Nickerson

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New Varieties

A brief descriptions of new spring oat varieties for 2010 is presented below. For further information please contact us via the enquiry form above or call us on: 01472 371471.

Valene: A potentially high yielding spring oat variety with a similar yield to Ascot when treated and about 6% better without. Valene has short straw and very good mildew resistance.

Olympic: A spring oat variety with a very high yield potential, similar to Ascot with a fungicide treatment and 4% above without. Olympic is shorter than Firth with good lodging resistance and similar disease resistance.

Both varieties are Recommended List candidates for 2010 and were bred by Landbouwbureau Wiersum, in the Netherlands.

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