May 2025 - NVT HARVEST REPORT
Albany
Kalyx Australia harvesting at the GRDC National Variety Trials (NVT) site on John and Brendan Pattison’s farm near Marrar, New South Wales.

Authors

Neale Sutton

Astute Ag and Dr Sue Knights

SE Knights Consulting

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all those who provided information and assistance with the development of this Harvest Report.

Contact

PO Box 5367 KINGSTON ACT 2604

02 6166 4500

comms@grdc.com.au

nvt.grdc.com.au

Introduction

The NVT Harvest Report – Albany provides information to support growers and advisers with decisions on variety selection for Albany. The information has been generated from the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) National Variety Trials (NVT) database. This publication provides a summary of the 2024 and long-term yield performance of varieties of crop species suitable for production in Albany together with their quality and disease responses.

The NVT program provides growers and advisers with comparative results on yield performance, quality and disease resistance ratings of commercially available grain varieties that is independent, consistent, timely and robust.

Conducted to a set of predetermined protocols, trials are sown and managed to reflect local best practice such as sowing time, fertiliser application, weed management, pest/disease control and fungicide application. The NVT is not designed to grow varieties to their maximum yield potential.

GRDC recognises that sustaining a project of this nature hinges on the collaboration of growers who willingly provide sites and often lend a hand in trial management on their properties. Equally significant is the partnership with seed companies who supply seed of commercial varieties and experimental lines to the program.

Interpreting long-term yield results

A factor analytic (FA) mixed model approach is used in the multi-environment trial (MET) analysis conducted by GRDC, supported by the Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI).

This approach generates long-term MET values for varieties at an individual trial level.

This format provides more detailed results to better understand a variety’s performance over several years at the individual trial/environment level, rather than just a single averaged value.

In the NVT Harvest Report – Albany, results are presented in year groupings for yield for the past five years and quality for the past two years. Further detailed interrogation of the NVT Online results using the Long Term Yield Reporter will provide more specific performance results on all varieties of each crop species in each NVT location throughout Albany.

The results presented in this Harvest Report are based on the default filters in the Long Term Yield Reporter. In some cases, trial results are excluded because they do not meet the default standards for statistical validity. These are listed in the tables as ‘Trial results below standard’. Trials below standard can be viewed by reducing the default VAF settings within the Long Term Yield Reporter.

Trials listed as compromised are not suitable for making variety decisions. Results can be found in the Quarantined trial reports.

NVT 20th anniversary

In 2025, the National Variety Trials (NVT) proudly celebrates 20 years of empowering Australian grain growers and their advisers with trusted, independent results to support varietal decision-making.

Established in 2005 by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), the NVT program has evolved into the largest coordinated variety trial network in the world. Each year, more than 640 trials are conducted across over 300 locations nationwide, encompassing 10 different crop species. Over the past two decades, NVT has been a transformative force, providing growers with credible insights into newly released varieties that drives the rapid adoption of superior genetics.

The success of NVT is a testament to the collaborative efforts of many. GRDC extends heartfelt thanks to the growers, GRDC staff and panellists, service providers, trial hosts, breeding companies and members of the NVT Advisory Committee who have been instrumental in this journey. Your dedication has delivered exceptional outcomes, advancing the productivity and profitability of Australian grain growers and strengthening the grains industry as a whole.

As we mark this significant milestone, GRDC celebrates the achievements of NVT and looks forward to continuing to deliver game-changing innovations for Australia’s grains sector in the years to come.

NVT Site Locations - Albany

Locality of NVT trial sites in Albany from 2020 to 2024.
Locality of NVT trial sites in Albany from 2020 to 2024

SOURCE: National Variety Trials

See all NVT trial locations and view trial results at nvt.grdc.com.au/trial-results.

Wheat

New wheat varieties

The following information is for wheat varieties released in the 12 months to the date when the MET analysis was published on NVT online. Please go to nvt.grdc.com.au to find trial results for any new varieties released since the publication of this harvest report.

VarietyBreeding CompanyGrain classificationEnd point royalty* ($)Comments supplied by breeding company1
KestrelIntergrain Pty Ltd4
Kestrel is a very quick maturing AH wheat, providing an excellent late sowing opportunity for Western Australia growers. Kestrel is 5-7 days quicker than Vixen and has a short plant height. Kestrel offers a strong grain quality package, with good screenings and test weight
Maturity description: Very Quick Spring
RGT Marsh(PBR)RAGT
RGT Marsh is a high-performing, spring wheat bred for medium to
low rainfall zones in Western Australia. With robust performance
across tough seasons and standout disease resistance, this variety
has proven itself where others stumble.
FEATURES
• Consistent top-end yields
Achieved 108% of WA’s trial mean in 2024 NVTs
• Bred for WA, by RAGT Australia
Developed at RAGT’s Longerenong Breeding Centre and tested
rigorously across WA from Geraldton to Esperance
• Robust disease resistance
RMR to Stripe Rust, MSS to Leaf Rust, MRMS to Stem Rust, and
improved Glume and Leaf Blotch tolerance
• Quick-mid maturity, wide sowing window
Similar phenology to Calibre and Scepter. Sow from late April
into June
• Quality classification pending (final grade expected to be AH
or APW)
• Seed available 2026
Maturity description: Quick-Mid Spring
MurrayIntergrain Pty LtdAH/APW/FEED3.8
Murray (IGW6895), is a high yielding APW wheat suited to medium-high rainfall areas of Victoria and eastern South Australia, showing excellent yield potential in these environments. Murray is a mid-maturing wheat suited to May sowings, offering excellent yield potential, test weight and low screenings. Disease profile includes good stem rust (MRp) and CCN (MRMSp) resistance.
Maturity description: Mid Spring
DaleIntergrain Pty LtdAH/FEED3.8
Dale (IGW6993) is a high yielding, adaptable mid-maturing AH wheat with excellent yield potential and stability across a range of environments. Dale performs especially well throughout WA and in the SA mallee. Dale has strong physical grain characteristics including good grain size, test weight and low screenings. Disease resistance includes yellow spot (MRMSp), stem rust (MRMSp), powdery mildew (MSp) and useful resistance to P. neglectus (MRMSp).
Maturity description: Mid Spring
LRPB Sonic(PBR)LongReach Plant Breeders Pty LtdAH/FEED4
Quick maturing AH variety, well suited to all Agzones in WA. Good disease package with improved powdery mildew resistance over most widely grown WA varieties, combined with an elite soil abiotic tolerance package. Marketed by Pacific Seeds.
Maturity description: Quick-Mid Spring
AGT-Montana(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdAH/FEED3.9
- Elite yield
- Very quick-quick maturity, best suited to main season or late sowing
- Alternative to Vixen and Calibre
- Improved stripe and leaf rust resistance compared to Vixen and Calibre
- Much improved sprouting tolerance relative to Vixen
- Moderately short plant type
- AH quality classification in southern NSW & Victoria
Maturity description: Very Quick-Quick Spring
AGT-Rio(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdFEED/APW/AH3.9
- Good disease resistance package for higher yielding environments
- Excellent stripe rust and powdery mildew resistance
- Very high yields in medium-high rainfall or disease-pressured environments
- An improved alternative to RockStar and Catapult
- Moderately short plant height with good lodging tolerance
- AH quality classification in southern NSW with an excellent physical grain quality package
Maturity description: Mid Spring
AGT-Carnac(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdANW/FEED3.9
- Elite yield, particularly in low-medium yielding environments
- Udon noodle (ANW) quality
- An ideal replacement for popular variety Zen
- Best suited to tougher environments and seasons
- Excellent physical grain quality with low screenings and high test weights
- Mid season maturity, similar to Rottnest, Zen and Ninja
- Good yellow spot resistance
Maturity description: Mid Spring
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdFEED/AH3.9
- Mid-slow maturity, suited to both early and main season sowings
- Alternative to RockStar, Denison and Catapult
- Very good physical grain quality package, with an AH quality classification, very high test weight, low screenings and good sprouting tolerance
- High yields across a range of germination dates
- Good disease resistance package, with improved rust, yellow spot and powdery mildew resistance
- Moderately short plant type, contributing to good standability
Maturity description: Mid-Slow Spring
AGT-Colt(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdAH/FEED3.9
- Mid-slow maturity, similar to Yitpi and Cutlass
- Exceptional disease resistance package, including CCN and yellow leaf spot resistance
- AH quality classification, with low screenings risk
- Maturity driven by photoperiod, similar to Yitpi and Cutlass, offering earlier sowing and frost risk mitigation opportunities
- Best suited to Mallee type environments of SA/Vic where Yitpi has been grown
Maturity description: Mid-Slow Spring
AGT-Banker(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdFEED/ADR4.3
SA/Vic:
- High yielding, particularly suited to low-medium rainfall environments
- Suitable replacement for Bitalli and DBA-Aurora
- Excellent rust and yellow leaf spot resistance
- ADR quality classification with very high test weights
nNSW/QLD:
- The new yield benchmark for durum varieties in northern durum growing regions
- Elite yielding alternative to Westcourt, DBA Mataroi, DBA Lillaroi and other varieties
- Excellent rust and yellow leaf spot resistance
- Good performance in crown rot affected yield trials relative to other varieties
- Improved black point resistance compared with Westcourt
- ADR quality classification with very high test weights
Maturity description: Mid Spring
AGT-Rimfire(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdFEED/ADR4.3
- DBA Vittaroi replacement with much higher grain yield
- DBA Vittaroi plant type: shorter stature with good lodging tolerance
- Exceptional performance under high input/high yielding situations
- The best durum option on the market for irrigation production
- Good stripe rust resistance
- ADR quality classification in NSW
Maturity description: Mid Spring
AGT-Kudos(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdFEED/APH4.1
- Excellent alternative to LRPB Lancer
- Significant increase in profitability relative to LRPB Lancer
- Very high yield, particularly in early sown trials
- Very good yield performance in the presence of crown rot
- Moderately short plant type, with very good lodging tolerance
- APH quality classification with high test weights and low screenings
Maturity description: Mid-Slow Spring
PACKER(PBR)LongReach Plant Breeders Pty Ltd44
Mid Slow Spring Maturing variety demonstrating high and stable yields in early season trials in Sth NSW. Strong disease package with good Septoria and Stripe Rust resistances in a Scepter background.
Maturity description: Mid-Slow Spring
Lancelin(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty LtdASFT/FEED3.7
- Australian Soft (ASFT) quality classification
- High and stable yields in WA, similar to Scepter
- Mid season maturity, similar to Scepter
- Disease resistance package similar to Scepter
- Excellent physical grain quality package, with high test weights and low screenings
- Under market development - future opportunities may exist
Maturity description: Mid Spring
Triple 2Australian Grain and Forage Seeds Pty LtdFEED/Mid/Long4
Triple 2 is an awned, high yield potential, mid-maturity red-grained feed winter wheat.
Triple 2 has a strong disease package with strong Septoria Tritici Blotch and Stripe Rust resistance.
Triple 2 has a wider sowing window and will be complimentary to existing longer season winter wheats in sowing programs. Suits medium & high rainfall zones.
Maturity description: Mid Winter
*EPR amount is ex-GST, (PBR)denotes Plant Breeder's Rights apply. 1All data in the table was provided by breeders. Readers should raise any issues with the displayed data directly with the breeder. Consult the Grains Australia Variety Master List for final classification in your region.

