Syngenta Wheat Strategy 2012

Winter wheatInvesting for profit in 2012Strategy PlannIng

Contents: page

time to push for yield in 2012? 1

learning lessons from 2011 2

Planning for 2012 4

the case for new generation SDHI fungicide chemistry 6

the case for SegUrIS SDHI fungicide chemistry 8

Strategy for 2012

to do lists: t0 12

t1 13

t2 14

t3 15

First & second wheat programme timeline 16

Managing for profit in 2012: Winter wheat

gallant 18

Duxford 20

time to push for yield in 2012?

Higher grain prices create an opportunity for better margins in 2012 – provided that high yields (and where appropriate, good premiums) are produced.

However, these must be achieved in the face of significant and evolving disease threats.

In addition, with increased costs – such as fuel, fertiliser and certain machinery costs – the yield required to break even is increased.

this guide has been compiled based on research and Syngenta expertise to help maximise wheat yields and profitability through effective crop protection use.

at higher grain prices, results show the profit from additional fungicide investment (due to extra yield) shows a steeper increase.

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Source: Various trials 2003-2011

While disease pressures were low in many areas last season following the drought, can low pressure be guaranteed again?

learning lessons from 2011

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yellow rust following a missed t0 CHerOKee

yellow rust• Over the last few years resistance ratings for several key

varieties have dropped (varieties can be susceptible to multiple races)

• With another new race reported in 2011, this adds further to risks

• a relatively narrow resistance gene pool is currently being used to breed varieties, this issue is set to remain for some time

• In 2011, a mild February encouraged yellow rust infection and t0/t1 responses were high – spread of disease was reduced where conditions later turned dry

• SDHIs were effective for disease control and yield, and SegUrIS gave excellent results

Oakley - essex

2011 underlined the importance of an early preventive approach to yellow rust control

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Yellow rust

Up to 50% yield loss in trials

Brown rust


Septoria tritici


Brown rust• Disease races are a more complicated

picture for brown rust

• there have been changes in resistance ratings of varieties over recent seasons, and a new race has again been reported in 2011

• last season, late brown rust infection occurred into July, with resulting responses to aMIStar OPtI at t3

Septoria tritici• a lack of rainfall in april and May

resulted in low disease pressure in many places, however high disease levels were observed in the west of england, Scotland and Ireland following wetter conditions

• Data shows triazole performance has continued to slip against Septoria tritici as per the trend since the mid to late 1990s – with a higher dose needed to achieve the same level of control

• there is a clear need to protect triazoles by utilising new SDHI chemistry

• SDHI fungicides gave significant yield advantages under both low and high disease pressure

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Source: all Syngenta cereal fungicides trials 2002-2010

Source; SAG 2011, Scotland Variety: ConsortApplication: GS31/32 fb GS39-45

SEGURIS 0.75fb 1.0

Epoxiconazole EC0.8 fb 1.05 l/ha + BRAVO T1


Epoxiconazole EC0.8 fb 1.05 l/ha

Untreated

70 75 80 85

Yield (t/ha)

90 95

Source: Agrovista, 2011 – Stoughton Variety: SantiagoApplications: Treatments in chart applied at T2 (GS39).Bixafen/prothioconazole/�uoxastrobin applied at T1.

SEGURIS 0.75 l/ha

Bixafen + Prothioconazole 1.0 l/ha

Pyraclostrobin/epoxiconazole 1.0 +epoxiconazole/prochloraz 0.5 l/ha

Untreated

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NOTE TO CLIENT – PLEASE CHECK GSs ARE CORRECT FOR TREATMENTS IN CHART

NOTE TO CLIENT – PLEASE CHECK ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ARE CORRECT

NOTE TO CLIENT – PLEASE CHECK CORRECT (E.G. DID UNTREATED RECEIVE THE T1?)



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SEGURIS 0.75 l/ha



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Septoria is the biggest threat. Yellow rust is a growing problem


50% of varieties planted in 2012 are susceptible to yellow rust and with the discovery of a new race, the rust risk is increased. Septoria remains a key disease which must never be forgotten.

• High crop values mean there is a need to manage risk

• With new varieties yields have topped 13 t/ha in recommended list trials so the genetic potential is there

• Crops will need looking after:

- Increased disease pressure and lodging risk in thick crops

- Septoria always a key threat

- no new genetic resistance to rust and falling ratings – so the potential for yellow rust, in particular, remains high for many varieties, almost irrespective of where they are grown

• Use of new technology to drive yield forward and reduce the cost of production per tonne – e.g. new chemistry and precision farming – will be key for profitability

• Best results are achieved from preventive programmes – rather than trying to cure infected leaves

Planning for 2012

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Rust risk in 2012 will depend on three key factors

Susceptible varieties...

already present.

approx. 50% of certified wheat seed sown in 2011 is estimated to be in yellow rust susceptible varieties, and approx. 80% is estimated to be in varieties susceptible to either yellow rust, brown rust, or both.

races able to infect those varieties..

