Written by Charlotte Cunningham
Harvest delays brought on by this summer’s catchy weather have underlined the importance of growing winter wheat varieties that aren’t late-maturing, according to the latest advice from Syngenta. Charlotte Cunningham reports. Opting for early maturing varieties could be a key consideration when it comes to selecting winter wheat varieties in order to minimise the risk of harvest delays, according to Syngenta’s technical manager for conventional cereals, Kathryn Hamlen. Earlier maturity could also be especially relevant if intending to delay drilling to reduce pressure from barley yellow dwarf virus, fungal diseases or grass weeds, she adds. “This summer saw reports of grain sprouting in ears where crops couldn’t be harvested in time before the rains arrived,” says Kathryn. “You don’t necessarily have to grow the very earliest-maturing winter wheat — maybe something rated zero for ripening on the AHDB Recommended List. Even just a few days’ earlier harvesting could provide an important safety margin against unpredictable summer weather. “If you are considering delaying drilling, against barley yellow dwarf virus for example, this sort of earlier ripening becomes even more significant. That’s because later drilling inevitably tends to push harvest date even further back.” Fungicide timings Besides maturity, another increasingly noteworthy characteristic…
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