Syngenta Cereal Husbandry Guidelines

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Yield potentialDenman has delivered high treated yields across all areas of the UK and also has an excellent untreated yield.

Parentage: Alchemy x GlasgowStatus: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

DenmanWinter Wheat

Soft feed variety perfectly suited for distilling and bio-ethanol markets

Variety UK treated yield % (100% = 10.3 t/ha) UK untreated yield % (100% = 8.6 t/ha)

Denman 104 90

Viscount 103 90

Alchemy 100 87

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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North East West 1st WW (10.7 t/ha) 2nd WW (9.0 t/ha) Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Disease resistanceDenman has a good disease resistance profile, with good yellow rust resistance, and high untreated yields. Denman is resistant to OWBM and WSBMV.

Disease resistance ratings

SUSCEPTIBLE RESISTANT

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Mildew

Denman ViscountAlchemy

Fungicide useAlways consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.

Getting the fungicide agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop and maintaining canopy during yield formation. Only two strobilurins can be applied in any one season. Knowing the end use for your crop and understanding your local environmental conditions will aid the decision of when to apply a strobilurin-based product.

T0 – Only needed in extremely high pressure years or on early autumn-sown crops. Using CHEROKEE will provide very good control against brown rust. The use of a protectant mildewicide may be needed if powdery mildew is at significant levels.

T1 – T1 timing is key for protecting leaf 3 (up to 10% of the yield in wheat comes from leaf 3). A triazole and chlorothalonil mix will control Septoria tritici and protect against the development of other foliar diseases.

T2 – This is the most important fungicide timing as control of diseases on the flag leaf give considerable yield advantages (up to 65% of yield comes from the top 2 leaves). Strobilurins offer protection against late-season rust infections and increase yield through their ‘greening effect’. The addition of a triazole and/or BRAVO is crucial in eradicating and preventing the infection of Septoria tritici.

T3 – ‘Ear spray’ – targeting ear diseases helps prevent the degradation of grain quality. The ear spray also gives additional control of disease on the top two leaves.

CORE PROGRAMME

T0 – CHEROKEE 0.75-1.0 lt/ha (only if risk of brown rust is high)

T1 – CHEROKEE 1.5 lt/ha + eyespot active fungicide if there is a risk

OR AMISTAR OPTI 1.25 lt/ha + triazole (three quarter rate)

T2 – SEGURIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha

T3 – AMISTAR OPTI 0.75 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole

Note: AMISTAR OPTI is a co-formulation containing azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil (BRAVO).


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Yellow rust

Viscount Denman Alchemy


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Agronomic informationDenman is a short variety with moderately stiff straw, and relatively early maturity.

Variety Height (cm) Ripening(+/- Solstice)

Resistance to lodging without PGR

Resistance to lodging with PGR

Denman 83 0 5 7

Viscount 83 +1 7 7

Alchemy 93 +3 7 7


Wheat fungicide application timings

Growth Stage T0 - GS30-31 T1 - GS31-32 T2 - GS37-39 T3 - GS61-65

Include for Take-All

Growth habitDenman has an intermediate growth habit and a relatively slow development rate. It is suitable for early drilling.

Recommended sowing ratesSuggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight.

• September to Mid October ~ 220-275 seeds/m2

• Mid-October onwards ~ 275-350 seeds/m2

Denman is a medium to low-tillering variety.

Nitrogen applicationStandard nitrogen input programme for a feed variety, typically not exceeding 180 kgs N/ha.

• 20% middle of March (GS25-29)

• 60% GS32

• 20% GS34-37 – ensures quality is maintained to cover all potential markets

These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

Variety Yield (drilled early Sept - 100% = 10.4 t/ha) Yield (before 6 Oct - 100% = 10.6 t/ha)

Denman 108* 104

Viscount 108 104

Alchemy 103 101

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13. * indicates limited data

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Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13. The full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com. On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).

DisclaimerThe information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.

AMISTAR®, AMISTAR OPTI®, BRAVO®, CHEROKEE®, SEGURIS® and MODDUS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AMISTAR® (MAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AMISTAR OPTI® (MAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. BRAVO® (MAPP 14548) contains chlorothalonil. CHEROKEE® (MAPP 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. SEGURIS® (MAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. MODDUS® (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

PGRsDenman has straw strength similar to Viscount when treated with PGR.

The addition of MODDUS to the PGR programme will increase root structure and further aid plant shortening.

MODDUS may also be needed during tillering in low plant populations to help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers.

As a guide, apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + MODDUS 0.1 lt/ha at GS30 and GS32.

A follow-up PGR should be considered at GS34-37 for very lush and/or high yielding crops.

Grain qualityDenman is a soft feed variety with very good grain quality and market potential.

Denman has a good distilling rating and is well-suited for the distilling industry.

• Very high alcohol yield

• Low nitrogen and viscosity levels

• Denman is an ideal variety for the expanding bio-ethanol and wheat refinery markets

• Denman does not have the 1B/1R translocation so is suitable for all feed markets

• Denman is rated as suitable for UKS (blending)

Variety Endosperm Texture

Distilling Protein (%)

HFN(secs)

Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Denman Soft Good 10.7 212 75.9

Viscount Soft Good 10.7 172 76.1

Alchemy Soft Moderate 11.0 246 77.5




Yield potentialDuxford is a high-yielding Group 4 hard winter wheat and has produced high and consistent yields across all regions, soil types and rotational positions.

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Parentage: Solstice x Scorpion 25Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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DuxfordWinter Wheat

An excellent combination of consistent yield and straw stiffness

Heavy soils Light soils North East West

Duxford Stigg Grafton

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Disease resistanceDuxford has a good disease resistance profile.



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Many winter wheat varieties face an added threat from the Solstice yellow rust race. Whilst Duxford is less susceptible to this new race than some varieties due to its parentage, this threat must still be taken into account along with Septoria tritici and brown rust. Use of a T0 fungicide is now of increased importance.

T0 – CHEROKEE 0.75-1.0 lt/ha

T1 – AMISTAR OPTI 1.25 lt/ha + triazole (three quarter rate) OR SEGURIS 0.75 lt/ha if disease risk is high OR CHEROKEE 1.75 lt/ha + eyespot/mildew active fungicide if there is a risk


T3 – AMISTAR OPTI 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole


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Variety Resistance to lodging without PGR


Ripening(+/- Solstice)

Strawheight (cm)

Resistance to sprouting

Duxford 8 9 +2 91 7

Stigg 8 8 +2 82 -

Grafton 9 9 -2 77 5


Agronomic informationDuxford is a tall, very stiff variety with a maximum 9 rating for resistance to lodging (with a PGR). It is a late-maturing variety, with early spring development, and excellent resistance to sprouting.

Growth habit• Duxford is a medium to high-tillering variety with broad leaves and an erect growth habit

• Duxford is a fast-developing variety in the spring

• Suitable for drilling mid-September onwards for England and the end of September for northern England and Scotland

Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seeds per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with TGW.

