Cereal Seed Guide 2017/18 · PGG Wrightson Grain produces and supplies a significant number of proprietary cereal cultivars. The portfolio includes milling, biscuit, feed and purple

Cereal Seed Guide 2017/18

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CEREAL SEEDPGG Wrightson Grain produces and supplies a significant number of proprietary cereal cultivars. The portfolio includes milling, biscuit, feed and purple wheats, milling ryecorn, barley, triticale and oats.

The seed portfolio is supported by extensive plant breeding research and development programmes. PGG Wrightson Grain has an established research and development infrastructure, extensive international plant breeding relationships, and trial sites throughout New Zealand. Our breeding programmes are based on local research and international breeding relationships which enable new plant cultivars to be developed and commercialised for arable growers and the New Zealand market.

Our seed production systems and processes ensure high quality certified seed is produced and marketed each year. The business operates a Quality Assurance programme called SEEDTRAC® that ensures high quality seed is produced. The cultivars selected to be part of our product portfolio have demonstrated production benefits and advantages in trials over several years prior to commercialisation.

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CONTENTS

Cereal Seed Rates 4–5

Cultivar Drilling Windows 6

General Notes for all Cereals 7

Feed Wheat Starfire 9

Milling WheatInferno 11Ignite 13Discovery 15Sensas 17

Purple WheatAmethyst 19Tyrian 21

Milling RyecornAmilo 23

Feed TriticaleEmpero 25

Feed BarleyTavern 27Sanette 29Scholar 31RGT Planet 33

Winter BarleySurge 35

Cereal Seed Order Form 37

Terms of Trade Inside back cover

Contact Details Back cover

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CEREAL SEED RATESUse of the seed rate formula below in conjunction with a target established plant population (see table below) allows much more control over the final number of plants established per square metre. Use of the formula also factors in variations in Thousand Grain Weight (TGW) as well as germination and establishment. All these factors vary greatly and make a significant difference to the final seed rate. Over-thick crops may lodge, give lower test weights and have higher disease pressure; thin crops will not have maximum yield potential and are not as competitive with weeds.

Seed rate in kg per ha (all cereal crops) =

Target established plants per m2 x Thousand Grain Weight (TGW) in grams (g) x 100

% germination x % establishment

Example: 100 (Target plants) x 52g (TGW) x 100 (conversion factor)

95% (germination) x 90% (establishment)

= 61 kg/ha seed rate

Cereal Plant EstablishmentThe table below provides the recommended plant establishment percentage for different drilling dates of cereals.

Month Plant Establishment %

April early 95

late 90

May early 90

late 85

June early 80

late 75

July early 70

late 70

August early 80

late 85

September early 90

late 90

BARLEY

Month Target Plant Population (plants/m2)

Early – Mid April 150

Mid April & May 175 – 200

June 200 – 225

Early spring 225 – 250

Late spring 250 – 300


WHEAT The table below provides the recommended established plant numbers for different drilling dates of wheat. Please note the important comment below the table relating to when you may need to vary the target plant number. The table also gives some example seed rates at TGWs of 45, 50 and 55, assuming in all cases a germination of 95% and an establishment of 90%.

Month Target Plant Population (plants/m2)

TGW (g) Seed rate in kg/ha

45 50 55

April 100 – 125 53 – 66 59 – 73 64 – 80

May 125 – 150 66 – 79 73 – 88 80 – 96

June 150 – 200 79 – 105 88 – 117 96 – 129

July 175 – 200 92 – 105 102 – 117 113 – 129

August 200 – 250 105 – 132 117 – 146 129 – 161

September 250 – 300 132 – 158 146 – 175 161 – 193

Starfire (pg 9) & Discovery (pg 15) - refer to each page regarding planting rates for these cultivars.* Manawatu winter wheat growers – use 20 plants/m2 less than the lowest figure above for April, May and June.* The table includes TYRIAN purple wheat from April to June.

PURPLE WHEAT (AMETHYST)AMETHYST tillers well from an autumn sowing slot but will inherently produce fewer tillers from a spring drilling slot. AMETHYST can have a low Thousand Grain Weight (TGW) if its canopy is not managed correctly. For TYRIAN recommendations see the note below the wheat table above.

Drilling Date Target Plant Population (plants/m2)

1-15 May 135 – 150

16 -31 May 150

1-30 June 175 – 200

August – September 220 – 225

TRITICALE (EMPERO)Due to the excellent tillering capacity of EMPERO, seed rates need to be reduced as per table below.


1-15 April 100 – 120

16-30 April 120 – 140

1-15 May 150

16-31 May 150

1-30 June 150 – 200

RYECORN (AMILO) AMILO tillers extremely well from an autumn sowing but will inherently produce fewer tillers from a winter drilling.


Late April to 15 May 125

16-31 May 150

1 June to 15 July 150 – 200


CULTIVAR DRILLING WINDOWS

Cultivar MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Feed Wheat

Starfire

Milling Wheat

Inferno

Ignite

Discovery

Sensas

Purple Wheat

Amethyst

Tyrian

Milling Ryecorn

Amilo

Feed Triticale

Empero

Feed Barley

Tavern

Sanette

Scholar

RGT Planet

Winter Barley

Surge

Possible Optimum drilling window


GENERAL NOTES FOR ALL CEREALS:• Estimate or measure the germination of your seed; this will be a high percentage figure for all good seed, i.e. >90%.

Germination figures are available for all PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain) seed on request.

• The TGW is available on all seed supplied by PGW Grain; obtain the TGW for other seed.

• The percentage establishment needs to be adjusted to allow for field conditions including soil type, seed bed quality as well as slug and other pest issues.

• Target plant numbers at the lower end of the ranges given on the previous pages are particularly appropriate for cultivars that tiller profusely, such as Inferno wheat.