wheat variety yield performance - Albany

Yield results are presented from the top-performing varieties within each NVT location in the region for the past five seasons. Results are presented (as a percentage) for each variety relative to the mean trial yield for the location within each year. Varieties are listed in descending order of average yield over the period.

The Long Term Yield Reporter provides additional information on varieties not listed and can be viewed as a table or chart with error bars. Rainfall is provided for January to March (J–M) and April to October (A–O) and, where relevant, irrigation from April to October.

Table 0: Gnowangerup Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class3.805.235.634.13
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW114109
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH101
Rottnest(PBR)ANW113
MurrayAH115
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH112
RockStar(PBR)AH(N)106109108112
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW108106
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)109107Compromised trial110
Thumper(PBR)AH114
Shotgun(PBR)AH112
Devil(PBR)AH(N)108107106108
AGT-Carnac(PBR)ANW107
Splendid(PBR)ANW110
Scepter(PBR)AH108105106104
RGT Marsh(PBR)104
Sowing Date26 May 27 May 12 May 16 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)107.80304.9054.9034.6060.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)416.001747.50383.90532.80528.20

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

Learn more via the NVT Long Term Yield Reporter

Table 0: Hyden Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class2.193.943.782.354.35
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW113114111
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH107
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW110111110
MurrayAH113
Shotgun(PBR)AH111111
Rottnest(PBR)ANW111
Vixen(PBR)AH(N)117114106112107
RGT Marsh(PBR)111108
Calibre(PBR)AH108112108111110
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)112110109109
AGT-Carnac(PBR)ANW108
Devil(PBR)AH(N)108111109109109
Scepter(PBR)AH110110109109107
Thumper(PBR)AH108110
Sting(PBR)AH112111105110106
Sowing Date25 May 26 May 25 May 31 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.2077.50180.6028.40231.90
Rainfall A-O (mm)118.20287.70654.80356.40373.70

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Craig Mayfield.

Learn more via the NVT Long Term Yield Reporter

Table 0: Jerramungup Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class3.273.904.992.823.91
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW115110111
MurrayAH113
Shotgun(PBR)AH107112
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW112112109
Rottnest(PBR)ANW112
Thumper(PBR)AH103112
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH106
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)111111106110
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH110
RockStar(PBR)AH(N)104112111103110
Devil(PBR)AH(N)106110110106109
Calibre(PBR)AH109109108107109
RGT Marsh(PBR)110107
AGT-Carnac(PBR)ANW108
Vixen(PBR)AH(N)107106107113104
Sowing Date25 May 26 May 12 May 17 May 3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.20108.6076.0072.80115.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)236.80468.70404.40554.00459.60

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Trent Parsons.

Learn more via the NVT Long Term Yield Reporter

Table 0: Kendenup Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class4.215.386.45
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW116114
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH
MurrayAH
RockStar(PBR)AH(N)112113114
Rottnest(PBR)ANW
Thumper(PBR)AH112
Denison(PBR)APW112108118
Shotgun(PBR)AHCompromised trial108Compromised trial
Kinsei(PBR)ANW110109115
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)113108
Firefly(PBR)ANW111
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH
Splendid(PBR)ANW
Devil(PBR)AH(N)106111106
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW112102
Sowing Date19 May 27 May 14 May 8 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)62.80178.8083.2077.6037.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)362.801184.401008.501063.90754.40

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Kojonup Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class5.966.545.314.776.68
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW114111111
MurrayAH111
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH110
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH108
Thumper(PBR)AH105109
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW108113110
Shotgun(PBR)AH108109
Rottnest(PBR)ANW109
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)111108108108
RockStar(PBR)AH(N)109112109104108
Devil(PBR)AH(N)107109107107108
Calibre(PBR)AH106109106108108
RGT Marsh(PBR)110107
Firefly(PBR)ANW110102106
AGT-Carnac(PBR)ANW107
Sowing Date19 May 28 May 15 May 31 May 10 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)80.00376.70101.1032.508.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)642.802389.601339.701111.60676.80

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Kent Stone.

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Table 0: Lake Grace Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class1.845.444.873.583.47
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW111112107
MurrayAH113
Shotgun(PBR)AH109112
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW108106109
Calibre(PBR)AH115107111110107
Vixen(PBR)AH(N)11911110911298
Rottnest(PBR)ANW114
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH103
RGT Marsh(PBR)110105
Thumper(PBR)AH105113
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)106108107110
Sting(PBR)AH115108108110100
Devil(PBR)AH(N)111106108107108
AGT-Carnac(PBR)ANW109
LRPB MatadorAH106110
Sowing Date20 May 25 May 12 May 8 May 3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)51.9068.9041.6024.7046.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)183.10387.70303.30207.90186.40

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Stirlings South Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class3.625.295.713.20
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW109113112
MurrayAH117
Thumper(PBR)AH112116
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH113
Rottnest(PBR)ANW112
RockStar(PBR)AH(N)117110110112
Shotgun(PBR)AH111113
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)Compromised trial109110111
Firefly(PBR)ANW113
Devil(PBR)AH(N)111108109109
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW108110107
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH103
Kinsei(PBR)ANW114106106112
Splendid(PBR)ANW109
Denison(PBR)APW118103106111
Sowing Date25 May 26 May 13 May 17 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)84.20220.1065.4075.0051.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)294.801216.80495.80813.40518.80

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Scott Smith.

