and allowing oilseed rape to be grown profitably where it would be difficult or impossible to grow using any other system.

Varieties We have Clearfield hybrids available from Pioneer, Monsanto, DSV and others. Please call for advice on which Clearfield Hybrid to grow.

Profit Potential •

Breeding developments have contributed to increasing yields, with the average increasing by 6.9% from 2014 to 2015 - potentially helping to offset some of the gross margin reductions caused by lower commodity prices

•

Bonuses can boost the profitability of an oilseed rape crop considerably - with additional payments available for every extra 1% oil content above 40%

Spreads the workload • Drilling (August/ Sept) and harvest (July/ Aug) timings

help to spread the workload during peak periods of the year • The majority of fertiliser and pesticide applications for

oilseed rape differ to the application timings of a cereal crop

Many of the key problems that face the UK oilseed rape grower are resolved using Clearfield technology: •

Limited timing flexibility of herbicide options

•

Reliance on pre and early post-em residuals

•

Wide germination window for broad-leaved weeds

•

Increasing problems with cruciferous weeds

•

Impact of problem weeds on grain sample quality

•

Intensity of workload around oilseed rape planting time

•

Need for rapid establishment

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

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

•

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OILSEED RAPE — HYBRID VARIETIES

WEMBLEY

NEW

Hybrid

LSPB Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

Wembley is the equal highest yielding hybrid rape and it has proved to be incredibly consistent over the last three years, where its relative yield in trials has only varied 1%.

Along with yield, it has very useful agronomics - i.e. relatively short height, very stiff straw and good resistance to Light Leaf Spot (LLS). It has average maturity. Wembley will be popular again for this autumn.

6 5 [8] 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

109

109

—

—

45.0

148

5

HARPER

Hybrid

Bayer Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

This vigorous hybrid has very good agronomics and is early maturing. It also has the best rating available (8) for Stem Canker and good LLS resistance. An excellent agronomic package. Harper can be sown later in the season.

6 8 8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

102

102

—

—

45.0

150

6

INCENTIVE

Hybrid

DSV Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

Incentive has been a market leading variety for the last two years. It is quite tall but very stiff and exhibits excellent early vigour, a useful characteristic in helping to combat pest attack in the autumn. A rating of 6 for Light Leaf Spot is good but Stem Canker resistance is not great. Incentive has a high oil content.

6 4 8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

107

106

108

107

45.5

153

5

DARIOT

NEW

Hybrid

DSV

*Scores taken from AHDB Recommended List (Candidate Varieties - East/West)

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

Dariot is a very useful variety for those concerned about flea beetle in the absence of insecticide seed treatments, or those looking for a variety to sow later August or early September. It is particularly vigorous to establish, even more so than its stable mate, Incentive. It is a candidate for next year’s Recommended List - it has a good yield, medium maturity, good LLS resistance and the best Phoma resistance available.

6 9 8 7

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

104

103

—

—

45.4

163

6

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DK EXALTE

NEW

Hybrid

Monsanto

*Scores taken from AHDB Recommended List (Candidate Varieties - North)

8 8 8

Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

This hybrid has a lot to offer. It has the best resistance to Light Leaf Spot (the only 8 available), along with the RLM7 gene giving exceptional polygenic Stem Canker resistance, pod shatter resistance to minimise losses pre-harvest and also a rapid autumn growth pattern making it suitable for the medium to late drilling window. DK Exalte is also relatively early to mature.

7

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

—

—

105

106

44.5

154

6

ALIZZE

NEW

Hybrid

RAGT Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

For those looking to grow a hybrid variety but wanting the best resistance to LLS then Alizze will be the obvious choice. It is of average height but has stiff straw. Highest oil content of all varieties on the Recommended List.

7 5 8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

108

107

111

110

45.7

152

5

TROY

Semi Dwarf Hybrid

DSV Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

Troy is the only AHDB listed semi dwarf hybrid. It has been very popular on-farm for the last few years as it progresses the low biomass story to the next level. It is a little more vigorous and slightly taller than most semi dwarfs but still best suited to early sowings.