• Adjustment of the target plant number downwards, below the recommended ranges, should be considered for paddocks with a history of high fertility and/or lodging problems and especially in areas where growth may continue all winter e.g. the Manawatu (see note below wheat seed rate chart on pg 5).

• Adjustment of the target plant number upwards, beyond the recommended range, should be considered for dry conditions, low fertility or grass weed competition. A review of your grass weed control strategy is recommended if this is a regular issue.

• Barley is generally more take-all tolerant than wheat as a second year cereal and although yields are usually lower than a first year barley crop, the risk of take-all seriously affecting yield is lower than wheat.

• An appropriate plant growth regulator (PGR) programme needs to be assessed for individual crops and will be influenced by sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Some spring crops may not need any PGR programme and as with any cultivar, do not apply if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.

• All graphical representations of cultivars contain bars representing Standard Error of the Mean (SEM). SEM is the standard deviation associated with the mean yields presented. These are included to help the comparison of cultivars.

• All autumn CPT 4 year means and grain quality are calculated from 2014-2017 harvests. All spring CPT 4 year means and grain quality are calculated from 2013-2016 harvests.


NOTES


• A consistently high yielding winter feed wheat• High yield potential under early sowing and irrigation• Well suited to Canterbury and Southland regions• Wide planting window due to low vernalisation requirement• Good disease resistance profile

DescriptionSTARFIRE is an established consistently performing feed wheat cultivar bred by Limagrain UK and further developed by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain). It has a compact efficient plant type with stiff short-medium straw. STARFIRE produces a plump soft endosperm grain with excellent grain quality characteristics.

YieldSTARFIRE has consistently demonstrated very high yields across a range of sites throughout Canterbury and Southland establishing itself as a preferred feed wheat cultivar by growers. Compared to other feed wheat cultivars, it has yielded particularly well in Southland and irrigated sites in Mid and South Canterbury.

Methven100 = 14.4 t/ha

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Temuka100 = 11.7 t/ha

LSD 9 %

Wakanui100 = 14.5 t/ha

LSD 8 %

Canterbury Mean Yield100 = 11.7 t/ha

LSD 4 %

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CPT STARFIRE Autumn grain quality (4 year mean) Lower North Island

Canterbury Southland

Test weight (kg/hl) 68 73 74

Screenings (%) 2.9 1.6 2.2

Kernel weight (1000 seed weight) 37 44 46

Protein content (%) (N% x 5.7) 10.6 10.0 9.3

Time of drillingThe full yield potential of STARFIRE is most likely to be achieved from an early drilling window of late March to late April. From May and June planting STARFIRE will normally produce higher yield than other winter wheat cultivars due to its low vernalisation requirement and plant growth characteristics.

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Month planted Typical heading dates for STARFIRE in Canterbury

Late March Early November

Late May Late November

Late June Early December

STARFIRE is an intermediate maturing cultivar. It is notable for its rapid development and grain fill after ear emergence.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsSTARFIRE has moderate tillering capacity and a tight V-shaped tillering habit. Target plant populations should be at the higher end of the ranges. A good guideline is to increase your sowing rate by 25% above the standard PGW Grain wheat seed rate guidelines (pg 5.)

Soil type, rotation and geographySTARFIRE has shown that it can perform well under a range of different soil types and environments especially in Canterbury and Southland. STARFIRE has yielded extremely well under irrigation as well as many rainfed/dryland situations. It has also been the top yielding cultivar in the FAR second year wheat trials since 2013.

Disease resistanceSTARFIRE has good resistance to stripe rust although it is moderately susceptible to most diseases. Considering this disease profile a robust fungicide programme is recommended. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.

Disease resistance results:

Disease PGW disease nursery ratings (9 highly resistant, 1 highly susceptible)

CPT cultivar evaluation ratings

Stripe rust 8 Moderately resistant

Leaf rust 5 Moderately susceptible

Septoria leaf blotch 6 Intermediate resistance

Powdery mildew 5 Moderately resistant

Fusarium head blight 5 Moderately resistant

BYDV n/a Moderately resistantn/a = no data available.

Straw strength and heightSTARFIRE is a medium height cultivar with good standing power. It responds well to moderate plant growth regulator (PGR) programmes. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• Long season, high yielding biscuit wheat• Well suited to Canterbury biscuit wheat growing regions• Excellent disease resistance• Good biscuit flour qualities

DescriptionINFERNO is a high yielding biscuit and feed wheat cultivar bred by Limagrain UK and further developed by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain). It has slow development, producing large leaves and ears. INFERNO achieves its full yield potential where the crop is sown early and/or highly irrigated and when there is a long finish.

YieldUnder suitable management, INFERNO has a very high yield potential and on average it has performed favourably in comparison with other biscuit wheat options in Canterbury in both PGW and CPT trials. To achieve the best yield an early sowing date, reduced sowing rate and a robust PGR programme is highly recommended. Under such regimes farmers have reported yields in excess of 16 t/ha.


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CPT INFERNO Autumn grain quality (4 year mean) Lower North Island



Screenings (%) 3.0 1.2 1.6



Falling number (sec) 276 261 262

In official FAR CPT sprouting nurseries INFERNO has been assigned a low to moderate risk of sprout damage. However it may have low falling numbers due to other environmental conditions. Crops intended for milling should be harvested promptly to reduce the risk of reduction in falling number and marketability.

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Time of drillingAs a slow developing winter wheat the highest yield potential of INFERNO will be best achieved from early plantings before mid April. Other varieties (Ignite and Starfire) will be better choices for a later sowing date.