• Mid-September to mid-October: 220-275 seeds/m2

• Mid-October onwards: 275-300 seeds/m2

Nitrogen applicationStandard nitrogen input programme for a feed variety, typically not exceeding 180 kgs N/ha. Duxford has early spring development so needs nitrogen early in the season to fuel its growth and maximise yield potential.

• 40% middle of March (GS25-29)

• 60% April (GS32)

These figures are for guidance purposes only. Although Duxford is a Group 4 variety it does have gristing potential, therefore N should be increased appropriately if growing for quality (for example, an extra 40-60 kg/ha at GS37-39). You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.






Source (unless stated otherwise): HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).


AMISTAR®, AMISTAR OPTI®, CHEROKEE®, SEGURIS® and MODDUS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AMISTAR® (MAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AMISTAR OPTI® (MAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. CHEROKEE® (MAPP 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. SEGURIS® (MAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. MODDUS® (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

PGRs• Duxford is a very stiff-strawed variety with excellent resistance to lodging

• In low plant populations, MODDUS applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers

• As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + MODDUS 0.1 lt/ha at GS30-31

Grain qualityDuxford has excellent grain quality

Specific weight: 76.7 kg/hl


Duxford also has gristing potential and, when grown for quality, can meet full milling specification (nitrogen input would need to be adjusted to ensure protein levels). Always check the exact specifications required by end users to ensure that you have a market for your crop.

Variety Hagberg falling number (secs) Protein content (%)

Duxford 315 12.2

Einstein 328 12.3

Source: Syngenta Seeds’ trials harvest 2007-2011 (5-year mean)

Storage managementnabim advises that of the Hard Group 4 winter wheat varieties, Duxford has a stronger gluten quality and is worthy of keeping separate.




Yield potentialElement is an extremely high-yielding feed barley that performs particularly well in the North Region and is HGCA recommended for the North. It combines high yields with exceptional grain quality.

Parentage: F1 Hybrid Status: HGCA Recommended List North 2012/13

Variety North Region treated yield (%) (100% = 8.5 t/ha)

UK untreated yield (%)

Element 110 89

Retriever 109 86

KWS Cassia 107 90

Sequel 103 84


ElementHybrid Winter Barley

High-yielding 6-row hybrid winter barley

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North East West UK Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha


To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, Element will benefit from a standard fungicide programme.

T0 - Required if mildew and Rhynchosporium disease pressures are high.

T1 - The use of BoNTImA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 - BoNTImA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Consider

T0 - Fenpropimorph 0.3 lt/ha T1 - BoNTImA 1.6 lt/ha T2 - BoNTImA 1.6 lt/ha

Disease resistanceElement has a good disease resistance profile and is also BaYmV resistant.

Variety Mildew Brown rust Rhynchosporium Net blotch BAYMV

Element 6 4 6 7 R

Retriever 6 5 6 5 R

KWS Cassia 5 7 4 7 R

Sequel 5 5 8 6 R


Variety Ripening+/- Pearl

Strawlength (cm) Lodging resistance

Element -3 101 6

Retriever -1 81 7

KWS Cassia -1 85 7

Sequel -2 98 6


Agronomic informationElement is very early maturing with straw stiffness similar to Sequel.

Barley fungicide application timings

September October November

ENGLAND 200 200 230

SCOTLAND 200 230 N/A

Growth habitOver winter: Semi prostrate

Tillering ability: High

Maturity: Early

Suitability for early drilling: Good

Optimum drilling date: mid to late September

Recommended sowing ratesHybrid barley, as with other hybrid crops, is drilled at a lower seed rate to maximise the potential of hybrid vigour, yield and grain quality.

The chart above should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the seed rate.

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This shows that sowing at lower seed rates increases grain quality with no significant yield loss. Element should be sown at 200 seeds per square metre. If drilling in early october (Scotland) or mid-october (England), consider increasing the seed rate to 230 seeds per square metre. These figures should be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.



BoNTImA® and moDDUS® are registered trademarks of Syngenta AG, Basle, Switzerland. BoNTImA (mAPP 14899) contains isopyrazam and cyprodinil. moDDUS (mAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. HGCA Recommended List can be consulted at www.hgca.com. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

Nitrogen applicationTrials have shown that an early application of nitrogen will increase yield levels.

Element will need the same total dose of nitrogen as a conventional feed barley.

In normal situations application of the total dose is recommended as follows:

• 30% middle to end of February (GS25)

• 50% middle to end of march (GS30)

• 20% middle to end of April (GS32)

These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines / restrictions.

PGRsHybrid barley is drilled at a low seed rate to achieve the full yield and grain quality potential. From GS30 onwards growth is rapid so the following PGR programmes are recommended:

• GS30-31: moDDUS 0.1-0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2-1.5 lt/ha

• GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 0.5-1.0 lt/ha

In very fertile situations consider splitting the first dose of growth regulators:

• GS29: moDDUS 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

• GS31: moDDUS 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

• GS37-39: ethephon + mepiquat 1.0 lt/ha

Grain qualityElement has excellent grain quality, with the best grain size of any six-row winter barley on the HGCA Recommended List 2012/13.

Variety Specific Weight(kg/hl)

Screenings(% through 2.25mm)

Screenings (% through 2.5mm)

Element 67.9 1.2 4.5

Retriever 66.8 - -

Sequel 69.2 2.3 10.9




Yield potentialGallant is a high-yielding winter wheat variety that yields 2% higher than Solstice. It yields well in all rotational positions, sowing dates and soil types. Gallant combines yield potential, early maturity and consistent Group 1 quality.

Parentage: (Malacca x Charger) x Xi19Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

GallantWinter Wheat

The top-yielding nabim Group 1 winter wheat

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CORE PROGRAMME

With all Group 1 high-yielding varieties, a robust fungicide programme will result in an increase in yield and is essential to maintain quality. As with other varieties, with a new race of yellow rust now present, it will be important to factor this into fungicide decisions from the start.

T0 – CHEROKEE 0.75-1.0 lt/ha

T1 – AmISTAR OpTI 1.25 lt/ha + rust active triazole (three quarter rate) OR SEGURIS 0.75 lt/ha if disease pressure is high.


T3 – AmISTAR OpTI 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole

Disease resistance


SUSCEpTIBLE RESISTANT

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Septoria tritici

GallantSolstice Cordiale


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Mildew

Cordiale GallantSolstice


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Yellow rust

Solstice Gallant Cordiale


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Brown rust

GallantSolstice

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Fusarium ear blight

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Agronomic informationAs well as top yields, Gallant is practical to grow – with good standing power and very early maturity.

Growth habitGallant is suitable for drilling from early September. It is a broad-leaved, semi-erect variety with low/moderate tillering ability. Gallant has proven to be competitive against black-grass. Trial results show higher Gallant seed rates and increased residual herbicide dose have a combined result for black-grass control.

Gallant is a relatively short-strawed variety with very early maturity (similar to Cordiale), helping to spread harvest workload and enabling growers to get their quality wheat harvested and in store as soon as possible.

Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Increasing seed rates in high black-grass situations will have a beneficial effect. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with thousand grain weight.