6 4 8 9

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

97

97

97

98

44.4

132

5

Hybrid (Club Root Resistant)

MENTOR

LSPB Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

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

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East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

102

101

103

101

45.9

148

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OILSEED RAPE - CONVENTIONAL VARIETIES

CAMPUS

Conventional

KWS Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

Campus is currently the most widely grown conventional variety in the UK. It is the only variety to be on both the East and West Recommended List and also the Northern Recommended List - which clearly demonstrates its consistency and suitability for the whole of the UK. It offers top hybrid type yield levels in a conventional variety, therefore making it a cheaper variety to grow. Known as the ‘seed with speed’, Campus establishes quickly and is one of the first varieties to start to move in the spring. It has high oil content.

6 5 8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

105

104

110

109

45.3

155

5

ELGAR

NEW

Conventional

Elsoms Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

This variety was bred in the UK by Elsoms and looks set to take a large share of the oilseed rape area. It is the highest yielding oilseed rape available and importantly has early maturity, very stiff stems and good disease ratings - including a 7 for LLS.

7 6 [8] 9

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

111

110

—

—

45.3

149

6

BARBADOS

NEW

Conventional

KWS Light Leaf Spot Stem Canker Res to lodging Stem stiffness

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

7 7 8 8

East/ West Gross Output %

East/ West Seed Yield %

North Gross Output %

North Seed Yield %

Oil Content %

Plant Height (cm)

Maturity

—

—

110

109

44.9

152

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WINTER OATS

Demand for Oats: the ultimate health food The demand for milling oats in the UK has increased significantly over the last decade and is expected to reach a record high in 2015/16. The popularity of oats has spilled over into other areas of the cereal market - with sales of muesli increasing and granolas also seeing growth as a crunchy breakfast cereal or in baking and as a dessert topping. Ultimately however, it is the “born again” nature of porridge oats which is reminding everyone that being simple is simply the best!

Grannies are not often wrong, so when your Granny told you to eat up your porridge and grow up fit and healthy, she wasn’t kidding!

Many years of research have recently enabled oats to have an approved health claim that states that “the inclusion of oats can help reduce cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat and a healthy life style”. A soluble fibre found in oats is known to act like a sponge by absorbing cholesterol and removing it from the bloodstream. By eating just 9 grams of oats per day, regular consumers obtain this and other health benefits. Oats also have a wide range of phytochemicals which act as antioxidants. Many of

these naturally occurring nutrients in oats have to be added during the processing stages with other breakfast cereals.

Oats are taken by many successful athletes prior to exercise, particularly where strength and stamina are crucial. This is because oats are known to control blood sugar levels after eating - leading to a slow release of energy. This same benefit also helps reduce the temptation to snack between meals by making you feel fuller for longer. With oats now being used in such a wide range of readily available products, today’s Grannies can give the same good advice with or without the porridge!

Health benefits of Oats: • Help to reduce cholesterol • Includes antioxidants • Help to control blood sugar levels

Sowing Date Oats are often drilled in the first half of October after OSR and wheat drilling is complete. There has been little recent sowing date research work on the newer winter oat varieties since trials

by ADAS in the 1980s. This work indicated that crops drilled in mid-September achieved the highest yields. However, there are both disadvantages and advantages to earlier drilling.

Earlier drilling increases the risk of disease such as Mildew becoming established in the autumn especially if the crop is thick.

It also means that the crop will be emerged in October and early November when aphids are still active increasing the risk of virus infection. Thicker early drilled crops present a greater lodging risk as a result of better establishment and early autumn growth but this can be managed to a certain extent with lower seed rates.

Oats are the most susceptible cereal to frost lift and winter kill.

We have seen significant problems associated with frost heave.

However, this has not resulted in significant crop loss but enough to affect yield potential. A well-established crop that has put down a good root system will be much more resilient to frost lift. A well rooted crop will also be less susceptible to transient nutrient deficiencies (such as manganese) that we have seen more commonly following recent cold and wet winters.

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RGT LINEOUT

% of UK seed sales in 2015

RAGT

NEW

1.9%

It is refreshing to see a new variety from a different breeding programme. RGT Lineout was bred in France by RAGT and looks useful - with a higher yield than the established varieties and a reasonable grain quality. It has stiffer straw than Mascani and Gerald and is very early to mature - factors that will be well received by oat growers.