Learn more via the NVT Long Term Yield Reporter

Table 0: Wagin Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class3.065.133.572.154.01
MurrayAH113
LRPB Vortex(PBR)APW114115110
Rottnest(PBR)ANW111
Shotgun(PBR)AH111
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW114117106
Thumper(PBR)AH106113
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)110113110109
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH111
LRPB Sonic(PBR)AH103
Calibre(PBR)AH110109112110108
RockStar(PBR)AH(N)105111113106110
Devil(PBR)AH(N)108109112110107
RGT Marsh(PBR)113104
AGT-Carnac(PBR)ANW106
LRPB MatadorAH112105109
Sowing Date25 May 28 May 28 May 31 May 2 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.20131.0025.8052.8036.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)176.80819.20308.00440.40482.80

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Paul Ward.

Learn more via the NVT Long Term Yield Reporter

Table 0: Hyden Early Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class2.114.823.423.253.61
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH100
Mammoth(PBR)APW106120
RockStar(PBR)AH(N)128120108113100
Denison(PBR)APW119115113113104
Kinsei(PBR)ANW122116107111101
Brumby(PBR)APW (N)11096
AGT-Rio(PBR)FEED98
Wallaroo(PBR)APW117107113
AGT-Colt(PBR)FEED107
Catapult(PBR)AH12411210310897
Valiant CL Plus(PBR)AH110111104103
Cutlass(PBR)APW105104107101102
Stockade(PBR)APW11297112
Mowhawk(PBR)AH101107
EG Titanium(PBR)APW108100929793
Sowing Date30 Apr 23 Apr 12 Apr 26 Apr 17 Apr
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.2077.50180.6028.40231.90
Rainfall A-O (mm)118.20287.70654.80356.40373.70
Irrigation A-O (mm)1020

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Craig Mayfield.

Learn more via the NVT Long Term Yield Reporter

Table 0: Jerramungup Early Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class4.734.133.073.96
MammothAPW89127
WallarooAPW132105123
DenisonAPW112110119105
AGT-ColtFEED112
StockadeAPW12788122
AGT-HamelinAH97
Valiant CL PlusAH108111102108
MowhawkAHNo trial114107
KinseiANW1239411492
RockStarAH(N)1308811688
CutlassAPW98111100109
BrightonAH110111
AGT-RioFEED89
CatapultAH1158911290
BrumbyAPW (N)11385
Sowing Date28 Apr 14 Apr 13 Apr 15 Apr
Rainfall J-M (mm)108.6076.0072.80115.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)468.70404.40554.00459.60
Irrigation A-O (mm)20

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Trent Parsons.

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Table 0: Stirlings South Early Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class5.415.485.922.84
MammothAPW99106
WallarooAPW115105112
DenisonAPW108109108116
GenieAH104111
AGT-ColtFEED110
MowhawkAH104113
AGT-HamelinAH110
KinseiANWCompromised trial108104103109
RockStarAH(N)109104102109
Valiant CL PlusAH104107104107
StockadeAPW11199100
AGT-RioFEED109
CutlassAPW100104104106
BrumbyAPW (N)102106
CatapultAH102100103107
Sowing Date2 May 21 Apr 28 Apr 19 Apr 14 Apr
Rainfall J-M (mm)84.20220.1065.4075.0051.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)294.801216.80495.80813.40518.80
Irrigation A-O (mm)20

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Scott Smith.

Learn more via the NVT Long Term Yield Reporter

wheat variety quality - Albany

Grain quality for individual varieties varies from site to site and from year to year. However, long-term and across-site trends highlight varieties that can consistently achieve high protein percentage, high test weight or low grain screenings under a wider range of environments.

The following figures show the grain quality trends as histograms from 2023 and 2024 NVT averaged for trials in the Albany region. Only the varieties evaluated at every site are included. These are plotted in order of performance, up to a maximum of 20.

Protein and yield comparisons

Test weight comparisons

Screenings (<2.0mm) comparisons

wheat variety disease ratings - Albany

The following tables contain varietal ratings for the predominant diseases of wheat in Western Australia. These ratings are updated annually by crop pathologists and were released in March 2025.

Selected varieties of most relevance to Western Australia growers are listed in alphabetical order and disease ratings are colour-coded to match resistance and tolerance ratings.

Table 0: Wheat disease guide for Western Australia.