September: 220-250 seeds/m2 October onwards: 250-300 seeds/m2

Nitrogen applicationGallant’s high yield means that extra nitrogen may be required to ensure that breadmaking specifications are met. It is an early-maturing variety. Gallant will reach GS37-39 before other Group 1 varieties, therefore final nitrogen applications need to be timed accordingly.

• Total application in the region of 240 kg/ha

This could be applied as follows:

• 25% at tillering • 50% at GS31-32 (but no later than 4 weeks after the first application) • 25% at GS37-39


Variety Ripening(+/- Solstice)



Straw height (cm) without PGR

Gallant -2 7 8 84

Solstice 0 8 8 93

Cordiale -2 7 8 80





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Source (unless stated otherwise): HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).


AmISTAR®, AmISTAR OpTI®, CHEROKEE®, DEFY®, SEGURIS® and mODDUS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AmISTAR® (mApp 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AmISTAR OpTI® (mApp 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. CHEROKEE® (mApp 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. DEFY® (mApp 12606) contains prosulfocarb. SEGURIS® (mApp 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. mODDUS® (mApp 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

Grain qualityGallant is a nabim Group 1 variety and, when grown for quality, meets full breadmaking specifications. It has produced very good and consistent quality across very different growing seasons.

PGRsGallant is a very stiff-strawed variety.

• In low plant populations, mODDUS applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers

• As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + mODDUS 0.2 lt/ha at T1

Variety Hagberg falling number (seconds)

Protein content (%)

Specific weight (kg/hl)

Gallant 307 12.0 77.9

Solstice 266 11.9 78.0

Cordiale 318 12.2 79.5


Storage managementCorrect storage of quality wheat is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Detailed wheat storage and marketing information can be found on the nabim website: www.nabim.org/uk

Variety Hagberg falling number (seconds)

Protein content (%)

Gallant 347 12.4

Solstice 300 12.4

Cordiale 335 12.5

Source: Syngenta trials, harvest 2008-2011 (4 year mean).




Yield potentialGarner is a high-yielding spring barley with excellent disease resistance.

Garner produces high yields across all regions of the UK

Parentage: Tocada x QuenchStatus: HGCA Recommended List 2012

GarnerSpring Feed Barley

High-yielding spring barley

Variety UK treated yield % (7.3 t/ha) UK untreated yield %

Garner 105 94

Waggon 104 92

Westminster 99 90

Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

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Getting early to mid-season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop.

T0 - Not normally required.

T1 - The use of BoNTimA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 - BoNTimA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Disease resistanceGarner has a maximum 9 rating for resistance to mildew. it has good all round resistance to foliar disease and has delivered very high untreated yields.

CORE PROGRAMME

T1 – BoNTimA 1.4 lt/ha

T2 – BoNTimA 1.4 lt/ha

SUSCEPTiBLE RESiSTANT

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Mildew

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Brown rust

WaggonWestminster


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Rhynchosporium

Garner

Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012


Garner

Agronomic information

Growth habitEarly Spring: Semi prostrate

Tillering Ability: medium

Maturity: medium

Drilling datesSuitability for early drilling: medium

Suitability for late drilling (April): Good

Optimum drilling date: march to early April (Scotland). mid-February to mid-march (England).

Recommended sowing rateSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.

Nitrogen applicationHigh-yielding feed spring barley varieties require a high nutrient supply. Seedbed applications are also not so important for feed varieties and therefore nitrogen could be applied as a 50:50 split dose when tramlines become visible and then 14 to 21 days later (GS15-21).

These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines or restrictions.

Variety Strawlength (cm)

Brackling resistance

Lodging resistance

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

Garner 74 8 8 0

Waggon 73 8 8 -1

Westminster 82 7 6 +2


Dec/Jan February March April

ENGLAND 325 325-350 350-375 350-375

SCOTLAND N/A 350-375 375-400 400



BoNTimA and moDDUS are Regsitered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. BoNTimA (mAPP 14899) contaims isopyrazam and cyprodinil. moDDUS (mAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. HGCA Recommended List can be consulted at www.hgca.com. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

PGRsNot normally required, however Syngenta advises their use on lush crops or very fertile sites. in these cases use low rate moDDUS (0.1-0.2 lt/ha) at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain qualitySpecific Weight: 66.1 kg/hl

Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 4.1%


HarvestingTop Priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct.



Yield potentialHereford has excellent yield performance in ALL situations.

Parentage: Solist x Deben

HerefordWinter Wheat

Exceptionally high yielding hard feed variety with very good second wheat yields

1st and 2nd Wheat Yields115

110

105

100

100

95

90

110

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108

107

106

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103

102

101

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1st Wheat 2nd Wheat

Treated Yield (% controls) Untreated

Variety UK East North East West 2 Year Mean

Hereford 107 106 112 107 83

Robigus 102 102 102 102 83

Einstein 102 102 102 102 84

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate Table 2008/9

Disease resistanceHereford has good resistance to Septoria tritici and Yellow Rust, however it is susceptible to Brown Rust.

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate Table 2008/9. ( ) Limited data.


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Septoria tritici

Hereford


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Septoria nodorum

(Hereford)


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

Hereford


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Yellow rust

Hereford


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust

Hereford


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fusarium ear blight

(Hereford)


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Eyespot

(Hereford)


CORE PROGRAMME

Hereford does not have resistance to Orange Wheat Blossom Midge. Pheromone traps should be used from ear emergence until the end of flowering and treatment made with HALLMARK WITH ZEON TECHNOLOGY at 75 mls/ha if threshold levels are exceeded.

T0 – CHEROKEE 1.0 It/ha + MODDUS 0.2 lt/ha

T1 – AMISTAR OPTI 1.5 lt/ha + EPZ 0.5 lt/ha OR AMISTAR OPTI 1.5 + boscalid + epoxiconazole 0.75-1.0 lt/ha (if there is a specific eyespot risk) + MODDUS 0.2 lt/ha + CCC 1.25 lt/ha

T2 – SEGURIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha (dependent on disease pressure at time of season) (optional ¾ rate Terpal if needed)

T3 – Fusarium and rust active triazole at 0.5 lt/ha (e.g. PTZ/TCZ)

+/- AMISTAR 0.3 lt/ha (dependant on brown rust pressure at time of season)

Growth habitHereford is a fast developing variety with moderate apical development.

It is suitable for early or late drilling but will perform best sown from mid mid September onwards.

Agronomic informationHereford is a tall strawed variety with moderate straw strength. Hereford will benefit from a robust PGR programme, especially in highly fertile conditions.

It has similar maturity to Robigus.

Variety Ripening(+/- Claire)



Straw height (cm)

Hereford +1 5 6 94

Robigus +1 7 8 90

Einstein 0 7 8 88




Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate Table 2008/9


The full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).


AMISTAR®, AMISTAR OPTI®, CHEROKEE®, SEGURIS® and MODDUS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AMISTAR® (MAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AMISTAR OPTI® (MAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. CHEROKEE® (MAPP 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. SEGURIS® (MAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. MODDUS® (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight.

• Mid September – mid October 225-275 seeds/m2

• Mid October onwards 250-325 seeds/m2

Nitrogen applicationA Standard nitrogen input programme for a feed variety is required, typically not exceeding 180 kg N/ha.

