Hereford winter wheat

The winter feed wheat with barn-busting yield potential

Parentage:
Solist x Deben

Status:
HGCA Recommended List Trials
 

Yield potential
  • Hard endosperm, group 4 variety
  • Extremely high yields throughout the UK
  • Exceptional results in first and second wheat situations
  • Excellent adaptability across Europe – including Denmark, France and Germany
  • Good all round disease resistance

Disease resistance

Hereford resistance profile

Source: HGCA/CEL Candidate List 2007 (( ) denotes limited data)

Growth habit
  • Tall straw with moderate straw strength
  • Hereford is a fast developing variety with moderate apical development and excellent tillering ability
  • Sutable for early, mid or late drilling (dependent on location, soil type and rotational position)
Hereford growth habit

Source: HGCA Candidate List 2007

Agronomy

Local conditions may vary, so always consult your local agronomist and adapt to local conditions.

Seed rate
  • September – mid October: 150-200 seeds/m2
  • Mid October onwards: 225-275 seeds/m2

Core fungicide programme
  • T0 - Bravo 1.0lt/ha (only in high risk Septoria situations) +/- triazole if increased rust risk
  • T1 - Cherokee 1.25 – 1.5lt/ha. Apply Unix at 0.5kg/ha if high risk of eyespot
  • T2 - Amistar Opti 1.25lt/ha + triazole (half to three quarter rate)
  • T3 - Amistar 0.5lt/ha + triazole (quarter to half rate)

Nitrogen application
  • Standard Nitrogen input programme for a feed variety, typically not exceeding 220kgs N/ha
  • 30-40% of total dose in early March
  • Remainder of the total dose (60-70%) mid-late April

PGRs
  • Hereford has moderate straw strength with an increased risk of lodging, so will require a more robust PGR programme
  • As an insurance measure apply Chlormequat at 1.5lt/ha at GS30-31
  • In higher risk situations, adding Moddus will increase root structure and aid plant shortening, apply Chlormequat 1.25lt/ha + Moddus 0.1lt/ha at GS30-31
  • In low plant population, Moddus will help root stimulation and promote tiller numbers
  • Consider an ethephon based PGR at T2

Grain quality

Danish results show high starch, low protein and high energy content, potentially making it a preferred type for animal feeding

Hereford grain quality

Source: HGCA Candidate List 2007

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Disclaimer
The information given in these pages 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 and/or changes to legislation, regulations and best practice can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Seeds Limited cannot accept any liability arising out of or in conjunction with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations. Use pesticides safely – always read the label. Consult your agronomist for the most current advice.

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