VarietyYellow Leaf Spot resistanceLeaf Rust resistanceStripe Rust (2025 West Coast) ResistancePowdery Mildew resistanceStem Rust resistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistanceSeptoria Tritici Blotch ResistanceSeptoria Nodorum Blotch (Glume) ResistanceBlack Point resistanceCrown Rot resistanceSeptoria Nodorum Blotch (Leaf) ResistanceCCN resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistanceEyespot ResistancePratylenchus Neglectus tolerancePratylenchus Thornei tolerancePratylenchus Quasitereoides resistance
AGT-CarnacMRMS (P)MSS (P)RMRS (P)MRMS (P)
AGT-ColtMRMS (P)MR (P)RMR (P)MR (P)
AGT-HamelinMRMS (P)MR (P)MRMSS (P)MRMS (P)
AGT-RioMRMS (P)S (P)RMRR (P)MS (P)
AnapurnaMRMSMSRRMSSMSMRMSMRMSSSVSMRMRMSS (P)
BallistaMSSSMRSSVSMRMSMSSMSMRMSMRMSSMTMIMI
BeckomMSSMSSSMRMSSSMRMSSSRMSSMTMITMT
BoreeMRMSSSMRSSMRMSSSMSMSSMSSIMII
Borlaug 100MRMSMRRMRSMRSMSMRMSMSSMSSMRMSMSMSMSS (P)TTMT
BrightonMRMSSRMRMSSMRMSSMRMS (P)MRMSSMRRMSMSSVI (P)MTMI
BrumbyMRMSSVSRMRRMRMRMSMSS (P)MSMSSSMRMSMRMSMSSTMTMIMS (P)
CalibreMRMSSRMRMSSMRSSMSSMSSSMSMRMSMSSSMTMIIMS
CaparoiMRMSRMRMRMSMSSVSMSSMRMS (P)MRMIMT
CatapultMRMSSRMRSMRSMSSMSSMSSMRMSRMSSMIIMTMRMS
Chief CL PlusMRMSMRSSMRMRMSMSSMRMSMSMSSMSMSMSSMSSMTIVIMRMS
CoolahMSSRMRSMRSMSSMSSMSSSMSMTMT
CootaMSSMRSRMRMRMSSMSMSMSSMRMSMRMSSMIMTMI
CutlassMSSRMRRMRSRMSSMSSMRMSMSSMRMSMRMSSMTMIMS
DBA LillaroiMRMSRMRMSRMRMRMSSMSSVSSVSSRMRMIMT
DBA-AuroraMRMSRMRMRRMRMRMSMRMSSVSSMSSRMRMIMT
DenisonMRMSSMRSMSSMSMRMSMSMSSMRMSSSMIIMIMRMS (P)
DevilMRMSSVSRMRSVSSMSSSVSMSMSSMSSMRMSMSSSSMIIMRMS
Dozer CL PlusMRMSSMRMSSMSMRMSMSS (P)MSSMRMSSMRMSMSSSVSIVI (P)VIMSS (P)
DS BennettMRMSSVSRMRMSSMRMRMSSVSMRMSSS
DS PascalMSMRMSRMRRMRMSSSMSMRMSMSSMRMSSSMTMIIVI
EG JetMRMSMSSMSSSMSSMSSMSSMRMSSMII
EG TitaniumMSSMSRMRMRMS (P)MSMSSMSSMSMSSMSSMRMSRMSSSMTMIMTMI
EGA GregorySMRMRMSMRSMSMSSSMSSMSSMTMIMTMSS (P)
EGA WedgetailMSSMSSMRMSMRMSSMRMSMRMSMSSMRMSSVSMIIMII
FireflyMRMSMSSMSMSSSMSMSS (P)MSSSSMRMSMSS (P)SVSSI (P)VIMSS (P)
GenieMRMS (P)SRMRS (P)MRMSMS (P)S (P)MSMS (P)MR (P)MSS (P)MRMSS (P)IVI (P)IVI (P)R (P)
Hammer CL PlusMRMSSRMRSMRMSSMSSMRMSMRMSMSSMRMSMRMSSSMTMIIMS
HypernoMRMSRMRRMRMSMSSVSMSSMSRMRMTMITMT
IllaboMSSRMRRMRMSSMRMRMRMSSMRMRMSMSSSMIMIIRMR
JandaroiMRMSRMRMRMS (P)MRMS (R)MSMRMSMSVSVSMSMRMSMIIMTMI
JillarooMSSSMSSMRMS (P)MSMSSMSMSMS (P)SIMII
KestrelMS (P)S (P)MS (P)
KinseiMSMSMRMSSMSSSMSMRMSSMSSMRMSMSSSMIS
LancelinMRMSMSSRMRSMRMSSVSS (P)SMSS (P)SMRMSMRMSMSSMI (P)TMT
LongswordMRMSMSSRMRMSMRMRMSMRMSMRMSMSMSSMRMSMRMSMRMSSVIMI
LRPB Anvil CL PlusMSSSVSRMRSMRMSSSVSMSSSMSSMSSMSSSMIIVIMSS (P)
LRPB AvengerMSSVSMRSMSMSSSMSMRMSSMSSMRMSMRMSSMIMIMS (P)
LRPB BeaufortMRMSMSSSVSMSMRMSSMSMSMSSMIMT
LRPB HavocMRMSSMRMSSSSMRMSMSMSMSSMSSMSSMTIMRMS
LRPB ImpalaMSSSVSRMRMRSVSSVSMSMSSMSMSSSMTMIMII
LRPB KittyhawkMRMSMRMRMSMRMSSMRMRMSSVSMR (P)SSSMII
LRPB MatadorMRMSMSSMRMSSMSSMSS (P)MSSMRMS (P)SMRMSMS (P)MSS (P)MT
LRPB NighthawkMSMSMSSRMRMSSMRMRMSMSMSSMRMSMSMSIVIMIMRMS (P)
LRPB NyalaMSSRMRRMRSVSSSVSMRMSMSSMSSMSSMSSMII
LRPB OryxMSSRMR#RMRMRMSSSVSMSSMSMSSSSMSSSMIIIVIMSS (P)
LRPB ScoutSVSMSMSMRMSSSSSSVSRMSSMIMTMIS
LRPB SonicMRMS (P)MRMSMR (P)MSS (P)MS (P)MS (P)S (P)MS (P)MRMS (P)MS (P)MS (P)MT (P)IVI (P)
LRPB SpitfireSMSMSSMRMSSMSSMSSMSSVSMSMSMIMTMIMRMS (P)
LRPB TrojanMSSMRSMRMSMSSSMSMSMSMSMSMSSMSMTMIMS (P)
LRPB VortexMRMSSVSRMRMSMRMSSMSS (P)MSSMSSMRMSMSSSSI (P)MII
MaceMRMSSRMRMSSMRMSMSSMSMRMSSMSMRMSMSSMIIMTMRMS
MagentaMRMSRMRMSSMRMSMRMSSMSMSSMSSMSSMRMSSSMTMIIMSS
MammothMRMSMRMSMRMSSMRMSSMRMSMRMSSMRMSMSSMRMSMSSIMI
MowhawkMRMS (P)MR (P)RMR (P)MSS (P)
MurrayMS (P)MSS (P)MRMSSVS (P)MR (S) (P)
NinjaMRMSSMSSSSMSSMSMRMSSMRMSMSMRMSMTMIS
NyabingMSMRSMRMRMSMRMSMS
PACKERMSMRMRSS (P)MS (P)R (P)SS (P)MI (P)MII (P)
PerenjoriMSMRMSMSMRMSMRMSMS
Razor CL PlusMSSSMSSMRMSSSVSMSMSSMSMRMSSMTMI
RGT AccrocMRMSSRMRRMR (P)MRMSMSMRMSMRMSSVSSMSSMSS (P)
RGT CesarioMRRMRRMRRRMRMRMSMRMS (P)R (P)R (P)VSMRMSS (P)MSS
RGT MarshMSSMSSRMRS (P)MRMSSMRMS (P)MS (P)MSS (P)MRMS (P)MS (P)MSS (P)MI (P)MI (P)
RGT ZanzibarMSSVSRMRRVSSMRMRMSSMRMSSMS (P)MI (P)MI
RockStarMRMSSRMRMSSMRMSMRMSSMRMSMSSSMRMSMSSMSSIMIMS
RottnestMRMS (P)VS (P)MRMSSVS (P)S (P)
SaintlyMRMSRMRMSMSMSVS (P)MSSSRMRMIIMT
ScepterMRMSMSSRMRSMRMSSSMSSMSMSSMRMSMRMSMSSSMTMIMTMS
SevernMRMSMRRMRRMRMSSMS (P)MRMRSMRMSS (P)MRMS
Sheriff CL PlusMRMSSVSSVSMSMRMSSMRMSMSSMRMSMSMSSMTMIIMRMS
ShotgunMRMSMSSRMRMSS (P)MRMSMS (P)MSS (P)S (P)MS (P)MRMS (P)R (P)MRMSS (P)MI (P)TMT (P)
SplendidMRMS (P)MSS (P)RMR (P)SVS (P)MR (P)
StingMRMSSVSMRMSSMRMSMSSMSSMSSMSMSMSMTMIMTMIMSS
StockadeMRMSMRRMRSMSSMSMRMRMSSMRMRMSMSSMSS (P)MTMTMI
ThumperMRMSMSSRMRS (P)MSSS (P)SVS (P)MS (P)MRMS (P)MS (P)MR (P)S (P)MII (P)MI (P)MSS (P)
Tomahawk CL PlusMRMSSRMRSMRSMSS (P)SSMSSMRMSMRMSMSSMI (P)TMTMS (P)
Triple 2MR (P)MRMSR (P)RMR (P)MR (P)R (P)MR (P)S (P)MRMS (P)RMR (P)MS (P)MR
Valiant CL PlusMRMSSRMRSVSMRMSSMRMSMRMSMRMSMSSMRMSS (P)S (P)MSSMIIVIMSS
VixenMRMSSVSMRSVSMRMSMRMSMSSMSSMSSSMSMSSMSSIIMSS
WallarooMRMSRMRRMRMSSRMRMSMRMS (P)MRMSMSSMRRMRMSSMI
WillauraMSMRMSRSVSMRMSSMRMSMRMSMRMSSMRMSMSMRMSMSS (P)MIIMTMI
YitpiSVSMSSMRMSMSSMSSMSMRMSMSSMSMRSMIMS
ZenMRMSSMRSS (MRMS)MRMSSMRMSMRMSSMSSSMTMIMIMRMS

Learn more via the NVT Disease Ratings.

R = resistant, MR = moderately resistant, MS = moderately susceptible, S = susceptible, VS = very susceptible,

T = tolerant, MT = moderately tolerant, MI = moderately intolerant, I = intolerant, VI = very intolerant,

(P) = provisional rating, - hyphen indicates a range, / indicates pathotype differences, # warning, may be more susceptible to alternate pathotypes,

^line contains a few susceptible off types, ( ) show outlier.

wheat variety maturity

The wheat-breeding members of Australian Crop Breeders have developed a consistent approach to the description of wheat variety maturity (relative heading date).

Table 0: An industry guide for wheat variety maturity description.

Maturity descriptionAbbreviationQuick wheat boundarySlow wheat boundary
Spring Wheat
Very quickVQAxeφ
Very quick-quickVQ-Q> AxeφVixenφ
QuickQ> VixenφCorackφ/LRPB Mustangφ
Quick-midQ-M> Corackφ/LRPB MustangφMaceφ/Suntopφ
MidM> Maceφ/SuntopφLRPB Reliantφ/Sheriff CL Plusφ/LRPB Trojanφ
Mid-slowM-S> LRPB Reliantφ/Sheriff CL Plusφ/LRPB TrojanφYitpi/EGA Gregoryφ
SlowS> Yitpi/EGA GregoryφSunzell
Slow-very slowS-VS> SunzellSunmax
Very slowVS> Sunmax
Winter Wheat
QuickQIllaboφ
MidM> IllaboφRGT Accrocφ
SlowS> RGT Accrocφ

Source: Australian Crop Breeders Ltd

wheat Optimum Time of Sowing - An example for Albany

To achieve flowering in the ideal window and maximise yield, the optimum time of sowing is based on a combination of variety maturity and environment.

Growers and advisers are encouraged to use the Crop Flowering Calculator to compare the impact of specific variety selection and sowing date for the ideal flowering window at their own location. The Crop Flowering Calculator is a simple phenology (maturity) model that uses 60 years of local weather data to calculate a range of possible flowering dates for a specific environment for wheat, barley and canola.

The Crop Flowering Calculator helps optimise sowing programs by finding the variety or sowing time that best matches the optimal flowering window for a specific location. Select a location and crop type and then either ‘Find a Variety’ (to match a fixed sowing date), or find ‘When to Sow’ (to match a fixed variety). This time of sowing guide is automatically generated from the database that underpins the Crop Flowering Calculator. The guide presents the optimal sowing windows for generic varieties for a single location.