Month planted Typical heading dates for INFERNO in Canterbury

Mid March Early – Mid November

Mid April Mid November

INFERNO is a late maturing cultivar at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsINFERNO has a good tillering capacity. Crops should be established at around 100 plants/m2, or slightly lower if sown in March. For other sowings target plant populations should be at the lower end of the ranges in the PGW Grain wheat seed rate guidelines (pg 5).

Soil type, rotation and geographyINFERNO has slow development and a long grain fill time so will need a well irrigated or good rainfall site to reach its full yield potential. It should not be grown as a second year wheat.

Disease resistanceINFERNO has a good disease resistance profile, being moderately resistant to leaf rust and mostly resistant to powdery mildew and Septoria. Considering this disease profile, INFERNO can be grown with a reduced fungicide programme as long as the crop is monitored regularly for disease race changes. If being grown for extreme yields then a more robust fungicide programme is advised. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



CPT Autumn sown cultivar ratings

Stripe rust 7 Moderately susceptible*

Leaf rust 6 Moderately resistant

Septoria leaf blotch 7 Mostly resistant

Powdery mildew 8 Mostly resistant

Fusarium head blight n/a Intermediate resistance

BYDV n/a Moderately susceptible*resistance is affected by pathogens present (score is an average). n/a = no data available.

Straw strength and heightINFERNO is a medium height cultivar with moderate standing power. In most situations, this variety will require a robust plant growth regulator (PGR) programme to prevent lodging. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• New high yielding biscuit and feed wheat• Consistently higher yields across trial sites• Well suited to all cereal growing regions including

the lower North Island• Good disease resistance especially to Septoria• Promising biscuit flour qualities

DescriptionIGNITE is an exciting new high yielding biscuit and feed wheat cultivar bred by Limagrain UK and further developed by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain). It has a compact efficient plant type with stiff short-medium straw. The grain has soft endosperm and good quality characteristics for the biscuit market as well as for the feed market.

YieldIGNITE has performed extremely well in PGW Grain and CPT trials, consistently out-yielding both Claire and Empress across Canterbury over the past two seasons. It has shown a similar yield advantage in the Manawatu and in Southland.


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CPT IGNITE Autumn grain quality Lower North Island



Screenings (%) 1.9 1.0 0.8



Falling number (sec) 366 307 316

IGNITE is moderately resistant to pre-harvest sprouting. To protect falling number and marketability IGNITE crops intended for milling should be given priority over feed wheat and other milling wheat cultivars.

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Time of drillingFor a winter wheat, IGNITE has a low vernalisation requirement and a very wide sowing window. Although the full potential of IGNITE is most likely to be achieved from an early drilling window of late March to late April. It has produced trial-topping yields from later plantings well into June.


Month planted Typical heading dates for IGNITE in Canterbury

Late May Mid – Late November

Mid September Early December

IGNITE has intermediate maturity.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsIGNITE has a moderate tillering capacity and a V-shaped tillering habit. It has similar characteristics to Starfire, with a slightly stronger ground covering ability. Therefore target plant populations should be at the higher end of the ranges in the standard PGW Grain wheat seed rate guide (pg 5).

Soil type, rotation and geographyIGNITE has shown that it can perform well under a range of different soil types and environments including the lower North Island. FAR trial results suggest it can be grown as a second wheat. However it is a higher risk option than Starfire.

Disease resistanceIGNITE has a good disease resistance profile, being moderately resistant to Septoria, stripe rust and powdery mildew. However it is moderately susceptible to leaf rust. Considering this disease profile, IGNITE can be grown with a reduced fungicide programme as long as the crop is monitored regularly for disease race changes. A late fungicide would be recommended to protect it from leaf rust. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.






Septoria leaf blotch 7 Moderately resistant

Powdery mildew 8 Intermediate resistance

Fusarium head blight 7 Mostly resistant

BYDV 7 Moderately resistant

Straw strength and heightIGNITE is a short to medium height cultivar with good standing power. In most situations, this variety will require a moderate plant growth regulator (PGR) programme. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• Milling wheat quality with feed wheat yield potential• Consistent high yields across sites and years• Tall, stiff-strawed, awnless cultivar with good standing ability• Versatile, alternative type premium II

__ milling and feed wheat

for sowing from late April to September

DescriptionDISCOVERY is a high yielding alternative (spring) wheat cultivar bred by Limagrain UK and further developed by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain) in New Zealand. It is a mid-season, tall awnless wheat with stiff straw and moderate resistance to pre-harvest sprouting. It produces large grain with low screenings, medium test weights and high falling numbers.

YieldFor a genuine milling quality wheat, DISCOVERY represents a breakthrough in yield potential and quality across sites and seasons. After 4 years in CPT trials, DISCOVERY has continued to top more trials than any other milling wheat cultivar. It is unrivaled in Canterbury spring trials. In autumn trials DISCOVERY’s 4 year mean yield is higher than any other premium I or II milling wheat. The only milling variety with similar yield potential is Hanson, a gristing wheat.


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LSD 8.5 %


LSD 7.3 %


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LSD 7.3 %

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CPT DISCOVERY grain quality (4 year mean) Lower North Island (spring)

Canterbury (spring)

Canterbury (autumn)

Test weight (kg/hl) 74 75 76Screenings (%) 1.2 0.7 0.6Kernel weight (1000 seed weight) 47 51 55Protein content (%) (N% x 5.7) 12.2 12.1 11.4Falling number (sec) 320 352 342

DISCOVERY is a very high yielding milling wheat. Therefore particular attention to nitrogen management is required to ensure protein milling specifications are met.

Time of drillingDISCOVERY is an alternative or spring wheat cultivar with a wide drilling window. Recommended drilling time is from the middle of May through to September.