• Apply about 20% between mid Feb and mid March (GS25-29)

• 60% GS32

• 20% GS34-37




Yield potentialKetchum is a very high-yielding nabim Group 2 winter wheat, with an unbeatable second wheat yield among breadmaking varieties. Ketchum performs excellently in the later drill slot and is the perfect variety for drilling after root crops.

High yields across all HGCA regions and soil types

Parentage: Solstice x Xi19Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

KetchumWinter Wheat

High-yielding breadmaking winter wheat

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UK treated yield 2nd cereal and more

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Late autumn sown wheat (100% = 9.0 t/ha)

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Disease resistanceDisease resistance ratings



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Eyespot

Panorama Ketchum Einstein


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

KetchumEinstein Panorama


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Yellow rust

Einstein Ketchum Panorama


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust

KetchumEinstein

PanoramaSUSCEPTIBLE RESISTANT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Septoria tritici

Einstein Ketchum

Panorama


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fusarium ear blight

Ketchum Einstein

Panorama




CORE PROGRAMME

With all high-yielding varieties, a robust fungicide programme is likely to result in an increase in yield. As with other varieties, with a new race of yellow rust now present, it will be important to factor this into fungicide decisions from the start.

T0 – CHERoKEE 0.75 lt/ha only if rust risk is high

T1 – CHERoKEE 1.5 lt/ha + eyespot active fungicide if there is a risk

oR AmISTAR oPTI 1.25 lt/ha + triazole (60% rate)


T3 – AmISTAR oPTI 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole

Variety Ripening(+/- Solstice)



Straw height (cm) without PGR

Ketchum +1 6 7 93

Panorama +2 8 9 90

Einstein -1 6 7 86


Growth habitKetchum has a semi-erect growth habit and will benefit from the application of a PGR. It has rapid growth through stem elongation and is suitable for drilling from the end of September onwards. Ketchum performs very well in the late-drill slot.

Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate needs to be to compensate for potential plant loss. Suggested seed rates per square metre are shown below, these should always be used in conjunction with TGW.

Early October: 220-250 seeds/m2

Mid-October onwards: 250-300 seeds/m2




Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com on the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).


AmISTAR®, AmISTAR oPTI®, CHERoKEE®, SEGURIS® and moDDUS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AmISTAR® (mAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AmISTAR oPTI® (mAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. CHERoKEE® (mAPP 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. SEGURIS® (mAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. moDDUS® (mAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2012

PGRsKetchum is a tall-strawed variety with a 7 rating for treated resistance to lodging.

• Apply moDDUS 0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at T1

• In very high risk situations it may be worth considering an ethephon-based product at T2 timing (GS37)

Grain qualityKetchum is a nabim Group 2 variety and, when grown for quality, meets the specifications required for breadmaking.

Nitrogen applicationKetchum’s high yield means that extra nitrogen may be required to ensure that breadmaking specifications are met.

• Total application in the region of 180-240 kg/ha

• To increase the grain protein level, 40-60 kg of the total N should be applied at flag leaf fully emerged (GS39)


Storage managementCorrect storage of quality wheat is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Detailed wheat storage and marketing information can be found on the nabim website: www.nabim.org/uk

Variety Protein content (%)

Hagberg falling number (seconds)

Specific weight (kg/hl)

Ketchum 12.0 384 78.6

Einstein 11.8 384 78.1

Source: Syngenta Trials - Harvest 2010 (6 locations)



Yield potentialPropino is the highest yielding spring malting barley on the HGCA Recommended List 2012 with full IBD Approval for brewing.

Propino has produced excellent yields across all regions of the UK, demonstrating that it is a very consistent variety to grow.

Parentage: Quench x NFC TippleStatus: HGCA Recommended List 2012

FEBRUARY 2010

Variety UK Treated Yield % (7.3 t/ha) UK Untreated Yield %

Propino 105 94

Quench 104 92

NFC Tipple 101 89

Concerto 102 92


PropinoSpring Malting Barley

The highest yielding spring malting barley

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

Quench Propino Concerto

RhynchosporiumSUSCEPTIBLE RESISTANT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Propino

NFC Tipple Concerto


Disease resistancePropino has good resistance to foliar disease and has delivered very high untreated yields. Propino also combines good resistance to Ramularia with very good green leaf retention.

Brown rust

Quench Concerto NFC Tipple


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Propino



T0 – Needed in extreme disease pressure situations.

T1 – The use of BoNTImA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 – BoNTImA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Core PrograMMe

T1 – BoNTImA 1.4 lt/ha T2 – BoNTImA 1.4 lt/ha

Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha


NFC Tipple

Quench

Dec/Jan February March april

ENGLAND 325 325 350-375 350-375

SCOTLAND N/A 350 375-400 400

Growth habit Drilling datesearly spring: Semi prostrate Suitability for early drilling: Good

Tillering ability: medium-High Suitability for late drilling (april): Good

Maturity: Early optimum drilling date: march to early April (Scotland). mid-February to mid-march (England).

Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.

Variety Lodging resistance

Strawlength (cm)

ripening(+/- optic,-ve=earlier)

Bracklingresistance

Propino 8 76 0 8

Concerto 6 78 +1 8

Tipple 8 69 0 8

Quench 8 71 +1 8


Agronomic informationPropino is similar in height to Concerto and combines good lodging resistance with very good brackling resistance. It is an early maturing variety.

Nitrogen applicationGrain nitrogen levels in Propino are typically between those of optic and NFC Tipple. Ensure you have checked the levels with your contract and end market. Syngenta Nitrogen input trials have shown the following effects:

Source: Syngenta Seeds Trials, harvest 2009-11

1st App = GS11, 2nd app = GS15, 3rd app = GS28

Total Application made: 120 kg/ha

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8.80

8.60

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BoNTImA and moDDUS are Regsitered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. BoNTImA (mAPP 14899) contaims isopyrazam and cyprodinil. moDDUS (mAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. HGCA Recommended List can be consulted at www.hgca.com. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

In most situations, applying 25% of the total dose when tramlines become visible and the remaining 75% at GS15 will maintain yield potential whilst producing a desirable grain protein. In most situations the recommended amount of N for Propino would be 120-150 kg/ha, applied by GS15.

This advice is for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRsNormally not required, however Syngenta advises the use of moDDUS on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain qualitySpecific weight: 66.9 kg/hlSieving % through 2.25 mm: 1.0%Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 2.7%Nitrogen content: 1.52%


HarvestingTop priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.

Storage managementCorrect storage of malting barley is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. malting barley should be at a moisture of below 14.5% to minimise the risk of moulds and dried in such a way so there is no damage to germination.

Grain temperatures and moistures should be checked regularly to ensure quality is maintained and germination levels are kept at 98% plus.



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Yield potentialQuench is a high yielding spring malting barley with full IBD approval for brewing and is suitable for export.

Quench has produced excellent yields across all regions of the UK, demonstrating that it is a very consistent variety to grow.