The Crop Flowering Calculator integrates the scientific outputs from several GRDC projects and Initiatives (CSP00187, CSP1901-002RTX, UOM1806-001RTX and CSP2206-012RTX) and brings together the diverse aspects of crop phenology (genetics, physiology and agronomy). This tool has been supported by CSIRO in partnership with GRDC through CSP2206-012RTX.

Disclaimer: This Crop Flowering Calculator is a work in progress and is still undergoing development. The results provided have not yet been fully validated and should be interpreted with caution and used at your own discretion.

Barley

New barley varieties

The following information is for barley varieties released in the 12 months to the date when the MET analysis was published on NVT online. Please go to nvt.grdc.com.au to find trial results for any new varieties released since the publication of this harvest report.

VarietyBreeding CompanyGrain classificationEnd point royalty* ($)Comments supplied by breeding company1
AGT-Spirit(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd4.1
- Carries a novel distilling quality trait (non-glycosidic nitrile) desirable in discerning markets
- Elite malting quality
- Agronomically very similar to RGT Planet, with slightly slower maturity
- Opportunity for growers in SA/Vic to produce under contract for maltsters
- Official malt quality classification pending - outcome expected 2026
GretchenAustralian Grain and Forage Seeds Pty LtdLong4
Gretchen (tested as AGFBA021022) is a high yielding, mid-late maturity variety suited for the medium to high rainfall zones (similar head emergence timing as RGT Planet). In national trials, Gretchen has demonstrated strong grain yield and disease resistance improvements (Scald and Net Form Net Blotch) compared to RGT Planet. Gretchen has high quality malting characteristics and is currently being evaluated to enter the Barley Australia malt accreditation program in 2026/27.
Kirwan CLIntergrain Pty LtdEarly4.1
Kirwan CL is an acid tolerant IMI tolerant barley ideally suited to acidic, high aluminum soils in Western Australia. It is broadly adapted and suitable for tough conditions, out-yielding Buff and Litmus. Kirwan CL has an intermediate growth habit and good disease resistance to net form net blotch (MR-MSp), powdery mildew (MRMSp) and scald (MRMSp). However, it is susceptible to spot form of net blotch (Sp).
Rocket CLIntergrain Pty Ltd4.35
Rocket CL is a quick maturing IMI tolerant barley with outstanding yield potential, ideal for lower rainfall regions and late sowing windows. It offers strong resistance to net form of net blotch (MRMS-MSp), and improved lodging tolerance and head retention compared to Commodus CL. Rocket CL boasts excellent physical grain quality and is currently undergoing malt accreditation, with the earliest possible approval expected by March 2028.
Soldier CLIntergrain Pty Ltd4.35
Soldier CL is a mid-slow maturing IMI tolerant barley with high yield potential, excellent lodging tolerance and strong head retention. It performs best in environments prone to lodging. Soldier CL offers strong disease resistance, particularly for net form net blotch (MR^), and features excellent grain quality. Soldier CL has been entered into malt accreditation with the earliest possible accreditation in March 2028.
EmberIntergrain Pty LtdLong season spring3.75
Ember is a slow maturing spring feed barley with excellent yield potential, well suited to high rainfall zones. It is 7-10 days slower to mature than Neo CL and suited for early sowing opportunities and to help manage frost risk. Ember has a good disease resistance profile including useful levels of resistance to scald (MRMS), leaf rust (MRMS), powdery mildew (MRMS) and NFNB (MRMS-MSS).
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd25.5
- A world first dual herbicide tolerant barley variety - ImiTol™ + CoAxium®
- Tolerant to imidazolinone herbicides and Aggressor® herbicide
- Offers flexibility to manage imidazolinone carry-over in soil and also manage problem weeds in-crop
- Higher yielding than most widely grown variety Maximus CL, with very wide adaptation
- Similar plant type and maturity to Maximus CL
- Compact plant type, offering better standability than taller varieties such as Titan AX
- Has entered the Grains Australia malt accreditation program but is currently deliverable as Barley/Feed
*EPR amount is ex-GST, (PBR)denotes Plant Breeder's Rights apply. 1All data in the table was provided by breeders. Readers should raise any issues with the displayed data directly with the breeder. Consult the Grains Australia Variety Master List for final classification in your region.

barley variety yield performance - Albany

Yield results are presented from the top-performing varieties within each NVT location in the region for the past five seasons. Results are presented (as a percentage) for each variety relative to the mean trial yield for the location within each year. Varieties are listed in descending order of average yield over the period.

The Long Term Yield Reporter provides additional information on varieties not listed and can be viewed as a table or chart with error bars. Rainfall is provided for January to March (J–M) and April to October (A–O) and, where relevant, irrigation from April to October.

Table 0: Frankland Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)7.057.656.585.396.55
Neo CL(PBR)107113
Combat(PBR)110112113118
Cyclops(PBR)112112103104117
Granite CL(PBR)116
Titan AX(PBR)107104110
Leabrook107109103103111
Laperouse(PBR)10910699101111
Bigfoot CL(PBR)110
Minotaur(PBR)103105104105109
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)101108
Beast(PBR)10710397103113
PegasusAX(PBR)104
Ember103100
RGT Planet(PBR)1001071089993
Compass(PBR)1031029899105
Sowing Date19 May 2 Jun 5 Jun 8 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)60.8095.0028.6030.108.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)497.80581.40483.30445.10427.10

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Richard Coole.

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Table 0: Gnowangerup Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)4.685.174.861.884.97
Neo CL(PBR)87118
Cyclops(PBR)107102116111103
Combat(PBR)11211082118
Beast(PBR)10410111013496
Granite CL(PBR)101
Leabrook102107107116104
Bigfoot CL(PBR)97
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)12598
PegasusAX(PBR)99
Laperouse(PBR)1039811211198
Maximus CL1058711313486
Titan AX(PBR)10493111
Rosalind(PBR)1089510313194
Minotaur(PBR)10710110896105
Compass(PBR)9710510112797
Sowing Date26 May 27 May 12 May 16 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)107.80304.9054.9034.6060.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)416.001747.50383.90532.80528.20

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Hyden Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.783.823.045.21
Beast(PBR)121117121108
Combat(PBR)109114113
Cyclops(PBR)120112111109
Bigfoot CL(PBR)115105
Leabrook112114117104
Granite CL(PBR)110
Maximus CL119108104110
Rocket CLNo trial101
PegasusAX(PBR)107107
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)105108
Compass(PBR)107113119100
Rosalind(PBR)113108103109
Laperouse(PBR)113107106106
Fathom(PBR)111102112104
Titan AX(PBR)109114100
Sowing Date25 May 26 May 31 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.2077.5028.40231.90
Rainfall A-O (mm)118.20287.70356.40373.70

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Craig Mayfield.

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Table 0: Jerramungup Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)4.004.224.693.824.85
Neo CL(PBR)106108
Cyclops(PBR)105113116111109
Combat(PBR)11011896111
Granite CL(PBR)107
Beast(PBR)107103105114108
Leabrook108108105108107
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)114105
Bigfoot CL(PBR)113106
Laperouse(PBR)101107110109105
Titan AX(PBR)11110698106
PegasusAX(PBR)114104
Minotaur(PBR)102104111102105
Maximus CL9898107118103
Rosalind(PBR)10396102114102
Compass(PBR)10610196108103
Sowing Date25 May 26 May 12 May 17 May 3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.20108.6076.0072.80115.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)236.80468.70404.40554.00459.60

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Trent Parsons.

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Table 0: Kendenup Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.605.785.07
Neo CL(PBR)100
Cyclops(PBR)110110111
Granite CL(PBR)
Combat(PBR)110105
Laperouse(PBR)106107106
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)102
Maximus CL10311197
Beast(PBR)101Compromised trial101110Compromised trial
Bigfoot CL(PBR)
Minotaur(PBR)10411098
Leabrook10498114
PegasusAX(PBR)
Titan AX(PBR)96116
Rosalind(PBR)10210694
Ember97
Sowing Date19 May 27 May 14 May 8 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)62.80178.8083.2077.6037.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)362.801184.401008.501063.90754.40

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Kojonup Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)6.066.096.995.357.67
Neo CL(PBR)100113
Cyclops(PBR)112105106109108
Combat(PBR)103113107109
Granite CL(PBR)108
Minotaur(PBR)107101106102106
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)105105
Laperouse(PBR)108101103105105
Leabrook102106102110103
Titan AX(PBR)103107102
PegasusAX(PBR)103
Ember92103
Beast(PBR)100100101112103
Bigfoot CL(PBR)102
Maximus CL10795100104105
Rosalind(PBR)10399101102104
Sowing Date19 May 28 May 15 May 31 May 10 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)80.00376.70101.1032.508.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)642.802389.601339.701111.60676.80

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Kent Stone.