Month planted Typical heading dates for DISCOVERY in CanterburyLate May Mid – Late NovemberLate June Late NovemberSeptember Mid December

DISCOVERY is an intermediate maturing cultivar at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsDISCOVERY has good tillering capacity although it is initially slow to develop. For maximum yield autumn sowing rates should be increased according to the chart below.

Month planted Establishment rates for DISCOVERY (plants/m2)April 125 – 150May 150 – 200June & July 200

August 200 – 250September 250 – 300

Soil type, rotation and geographyDISCOVERY has performed well across all Canterbury regions and the lower North Island. It has a free-threshing grain so may not be the best choice at locations with extreme winds around maturity. It is not recommended as a second year wheat.

Disease resistanceDISCOVERY has a good disease resistance profile, being mostly resistant to leaf rust and powdery mildew with intermediate adult plant resistance to stripe rust and Septoria. However it is moderately susceptible to seedling stripe rust. Considering this disease profile, fungicide programmes should be tailored to target seedling stripe rust early on, i.e. Galmano seed treatment followed by a T1 spray, if stripe rust pressure remains high. This approach should protect against Septoria also especially from early plantings. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.




Stripe rust 6 Intermediate resistanceLeaf rust 9 Mostly resistantSeptoria leaf blotch 5 Moderately resistantPowdery mildew 8 Mostly resistantFusarium head blight 6 Mostly susceptibleBYDV 5 Moderately susceptible

Straw strength and heightDISCOVERY is a tall cultivar with good standing power. A robust plant growth regulator (PGR) programme is recommended for this variety especially for early sowings. Spring sowings of DISCOVERY will generally not require as high rates of PGRs. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• Spring milling wheat with fast development, suitable for drilling from July onwards

• Consistently high grain quality and milling characteristics• Good overall disease resistance• Fully awned cultivar with good straw strength• Only true spring wheat available on the market

DescriptionSENSAS is a French bread wheat from RAGT (formerly Serasem) in France and has been developed in New Zealand by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain). It is a true spring wheat that develops quicker than any other wheat cultivar on the market making it the ideal choice for later spring plantings and plantings from late July where the availability of late season moisture is unreliable (e.g. limited or no irrigation).

YieldSENSAS is the only true spring wheat. It reaches maturity earlier than any other of the spring wheat options and it has excellent sprouting resistance. Together these qualities allow for greater flexibility with drilling and harvesting. It is preferred by millers as it has plump grain with high protein and falling number that readily meets milling specifications.

Dar� eld100 = 9.8 t/ha

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CPT SENSAS Spring grain quality (4 year mean) Lower North Island

Canterbury

Test weight (kg/hl) 79 79

Screenings (%) 0.7 0.6

Kernel weight (1000 seed weight) 47 45

Protein content (%) (N% X 5.7) 12.6 12.6

Falling number (sec) 362 371

SENSAS has excellent kernel characteristics, especially high test weights and low screenings. It has a high falling number and low pre-harvest sprouting susceptibility. These traits along with its disease profile make it an easy care, low risk cultivar.

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Time of drillingSENSAS is a fast developing cultivar which must be drilled in the appropriate drilling window to minimise the risk of frost damage during the flowering phase and also bird damage during the later stages of maturity. It has a recommended drilling window from August through to the mid October. It can be drilled later than this since its fast development helps to shorten the interval to harvest, although as with any cultivar, yield may be reduced from late planting.


Month planted Typical heading dates for SENSAS in Canterbury

Early August Late November

Mid September Mid December

SENSAS is rated as an early maturing cultivar at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsSENSAS has moderate tillering ability and seed rate trials have shown that target plant populations should be within the standard seed rate guidelines published by PGW Grain (pg 5).

Soil type, rotation and geographySENSAS is suitable for all New Zealand spring wheat growing regions, although drilling date needs to be planned carefully in areas which are prone to late season frosts. Its optimum yield and grain quality performance is most likely to be achieved with irrigation or regular rainfall.

Disease resistanceSENSAS has a good disease resistance profile, being moderately resistant to stripe rust and powdery mildew, with intermediate resistance to leaf rust. Considering this disease profile as a spring wheat, SENSAS can be grown with a reduced fungicide programme. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



CPT Spring sown cultivar ratings


Leaf rust 7 Intermediate resistance

Powdery mildew 8 Moderately resistant

Fusarium head blight 7 Moderately susceptible

BYDV 6 Moderately susceptible

Straw strength and heightSENSAS is a medium height cultivar with good standing power. A plant growth regulator (PGR) programme should be considered for high yielding crops when under irrigation. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• Reliable purple wheat with good yield potential from a spring sowing

• Niche market wheat with appreciably higher value than other wheat types

• Excellent depth of colour that is preferred by the flour mills• Suitable for winter and spring sowings

DescriptionAMETHYST is a high yielding alternative (spring) purple milling wheat, bred in New Zealand by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain) and commercially released in 1988. AMETHYST produces a deep purple grain colour favoured by end users for both kibbling and milling. Purple wheat is a niche market product for which contracts are strongly advised.

YieldAMETHYST is the only purple wheat cultivar available for the spring drilling market and although outclassed by Tyrian from an autumn drilling timing, it can still perform well from mid May onwards.

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PGW AMETHYST Canterbury grain quality (2 year mean) Canterbury

Test weight (kg/hl) 73

Screenings (%) 2.2

Kernel weight (1000 seed weight) 40

Protein content (%) (N% X 5.7) 12.8

Falling number (sec) 332

AMYTHEST should be given priority at harvest to preserve the colour intensity and to protect falling number.

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Time of drillingAMETHYST is an alternative (spring) type wheat with a wide drilling window. A drilling window of mid May through to mid September is recommended for this cultivar. In dryland crops, AMETHYST will consistently perform more reliably from an autumn drilling. Late spring drilled crops will need irrigation.