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UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Screenings % through 2.0mm

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

102

76.3

53.2

4.5

111

-2

MASCANI

% of UK seed sales in 2015

IBERS

60.8%

Mascani has proved itself to be a reliable alternative to Gerald and is now the number one variety. Whilst the yield is slightly lower than Gerald, it has far superior disease resistance, stiffer straw and earlier maturity. With the highest kernel content, best specific weight and best hullability - Mascani is recognised as a top quality oat.

Mildew Crown Rust Res to lodging

5 7 6

UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Screenings % through 2.0mm

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

97

78.0

54.8

1.4

114

0

GERALD

% of UK seed sales in 2015

IBERS

19.3%

First recommended 23 years ago, Gerald is still a popular variety. More recent introductions certainly offer improvements in yield but have not always been able to couple that with good grain quality. Gerald is a little weak in the straw and has relatively poor disease resistance.

Mildew Crown Rust Res to lodging

3 5 5

UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Screenings % through 2.0mm

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

100

74.1

53.8

3.0

115

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DALGUISE

% of UK seed sales in 2015

Senova

12.4%

Dalguise has good grain quality and 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.

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Mildew Crown Rust Res to lodging

Mildew Crown Rust Res to lodging

3 4 4

UK Yield %

Kernel Content

Specific Wt (kg/hl)

Screenings % through 2.0mm

Straw Height (cm)

Maturity

100

76.0

54.7

3.2

117

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WINTER BEANS

Which Variety to Sow? Wizard has a large share of the UK winter bean acreage and is still a useful option.

Tundra is an exciting new winter bean variety from the Limagrain breeding programme. It is a very high yielding, pale skinned winter bean with a pale hilum colour. Therefore, like Wizard, it is potentially suitable for the premium export market for human consumption.

Seed Quality and Testing

TUNDRA • Very high yield • 8% higher yielding than Wizard • Pale skin, pale hilum • Good standing ability • Moderately short straw

Beans are often sown during late autumn into cold, wet soils.

They are extremely sensitive to compaction and waterlogging – reducing root growth and influencing water uptake in drought conditions. In poor soil conditions, seed quality is of great importance – allowing for good emergence and establishment in often difficult conditions. Bean seed is easily damaged during harvesting, drying and handling so it is important to ensure that the seed sown is of the best quality.

Which Establishment Method is Best?

Ploughing in: This is the traditional method. Sometimes beans go in relatively late in the autumn when soil conditions are often less than ideal and soil moisture levels are high. Ploughing in is often the only option with high soil moisture. However, it is not ideal particularly as beans normally follow winter wheat in the rotation. Chopped straw ploughed down with the beans is the cause of many problems, forming an anaerobic layer in the soil. The alternative of baling the straw all too often causes soil compaction.

Dependent on soil moisture content and soil type, ploughing may be coupled with furrow pressing which will provide a more level surface for spraying and harvesting. Post drilling cultivation can be used to level seedbeds, providing soil structure damage is not caused. They will withstand depths of 15-20cm on heavy soil and up to 25.5cm deep on the lighter free draining soil types. It is important to level the seed bed though, as it can cause difficulties at harvest if left unworked.

Drilling: This is a more precise method and optimum establishment is achieved by deep drilling, following good ploughing. Some cereal drills are not capable of achieving the optimum of 12.5cm. It is important to place the seed at the optimum depth and above any layer of straw. However, it is a less weatherproof system than the plough. There is the risk that rain following ploughing may make the soil too wet to drill.

Min-till: This is another method which has become more popular in recent years. Single pass machines offer opportunity to sow beans at good depths enabling a different weed control regime - using cheaper widespread herbicides. It is important that the coulters used cover the seed over, as it is not desirable to leave open slits leaving the bean seed exposed to the elements.