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Table 0: Lake Grace Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.214.794.293.584.14
Cyclops(PBR)112109121113106
Beast(PBR)118108115113106
Combat(PBR)105114114115
Granite CL(PBR)105
Leabrook113106115112105
Bigfoot CL(PBR)110102
Titan AX(PBR)103115112105
Laperouse(PBR)108106114108102
Neo CL(PBR)102109
Compass(PBR)115103109109101
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)103103
Maximus CL110107107103100
Minotaur(PBR)100104106104106
PegasusAX(PBR)100103
Fathom(PBR)10097103109107
Sowing Date20 May 25 May 12 May 9 May 3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)51.9068.9041.6024.7046.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)183.10387.70303.30207.90186.40

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Stirlings South Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)4.334.674.163.51
Neo CL(PBR)106109
Combat(PBR)125112117
Cyclops(PBR)115129104116
Granite CL(PBR)111
Titan AX(PBR)107111116
Leabrook112106110114
Laperouse(PBR)10912099109
Beast(PBR)110Compromised trial105108112
Bigfoot CL(PBR)111
Minotaur(PBR)105119101105
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)103104
Ember94101
Maximus CL10311694100
Compass(PBR)10689109109
PegasusAX(PBR)102
Sowing Date25 May 26 May 13 May 17 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)84.20220.1065.4075.0051.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)294.801216.80495.80813.40518.80

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Scott Smith.

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barley variety quality - Albany

Grain quality for individual varieties varies from site to site and from year to year. However, long-term and across-site trends highlight varieties that can consistently achieve high protein percentage, high test weight or low grain screenings under a wider range of environments.

The following figures show the grain quality trends as histograms from 2023 and 2024 NVT averaged for trials in the Albany region. Only the varieties evaluated at every site are included. These are plotted in order of performance, up to a maximum of 20.

Protein and yield comparisons

Test weight comparisons

Screenings (<2.2mm) comparisons

Retention comparisons

barley variety disease ratings - Albany

The following tables contain varietal ratings for the predominant diseases of barley in Western Australia. These ratings are updated annually by crop pathologists and were released in March 2025.

Selected varieties of most relevance to Western Australia growers are listed in alphabetical order and disease ratings are colour-coded to match resistance and tolerance ratings.

Table 0: Barley disease guide for Western Australia.

VarietyNet Blotch (Net Form) resistanceStem Rust resistanceBarley Grass Stripe Rust resistanceScald resistanceBarley Yellow Dwarf Virus resistanceLeaf Rust resistancePowdery Mildew resistanceRamularia ResistanceCrown Rot resistancePratylenchus Thornei toleranceNet Blotch (Spot Form) resistanceBlack Point resistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistanceCCN resistancePratylenchus Neglectus tolerancePratylenchus Quasitereoides resistance
AGT-Bunyip IAMRMS-SMSS (P)RMSMSMSSSSVSMSS (P)MTMRMSMSS (P)MRMSMRMSR
AlestarMRMS-SMSSRSMRMSMRMSRMRSVSSMTMISMRMSMRMRR^ (P)I
BeastMRMS-SMSSRSMSSRMRSVSSTMTSMSSMRMSMRMSMRMIMSS
Bigfoot CLMRMSMS (P)RMRS (P)MSSRMRSVSMSS (P)TMTMSS (P)MRRMR (P)RMSS (P)
BottlerMRMS-MSSSVSRSMRMS-MSMRMSRMRSVSSVSMIMSSMRMSMSRMRMT
BuffMRMS-MSSSRMSSMRMSSVSMSSSVSSMISMSMRMSMSMTS
CombatMRMS-SMSRSMRMSMSRSVSMSSTMTMRMSMSSMRMSMSMRS (P)
CommanderMRMS-SSRMSMRMSSRMRSVSSMTMSSMSSMRMSMRMSRMTMI
Commodus CLMRMS-SMSSRMSSMRMSSVSRMRSVSSMTMIMSSMSMRMSMRMSRTMTMS
CompassMRMS-SMSSRMRMSSMSSVSRSVSMSSTMTMSMSSMRMSMRRTMTS
CyclopsMR-MSMRMSRMRMSMSSSRSVSMSSMISMSSMRMSMRMSSMIMSS
EmberMRMS-MSSMRMSMRMSMRMSMRMSRMRSVSSVS (P)MIIMSSMRMS (P)MRRMR (P)RS (P)
FandagaR-MRMSMSSMSSMSMRMSRMRSVSMSTMTMSMRMSMRMRRMS (P)
FathomMS-SSMRMRMSMRMSMRSVSSVSMTMRMSSMRMSMRRTMSS
FlindersMR-SSRMSSMRMSMRMSRMRSVSMSSMTMIMSSMRMSMRMSMRSMSS (P)
Granite CLR-MRMS (P)MRMS (P)RMS (P)MR (P)S (P)R (P)SVS (P)SVS (P)MS (P)
Kirwan CLMRMS-MSS (P)R (P)S (P)MR (P)S (P)R-MRMS (P)SVS (P)S (P)MRMS (P)MR (P)MR (P)MR
La TrobeMRMS-SMSSRMRMSMSMSSVSSMTMSSMSSMRMSMRMSRMTS
LaperouseMRMS-SMSSMRSMRMSSRMRSVSSMTMIMSMSSMRMSMRSMIMS
LeabrookMRMS-SSRMRSMSSRMRSVSSTMTMSMSMRMSRMRRMRMTMS
LitmusMRMS-SMSSRMRSMSSSRSVSSIVISMSMSMRMSMSMTMIMSS (P)
Maximus CLMRMS-SMSSRMRMRMRMSSRMR/SSVSSMIMSSMSSMRMSMRMSRMTS
MinotaurMRMS-MSMSSRVSMSSSSVSMSSTMTSMRMSMRMSMRMSRMIMS
Neo CLMRMS-MSSSVSMRMSMRMSMRMSMSR (P)SVSVS (P)MIIMRMSMRMS (P)MRMRMSRS (P)
PegasusAXMRMSS (P)RMSMSMRMSSVSMSS (P)IVIMSSMSS (P)MRMRMSRMSS (P)
RGT AtlantisMSSMRMRMRMSMRMSRSVSSVS (P)MIIMSSMRMS (P)MRRMRRS (P)
RGT PlanetMRMS-SVSSVSMRMRMRMSMRMSRSVSMSSMISMRMSMRMSMRRMTMS
Rocket CLMRMS-MS (P)S (P)RMSS (P)MRMS (P)S (P)MS (P)SVS (P)SVS (P)S (P)
RosalindMR-SSRMRMSSMRMSMRMSSSVSSTMTSMSMRMSMRMSRMTMSS
Scope CLMRMS-MSSSRMRMSMRMSMSRMRSVSSMIMSSMSMRMSMRMSSMIMRMS
Spartacus CLMRMS-SSRMRMRMSSMSMSSVSSMISVSMSSMRMSMRMSRMIIMSS
SpinnakerMRMS-SMSSMSMRMSMRMSMSRSVSMSSMTSMRMSMRMSSMS (P)
Titan AXMRMS-SMSSMRSMSSRMRSVSMSSTMTMSMSSMRMRMR (P)MS (P)
UrambieMRMSSRMRMRMSMSSMRMS-MSSSVSMSSIMSMRMSMRMSMRIVI
WestminsterMRMS-MSSSVSRMRMSMRMSMRMSRMRSVSMSSIMSSMRMSMRMSMSIVI
YetiMR-SMSSMRSMSSMRSVSSMTMSSMSSMRMRRMRTMT
Zena CLMRMS-SSMRMRMRMSMRMSRSVSSTMTSMRMS (P)MRMSMRRMS (P)

Learn more via the NVT Disease Ratings.

R = resistant, MR = moderately resistant, MS = moderately susceptible, S = susceptible, VS = very susceptible,

T = tolerant, MT = moderately tolerant, MI = moderately intolerant, I = intolerant, VI = very intolerant,

(P) = provisional rating, - hyphen indicates a range, / indicates pathotype differences, # warning, may be more susceptible to alternate pathotypes,

^line contains a few susceptible off types, ( ) show outlier.

Oat

New oat varieties

The following information is for oat varieties released in the 12 months to the date when the MET analysis was published on NVT online. Please go to nvt.grdc.com.au to find trial results for any new varieties released since the publication of this harvest report.