Parentage: Sebastian x DrumStatus: HGCA Recommended List 2012

FEBRUARY 2010

Variety UK Treated Yield % (7.3 t/ha) UK Untreated Yield %

Quench 104 92

Concerto 102 92

nFC Tipple 101 89


QuenchSpring Malting Barley

The number 1 spring malting barley across Europe

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ConcertoQuench NFC Tipple

Agronomic informationQuench is a relatively short and very stiff variety with excellent resistance to lodging and brackling. Quench has similar maturity to Optic.



T0 – Not normally required.

T1 – The use of BONTImA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 – BONTImA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

CORE PROGRAMME

T1 – BONTImA 1.4 lt/ha


Early spring: Semi prostrate Suitability for early drilling: Good

Tillering ability: medium Suitability for late drilling (April): Good

Maturity: medium-Late (Optic type) Optimum drilling date: February to march (Scotland). January to February (England).

Growth habit Drilling dates

Disease resistanceQuench has excellent resistance to Rhynchosporium and mildew. Brown Rust needs to be managed.

Variety Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium

Quench 9 5 4 8



Straw length (cm)

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

Bracklingresistance

Quench 8 71 +1 8


Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha


Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss.

Quench is a very adaptable and robust variety which suits many field situations. Syngenta trial results confirm that in good conditions there are no detrimental effects to Quench’s yield or grain quality by altering seed rates.

The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.


englanD 325 350 350 350-375

SCoTlanD n/a 350 375 400

Nitrogen applicationOn average over 50% of the spring malting barley that UK maltsters wish to purchase from England has grain N levels between 1.65 to 1.85%.

Varieties have different optimum nitrogen rates, therefore balancing N inputs to end market, variety and season is key.

Ensure you have checked levels with your contract and end market.

Syngenta nitrogen input timing trials have shown the following effects:

In most situations the recommended amount of N for Quench would be 125-150 kg/ha, applied by GS15. This advice is for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

9.7

9.6

9.5

9.4

9.3

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Source: Syngenta trials, harvest 2007-09 1st App = GS11, 2nd app = GS15, 3rd app = GS28.

Total application made: 120 kg/ha.

50%-50%-0% 25%-75%-0 0%-50%-50% 0%-75%-25%

Quench yield Quench Grain N

1.7

1.65

1.6

1.55

1.5

1.45

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%



BONTImA and mODDUS are Regsitered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. BONTImA (mAPP 14899) contaims isopyrazam and cyprodinil. mODDUS (mAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. HGCA Recommended List can be consulted at www.hgca.com. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

PGRsNormally not required, however Syngenta advises the use of mODDUS on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

QualityQuench has full IBD approval for brewing and is the number one variety grown across Europe*, offering potential export opportunities.

Quench also possesses a very ‘balanced profile’ in terms of the quality attributes required by European customers, including good Hot Water Extract, good levels of DP and low beta glucan.

*Source: European Brewing Convention (EBC) malting barley multiplication acreage 2009.

Grain qualitySpecific weight: 67.6 kg/hl Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 4.5% Nitrogen content: (1.55%)

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012. ( ) Historical data






Yield potentialShuffle is a consistently high yielding non-gn producing spring barley with provisional IBD approval for brewing and distilling.

Shuffle has consistently high yield potential across all regions of the UK. Especially in the North East region at 4% higher yield than Concerto.

Parentage: Troon/Quench/AdonisStatus: HGCA Recommended List 2012

ShuffleSpring Malting Barley

Consistently high-yielding Spring malting barley

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Shuffle Concerto NFC Tipple Optic


Shuffle 104 92

Concerto 102 92

NFC Tipple 101 89

Optic 95 79


North East East West Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012



Inputs should be tailored to control brown rust at T1.

T0 – Not normally required

T1 – The use of BONTImA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 – BONTImA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Agronomic informationShuffle is a similar height to Concerto with excellent lodging and brackling resistance.

Disease resistanceShuffle has good resistance to rhynchosporium and mildew with excellent green leaf retention.



Lodging resistance

Shuffle 77 8 (9)

Concerto 78 8 6

Optic 75 4 8

CORE PROGRAMME




( ) Limited Data

Variety Mildew Yellow Rust Brown Rust Rhynchosporium

Shuffle 9 5 4 6


Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha




Maturity: medium

Nitrogen ApplicationVarieties have different optimum nitrogen rates, therefore balancing N inputs to end market, variety and season is key. Ensure you have checked levels with your contract and end market.

Grain nitrogen levels in Shuffle are typically similar to Optic. In most situations it is recommended that 50% of Nitrogen is applied at GS11-12 and the remaining 50% applied 10 days later. In Scotland this would be 50% in seedbed fb 50% at GS11-12.


PGRsShuffle is a stiff strawed variety so PGRs are not normally required. However Syngenta advises the use of mODDUS on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain QualityShuffle has big bold grain, leading to fewer sieving losses.

Specific Weight: 66.9 kg/hl



Nitrogen content: 1.54%

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012

HarvestingTop Priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.

Recommended Sowing RateSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling.The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss.The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.


ENGLAND 325 350 350 350-375

SCOTLAND N/A 350 375 400






Yield potential

Disease resistanceSY Bamboo has a good disease resistance profile and is also BaYMV resistant.

Parentage: F1 Hybrid

FEBRUARY 2010

Variety UK Treated Yield(100%=8.5 t/ha)

UK Untreated Yield (%)

SY Bamboo 110 92

Sequel 103 84

Saffron 103 85

Source: HGCA Recommended List Trials 5 Year Mean 2011

SY BambooHybrid Winter Barley

High-Yielding 6-row hybrid winter barley

Variety Mildew Brown Rust

Rhynchosporium Net Blotch BAYMV

SY Bamboo 6 5 7 7 R

Sequel 5 5 8 6 R

Saffron 3 7 4 8 -



To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, SY Bamboo will benefit from a standard fungicide programme.

T0 - Due to the early development of hybrids, trials have shown a yield response from the application of fungicides at this time.

T1 - The use of BonTiMA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 - Bontima at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

CoRe PRogRAMMe

T1 - BonTiMA 1.6 lt/ha

T2 - BonTiMA 1.6 lt/ha

Agronomic informationSY Bamboo is early maturing with good specific weight and straw stiffness.

Variety Straw length (cm)

Ripening+/- Pearl

Lodging Resistance

SY Bamboo 97 -2 6

Sequel 98 -2 8

Saffron 85 0 8

Growth habitover Winter: Semi prostrate

Tillering Ability: Medium

Maturity: Medium - Early


Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha


September october November

ENGLAND 200 200 230

SCOTLAND 200 230 N/A


Nitrogen applicationTrials have shown that an early application of nitrogen will increase yield levels.