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HYBRID RYE Widely grown in Northern Europe, hybrid rye is proving to be an increasingly popular choice for improving the performance of AD (Anaerobic Digestion) plants and has potential as a high yielding wholecrop for livestock production. With its excellent yield, flexible drilling dates, vigorous growth habit and very early maturity - it provides growers with the opportunity for increased flexibility in terms of the position of energy crops in their rotation, as well as reducing the risk of being able to achieve respectable harvest yields and crop quality. With many AD plant managers now realising the limitations of maize and beet as sole or major sources of raw material for their AD plants, hybrid rye is looking to be an increasingly attractive choice, both in terms of raw material security and also in terms of digester performance.

Growing the Crop Rotation Hybrid rye is an excellent crop for drought prone or lighter soils as the crop has a deep root system and is a good scavenger for nutrients and water. Modern hybrid varieties are shorter and stiffer than older conventional varieties and therefore, with an appropriate PGR programme, are suitable for a far wider range of soil types. Hybrid rye suffers less from Eyespot than wheat. It is also useful in the control of Blackgrass because, with the much greater height than wheat, far less Blackgrass seeds are produced.

Their viability is also very low and, with an early July wholecrop harvest, the majority of Blackgrass seeds will not have shed.

Why Grow Hybrid Rye? Hybrid rye is an excellent crop to balance other high production substrates, such as beet or maize, in the production of biogas in AD plants. The addition of hybrid rye to beet or maize provides a different nutrient source for the bacteria in the digester. This has a two pronged synergistic effect - the hybrid rye increases methane yield due to a better balance of trace elements and a reduction in retention time in the digester. The latter is very significant as rye will take only 20 days to break down in the digester compared with 80 days for maize. The usual ratio is 25% rye to 75% maize. Hybrid rye is also an excellent alternative to maize where the geography or soil types are not suitable for maize production. In such situations, hybrid rye and beet would make a good combination. Hybrid rye gives higher DM yields than triticale or wheat - particularly on poor soils or in colder conditions.

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

Sowing date Hybrid rye has a wide sowing window. Sowing can start from midSeptember through to late autumn. It is a particularly good crop for later sowing as it has very strong tillering with vigorous early spring growth. The yield loss experienced with late sowing of other cereal crops is therefore significantly reduced. Seed rates will depend on time of sowing and soil conditions but approximately 2.5 units of 1 million viable seeds per ha (equal to 250 viable seeds per m²) for late September or early October sowing. Seed rates can be reduced for early/mid-September sowing, and should be increased when sowing after mid-October.

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

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

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WHAT TO GROW WHERE When selecting a 1st wheat variety to grow on medium to heavy land, most varieties can be considered and the agronomics and marketing options will have a large part to play in that decision. However, there are several positions in the rotation where the number of viable options are restricted and previous performance on farm, and in trials, can help find the winners.

Early Drilling — Before Mid September For early drilling it is essential to pick a variety with slow development, stiff straw and good disease resistance, particularly to Eyespot.

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Grafton is a very strong variety for early September.

It had its best year ever in 2014 and the early

maturity is highly valued in creating an entry for oilseed rape •

Revelation yields better in the East than the West. It

is slow to develop and has one of the best all round

disease packages. Late maturity may put some growers off

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•

Graham has all the right attributes for early drilling with possible exception of good Eyespot resistance - definitely worth looking at KWS Basset can be sown from the September 10th onwards and looks a useful option if you’re looking to grow a biscuit wheat

2nd Wheat •

JB Diego is the stand out variety as a 2nd wheat.

It has proven itself time after time over the last few

seasons and, when treated with Latitude seed treatment,

it has been yielding just as well as first wheats on many farms •

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Relay and Evolution are alternatives to consider for feed varieties, although Evolution has got an inherently low specific weight which can be a concern Skyfall looks the obvious choice for a Group 1 quality 2nd wheat and possibly KWS Siskin as a Group 2, with a yield equal to the feed varieties - although this is from relatively limited data

Light Land There are certainly differences in how varieties cope with the ‘stressful conditions’ associated with growing wheat on lighter soil types.

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Leeds would be a sensible option for most. It is bred from Istabraq, which always yielded in dry conditions and Leeds has inherited this characteristic KWS Lili looks to have great potential - with early indications of a huge yield potential on light soils

KWS Silverstone is the highest yielding wheat on light land but the weak straw will put most growers off

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Skyfall looks to have an edge for milling wheat growers

Late Drilling — Nov/Dec Varieties for late sowing need to have the vigour to get up and go from colder conditions. Duxford was often used but the variety has now been overtaken and suffers badly with disease.

