New Crop Varieties for 2023

Following is a selection of crop varieties released recently, which are worthy of consideration next year:

Wheat

Annapurna

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by AGT

·        Feed Classification

·        EPR $3.20. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        Red, awned, dual purpose, winter wheat. High rainfall environment.

·        Stripe Rust resistance, R-MR

·        Septoria resistance, MR-MS

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MR-MS

·        Long-season wheat

·        1st April sowing window

BigRed

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by AGF

·        Feed Classification

·        EPR $3.65. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Mid-slow, red, awned, dual purpose, winter wheat

·        Stripe Rust resistance, R provisional

·        Septoria resistance, MR-MS provisional

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MR provisional

·        Long-season wheat

·        1st April sowing window

Brumby

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by InterGrain

·        APH Classification expected

·        EPR $3.50. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Resistant to Powdery Mildew

·        Stripe Rust resistance, MS provisional

·        Septoria resistance, MS-S provisional

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MR-MS provisional

·        Main season wheat

·        Mid May sowing window

Calibre

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by AGT

·        APH Classification

·        EPR $3.50. Grower to grower trading allowed.

·        Scepter replacement. Quicker, taller, longer coleoptile.

·        Stripe Rust resistance, MS

·        Septoria resistance, S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MR-MS

·        Main season wheat

·        Mid May sowing window

Cesario

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by Seed Force

·        Feed Classification

·        EPR $4.00. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Bennett replacement. Awnless mid-winter wheat. Grazing wheat with good disease package. Similar maturity to RGT Accroc or DS Bennett

·        Stripe Rust resistance, R-MR

·        Septoria resistance, MR

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MR

·        Long-season wheat

·        March sowing window

Coota

·        Released for 2020

·        Marketed by AGT

·        APH Classification

·        EPR $3.60. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        Mid-slow maturity. Offers an earlier sowing opportunity to Beckom and Scepter

·        Stripe Rust resistance, MS

·        Septoria resistance, S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MS-S

·        Early-season wheat

·        25th April-15th May sowing window

BASF Kingston

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by SeedNet

·        AH Classification expected

·        EPR $3.50. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Mace breeding, non-lodging, low stubble residue, slower finish

·        Stripe Rust resistance, MS-S

·        Septoria resistance, S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MS-S

·        Main season wheat

·        Mid May sowing window

LongReach Raider

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by Pacific Seeds

·        APH Classification

·        EPR $4.25. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        Bred from Lancer. With flexible maturity

·        Stripe Rust resistance, R-MR

·        Septoria resistance, MS-S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MS-S

·        15th April-10th May flexible sowing window

BASF Reilly

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by SeedNet

·        AH Classification

·        EPR $3.50. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Very similar to Scepter but a quicker finish.  Suited to low-medium rainfall growing areas

·        Stripe Rust resistance, MR-MS

·        Septoria resistance, S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, S

·        Main season wheat

·        Mid May sowing window

Sunflex

·        Released for 2020

·        Marketed by AGT

·        AH Classification

·        EPR $3.60. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        Medium-high rainfall zones, slow maturity. Shorter plant type, hence better lodging tolerance 

·        Stripe Rust resistance, R-MR provisional

·        Septoria resistance, MS-S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MS

·        Early-season wheat

·        15th-25th April sowing window

Sunmaster

·        Released for 2020

·        Marketed by AGT

·        APH Classification

·        EPR $3.60. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        Suntop background. Shorter plant type, hence better lodging tolerance

·        Stripe Rust resistance, MR-MS

·        Septoria resistance, S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MS-S

·        Main season wheat

·        Mid May sowing window 

Sunblade CL Plus (Clearfield)

·        Marketed by AGT

·        APH Classification

·        EPR $4.35. Grower to grower trading not allowed

·        Suntop background

·        Stripe Rust resistance, MR-MS

·        Septoria resistance, S

·        Yellow Leaf Spot resistance, MS-S

·        Main season wheat

·        7th May, main season sowing window

Barley

Beast

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by AGT

·        Feed classification, entered into malt accreditation programme

·        EPR $4.00. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        High yielding in low-medium rainfall environments. Compass plant type

·        Scald, S-VS

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MR&S

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, MS-S

·        Powdery Mildew, MS-S

·        Mid May sowing window

Cyclops

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by AGT

·        Feed classification, entered into malt accreditation programme

·        EPR $4.00. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        Hindmarsh/La Trobe plant type. Quick to mid-maturity. Broad adaptation, suited to low-medium yield environments.

·        Scald, S-VS

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MR&S

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, MS-S

·        Powdery Mildew, MS-S

·        Mid May sowing window

Fandaga

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by AGF Seeds

·        Feed classification, potential malt accreditation

·        Slower maturity than Planet. Likely to be suited to high rainfall areas

·        Scald, MS-S

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MS

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, S

·        Powdery Mildew, R

·        Mid April sowing window

Laperouse

·        Released for 2020

·        Marketed by Seednet

·        Feed classification, entered into malt accreditation programme

·        EPR $3.80. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Medium spring maturity with early sowing potential, competitive growth, medium plant height. 

