Group 2 – Wheats

Posted on June 8th, 2023

KWS Extase is a very popular variety with many farmers getting a milling premium for its protein content. It has a high score for Septoria, 7.8, and the highest score for untreated yield on the recommended list, 97. To get the best out of this variety it should not be drilled before the start of October.

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KWS Extase

Mayflower is a great variety for farmers looking to reduce their inputs of both nitrogen and fungicide. It has very robust agronomics with a 9 for Yellow Rust and 8.9 for Septoria. It has a great N use efficiency with data from the breeder (Elsoms) showing how it yields higher whilst with less nitrogen.

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Mayflower