Month planted Typical heading dates for AMETHYST in Canterbury

June Mid November

Mid – Late August Late November – Early December

AMETHYST is an intermediate maturing cultivar at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsAMETHYST tillers very well and this can compromise kernel weights (TGW), so care needs to be taken with plant populations to protect grain quality. Target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain purple wheat guidelines (pg 5).

Soil type, rotation and geographyAMETHYST is suitable for all New Zealand winter and spring wheat growing regions where good grain quality can be achieved. It is not recommended as a second year cereal option. As well as the usual risks from take-all, contamination from non-purple wheat volunteers could compromise end-user quality.

Disease resistanceAMYTHEST has a poor disease resistance profile, being moderately susceptible to most foliar diseases with the exception of powdery mildew. Considering this disease profile and late planting, fungicide programmes should be tailored to target stripe rust early on i.e. Galmano seed treatment followed by a T1 spray with adequate follow up sprays for the control of leaf rust. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



Stripe rust 6

Leaf rust 4

Septoria leaf blotch 5

Powdery mildew 9

Fusarium head blight n/an/a = no data available.

Straw strength and heightAMETHYST is a short cultivar with good standing power. Plant growth regulators (PGRs) should be considered for high yields when under irrigation or if late spring sown where nitrogen is typically loaded on early. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• A purple wheat with a 10 -15% yield advantage over Amethyst from an autumn sowing

• Niche market wheat with appreciably higher value than other wheat types

• A true winter wheat cultivar requiring autumn or winter sowing

DescriptionTYRIAN is a high yielding purple winter wheat, bred in New Zealand by Plant & Food and under commercial release by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain). TYRIAN has higher yield potential than Amethyst and better disease resistance. TYRIAN is accepted by the flour mills, with good colour and other grain attributes for use in kibbling. Purple wheat is a niche market for which contracts are strongly advised.

YieldTYRIAN has a slow development that best suits April plantings. It has a low vernalisation requirement and can be planted as late as July. TYRIAN typically yields 10-15% over Amethyst. Results from PGW trials indicate that yield gains fall off quickly if sowing is delayed past May.

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PGW TYRIAN Grain Autumn grain quality (2 year mean) Canterbury


Screenings (%) 1.4


Protein content (%) (N% X 5.7) 11.6


TYRIAN should be given priority at harvest to preserve the colour intensity and to protect falling number.

Time of drillingTYRIAN should be drilled in April in order to achieve maximum yield potential. It is a true winter cultivar so requires drilling in the autumn or winter in order to vernalise. It performs best planted before mid May and must not be planted later than the last week of July.

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Speed of developmentTYRIAN is slow to develop compared with Amethyst. When planted between May and July TYRIAN will head out approximately one week later than Amethyst. If planted later than this the difference will rapidly widen until the vernalisation requirement is not met at all in TYRIAN and it does not head out until it is too late (after mid December).

Month planted Typical heading dates for TYRIAN in Canterbury

May Mid November

July Early - Mid December

TYRIAN is an intermediate to late maturing cultivar at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsTYRIAN tillers very well and this can compromise kernel weights (TGW), so care needs to be taken with plant populations to protect grain quality. Target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain wheat guidelines (pg 5).

Soil type, rotation and geographyTYRIAN is suitable for all New Zealand winter wheat growing regions where good grain quality, especially high thousand grain weight, can be achieved. It is not recommended as a second year cereal option. As well as the usual risks from take-all, contamination from non-purple wheat volunteers could compromise end-user quality.

Disease resistanceTYRIAN has a good general disease resistance profile, but is moderately susceptible to Septoria. Considering this disease profile fungicide programmes should be tailored to target Septoria early, especially at T1 and T2 timings. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



Stripe rust 7

Leaf rust 7


Powdery mildew (9)

Fusarium head blight n/a

BYDV n/a( ) = Limited data available. n/a = no data available.

Straw strength and heightTYRIAN is a medium to tall cultivar with moderate standing power. In most situations, this variety will require a robust plant growth regulator (PGR) programme to prevent lodging. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• Preferred ryecorn variety of the milling industry• A great second year cereal option due to resistance to

take-all infection• High value grain that should be a priority at harvest

DescriptionAMILO is a superior quality milling ryecorn, which has been developed and sold by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain) since 1990.

YieldAMILO has consistently been one of the highest yielding ryecorn varieties in trials, with excellent grain quality. Commercial crop yields are generally between 6 to 9 t/ha.

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PGW AMILO Autumn grain quality (2 site mean) Canterbury


Screenings (%) 1.5

Kernel weight (1000 seed weight) 39.2

Protein content (%) 10.5


Ryecorn is more susceptible to sprouting than wheat. Therefore AMILO’s harvest should be prioritised over all other cereals to protect falling number. AMILO can also be susceptible to seed shattering if the weather during ripening is hot, dry and windy. In high wind risk areas ryecorn can be windrowed before harvest to reduce shattering losses.

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Time of drillingAMILO is a true winter ryecorn requiring vernalisation, with an optimum drilling window of May to June. Sowing should be completed by mid July as sowing later than this date puts the crop at risk of not heading out.


Month planted Typical heading dates for AMILO in Canterbury

Mid May Early November

Early July Late November

AMILO is an early to intermediate maturing cultivar at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsAMILO tillers extremely well and care needs to be taken with plant populations to reduce the chance of lodging and to protect grain quality characteristics. Current seed rate recommendations are based on previous PGW Grain trials. Target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain ryecorn guidelines (pg 5).

Soil type, rotation and geographyAMILO can be grown on a wide range of soil types and on dryland or under irrigation. Ryecorn is regarded as resistant to take-all, therefore making AMILO a good second year cereal option.