Weather conditions during season...

already present.

yellow rust races which are virulent on popular varieties have been detected.

For brown rust, multiple varieties are susceptible to current races.

Unknown at present, but infections ‘explode’ rapidly in suitable conditions.

yellow rust was widespread in the autumn, further development will be influenced by spring temperatures, however the mild winter means the yellow rust risk is currently high and only prolonged frosts will reduce risks.

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Variety HGCA 2012 Where found in 2010 with Yellow Rust in Syngenta trials Advice for 2012

Oakley* 2* low rating so considered Widespread

T0: CHerOKee 0.75-1.0 l/ha

T1: aMIStar OPtI 1.25 l/ha + ePZ 0.5-0.7 l/ha SegUrIS 0.75-1.0 l/haor CHerOKee 1.5-1.8 l/ha

T2: SegUrIS 0.75-1.0 l/haor aMIStar OPtI 1.25 l/ha + ePZ 0.6-0.8 l/ha

Robigus* 2 low rating so considered Widespread

Solstice 4 low rating so considered Widespread

Gallant 5 low rating so considered Widespread

Viscount 4 low rating so considered Widespread

Torch 4 low rating so considered Widespread

Duxford 5 low rating so considered Widespread

Ketchum 5 low rating so considered Widespread

Einstein 6 low rating so considered Widespread

KWS Santiago 6 low rating so considered Widespread

Conquerer 7 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Monitor these varieties particularly in the east, be prepared to apply a t0 if necessary. Follow up with a robust programme as above.

JB Diego 8 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Invicta 8 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Grafton 8 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Alchemy 8 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Warrior 8 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Claire 9 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Panorama 9 yr observed in Syngenta trials in 2010 or 2011

Scout 9 yr not observed in trials in 2010 or 2011 T0: not required for yellow rust, but consider if needed for other diseases.Target 9

yellow rust advice by varietySpecific varietal advice for yellow rust

* rating for 2011/12

SDHI fungicide chemistry

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even in a generally low disease year, substantial yield benefits were recorded using new SDHI chemistry in 2011. new SDHI chemistry will be vital when disease pressure is high.

Untreated

Boscalid / epoxiconazole

New generation SDHI: SEGURIS

• Observations in a higher pressure Septoria situation show SegUrIS is now vital for keeping on top of disease control (see photos below)

• Clear differences are seen between established and new SDHI chemistry

the case for new generation

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New standards in Septoria control Ireland

Epoxiconazole 0.75 l/ha

EPZ 0.75 l/ha + BRAVO 1.0 l/ha

SEGURIS 0.75 l/ha

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Benefit of new generation SDHI chemistry at T2 even in a robust programme in 2011

Source: Agrovista, 2011 – Stoughton Variety: Santiago Applications: Treatments in chart applied at T2 (GS39) Bixafen/prothioconazole/fluoxastrobin applied at T1

Source: UCD IR, 2011

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now with all-important proof of results on-farm, SegUrIS provides the advanced double binding properties of IZM – a new benz-pyrazole class of SDHI delivering potent and long-lasting protection for repeatedly high yield.

Double binding 1:

strong and durable binding to the leaf wax – longer-lasting protection

When a spore lands on the leaf, iZm is highly attracted to the precise target site within the fungus – effectively ‘seeking it out’ – before binding tightly to it and ‘switching off’ fungal energy production like a key in a lock

Double binding 2:

strong affinity (binding) to the pathogen – greater potency against Septoria and rust

After application, iZm moves rapidly from the spray droplet to become tightly bound into the leaf surface wax – providing a durable protective ‘barrier’ against disease attack

Proven to deliver in the field

the case for SegUrIS

• advanced co-formulation of IZM (isopyrazam) plus epoxiconazole

• Proven on-farm results with excellent feedback

• exceptional rust control and outstanding Septoria control

• Delivers Double Binding technology: binding strongly to the fungus – for powerful activity against rust and Septoria tritici – and also to the leaf wax – to provide long lasting, durable protection

• Delivers enhanced green leaf retention and repeatedly high yields

• Where high disease pressure was observed at the end of the season, SegUrIS continued to give excellent control