SY Bamboo will need the same total dose of nitrogen as a conventional feed barley.

in normal situations application of the total dose is recommended as follows:


• 50% middle to end of March (GS30)




• GS30-31: MoDDuS 0.1-0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2-1.5 lt/ha


in very fertile situations consider splitting the first dose of growth regulators:

• GS29: MoDDuS 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

• GS31: MoDDuS 0.1lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha




Grain qualitySY Bamboo has excellent grain quality including high specific weight and big bold grain

SY Bamboo is available through Frontier Agriculture Please contact Frontier Agriculture Ltd.

www.frontierag.co.uk

Berwick 01289 330303

Perth 01738 500570

Newmachar 01651 862408

Variety Specific weight (kg/hl)

Sieving (% retained 2.5 mm)

Sieving (% retained 2.25 mm)

SY Bamboo 68.6 6.8 1.6

Sequel 69.2 10.9 2.3



BonTiMA®, MoDDuS® and SEGuRiS® are registered trademarks of Syngenta AG, Basle, Switzerland. BonTiMA (MAPP 14899) contains isopyrazam and cyprodinil. MoDDuS® (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. SEGuRiS (MAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. HGCA Recommended List can be consulted at www.hgca.com. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.



Yield potentialSY Epson has shown consistent yield performance especially in the East and West, coupled with excellent untreated yield.

Parentage: Zebedee x Robigus

SY EpsonWinter Wheat

Soft Group 3 variety with an excellent combination of quality, disease resistance and agronomics

HGCA WW Non-Recommended

Variety List 2012

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Source: HGCA WW Non-Recommended Variety Table 2012

Source: HGCA WW Non-Recommended Variety Table 2012

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SY EpsonUntreated yield

(100% = 8.6 t/ha)

ScoutTreated yield

(100% = 10.3 t/ha)

ScoutUntreated yield

(100% = 8.6 t/ha)


T0 – Probably not needed in most situations.

T1 – CHERokEE 1.75 lt/ha + eyespot/mildew active fungicide if there is a risk

T2 – SEGURiS 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha

T3 – AmiSTAR oPTi 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha + fusarium active triazole

Disease resistanceSY Epson has an excellent combination of disease resistance and untreated yield. it is also oWBm resistant.



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

SY Epson Scout


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Yellow rust

ScoutSY Epson


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust

SY Epson Scout


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Septoria tritici

SY EpsonScout


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Eyespot

SY Epson Scout

Source: WW Non-Recommended Table 2012

Agronomic informationSY Epson is a short, stiff strawed variety which has slightly earlier maturity than Scout. it also has excellent resistance to sprouting.


• mid September–mid october 225–275 seeds/m2

• mid october onwards 250–325 seeds/m2

Drilling dateThe highest yield potential for SY Epson is achievable from sowing mid September onwards.

Nitrogen applicationSY Epson is a potential Group 3 variety and should be treated accordingly – typically not exceeding 180 kg N/ha

• 25% mid Feb–mid march

• 50% GS32

• 25% GS34-37


Variety Resistance to Lodging without PGR

Resistance to Lodging with PGR

Height (cm) (without PGR)

Maturity (+/- Solstice)

SY Epson 9 9 88 +1

Scout 8 8 88 +2




Source: WW Non Recommended Table 2012


Source (unless stated otherwise): HGCA WW Non Recommended Variety Table 2012 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com on the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).

DisclaimerThe information given in this document is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is, out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Seeds Ltd cannot accept any liability arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations.

AmiSTAR®, AmiSTAR oPTi®, CHERokEE®, SEGURiS® and moDDUS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AmiSTAR® (mAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AmiSTAR oPTi® (mAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. CHERokEE® (mAPP 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. SEGURiS® (mAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. moDDUS® (mAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

PGRs• SY Epson is a very stiff strawed variety with excellent resistance to lodging.

• in low plant populations moDDUS applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers.

• As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + moDDUS 0.1 lt/ha at GS31/32

Grain qualitySY Epson is a potential nabim Group 3 variety with good specific weight, protein and excellent HFN. it is also potentially suitable for export Uks.

Variety Specific Weight (kg/hl)

Protein (%)

HFN

SY Epson 77.0 11.4 276

Scout 78.7 11.4 234

Source: WW Non Recommended Variety Table 2012



Yield potentialSY Venture is a very high-yielding variety with excellent malting potential and resistance to BaYMV.

Parentage: DH9525 x Retriever Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/2013

FEBRUARY 2010

Variety UK treated Yield % (100% = 8.5 t/ha) UK untreated Yield %

SY Venture 104 84

Cassata 99 82

Pearl 96 81

SY Venture Winter Malting Barley

High-yielding winter malting barley


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North East West UK Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

SY Venture has consistently high yield potential in all regions of the UK.

Fungicide useTo enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, SY Venture will benefit from a standard fungicide programme.

T0 - Needed only in extreme disease pressure situations.

T1 - The use of BoNTiMA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 - BoNTiMA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Core PrograMMe

T1 - BoNTiMA 1.6 lt/ha

T2 - BoNTiMA 1.6 lt/ha

Disease resistanceSY Venture has a good all round disease resistance profile. SY Venture is BaYMV resistant.

Variety Mildew Yellow rust Brown rust rhynchosporium Net blotch

SY Venture 6 (7) 6 6 (4)

Cassata 4 2 7 8 4

Pearl 6 7 6 6 5


( ) Limited Data


Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha

Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling: the more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions.


Agronomic informationSY Venture has short, stiff straw, with excellent resistance to lodging.

Nitrogen applicationMost commercial malting barley growers use between 100-120 kg/ha with a split dressing. Syngenta recommends 40 kg/ha in mid to late February and the remainder to be applied by the end of March. These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

Variety Straw length (cm)*

ripening(+/- Pearl)

Lodging resistance

SY Venture 82 0 8

Cassata 85 0 8

Pearl 94 0 7

Growth habitover Winter: Semi prostrate

Tillering ability: Medium-High

Maturity: Medium

Source:* = HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 (data on a 1-9 scale; 9 = high resistance)

September october November December

ENGLAND 300 325-350 350-375 375

SCOTLAND 325-350 375-400 N/A N/A



BoNTiMA® and MoDDUS® are registered trademarks of Syngenta AG, Basle, Switzerland. BoNTiMA (MAPP 14899) contains isopyrazam and cyprodinil. MoDDUS (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. HGCA Recommended List can be consulted at www.hgca.com. Use plant protection products safely. always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

PGRsSY Venture has good straw strength characteristics; with good resistance to lodging, leaning and necking. SY Venture also has shorter straw than existing market leading malting barley varieties.

in normal situations consider:

GS31-32 ~ MoDDUS 0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at onset of stem extension.

in extreme conditions when there is a high risk of lodging on fertile sites consider applying Ethephon + Mepiquat chloride at 0.5 lt/ha GS37.

Grain quality

Specific weight: 69.3 kg/hl Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 4.2% Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Nitrogen content: 1.67%

Malting quality

SY Venture Flagon Pearl

Hot Water Extract 309.6 304.5 307.0

Diastatic Power 94 76 108

Beta Glucan 108 119 116

Viscosity 1.53 1.54 1.53

Sol-N-Ratio 34.6 33.9 33.7

Source: iBD consolidated data, harvest 2010



Yield potentialNFC Tipple is the number one spring malting barley in England, it is high yielding with full IBD approval for brewing.

NFC Tipple has produced excellent yields across all regions of the UK, demonstrating that it is a very consistent variety to grow.

