Exceptional grain and straw yields
Yield potential
Waggon is an extremely high yielding spring feed barley. Its high grain yield is complemented by an exceptional straw yield (see Agronomic information).
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010.
Waggon consistently produces top yields across all regions of the UK, whatever the soil type.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010. * Limited data. ** No data available. Scout is a specific recommendation for the NE only.
Disease resistance
Waggon has generally good disease resistance, including a maximum 9 rating for mildew. However, growers should be aware of Waggon’s 3 rating for Rhynchosporium and a managed fungicide programme is recommended.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010.
Fungicide use
Always consult your agronomist and adapt programmes to local conditions.
Getting early to mid season agronomy right is crucial to establishing a healthy crop.
- T0 - Needed in extreme disease pressure situations (especially Rhynchosporium).
- T1 - Key application timing to protect the canopy during the plants’ main burst of growth.
- T2 - To ensure the crop is healthy at harvest, protecting the grain fill and green leaf areas, vital for maintaining grain quality.
Core fungicide programme
- T1 - Kayak + prothioconazole GS30 (will control a broad spectrum of diseases)
- T2 - Amistar Opti + prothioconazole (protection against foliar disease and control of biotic and abiotic spotting)
Agronomic information
Waggon is early maturing with excellent resistance to both lodging and brackling.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010.
Straw volume
Waggon’s extra biomass and number of complete tillers has been shown to produce high straw yields even with a relatively short straw length.
Source: 6 sites, harvest 2005–07 & 2009
This high straw yield coupled with extremely high grain yield and an excellent agronomic package makes for the complete feed barley.
Growth habit
- Early Spring: Semi-prostrate
- Tillering ability: Medium
- Maturity: Early
Drilling dates
- Suitability for early drilling: Good
- Suitability for late drilling (April): Acceptable
- Optimum drilling date: England: January – February, Scotland: February – March
Recommended sowing rate
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions, rotation and the time of drilling. The more difficult the environment, the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the suggested number of seeds per square metre that should be planted under good conditions.
This table should always be used in conjunction with the thousand grain weight of the seed to calculate the sowing rate.
Nitrogen application
High yielding feed spring barley varieties require a high nutrient supply.
Syngenta Seeds’ nitrogen input trials have shown the following application to be most advantageous to
Waggon’s yield, grain quality and plant height:
- Split dose of N ~ 50% at GS11/12 and 50% at GS21/22
In most situations the recommended amount of N for Waggon would be: 135-150kg/ha
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.
PGRs
Normally not required, however Syngenta Seeds advises their use on lush crops or very fertile sites. In these cases use low rate Moddus (0.1–0.2 lt/ha) at GS 29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.
Grain quality
Waggon is a high yielding feed barley with excellent grain size.
Specific weight: 67.1 kg/hl*
Sieving % through: 2.25mm - 1%†
Sieving % through: 2.5mm - 4%†
*Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010. †Source: Syngenta Seeds 2-year data
Harvesting
Normal harvest priority – Waggon has excellent resistance to ear loss, but it is always advisable to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct.
Source: HGCA Recommended List 2010 – 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).
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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.