• the high loading of isopyrazam (SDHI) in SegUrIS delivers this long-lasting protection

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spores coming into contact with iZm are killed before they even penetrate the leaf – collapsing as their energy production is rapidly blocked

IZM treated

Untreated

SEGURIS delivers exceptional, long lasting Yellow Rust control, this was observed in independent trials in 2011

Pyraclostrobin Bixafen/ prothioconazole

Epoxiconazole EC SEGURIS

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Our new generation SDHI fungicide

the case for SegUrIS

Syngenta SEGURIS programme

t0 (25 march) Gs25-29CHErOKEE 0.75 l/ha

t1 (28 April) Gs32-34AmistAr OPti 1.25 +Epoxiconazole 0.5 l/ha

t2 (25 may) Gs39-49 sEGUris 0.75 l/ha

t3 (6 June) Gs51-55 AmistAr OPti 0.75 + tebuconazole 0.3 l/ha

Untreated HGCA programme (Alternate high input programme)

t0 (25 march) Gs25-29 Epoxiconazole 0.5 + Proquinazid 0.15 l/ha

t1 (28 April) Gs32-34 Boscalid + epoxiconazole 1.5 + BrAVO 1.5 + metrafenone 0.5 l/ha

t2 (25 may) Gs39-49 Bixafen + Prothioconazole 1.0 + Proquinazid 0.15 l/ha

t3 (6 June) Gs51-55 Pyraclostrobin 0.75 + Prothioconazole 0.72 l/ha

SegUrIS delivers exceptional yellow rust control. the below results are from a trial carried out to compare the efficacy and cost of different fungicide programmes in 2011.

Source: Syngenta 2011, Lincolnshire

Opus = epoxiconazole, Justice = proquinazid, tracker = boscalid + epoxiconazole, Flexity = metrafenone, Folicur = tebuconazole, Aviator = bixafen + prothioconazole, Comet = pyraclostrobin, Proline = prothioconazole

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SEGURIS – outstanding yellow rust control

SEGURIS outperforms other SDHI chemistry on Yellow Rust

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SEGURIS 1.0 l/ha

Boscalid + Epoxiconazole1.5 l/ha

Bixafen + Prothioconazole1.25 l/ha

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Spiroxamine 0.625 l/ha + Folpet 1.2 l/ha

fb Epoxiconazole, Metconazole 1.125 l/ha

+ Pyraclostrobin 0.3 l/ha

the field results from 2011 clearly show SegUrIS has exceptional control of yellow rust.

excellent disease control delivers an increased yield. With SegUrIS delivering over a 1 tonne yield advantage over other SDHI chemistry.

Source: Syngenta 2011 Variety: Oakley Application: GS37

Fungicides: Applied T1 29/4 GS 32+; T2 10/5 GS 39 LSD 0.26 Source: Masstock 2011: Oakley

Fungicides

Pre-stress conditioning – root enhancement and tiller management

• need a robust fungicide start for protection against yellow rust and Septoria to maximise yield potential.

• Prevention is better than cure. Once disease is established in the crop, you are chasing it all season.

• need to think about Septoria tritici resistance management, utilising different chemistry to produce a cost effective yield response.

Cyproconazole in CHerOKee provides both outstanding curativity on rust and protection of new growth against future yellow rust infection. the BraVO element delivers extra Septoria control for peace of mind that it’s ’job done’ at t0.

Following a very mild autumn crops are forward and looking lush. a robust Pgr programme will be important in the spring. a MODDUS application at t0 will help to increase rooting and manage tillering leading to improved water and nutrient uptake. the extra rooting also improves the plant’s ability to tolerate take-all.