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Evolution is a variety that establishes well and ‘wakes up’ in the spring a little earlier than most Skyfall should do well if looking for a quality wheat. If sowing from early November onwards it would be sensible to consider a spring wheat Belepi is a cross between a spring wheat and a winter wheat and has a very low vernalisation requirement.

With spring wheat in the cross, this variety gets out of the ground quickly and it is relatively early to mature too

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SEED TREATMENT — SINGLE PURPOSE Redigo Pro Prothioconazole + Prochloraz

WHEAT

Blue Mould

*** *** *** *** *** ***

Ergot

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Microdochium Nivale Loose Smut Bunt (seed borne) Bunt (soil borne) Septoria Seedling Blight

Rancona 15ME Ipconazole

Beret Gold Fludioxonil

*(*) **(*) *** ** -

*** *(*) *** *(*) ** ***

Celest Extra Fludioxonil + Difenconazole

*** ** *** *** **(*) *** -

#

# Reduction of germination of treated Ergot particles

OUR CHOICE...

Redigo Pro This product has replaced Redigo as our product of choice as a ‘single purpose’ on wheat. Redigo Pro is the latest seed treatment from the premier seed treatment manufacturer, Bayer, and offers excellent protection against seed and soil borne diseases. It can also be used on barley, though Raxil Star is considered to be a better option.

Raxil Star Prothioconazole + Tebuconazole + Fluopyram

Rancona 15ME Ipconazole

Beret Gold Fludioxonil

Covered Smut

*** *** *** *** ***

* *(*) **(*) -

*** *(*) *(*) ***

Ergot

###

-

#

BARLEY Microdochium Nivale Leaf Stripe Loose Smut Seed-borne Net Blotch

# Reduction of germination of treated Ergot particles

OUR CHOICE...

Raxil Star Raxil Star is a fungicide seed treatment that is used on spring and winter barley. It protects against a number of seed borne diseases. It also helps with the early stages of development and with the establishment of the crop.

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DISEASE

Fusarium Loose Smut Bunt

Blue Moulds Take-all

Fludioxonil Tefluthrin

W

B

O

W

B

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• •

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•

•

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Covered Smut

Ergot

Austral Plus

(when applied with Redigo Pro or Raxil Star)

Leaf Stripe

Seedling Net Blotch

Deter Clothianidin

• • •

• •

Latitude Silthiofam W

Jockey

Galmano

Epona

Fluquinconazole Fluquinconazole Fluquinconazole Prochloraz Prochloraz

B

W

B

• • •

• •

• • •

•

W

B

W

B

• •

• • •

•

•

Early Yellow Rust Early Septoria Tritici

Wireworm Slugs (grain hollowing)

NUTRITION

Early Manganese Efficiency Early Root Growth/ Establishment

• • Austral Plus Fludioxonil Tefluthrin

Clothianidin W

B

O

W

B

O

• • •

• • •

• • •

•

•

•

•

•

•

Wheat Bulb Fly Gout Fly

•

Deter

PESTS

Aphids - BYDV

• • •

•

Manganese W

B

•

•

Kickstart

Turbo

W

B

W

B

•

•

•

•

KEY NOTE Jockey and Epona will be withdrawn from the market, following the inclusion of Fluquinconazole on Annex I of Directive 91/414. The last date for application on seed is 30th June 2017. Seed treated with these products before the end of June can be drilled after this date.

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SEED TREATMENT Deter Offers protection against aphids carrying BYDV and wireworm and gives some reduction to grain hollowing by slugs. Very useful for early sowing when aphids are more active.

Latitude Always applied with a “single purpose� product and often with a Deter insecticide. Use on 2nd/ 3rd and subsequent wheats where Takeall risk is high. Particularly useful if sowing 2nd/3rd wheat before mid-October.

Epona A reduced rate of Fluquinconazole used solely as a 1st wheat product to give some early season control of foliar disease. It is very useful if sowing varieties with poor Yellow Rust resistance.