·        Scald, S-VS

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MR-MS

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, MR-MS

·        Powdery Mildew, MS

·        Early sowing window

Minotaur

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by AGT

·        Feed classification, entered in malt accreditation programme

·        EPR $4.00. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        High yield potential, similar to Planet. Claimed improvement in grain quality over Planet. 3-5 days quicker maturing than Planet

·        Scald, S-VS

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MR-MS

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, S

·        Powdery Mildew, S

·        Mid May sowing window

Titan AX

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by AGT

·        Feed, to be malt accredited by harvest 2023

·        EPR $4.55. Grower to grower trading allowed

·        CoAxium Barley, derived from Compass, widely adapted but particularly suited to low-med rainfall, taller plant type. Aggressor Sipcam QPE for post-em control of barley grass, brome grass, ryegrass and volunteer wheat

·        Scald, S-VS

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MR-MS

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, MS-S

·        Powdery Mildew, MR-MS

Commodus CL (Clearfield)

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by InterGrain

·        Feed classification, entered in malt accreditation programme

·        EPR $4.25. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Similar characteristics to Compass 

·        Scald, S-VS

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MR-MS

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, MS

·        Powdery Mildew, MS

·        Mid May sowing window

Maximus CL (Clearfield)

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by InterGrain

·        Malt classification

·        EPR $3.60. Grower to grower trading TBC

·        Quick to mid maturing Spartacus type. Short coleoptile 

·        Scald, S

·        Net Form Net Blotch, MR-MS

·        Spot Form Net Blotch, MS-S

·        Powdery Mildew, MS

·        Mid May sowing window

Canola

Hyola Blazer TT

·        Hybrid Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by Advanta Seeds

·        Predicted seed cost $31.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: ADF

·        1-2 days earlier than Trifecta

HyTTec Trifecta TT

·        Hybrid Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by Nuseed

·        Predicted seed cost $28.50/kg

·        EPR $5.00/tonne

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: ABD

·        Good early vigour, high yield potential

InVigor T 6010

·        Hybrid Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by BASF

·        Predicted seed cost $34.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Mid-Late Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MR-MS

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: BC

·        Suited to early sowing

SF Dynatron TT

·        Hybrid Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by Seed Force

·        EPR $10.00/tonne

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MR-MS

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: BC

·        High oil, medium-tall height

ATR Bluefin

·        Open Pollinated Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by Nuseed

·        Predicted seed cost $19.00/kg

·        EPR $5.00/tonne

·        Early Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R-MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: AB

·        Stingray replacement, better Blackleg rating

RGT Capacity TT

·        Hybrid Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by Seed Force

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MS

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: B

·        Moderate crop height, good seedling vigour 

HyTTec Velocity

·        Hybrid Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by Nuseed

·        Predicted seed cost $30.00/kg

·        EPR $5.00/tonne

·        Early Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MR-MS

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: AB

·        Fastest of the HyTTec varieties, earlier alternative. Compact plant height and good shattering tolerance

Renegade TT

·        Open Pollinated Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by AGT

·        Nil cost allocation to AGT registered growers up to 200 kg, EOI to AGT required.

·        EPR $10.00/tonne

·        Early-mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MR-MS

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: A

·        Short - medium plant height. Slightly quicker than Bonito (between Trifecta and Trophy)

InVigor T 4511

·        Hybrid Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by BASF

·        Predicted seed cost $34.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Early-Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R

·        T 4510 replacement, 3-5 days shorter

Pioneer 44Y94 (CL)

·        Hybrid Clearfield

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by Pioneer

·        Predicted seed cost $35.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Early-mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R-MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: BC

·        Adaptable. Low-medium rainfall zones. Early vigour for crop competition 

Pioneer 45Y95 (CL)

·        Hybrid Clearfield

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by Pioneer

·        Predicted seed cost $35.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R-MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: C

·        Medium - high rainfall zones. High yield potential

VICTORY V75-03CL

·        Hybrid Clearfield

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by AWB

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R-MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: AB

Hyola Enforcer CT

·        Hybrid Clearfield + Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2021

·        Marketed by Advanta Seeds

·        Predicted seed cost $35.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: ADF

·        Low to medium-high rainfall zones

PY520TC

·        Hybrid Triazine + Clearfield Tolerant

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by Pioneer

·        Predicted seed cost $35.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: BC

·        Medium to long season environments, can be sown before the 15th April in medium rainfall environments

InVigor LT 4530P

·        Hybrid Liberty Link + Triazine Tolerant

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by BASF

·        Predicted seed cost $35.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Early-mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R-MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: BF

·        Podguard trait

Nuseed Emu TF RR

·        Hybrid Truflex Roundup Ready Technology

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by Nuseed

·        Predicted seed cost $50.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Early Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: AB

·        Longer flowering window, need to consider Sclerotinia risk

VICTORY V55-04TF RR

·        Hybrid Truflex Roundup Ready Technology

·        Released for 2023

·        Marketed by AWB

·        Mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), R-MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: TBA

·        Moderate plant height

Pioneer 44Y30 RR

·        Hybrid Roundup Ready

·        Released for 2022

·        Marketed by Pioneer

·        Seed approximately $45.00/kg

·        No EPR

·        Early-mid Maturity

·        Blackleg Resistance (Bare Seed), MR

·        Blackleg Resistance Group: AB

·        Widely adaptable, good vigour

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