Disease resistanceAMILO has a good general disease resistance profile and is tolerant of BYDV infections. However it is susceptible to rusts, especially leaf rust. Considering this disease profile and late planting, fungicide programmes should be tailored to target seedling stripe rust and late infections of leaf rust. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



Stripe rust 6

Leaf rust 4

Leaf blotch 5

Powdery mildew 9

Straw strength and heightAMILO is a tall cultivar that requires a robust plant growth regulator (PGR). In particular the programme should focus on the prevention of neck break. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• Very high yielding, slow maturing feed triticale • Consistent second year cereal performance due to excellent

take-all tolerance• Good dryland yield performance• Semi-dwarf variety with good standing power• Market leading disease resistance for triticale

DescriptionEMPERO was bred by Lantmännen SW Seed AB in Sweden and further developed in New Zealand by PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain). Triticale is a cross between wheat (triticum) and rye (secale) that combines the robustness and hardiness of rye with the yielding ability of wheat.

YieldIn PGW Grain trials, EMPERO has shown consistently very high yields as a first and second year cereal in both irrigated trials and dryland commercial crops. In previous PGW Grain/FAR second year wheat trials, EMPERO has been the stand out performer. The EMPERO average yields were 7.5 t/ha versus wheat between 5 – 5.7 t/ha depending on the cultivar.

Leeston*2013-14

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PGW EMPERO Grain Autumn grain quality (2016–17 season) Canterbury


Screenings (%) 1.93


Protein 10.7

EMPERO, is more susceptible to sprouting than wheat. Therefore EMPERO should be prioritised over other cereals at harvest.

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MarketEMPERO is a feed triticale which mainly supplies the pig feed market within New Zealand. Protein levels tend to sit between 9% and 11%. Contracts are advised when growing feed triticale in order to guarantee a market for the crop.

Time of drillingEMPERO has an optimum drilling window between mid April to late May, but has the ability to be drilled through to the end of June. EMPERO can be planted earlier, but this can result in excessively bulky crops.


Month planted Typical heading dates for EMPERO in Canterbury

Mid May Late November

EMPERO is a long season grain cultivar with intermediate to late maturity.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsEMPERO tillers profusely so seed rates need to be reduced especially when sowing early. Please refer to the triticale seed rate guidelines provided by PGW Grain (pg 5).

Soil type, rotation and geographyEMPERO is suitable for all New Zealand winter cereal growing regions including dryland and irrigated sites. EMPERO has a very high yield potential and often outperforms feed wheat, especially as a second year cereal. This is due to its disease resistance genes from the rye parentage.

Disease resistanceEMPERO has a good disease resistance profile, being mostly resistant to foliar diseases with the exception of seedling stripe rust. Considering this disease profile, EMPERO can be grown with a reduced fungicide programme as long as the crop is monitored regularly for disease race changes. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



Stripe rust 9/7*

Leaf rust 9


Powdery mildew 9Note: * 9 is resistance as an adult; 7 seedling rating

Straw strength and heightEMPERO is a medium height cultivar with strong standing power. However a plant growth regulator (PGR) is generally recommended. The actual programme is determined by a combination of local conditions, management and yield potential. As with any cultivar, do not apply if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• Easy care, industry standard feed barley• Consistent, well proven autumn performer• Awn characteristics may help to protect against

bird damage near harvest when autumn sown• Ideally drilled from May through to September

DescriptionTAVERN is a high yielding feed barley variety, bred in the UK by Syngenta and developed in New Zealand in conjunction with Cropmark Seeds Ltd as head licensee and PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain).

YieldTAVERN remains one of the tried and true reliable yielding varieties that farmers trust and turn to year after year. TAVERN performs well from both autumn or spring sowings and produces reliable grain characteristics.

Rakaia100 = 8.4 t/ha

LSD 20 %

St Andrews100 = 8.9 t/ha

LSD 5 %

Balfour100 = 8.1 t/ha

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LSD 4.8 %


LSD 5.2 %

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LSD 4.7 %


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CPT TAVERN grain quality (4 year mean)

Lower North Island

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Canterbury (spring)

Southland (spring)

Canterbury (autumn)

Southland (autumn)

Test weight (kg/hl) 67 65 64 61 63

Screenings (%) 1.3 1.9 2.3 2.0 3.1

Kernel weight (1000 seed weight) 53 48 50 43 46

Protein content (%) (N% x 6.25) 10.3 10.2 11.7 9.3 8.5

TAVERN produces grains with high test weights and low screenings. It consistently produces good grain quality compared to many other cultivars.

Time of drillingTAVERN is well established as an autumn drilled barley although drilling is not recommended until early May owing to the risk of frost damage during flowering. It can then be drilled through the winter into the spring, although sowing through the coldest weeks of June and July is not recommended especially in heavy soils prone to water logging. It performs consistently in the spring, although on dryland TAVERN performs most reliably from an autumn drilling.


Month planted Typical heading dates for TAVERN in Canterbury

May Early November

September Early December

TAVERN has intermediate to late maturity at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsTAVERN tillers profusely from both autumn and spring drilling timings and target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain barley seed rate guidelines (pg 4).

Soil type, rotation and geographyTAVERN can be planted on all soil types where barley is already grown and can be a first or second year cereal. As a second year cereal, barley is generally more take-all tolerant than wheat, however yield will be lower than a first year barley crop.

Disease resistanceTAVERN shows some susceptibility to all foliar diseases. Considering this disease profile, TAVERN will need a robust fungicide programme in most circumstances. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



CPT Autumn sown cultivar rating

Scald 6 Moderately resistant

Net blotch 6 Moderately susceptible

Leaf rust 6 Mostly susceptible

Powdery mildew 6 Moderately resistant*

*Indicates resistance is affected by pathogens present (score is an average).

