Agriculture
19 October, 2024
Next generation checks on canola trial
CANOLA trial field days across two states wrapped up near Bridgewater last Thursday when farmers from the region were given an update on the Pioneer site. Bridgewater’s field day followed similar events in Bordertown and Willaura and district...
CANOLA trial field days across two states wrapped up near Bridgewater last Thursday when farmers from the region were given an update on the Pioneer site.
Bridgewater’s field day followed similar events in Bordertown and Willaura and district Pioneer representative David Smyth said attendance of a large cohort of next generation farmers showed their interest in the development of new varieties.
He was backed up by Berrimal’s Andrew Lockart. Mr Lockhart said trials were important in guiding future sowing plans and increasing farm productivity in the region.
The Pioneer STRIKE site was planted in May and Mr Smyth said encouraging results had been recorded for the new hybrids.
“New hybrids planted in Research and STRIKE trials are carefully observed and their performance is rated for a broad range of plant performance characteristics such as standability, disease resistance, grain quality and yield.
“Experimental hybrids that offer real advantages over existing commercial products are identified for local seed production.”