Jockey Seed borne disease control plus good activity against Take-all. Gives some control/ delay of spring disease infections.

Galmano Same active ingredient as Jockey but without the single purpose product. 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.

Turbo The main elements include Zinc and Phosphite which act as bio-stimulants and encourage root growth.

Manganese Helps to control Manganese deficiency. Improves establishment and winter hardiness.

Kickstart Provides a complex of Phosphate, Phosphite, Zinc, Manganese, Potassium, Nitrogen and Amino Acids giving the plant an ideal nutrient package to encourage improved root development.

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COVER CROPS We have seen a huge increase in the area sown to Cover Crops in the last few years. This development has been driven by the need to improve soil structures, capture nutrients, reduce soil erosion and also reduce soil borne pests.

The use of Cover Crop mixtures increased dramatically in 2015 when the newly introduced ‘Greening’ legislation was published to include Catch Crops and Cover Crops as options to achieve the necessary Ecological Focus Areas (EFA) on farms in England (currently not included in the rules for Wales). This was seen as a very attractive option for many as ‘Catch Crops’ can be squeezed in before an autumn sown crop and ‘Cover Crop’ can be introduced before spring sown crops.

Rules for Cover Crops Grown for EFA The rules for Catch and Cover Crops are the same, other than the time period that the crops have to occupy the ground: •

Catch Crops from 31st August to 1st October

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Cover Crops from 1st October to 15th January

Crops must be a mix of one cereal and one non-cereal from the following list: Cereal: Barley, Oats and Rye Non Cereal: Mustard, Vetch, Lucerne, Phacelia, Oilseed Radish

*1ha of Catch Crop/ Cover Crop counts as 0.3ha of EFA

Important Change to EFA Regulations – Oilseed Radish We are very pleased to say that Oilseed Radish (often referred to as Fodder Radish) can now be included in both Catch Crop and Cover Crop mixtures for sowing in 2016, following recent changes to the Greening regulations. This is a very positive development as this fast growing brassica is very effective at capturing residual nitrogen and improving soil structure - penetrating deep into the soil profile. Care needs to be taken when selecting which Oilseed Radish to include as some have the potential to reduce nematode numbers and offer biofumigant properties when chopped and incorporated.

Black Oats Black oats are very often the cereal of choice in Cover Crop mixtures: •

Rapid establishment and substantial autumn growth - faster than conventional oats, barley or rye

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Produces an excellent root mass and ground cover to reduce soil erosion

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Use late heading types to reduce the risk of viable seed set when autumn sown

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Upright growth habit makes it an ideal companion for Vetches

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After a hard frost, the crop mineralises quickly to return nutrients to the soil

Forage Potential Most of the Catch and Cover Crop mixtures are designed to be incorporated into the soil, to capture nutrients and improve soil structure. However, some mixtures offer the potential to be foraged or grazed after the end of the designated time period. There are many different motivations when looking to sow Cover Crops either for EFAs or for soil improvement, therefore we provide standard mixtures, straight seed or bespoke mixtures upon request to ensure individual requirements are catered for.

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GRASS SEED Our range of grass seeds has grown to become one of the most popular ranges of mixtures in the UK. As well as attracting new customers, this growth has been driven by an increased trend toward repeat ordering - one of the most positive indicators that our customers are pleased with the product, performance and value of the mixture range.

CONVENTIONAL MIXTURES SHORT TERM

MEDIUM TERM

FAST GRASS 1 year ley

EXTRAS LONG TERM

SQUIRE 3 year ley

HERALD 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

Hay

EQUINE

HORSE & PONY MIX

HORSE HAY MIX (SHORT TERM)

HORSE HAY MIX (LONG TERM)