VarietyBreeding CompanyEnd point royalty* ($)Comments supplied by breeding company1
85A30Pioneer
MT7, Medium-Quick to flower, bright red grain, medium height
*EPR amount is ex-GST, (PBR)denotes Plant Breeder's Rights apply. 1All data in the table was provided by breeders. Readers should raise any issues with the displayed data directly with the breeder. Consult the Grains Australia Variety Master List for final classification in your region.

oat variety yield performance - Albany

Yield results are presented from the top-performing varieties within each NVT location in the region for the past five seasons. Results are presented (as a percentage) for each variety relative to the mean trial yield for the location within each year. Varieties are listed in descending order of average yield over the period.

The Long Term Yield Reporter provides additional information on varieties not listed and can be viewed as a table or chart with error bars. Rainfall is provided for January to March (J–M) and April to October (A–O) and, where relevant, irrigation from April to October.

Table 0: Kojonup Oat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)5.13
Goldie113
Minnie113
Bilby109
Wandering109
Bannister104
KoalaNo trialNo trialNo trialNo trial100
Archer99
Williams99
Wallaby98
Kojonup96
Sowing Date10 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)8.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)676.80

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Table 0: Nyabing Oat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.80
Archer115
Koala113
Wallaby109
Bannister109
Williams108
GoldieNo trialNo trialNo trialNo trial108
Kojonup108
Wandering105
Minnie102
Bilby101
Sowing Date3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)69.50
Rainfall A-O (mm)487.80

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Table 0: Pingrup Oat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.342.893.432.87
Goldie(PBR)110114103
Minnie(PBR)123105
Wandering(PBR)110107109103
Bilby(PBR)9996111115
Archer100
Bannister11111410492No trial
Koala(PBR)11212110182
Williams(PBR)1151109696
Kojonup(PBR)9210610293
Wallaby85
Sowing Date25 May 1 Jun 30 Apr 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)149.5096.6056.9065.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)551.40772.20320.20400.70

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Table 0: Rylington Park Oat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.684.673.36
Archer124
Kultarr112
Kingbale104
Williams108104111
Koala107100110
BannisterCompromised trial104100108No trial
Kojonup103105100
Wandering10099107
Goldie9999108
Carrolup10410295
Sowing Date25 May 2 Jun 7 Jun 31 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)46.8093.1019.8025.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)527.00633.50541.00406.40

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Table 0: Wagin Oat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.184.203.692.103.75
Goldie(PBR)113122105109
Minnie(PBR)135106104
Koala(PBR)10912012682101
Bannister10811511992104
Wandering(PBR)107109113104107
Wallaby8593
Archer103109
Bilby(PBR)100100101117107
Williams(PBR)1021129897103
Kojonup(PBR)981061149398
Sowing Date25 May 3 Jun 12 May 31 May 2 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.20131.0025.8052.8036.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)176.80819.20308.00440.40482.80

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oat variety disease ratings - Albany

The following tables contain varietal ratings for the predominant diseases of oat in Western Australia. These ratings are updated annually by crop pathologists and were released in March 2025.

Selected varieties of most relevance to Western Australia growers are listed in alphabetical order and disease ratings are colour-coded to match resistance and tolerance ratings.

Table 0: Oat disease guide for Western Australia.

VarietyCrown Rust (West) ResistanceCCN resistanceStem Nematode toleranceBacterial Blight resistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistanceBarley Yellow Dwarf Virus resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistanceStem Rust resistanceStem Nematode resistanceSeptoria Blotch resistanceRed Leather Leaf resistancePratylenchus Neglectus tolerance
ArcherMRVSI (P)MSSMS (P)MSSMRMSMSSVS (P)MSSSVS
BannisterRMRMRMSMTSMSMSSMRMSMSMRMSMSSMSS-SVS
BilbyMRVSMISVSMS (P)SMSSSVSSSMS-S
CarrolupVSVSIMSSMRSVSMRMSMSSSSSVS
DurackMSSMRMSMT-SMRMSSMS (P)SSSS
EchidnaSVSMRMSMTSMS (P)MSSMSSMRMSSVSMSMII
GoldieRMRMRIMSSMS (P)MSMRMSMSSSMSSSVS
KingbaleSVSRMTMSSMRMSMSMRMSMSSMRMSSVS
KoalaMRRMT-SMRMSMSSMRMRMSMSMSSS
KojonupSVSVSMTSVSMS (P)MSSMRMSMSSMSSS
KowariMRSISMS (P)SMRMSSSSS
KultarrMRMRMSMI (P)MSSMS (P)MSSMSSVSS (P)MSSVS
MinnieRMRRMRMISMS (P)SMRMSSMSSVS
MitikaMSSVSMT-SMS (P)SVSMSSSSVSS
WallabyMRMRMI (P)MSSMSMSSMSMRMSS (P)MSSSVS
WanderingVSVSMT-SMS (P)SMSSVSSSS
WilliamsMRVSMIMSSMRMSMSSMRMSMSSSMSSMS
YallaraRMRRMISMRMSSMRMSSMSMSSSVS

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R = resistant, MR = moderately resistant, MS = moderately susceptible, S = susceptible, VS = very susceptible,

T = tolerant, MT = moderately tolerant, MI = moderately intolerant, I = intolerant, VI = very intolerant,

(P) = provisional rating, - hyphen indicates a range, / indicates pathotype differences, # warning, may be more susceptible to alternate pathotypes,

^line contains a few susceptible off types, ( ) show outlier.

Canola

New canola varieties

The following information is for canola varieties released in the 12 months to the date when the MET analysis was published on NVT online. Please go to nvt.grdc.com.au to find trial results for any new varieties released since the publication of this harvest report.

VarietyBreeding CompanyEnd point royalty* ($)Comments supplied by breeding company1
Chronos TFINuseed Pty Ltd
Chronos TFI is Nufarm Seeds’ first hybrid to combine TruFlex® and IMI herbicide traits, Its early-mid maturity (4 series) fits well within common sowing windows and suited low to medium rainfall zones. With strong weed control options, this hybrid supports cleaner paddocks and simplified rotations, helping you protect both this season’s crop and future productivity
VICTORY V55-08TFCargill
Cargill specialty mid maturity TruFlex hybrid grown under contract, Non-GM basis grain price and no ISCC requirement
VICTORY V74-06CLCargill
Cargill specialty canola hybrid
AGT-Insurgent TT(PBR)Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd11
- The highest yielding triazine tolerant (TT), open pollinated (OP) canola in AGT and NVT trials
- The most profitable TT canola variety tested nation-wide in AGT trials
- Excellent oil content
- Mid season maturity
- Low cost of seed resulting in lower up-front risk than hybrids
- Ability to retain seed for future plantings ensuring you always have the seed you need
- RMR blackleg rating (with fungicide), MRMS blackleg rating (without fungicide)
- Height and lodging tolerance similar to HyTTec® Trident
Vesta IMINuseed Pty Ltd
Vesta IMI is Nufarm Seeds' new IMI hybrid release, it has early–mid maturity (4 series) with mid-fast phenology similar to Hyttec Trophy, ideal for mid-April to early May sowing windows. Class-leading oil content combined with strong yield performance in low to medium-rainfall zones. It offers strong blackleg resistance for enhanced paddock protection.
InVigor LT 4030PBASF Australia Ltd
InVigor LT 4030P is an early mid maturing hybrid tolerant to Triazine and Liberty herbicide. InVigor LT 4030P contains the PodGuard trait and is tolerant to shattering. InVigor LT 4030P is a higher yielding replacement for InVigor LT4 530P, it is suited to early and mid season growing regions.
Pioneer PY432TPioneer
Variety description not supplied.
DG Buller GNutrien Ag Solutions Ltd
DG Buller G will be available to growers in 2025. It is a 5 series Optimum Gly hybrid. DG Buller G has group H blackleg resistance and is medium height with good standability. It has good oil content and was entered into 2024 NVTs.
*EPR amount is ex-GST, (PBR)denotes Plant Breeder's Rights apply. 1All data in the table was provided by breeders. Readers should raise any issues with the displayed data directly with the breeder. Consult the Grains Australia Variety Master List for final classification in your region.

canola variety yield performance - Albany

Yield results are presented from the top-performing varieties within each NVT location in the region for the past five seasons. Results are presented (as a percentage) for each variety relative to the mean trial yield for the location within each year. Varieties are listed in descending order of average yield over the period.

The Long Term Yield Reporter provides additional information on varieties not listed and can be viewed as a table or chart with error bars. Rainfall is provided for January to March (J–M) and April to October (A–O) and, where relevant, irrigation from April to October.