the convenience of a single pack provides

• BraVO Weatherstik built-in

• High grammes of active of two triazoles

• Highly cost effective response – proven over a number of trials and years

• For increased rooting and tiller survival

• take-all tolerance

• Increases biomass and yield

• Only apply to actively growing, non-stressed crops

0.75 - 1.0 l/ha

0.2 l/ha

t0 - Building for yield

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Strategy for 2012

Disease management options

Lodging prevention and grass weed management

2nd wheat management - Take-All control

• Use at t1 in low to moderate disease pressure situations

• excellent activity on rust from cyproconazole

• Multi-site activity from BraVO built in for Septoria control

• excellent value for money

• For rye-grass and Wild Oats

• remove grass weeds early to maximise yield

• Use with aDIgOr adjuvant

• Please observe all tank mix and sequencing recommendations

• Delivers excellent Septoria and rust control at this timing

• excellent activity on rust from azoxystrobin



• good take-all reduction

• Movement into new growth

• Can be used at low water volumes

• Include a triazole eg epoxiconazole 0.5-0.7 l/ha

• Outstanding activity against Septoria and rusts

• excellent performance at t1 in moderate to high disease pressure situations

• Maximise your output and take advantage of positive wheat prices

• Use at t1 for lodging prevention

• With commodity prices high, MODDUS is cheap insurance

• apply MODDUS early to reduce the need to return with another Pgr at t2

• See variety profiling tables for further details

• Include chlormequat 1.25 l/ha at this timing

• Include at t1 for take-all activity

• Will also deliver excellent activity on rusts from azoxystrobin

• Use lower rate when following a specific take-all seed treatment

0.1 - 0.2 l/ha(+ chlormequat

1.25 l/ha)

1.5 - 1.8 l/ha

1.25 l/ha

0.6 - 1.0 l/ha

0.3 - 0.45 l/ha depending on

the target weed

0.75 - 1.0 l/ha

t1 - yield protection

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Disease management options

Grass weed management – last chance!

• Use at t2 in low to moderate disease pressure situations

• excellent activity on rust from azoxystrobin



• Include a triazole eg epoxiconazole 0.6-0.8 l/ha

• SegUrIS is ideally suited to the t2 timing

• Outstanding activity against Septoria and rusts

• remains competitive by utilising new technology to benefit your business

• For rye-grass and Wild Oats

• Can be used at t2, up until gS41

• Use with aDIgOr adjuvant

• Please observe all tank mix and sequencing recommendations

1.25 l/ha

0.3 - 0.45 l/ha depending on

the target weed

0.75 - 1.0 l/ha

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t2 - Utilising new technology

Strategy for 2012

Ensuring quality

Pest control

• Use at t3 for a disease control top up and clean ears!

• Broader disease spectrum: Microdochium Sooty moulds rust control

• average of 0.3 t/ha yield benefit• Specific weight improvement• green leaf retention• Include a robust dose of a fusarium

active triazole

• Main targets are OWBM and aphids

• Highly advanced micro-encapsulated CS formulation

• Contains a UV filter (titanium dioxide) giving enhanced field persistence during sunny weather

• low dose rate

50 ml/ha

0.75 - 1.0 l/ha

nB: If you have used a robust dose of SegUrIS at t2, you could consider a targeted fusarium head blight treatment eg: tebuconazole 0.75-1.0 l/ha. SegUrIS gives long lasting control of rusts and Septoria delivering more flexibility to target the ear spray more appropriately.

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t3 - ensuring quality

to do list

Wheat programme timeline

Product recommendations

CHErOKEE 0.75-1.0 l/hamODDUs 0.2 l/ha

sEGUris 0.75-1.0 l/haOr AmistAr OPti 1.25 l/ha + triazole Or CHErOKEE 1.5-1.8 l/hainclude AmistAr 0.6-1.0 l/ha for take-AllmODDUs 0.1-0.2 l/ha + chlormequat 1.25 l/haAXiAL 0.3-0.45 l/ha (depending on target) + ADiGOr

sEGUris 0.75-1.0 l/ha Or AmistAr OPti 1.25 l/ha + triazoleAXiAL 0.3-0.45 l/ha (Depending on target) + ADiGOr

AmistAr OPti 0.75-1.0 l/haHALLmArK ZEON 50 ml/ha + fusarium active triazole

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

Potential yield loss without treatment 0.5 t/ha 1.25 t/ha 2.5 t/ha 0.75 t/ha

In a 2nd wheat situation: Include for Take-All If not already using AMISTAR OPTI

Excellent start for disease control

application timings

Delivers excellent Septoria and rust control, include a triazole partner

THE solution for Wild Oats and Rye-grass, include ADIGOR

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First and Second

Use at T0 for increased rooting and improved Take-All tolerance in second wheats

Use at T1 for lodging protection and eyespot tolerance

Maximum two applications of QoI’s and two applications of SDHI’s allowed per crop.

Wheat programme timeline

Product recommendations

CHErOKEE 0.75-1.0 l/hamODDUs 0.2 l/ha

sEGUris 0.75-1.0 l/haOr AmistAr OPti 1.25 l/ha + triazole Or CHErOKEE 1.5-1.8 l/hainclude AmistAr 0.6-1.0 l/ha for take-AllmODDUs 0.1-0.2 l/ha + chlormequat 1.25 l/haAXiAL 0.3-0.45 l/ha (depending on target) + ADiGOr

sEGUris 0.75-1.0 l/ha Or AmistAr OPti 1.25 l/ha + triazoleAXiAL 0.3-0.45 l/ha (Depending on target) + ADiGOr

AmistAr OPti 0.75-1.0 l/haHALLmArK ZEON 50 ml/ha + fusarium active triazole


Potential yield loss without treatment 0.5 t/ha 1.25 t/ha 2.5 t/ha 0.75 t/ha

In a 2nd wheat situation use higher rates for Take-All

OWBM and aphids

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Outstanding activity against Septoria and rusts and an excellent fit at these timings

Managing for profit in 2012

Disease resistance

Fungicide use

always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.