TOWER 1-2 year ley

FORTRESS 3-4 year ley

POULTRY

ORGANIC

POULTRY MIX

ORGANIC SQUIRE

SHORT TERM

POULTRY MIX PLUS

ORGANIC SOVEREIGN

MEDIUM TERM NO CLOVER

ORGANIC IMPERIAL

MEDIUM TERM PLUS CLOVER

KINGDOM 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

Hay

SHIELD 4 year ley

MAJESTIC 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

SOVEREIGN 4-6 year ley

HORSE HERB MIX

LONG TERM NO CLOVER

GALLOP MIX

LONG TERM PLUS CLOVER

GATEWAY MIX

ROYAL 6+ year ley

Grazing

Grazing

Silage

Silage

Hay

Hay

AVAILABLE WITH CHICORY

AVAILABLE WITH FESTULOLIUM CRUSADER 6+ year ley Grazing Silage

AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION WITHOUT CLOVER

Hay

IMPERIAL 7+ year ley Grazing Silage Hay

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AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION WITH CLOVER

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GRASS SEED

SHORT TERM LEYS: 1 - 2 YEARS FAST GRASS

TOWER

1 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 provides high productivity and exceptional yield potential and quality cut.

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. This enables growth at the lowest temperatures of agricultural grasses, therefore growing earliest in the spring and latest in the autumn.

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. It includes hybrid ryegrasses, which means it is quick to establish. Squire provides high water soluble carbohydrate (sugar) contents that can last for up to four years.

FORTRESS

SHIELD

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 fast growing ley ideally suited to cutting with some light grazing. If grazing is your priority have a look at Shield.

SOVEREIGN

4 year quality grazer with silage potential.

Shield grass seed mix is ideal for short/medium term grazing. It includes hybrid ryegrass which provides good ground cover and very quick regrowth.

Shield grass seed mix will produce a high quality first silage cut around the third week of May in a normal year.

4-6 year intensive dual purpose grass mix.

Our bestselling mixture, specifically designed for intensive management - alternating between cutting and grazing. Sovereign is a versatile mix, capable of one or two cuts of silage, quality aftermath grazing.

LONG TERM LEYS: 6 YEARS+ IMPERIAL

CRUSADER

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 maintaining a lush leafy sward throughout the grass growing season.

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 creates a very dense base to the sward.

KINGDOM

MAJESTIC

Long term cutting and grazing grass mix.

The blend of intermediate and late perennials gives great flexibility for both cutting and grazing. This mixture can last for over 6 years.

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.

HERALD Long term dual purpose grass seed mix.

Herald is a versatile grass seed mix for cutting and grazing, producing a very dense sward. This makes it ideal for turning ewes and lambs out onto in early spring.

ROYAL Proven long term cutting grass mixture.

Royal is a proven long term cutting mixture. It gives good aftermath grazing from the Tetraploid content.

Wynnstay also provide bespoke grass seed mixtures upon request.

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01939 210555

simon.pope@wynnstay.co.uk

Stuart Dolphin

Managing Director

01939 211243

stuart.dolphin@grainlink.co.uk

John Franklin

Senior Trader

01939 211244

john.franklin@grainlink.co.uk

Rob Hess

Farm Trader

01939 211252

rob.hess@grainlink.co.uk

Kelly Dolphin

Farm Trader

01939 211256

kelly.dolphin@grainlink.co.uk

Emma Belcher

Farm Trader

01939 211267

emma.belcher@grainlink.co.uk

Crop Protection: 01939 210555 Dr Simon Pope

Grain: 01939 210500

Selby Office Yorkshire

Seed: 01757 617000 Stephen Taylor

Seed Sales Manager

07801 256630

stephen@woodheadsseeds.co.uk

Michelle Green

Seed Sales Assistant

01757 617000

michelle@woodheadsseeds.co.uk

Gemma Stephenson

Seed Production Assistant

01757 617000

gemma@woodheadsseeds.co.uk

07807 832421

rob.harrison@wynnstay.co.uk

Agronomist

07595 082679

carl.taylor@wynnstay.co.uk

David Huish

Regional Grain Trader

01757 617000

david@woodheadsgrainlink.co.uk

Susannah Moore

Regional Grain Forwarder

01757 617000

susannah@woodheadsgrainlink.co.uk

Fertiliser: 01757 617000 Rob Harrison

Regional Fertiliser Manager

Crop Protection: 01757 617000 Carl Taylor

Grain: 01757 617000

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the details supplied in this booklet are correct, Wynnstay cannot be held responsible for any misleading or inaccurate information. E & OE.

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