Parentage: (NFC 497-12 x Cork) x Vortex Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012

FEBRUARY 2010


NFC Tipple 101 89

Optic 95 79


NFC TippleSpring Malting Barley

The established pan-European spring malting barley

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T0 - Needed in extreme disease pressure situations (especially Rhynchosporium) i.e., a fenpropimorph-based product.

T1 - The use of BONTImA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 - BONTImA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

Core PrograMMe

T1 - BONTImA 1.4 lt/ha

T2 - BONTImA 1.4 lt/ha

RhynchosporiumSUSCEPTIBLE RESISTANT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

NFC Tipple Optic Source: HGCA Recommended List Spring Barley 2012

Disease resistanceNFC Tipple has excellent resistance to mildew and brown rust, however a managed fungicide programme is recommended.

Brown rust

OpticNFC Tipple


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Agronomic informationNFC Tipple is a relatively short and very stiff variety with excellent resistance to lodging and brackling. NFC Tipple has similar maturity to Optic.


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

NFC TippleOptic

Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha



Strawlength (cm)

ripening(+/- Optic,-ve=earlier)

Bracklingresistance

NFC Tipple 8 69 0 8

Dec/Jan February March april

ENGLAND 325 350 350 350-375


Growth habit Drilling datesearly spring: Semi prostrate Suitability for early drilling: GoodTillering ability: medium-High Suitability for late drilling (april): GoodMaturity: medium-Late (Optic type) optimum drilling date: February to march (Scotland). January to February (England).

Recommended sowing ratesSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss.

NFC Tipple is a very adaptable and robust variety which suits many field situations. Syngenta trial results confirm that in good conditions there are no detrimental effects to NFC Tipple’s yield or grain quality by altering seed rates.

The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.

Nitrogen application


9.5

9.0

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-25kgs Base level +25kgs +50kgs

NFC Tipple yield Optic yield NFC Tipple Grain N Optic Grain N

2.0

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Grain N

%

Influence of nitrogen input on yield and grain N levels

NFC Tipple produces consistently low grain nitrogen levels over a wider

fertility range than Optic


Base Nitrogen: 125kg/ha total

Nitrogen

Trials carried out in Lincolnshire,

Cambridge, Scotland

Application GS11 and GS23.


Source (unless stated otherwise): HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com. On the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).



PGRsNormally not required, however Syngenta advises the use of mODDUS on lush crops or very fertile sites. Apply 0.1-0.2 lt/ha at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

QualityNFC Tipple has a very ‘balanced profile’ in terms of the quality attributes required by UK and European customers, including good Hot Water Extract, good levels of DP and low beta glucan.

As a result, NFC Tipple is an extremely popular spring malting barley in the UK and across Europe.

Grain qualitySpecific weight: 68.1 kg/hlSieving % through 2.25 mm: 1.3%Sieving % through 2.5 mm: 3.5%Nitrogen content: 1.48%







Yield potentialTorphins has shown good yield performance in both official and Syngenta trials.

94

93

92

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90

89

88

87

86

Source: Syngenta Seeds Commercial Trial 2011 Data (8 locations)

Parentage: Cordiale x DoverStatus: HGCA Candidate List 2012

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TorphinsWinter Wheat

Good breadmaking variety with an excellent combination of quality, disease resistance and agronomics.

Torphins Gallant Ketchum Cordiale KWS Podium Solstice

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Solstice

UK Treated Yield East and West yield performance

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Torphins

Einstein

Solstice

Disease resistanceTorphins has an excellent combination of disease resistance and untreated yield. It is also WSBMV resistant.


92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100

Untreated Yield (% treated controls 100% = 9.5 t/ha)

Solstice Einstein Torphins

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate List 2012/2013


T0 – Probably not needed in most situations

T1 – CHERoKEE 1.75 lt/ha + eyespot/mildew active fungicide if there is a risk

T2 – SEGuRIS 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha

T3 – AMISTAR oPTI 0.75 – 1.0 lt/ha + fusarium active triazole

SuSCEPTIBLE RESISTANT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

Torphins Solstice Einstein

Einstein


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Yellow rust

Solstice Torphins


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Eyespot



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Septoria tritici



Variety Lodging (% untreated)

Lodging (% treated)

Height (cm untreated)

Maturity (+/- Solstice)

Torphins 0 0 76 +3

Solstice 0 0 85 0

Einstein 6 0 80 -2

Source: HGCA Recommended List Candidate List 2012

Agronomic informationTorphins is a short, stiff strawed variety which has later maturity than Solstice. It also has excellent resistance to sprouting.

Growth habit• Torphins is suitable for drilling from the beginning of September onwards. It is a relatively slow

developing variety.

• Torphins is a relatively short strawed variety with moderately late maturity.


• September-mid october – 225-275 seeds/m2

• Mid october onwards 250-325 seeds/m2

Nitrogen applicationTorphins is a breadmaking variety and should be treated accordingly – typically 240-250 kg N/ha should be applied.






Source (unless stated otherwise): HGCA Recommended List 2012/13 – the full database can be consulted at www.hgca.com on the 1-9 scales high figures indicate that a variety shows the character to a high degree (e.g. high resistance).


AMISTAR®, AMISTAR oPTI®, CHERoKEE®, SEGuRIS® and MoDDuS® are Registered Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. AMISTAR® (MAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AMISTAR oPTI® (MAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. CHERoKEE® (MAPP 13251) contains cyproconazole, propiconazole and chlorothalonil. SEGuRIS® (MAPP 15246) contains isopyrazam and epoxiconazole. MoDDuS® (MAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. All other brand names used are trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk Syngenta AG 2011.

Variety Protein HFN Sp Wt

Torphins 12.1 295 81.4

Gallant 11.8 264 80.3

KWS Sterling 11.1 274 79.4

Storage managementCorrect storage of quality wheat is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. Detailed wheat storage information can be found on the website www.nabim.org.uk

Grain qualityTorphins is a breadmaking variety, and when grown for quality meets full breadmaking specifications. It has produced very good consistent quality.

PGRs• Torphins is a stiff strawed variety with excellent resistance to lodging

• In low plant populations MoDDuS applied at GS29-30 will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers

• As an insurance measure apply chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha + MoDDuS 0.1 lt/ha at GS31/32

Source: Syngenta Trial Data 2011



Yield potentialVolume has the highest UK treated yield of any winter barley on the HGCA Recommended List 2012/13. It performs particularly well in the HGCA North Region with a treated yield of 116% of control.

Parentage: F1 Hybrid Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

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KWS CassiaEscadreVolume

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Grain qualityVolume offers excellent grain quality with good specific weight and low screenings.

Variety Specific weight (kg/hl)

Screenings (% through 2.25 mm)

Screenings (% through 2.5 mm)

Volume 68.4 2.8 12.7

Escadre 69.6 1.3 6.6

Sequel 69.2 2.3 10.9


Variety UK treated yield % (100% = 8.5 t/ha) UK untreated yield %

Volume 112 94

Escadre 106 88

Retriever 109 86

KWS Cassia 107 90




To enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, Volume will benefit from a standard fungicide programme.

T0 – Due to the early development of hybrids, trials have shown a yield response from the application of fungicides at this time.

T1 – The use of BoNTImA at T1 will provide clean, stress free lower green leaves to build yield potential.

