This is a question we get asked frequently, and undoubtedly even more so this autumn with the strong grain price. Here are the important factors of how to choose a second wheat.
RGT Wolverine Winter Wheat
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- Without ‘Deter’ seed treatments, the only protection growers have is in a BYDV resistance trait, allowing early drillers to mitigate the risk and costs.
- The variety will need a robust fungicide programme in spring but no more than Gleam or Insitor.
- Yellow Rust can be treated, BYDV can’t and it more than pays back.
NABIM Group 4- Feed (hard)
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The scale of yield loss from BYDV depends on aphid activity, presence and strain, growth stage at infection and environmental conditions. In the case of severe infections, BYDV can cause losses of up to 60% in winter wheat. Without ‘Deter’ seed treatments, the only protection growers have is in a BYDV resistance trait, allowing early drillers to mitigate the risk and costs. Professional growers will use RGT Wolverine. Best in the early drilling window. The variety will need a robust fungicide programme in spring but no more than Gleam or Insitor. Yellow Rust can be treated, BYDV can’t and it more than pays back.
For prices, treatment options and availability please call the seed office on 01939 210777.
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