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

t2 – t2 – SegUrIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha

t3 – aMIStar OPtI 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + fusarium-active triazole

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

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.

T2 – SEGURIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha

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

Disease resistance

Source: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13

SUSCEPTIBLE RESISTANT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Septoria tritici

GallantSolstice Cordiale


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

Cordiale GallantSolstice


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Yellow rust

Solstice Gallant Cordiale


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust

GallantSolstice

Cordiale


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fusarium ear blight

Solstice Cordiale

Gallant


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Eyespot

GallantSolstice Cordiale

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Agronomic information

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

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(+/- Solstice)

Resistance to lodging without PGR

Resistance to lodging with PGR

Straw height (cm) without PGR

Gallant -2 7 8 84

Solstice 0 8 8 93

Cordiale -2 7 8 80

Wheat fungicide application timings


Include for Take-All

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Winter Wheat

Growth habit

gallant is suitable for drilling from early September. It is a broadleaved, 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.

Nitrogen application

gallant’s high yield means that extra nitrogen may be required to ensure that breadmaking specificationsare met. It is an early-maturing variety. gallant will reach gS37-39 before other group 1 varieties, thereforefinal nitrogen applications need to be timed accordingly.

• total application in the region of 240 kg/hathis 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

• 50% at gS31-32 (but no later than 4 weeks after the first application) • 50% at gS37-39

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 shouldalso work within any Defra guidelines/restrictions.

PGRs

gallant 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

Grain quality

gallant 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.

Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd, CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE Tel: +44 (0) 1223 883400 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 882196 Email: [email protected] Website: www.syngenta-crop.co.ukRegistered in England No. 849037

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).

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®, 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


Protein content (%)

Gallant 347 12.4

Solstice 300 12.4

Cordiale 335 12.5

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


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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).

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®, 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


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


Protein content (%)

Gallant 347 12.4

Solstice 300 12.4

Cordiale 335 12.5

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


Storage management

Correct 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

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Managing for profit in 2012

Duxford has a good disease resistance profile.

Disease resistance ratings

Disease resistance

Fungicide use

always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.

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

t2 – SegUrIS 0.75-1.0 lt/Ha

t3 – aMIStar Opti 0.75-1.0 lt/ha + Fusarium-active triazole

Disease resistanceDuxford has a good disease resistance profile.

Disease resistance ratings


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Eyespot

StiggDuxford Grafton


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

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

T2 – SEGURIS 0.75-1.0 lt/ha

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


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Mildew

Duxford Grafton Stigg


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Yellow rust

Grafton StiggDuxford


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Brown rust


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fusarium ear blight

DuxfordStigg


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Septoria tritici

DuxfordGrafton

Stigg

Grafton

DuxfordGrafton

Stigg

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Agronomic information

Duxford is a tall, very stiff variety with a maximum 9 rating for resistance to lodging (with a Pgr). It is a latematuring variety, with early spring development, and excellent resistance to sprouting.

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.





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Winter Wheat

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

Nitrogen application

Standard 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.

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 quality

Duxford has excellent grain quality Specific weight: 76.4 kg/hl Source: HgCa recommended list 2012/13

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.

Storage management

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

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.





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Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE Tel: 01223 883400 Fax: 01223 882195 Technical Enquiries Tel: 0800 169 6058 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.syngenta-crop.co.ukAmistAr®, AmistAr OPti®, AXiAL®, CHErOKEE®, HALLmArK ZEON® and mODDUs® are registered trademarks of a syngenta Group Company. AmistAr (mAPP 10443) contains azoxystrobin. AmistAr OPti (mAPP 14582) contains azoxystrobin and chlorothalonil. AXiAL (mAPP 12521) contains pinoxaden and cloquintocet-mexyl. HALLmArK ZEON (mAPP 12629) contains lambda-cyhalothrin and 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. mODDUs (mAPP 15151) contains trinexapac-ethyl. sEGUris (mAPP 15246) contains epoxiconazole and isopyrazam. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta-crop.co.uk – product guide – product label. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. syngenta AG. February 2012. CEr. GQ 02371

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