T2 – BoNTImA at T2 gives outstanding protection against disease for green leaf retention, securing yield potential and increasing quality by driving grain size and grain fill.

CORE PROGRAMME

T1 – BoNTImA 1.6 lt/ha



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Net Blotch

Retriever EscadreVolume


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Rhynchosporium

Retriever

KWS Cassia

Volume Escadre


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust

RetrieverEscadre

Volume

Disease resistanceVolume has a good disease resistance profile, with excellent resistance to Rhynchosporium and net blotch and is also BaYmV resistant.



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

KWS Cassia

Escadre

VolumeRetriever

BONTIMA® is a next generation fungicide, specifically designed for disease control in barley.

KWS Cassia

KWS Cassia

Agronomic informationVolume hybrid winter barley has long straw and is early maturing.

Variety Straw length (cm)

Ripening+/- Pearl

Lodging resistance

Volume 98 -2 6

Escadre 95 -2 6

Retriever 81 -1 7

KWS Cassia 85 0 7




Growth habitEarly spring: medium-prostrate

Tillering ability: High

Maturity: Early

Drilling datesSuitability for early drilling: Good

Suitability for late drilling (Scotland, end of October - England, end of November): Good

Optimum drilling date: Last 2 weeks of September

September October November

ENGLAND 200 200 230

SCOTLAND 200 230 -


Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha




Nitrogen applicationTrials have shown that an early application of nitrogen will increase yield levels. Volume will need the same total dose of nitrogen as a conventional feed barley.

In normal situations application of the total dose is recommended as follows:


• 50% middle to end of march (GS30)




• GS30-31: moDDUS 0.1-0.2 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2-1.5 lt/ha


In very fertile situations consider splitting the first dose of growth regulators:

• GS29: moDDUS 0.1 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha

• GS31: moDDUS 0.1 lt/ha + chlormequat 1.2 lt/ha





Yield potentialWaggon is an extremely high-yielding spring feed barley. Its high grain yield is complemented by an exceptional straw yield (see Agronomic information).

Waggon consistently produces very high yields across all regions of the UK, whatever the soil type.

Parentage: NFC 499-69 x VortexStatus: HGCA Recommended List 2012

WaggonSpring Feed Barley

Exceptional grain & straw yields


Waggon 104 92

Westminster 99 90


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Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.4 lt/ha T2 GS37-39: 1.4 lt/ha



T0 - Needed in extreme disease pressure situations (especially Rhynchosporium).



Disease resistance

CORE PROGRAMME



Variety Mildew Yellow Rust

BrownRust

Rhynchosporium

Waggon 9 6 6 3






Maturity: Early


Suitability for late drilling (April): Acceptable

Optimum drilling date: January to February (England). February to march (Scotland).

Recommended sowing rateSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions. These figures should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed.



Lodging resistance

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

Waggon 73 8 8 -1



ENGLAND 350 350 375 400


Straw volume

Waggon’s extra biomass and number of tillers has been shown to produce high straw yields even with a relatively short straw length.

This high straw yield coupled with extremely high grain yield and an excellent agronomic package makes for the complete feed barley.

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

Straw yield t/ha Grain yield t/ha Source: 6 sites, harvest 2005-07 & 2009.

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PGRsNot normally required, however Syngenta advises their use on lush crops or very fertile sites. In these cases use low rate moDDUS (0.1-0.2 lt/ha) at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.

Grain qualitySpecific Weight: 67.4 kg/hl*

Harvesting:Normal harvest priority – Waggon has excellent resistance to ear loss, but it is always advisable to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct.

Nitrogen applicationHigh-yielding feed spring barley varieties require a high nutrient supply.

Syngenta nitrogen input trials have shown the following application to be most advantageous to Waggon’s yield, grain quality and plant height:

• Split Dose of N ~ 50% at GS11/12 and 50% at GS21/22

In most situations the recommended amount of N for Waggon would be 135-150 kg/ha.

These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines or restrictions.

*Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012



Yield potentialWinsome is a high-yielding winter malting barley variety, with full IBD approval for brewing.

Parentage: Flagon x NFC 7169-01Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Winsome Winter Malting Barley

High Yielding winter malting barley

Variety UK treated yield % (100% = 8.5 t/ha) UK untreated yield %

Winsome 99 84

Cassata 99 82

Pearl 96 81


Winsome has high yield potential across the UK.

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East West North UK Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

Fungicide useTo enhance grain fill, yield potential and grain quality, Winsome will benefit from a standard fungicide programme.

T0 - Needed only in extreme disease pressure situations.



Disease resistanceWinsome has an excellent all-round disease resistance profile. As with Flagon and Pearl, Winsome is not BaYmV resistant.

CORE PROGRAMME




1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

Cassata WinsomePearl


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Yellow rust

Winsome


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust

Winsome Cassata



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Rhynchosporium

Net Blotch

WinsomePearl

WinsomePearlCassata

CassataPearl

Pearl

Cassata

Agronomic information Winsome is earlier maturing than any other two-row winter malting barley.

Recommended Sowing RateSeed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling: the more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the number of seeds per square metre that should be planted in good conditions.

This table should always be used in conjunction with thousand-grain weight of the seed to calculate the seed rate.

Nitrogen Applicationmost commercial malting barley growers use between 100-120 kg/ha with a split dressing. Syngenta recommends 40 kg/ha in mid to late February and the remainder to be applied by the end of march. These figures are for guidance purposes only. You must work with your agronomist when calculating nitrogen rates and timings, taking into consideration end market requirements and the fertility of the field. You should also work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

Variety Ripening(+/- Pearl)

Strawlength (cm)

Lodging resistance

Winsome -2 91 6

Cassata 0 85 8

Pearl 0 94 7Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

September October November December

ENGLAND 325 350-375 375-425 425

SCOTLAND 350-375 375-400 N/A N/A


Growth Stage 13 30 31 59 61514539

T1 GS30-31: 1.6 lt/ha T2 GS39-49: 1.6 lt/ha

Growth habitOver Winter: Semi prostrate

Tillering Ability: medium/High

Maturity: Early


Optimum drilling date: mid to late September




PGRsCommercial malting barley growers have controlled lodging easily with a standard programme. on very lush or fertile sites a second PGR at GS37 may be required, but must not be used in drought conditions.

In normal situations consider:

GS31-32 ~ moDDUS 0.2 lt/ha + Chlormequat 1.25 lt/ha at onset of stem extension.

GS37 - 1.0 lt/ha (Ethephon + mepiquat chloride).

QualityWinsome has full Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) approval for brewing and has very high hot water extract.

Harvesting:Top Priority – with all quality crops it is critical to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with malting barleys, the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and to maintain the maximum premium from the end product.

Storage Management:Correct storage of malting barley is a priority to ensure harvest quality remains. malting barley should be at a moisture of below 14.5% to minimise the risk of moulds and dried in such a way so there is no damage to germination.


Variety Extract quality (Lº/kg)

Specific Weight(kg/hl)

Nitrogen content%

Winsome 311.7 69.2 1.61

Cassata 304.5 68.1 no data

Pearl 307.0 70.2 1.64


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