Straw strength and heightTAVERN is a stiff strawed variety with short to medium height and moderate to good neck strength. Autumn sowings will typically require a plant growth regulator (PGR) investment, especially under irrigation. The actual programme is determined by a combination of local conditions, management and yield potential. As with any cultivar, do not apply if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• High yielding spring feed barley• Consistent performer across regions• Good overall disease resistance profile• Ideally drilled from May through to September

DescriptionSANETTE is a high yielding feed barley variety, bred in the UK by Syngenta and developed in New Zealand in conjunction with Cropmark Seeds Ltd as head licensee and PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain).

YieldSANETTE has continued its strong performance in CPT trials in both spring and autumn plantings. In the spring it performs well in all growing regions, especially the South Island.


LSD 20 %


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LSD 5.2 %

Pendarves100 = 10.1 t/ha

LSD 4.7 %

Southland Mean Yield100 = 8.8 t/ha

LSD 6.3 %


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CPT SANETTE grain quality (4 year mean)

Lower North Island

(spring)

Canterbury (spring)

Southland (spring)

Canterbury (autumn)

Southland (autumn)


Screenings (%) 1.8 1.6 2.2 1.6 2.1



SANETTE has medium to large grains with low screenings.

Time of drillingSANETTE is an established autumn drilled barley although drilling is not recommended until early May owing to the risk of frost damage during flowering. It can then be drilled through the winter into the spring, although sowing through the coldest weeks of June and July is not recommended, especially in heavy soils prone to water logging. Spring sowing is typically from early August to late September, except in the lower North Island where drilling can be as late as November.


Month planted Typical heading dates for SANETTE in Canterbury

May Early November


SANETTE has intermediate maturity at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsSANETTE is a medium to high tillering variety and target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain barley seed rate guidelines (pg 4).

Soil type, rotation and geographySANETTE can be planted on all soil types where barley is already grown and can be grown as a first or second year cereal. As a second year cereal, barley is generally more take-all tolerant than wheat, however yield will be lower than a first year barley crop.

Disease resistanceSANETTE is mostly resistant to powdery mildew, moderately resistant to net blotch and has intermediate resistance to scald. However it shows some susceptibility to leaf rust. Considering this disease profile, SANETTE will need a moderate to robust fungicide programme where there is pressure for scald and leaf rust. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



CPT Autumn sown cultivar rating


Net blotch 7 Moderately resistant


Powdery mildew 9 Mostly resistant

Straw strength and heightSANETTE is a stiff strawed variety with medium-tall height but is prone to brackling. Therefore a plant growth regulator (PGR) is generally recommended. The actual programme is determined by a combination of local conditions, management and yield potential. As with any cultivar, do not apply if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• A high yielding spring feed barley with consistent yield performance

• Multi-purpose cultivar with good performance in cereal silage trials

• Replacement for Garner• Ideally drilled from May through to September

DescriptionSCHOLAR is a new high yielding feed barley variety, bred in the UK by Syngenta and developed in New Zealand in conjunction with Cropmark Seeds Ltd as head licensee and PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain).

YieldSCHOLAR has been leading many CPT spring barley trials throughout the country, especially in Canterbury and Southland (spring). For autumn drillings data suggests Sanette is a better option than SCHOLAR in Southland.


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LSD 4.8 %


LSD 6.3 %


LSD 6.3 %


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CPT SCHOLAR grain quality (4 year mean)

Lower North Island

(spring)

Canterbury (spring)

Southland (spring)

Canterbury (autumn)

Southland (autumn)


Screenings (%) 4.3 2.3 2.9 2.4 3.3



Time of drillingSCHOLAR is an established autumn drilled barley. Although it can be drilled through the winter and into the spring, sowing through the coldest weeks of June and July is not recommended, especially in heavy soils prone to water-logging. Spring sowing is typically from early August to late September, except in the lower North Island where drilling can be as late as November.


Month planted Typical heading dates for SCHOLAR in Canterbury

May Early November


SCHOLAR has intermediate to late maturity at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsSCHOLAR is a medium to high tillering variety and target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain barley seed rate guidelines (pg 4).

Soil type, rotation and geographySCHOLAR can be planted on all soil types where barley is already grown and can be grown as a first or second year cereal. As a second year cereal, barley is generally more take-all tolerant than wheat, however yield will be lower than a first year barley crop.

Disease resistanceSCHOLAR is mostly resistant to powdery mildew and moderately resistant to net blotch and leaf rust. However it is moderately susceptible to scald. Considering this disease profile, SCHOLAR will need a moderate to robust fungicide programme where there is pressure for scald, leaf rust and net blotch. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



CPT Autumn sown cultivar

Scald 4 Moderately susceptible

Net blotch 8 Moderately resistant

Leaf rust 4 Moderately resistant

Powdery mildew n/a Mostly resistant

n/a = no data available.

Straw strength and heightSCHOLAR is a stiff strawed variety with medium height. Autumn sowings will typically require PGR investment, especially under irrigation. Some spring crops may not need any PGR programme. The actual programme is determined by a combination of local conditions, management and yield potential. As with any cultivar, do not apply if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• A high yielding spring barley• Potential malting use• Consistent yield performance across all growing regions

especially the lower North Island• Superior straw strength compared to other new releases

DescriptionRGT PLANET is a new high yielding feed barley variety, bred in France by RAGT and developed in New Zealand in conjunction with Seed Force Ltd as head licensee and PGG Wrightson Grain (PGW Grain).

YieldRGT PLANET has stood out in yield consistency over the past four years in CPT spring trials. It has topped several spring barley trials throughout the country, especially inland Mid-Canterbury and the lower North Island. In its first year in autumn CPT trials RGT PLANET was at the top of all three trials, with Sanette being slightly stronger in Southland.


LSD 20 %


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LSD 7 %


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LSD 5.2 %


LSD 6.3 %


LSD 6.3 %

Lower North Island Mean Yield100 = 8.5 t/ha

LSD 7.2 %


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CPT RGT PLANET spring grain quality (1 year data)

Lower North Island

(spring)

Canterbury (spring)

Southland (spring)

Canterbury (autumn)

Southland (autumn)


Screenings (%) 1.4 1.6 1.8 0.3 2.5


Protein content (%) (N x 6.25) 9.1 10.0 11.0 9.0 9.0

RGT PLANET produces a rare combination of high yield and excellent grain quality.

Time of drillingRGT PLANET is an established autumn drilled barley although drilling is not recommended until early May owing to the risk of frost damage during flowering. It can be drilled through the winter into the spring, although sowing through the coldest weeks of June and July is not recommended, especially in heavy soils prone to water logging. Spring sowing is typically from early August to late September, except in the lower North Island where drilling can be as late as November.


Month planted Typical heading dates for RGT PLANET in Canterbury


RGT PLANET has early to intermediate maturity at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsRGT PLANET is a medium to high tillering variety and target plant populations should be within the standard PGW Grain barley seed rate guidelines (pg 4).

Soil type, rotation and geographyRGT PLANET can be planted on all soil types where barley is already grown and can be grown as a first or second year cereal. As a second year cereal, barley is generally more take-all tolerant than wheat, however yield will be lower than a first year barley crop.

Disease resistanceRGT PLANET is mostly resistant to powdery mildew and moderately resistant to scald. However it is moderately susceptible to net blotch and leaf rust. Considering this disease profile, RGT PLANET will need a moderate to robust fungicide programme where there is pressure for leaf rust and net blotch. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



CPT cultivar evaluation ratings


Net blotch 5 Moderately susceptible


Powdery mildew n/a Mostly resistant

n/a = no data available.

Straw strength and heightRGT PLANET is a stiff strawed variety with medium to tall height. In Europe it rates high for brackling resistance and the New Zealand experience is similar. Autumn sowings will typically require PGR investment, especially under irrigation. Some spring crops may not need a PGR programme. The actual programme is determined by a combination of local conditions, management and yield potential. As with any cultivar, do not apply if the crop is under any form of stress. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


• A new very high yielding winter barley• Medium height, stiff strawed• Excellent disease resistance• Earlier harvest benefits

DescriptionSURGE is a true winter barley bred in the UK by Syngenta. It requires vernalisation and time for tiller development therefore is only suitable for autumn sowings. It performs best from earlier sowings in late March and April to take advantage of its high tillering habit and disease resistance especially to scald.

YieldIn FAR trials over the 2015 and 2016 seasons SURGE was the overall highest yielding winter barley on the market.

March100 = 10.2 t/ha

April100 = 10.6 t/ha

May100 = 10.4 t/ha

FAR CHERTSEY IRRIGATED TIME OF SOWING TRIALS (2 YEAR MEAN)110

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April100 = 11.0 t/ha

May100 = 10.6 t/ha

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Screenings (%) 2.7


SURGE produces a medium size grain of good test weight with low to moderate screenings.

Time of drillingThe optimum drilling time for SURGE is late March to late April. There may be some reduction in yield in early May, more so on dryland, lighter country and higher altitude areas. From early May sowings yields will tend to decrease but will be similar to spring barley planted at this time. However its superior disease resistance makes it an alternative to spring barely for early May planting. By mid-May the grower should switch to a spring barley like RGT Planet, Sanette or Tavern. On drier country where summer moisture stress is expected this cut off can come in late April or the first week of May.


Month planted Typical heading dates for SURGE in Canterbury

Late March Late October

Mid April Early November

Early May Mid November

SURGE is a cultivar with early to mid-maturity at harvest.

Seed rate and tillering characteristicsSURGE winter barley is able to produce a large number of tillers. It will produce around 25 tillers per plant by the end of tillering but reduce to 7-10 per plant at harvest. In comparison to other varieties it will produce more tillers than Cassia and Padura, but less than Sanette or Tavern. Based on limited trial data the optimal sowing rates are as follows.

Month planted Establishment rates for SURGE (plants/m2)

March to Early April 120 – 150

Mid April 150

Late April to Mid May 175

Soil type, rotation and geographySURGE can be planted on all soil types where barely is already grown and can be grown as a first or second year cereal. As a second year cereal, barely is generally more take-all tolerant than wheat, however yield will be lower than a first year barley crop.

Disease resistanceSURGE has an excellent disease resistance profile and is mostly resistant to scald, net blotch and powdery mildew. It is moderately resistant to leaf rust. Some disease may be present in late winter on older leaves but this will disappear with new spring growth. Considering this disease profile fungicide programmes should be tailored for the control of Ramularia. Please contact your PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.



Scald 9

Net blotch 7

Leaf rust 6

Powdery mildew 8

Straw strength and heightSURGE is a medium to tall cultivar with a height similar to Tavern. It has good straw strength and stand-ability, however it can brackle on ripening. Due to its high yield potential it will require a moderate PGR programme focussing on early season stem strength and late season height reduction to prevent lodging or brackling. Use of PGRs is generally recommended, with the actual programme determined by a combination of sowing date, seed rate, nitrogen use, crop thickness and yield potential. Please contact your local PGW Representative for site specific recommendations.


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CEREAL AGRONOMIST

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Cereal Seed Guide 2017/18 · PGG Wrightson Grain produces and supplies a significant number of proprietary cereal cultivars. The portfolio includes milling, biscuit, feed and purple