Table 0: Gnowangerup Med-High Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.672.331.812.04
Pioneer PY428R111108
Nuseed Hunter TF109110114
InVigor LR 4540P107109117
InVigor LR 5040P103107113
InVigor R 4520P112104106111
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)Compromised trial101105107109
Nuseed Eagle TF10511098
Hyola Regiment XC10810798101
Nuseed Raptor TF102105105103
DG Buller G101
Sowing Date7 May 30 Apr 20 Apr 31 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)107.80304.9054.9034.6060.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)416.001747.50383.90532.80528.20

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Table 0: Katanning Med-High Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.462.951.782.59
Pioneer PY428R109
InVigor LR 4540P112111111
InVigor LR 5040P11299114
Nuseed Hunter TF106110115106
InVigor R 4520P108111102110
Nuseed Eagle TFCompromised trial10010898
Hyola Regiment XC10510993
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)97103114102
Nuseed Raptor TF10210111197
DG Buller G101
Sowing Date5 May 24 Apr 19 Apr 28 Apr 2 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)64.3068.0026.4016.4013.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)156.60453.60380.50262.20251.20

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Table 0: Kendenup Med-High Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.123.293.532.66
Pioneer PY428R110
Pioneer 45Y28 RR104111111113
Nuseed Eagle TF110110113
Pioneer PY525G107
Nuseed Hunter TF103105
Pioneer 44Y30 RR105103104104Compromised trial
InVigor R 4520P107102105101
DG Drummond TF104105105
InVigor LR 5040P10698
Nuseed Raptor TF101104102107
Sowing Date6 May 20 Apr 21 Apr 4 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)62.80178.8083.2077.6037.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)362.801184.401008.501063.90754.40

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Table 0: Kojonup Med-High Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.794.082.852.683.39
Pioneer PY428R104108
Nuseed Hunter TF106104107109
InVigor LR 4540P102105110
Hyola Regiment XC(PBR)111105103105
Nuseed Eagle TF113108104101
InVigor R 4520P109102104102107
InVigor LR 5040P103101107
Nuseed Raptor TF102107103104103
DG Buller G101
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)1049998105104
Sowing Date6 May 23 Apr 28 Apr 13 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)80.00376.70101.1032.508.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)642.802389.601339.701111.60676.80

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Table 0: Stirlings South Med-High Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.673.132.71
InVigor LR 4540P118110
Nuseed Hunter TF118109
InVigor LR 5040P106107
InVigor R 4520P111106106
Nuseed Raptor TF96108102
DG Buller GCompromised trialCompromised trial101
Nuseed Eagle TF101101
Hyola Regiment XC(PBR)102102
DG Hotham TF10399
Pioneer PY422G96
Sowing Date6 May 22 Apr 28 Apr 20 Apr 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)84.20220.1065.4075.0051.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)294.801216.80495.80813.40518.80

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Table 0: Wagin Med-High Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.241.761.762.11
Nuseed Hunter TF110123114118
InVigor LR 4540P125109121
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)108115118111
Pioneer PY323G117107
Pioneer PY424GC108108
Nuseed Raptor TFCompromised trial106107112104
InVigor R 4520P10311498113
InVigor LR 5040P11494114
Pioneer PY428R110
Hyola Regiment XC98105107
Sowing Date6 May 20 Apr 12 May 7 May 2 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.20131.0025.8052.8036.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)176.80819.20308.00440.40482.80

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Table 0: Hyden Low-Med Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.552.961.192.59
Nuseed Emu TF118111108
Nuseed Hunter TF109109
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)109104107107
InVigor LR 4540P107107
Pioneer PY424GC106106
Pioneer PY323GCompromised trial106103
Pioneer PY428R102
InVigor LR 3540P103103
InVigor R 4520P100102101102
Hyola Regiment XC(PBR)102101100
Sowing Date25 May 22 Apr 17 Apr 31 May 9 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.2077.50180.6028.40231.90
Rainfall A-O (mm)118.20287.70654.80356.40373.70

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Table 0: Jerramungup Low-Med Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.413.272.552.772.49
Nuseed Hunter TF111108113
InVigor LR 4540P112107111
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)109100107103109
Pioneer PY424GC102107
Pioneer PY428R103
Nuseed Emu TF124102102109
InVigor R 4520P96106103101102
Pioneer PY323G101103
Hyola Regiment XC(PBR)104101100
InVigor LR 3540P10498103
Sowing Date5 May 28 Apr 17 Apr 13 Apr 3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.20108.6076.0072.80115.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)236.80468.70404.40554.00459.60

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Table 0: Nyabing Low-Med Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.032.552.81
Nuseed Hunter TF109110110
InVigor LR 4540P110108
Pioneer 44Y30 RR106107105
InVigor LR 5040P102
Nuseed Raptor TF105107102
InVigor R 4520PCompromised trial108103102No trial
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)102103102
Hyola Regiment XC101104
Hyola Garrison XC101104
Pioneer PY424GC101
Sowing Date5 May 20 Apr 18 Apr 12 Apr
Rainfall J-M (mm)46.9068.9045.0019.70
Rainfall A-O (mm)178.80408.60302.60240.30

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Table 0: Hyden Low-Med Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.572.861.052.31
HyTTec Velocity122120116
HyTTec Trident113111116115
AGT-Insurgent TT(PBR)108
Pioneer PY432T106
HyTTec Trophy104108108
SF Dynatron TT104Compromised trial107108
Nuseed Griffon TTI107106
InVigor T 4511(PBR)105105105
Hyola Blazer TT99104104
RGT Capacity TT107105103
Sowing Date25 May 22 Apr 17 Apr 31 May 9 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.2077.50180.6028.40231.90
Rainfall A-O (mm)118.20287.70654.80356.40373.70

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Table 0: Jerramungup Low-Med Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.592.962.572.762.26
HyTTec Trident111109115110121
HyTTec Velocity108108119
HyTTec Trophy101109108112
SF Dynatron TT101109106111
Hyola Blazer TT95105106107
Pioneer PY432T109
AGT-Insurgent TT(PBR)110
Nuseed Griffon TTI106110
InVigor T 4511(PBR)106106105108
InVigor LT 4530P94102111103106
Sowing Date5 May 28 Apr 17 Apr 13 Apr 3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)81.20108.6076.0072.80115.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)236.80468.70404.40554.00459.60

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Table 0: Nyabing Low-Med Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.463.202.552.692.05
HyTTec Trident108108111111108
Hyola Blazer TT108110111101
HyTTec Trophy110111106
Pioneer PY432T115
HyTTec Velocity103105110108
SF Dynatron TT106109108108101
Nuseed Griffon TTI108108
InVigor LT 4030P109
InVigor T 4511(PBR)104107107106
AGT-Insurgent TT(PBR)102
Sowing Date5 May 20 Apr 18 Apr 12 Apr 3 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)46.9068.9045.0019.7069.50
Rainfall A-O (mm)178.80408.60302.60240.30487.80

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Table 0: Kendenup Med-High Rainfall Imidazolinone Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.273.374.142.783.10
Pioneer PY421C119120114
Pioneer 45Y95 (CL)121120124106
Pioneer 44Y94 CL111116116118109
Pioneer PY327C107110
Hyola Continuum CL108109101
Vesta IMI109104
Hyola Solstice CL(PBR)106102109104
Pioneer 43Y92 (CL)105103
Sowing Date6 May 20 Apr 21 Apr 4 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)62.80178.8083.2077.6037.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)362.801184.401008.501063.90754.40

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Table 0: Kojonup Med-High Rainfall Imidazolinone Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.623.913.232.26
Pioneer PY421C115113
Pioneer 45Y95 (CL)125116112
Pioneer 44Y94 CL111118112112
Pioneer 45Y93 CL102116112104
Hyola Solstice CL(PBR)115106106
Vesta IMI106No trial
Pioneer PY327C109
Hyola Continuum CL104106
Pioneer 43Y92 (CL)105
Pioneer PY520TC94
Sowing Date6 May 23 Apr 28 Apr 13 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)80.00376.70101.1032.50
Rainfall A-O (mm)642.802389.601339.701111.60

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Table 0: Gnowangerup Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.202.521.71
HyTTec Trifecta117111107
Pioneer PY429T114
HyTTec Trophy113109112
Pioneer PY432T109
Hyola Blazer TT113109107
Pioneer PY520TCCompromised trial108Compromised trial106
SF Dynatron TT108106110
InVigor T 4511108105108
Nuseed Griffon TTI111
AGT-Insurgent TT105
Sowing Date7 May 30 Apr 20 Apr 31 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)107.80304.9054.9034.6060.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)416.001747.50383.90532.80528.20

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Table 0: Katanning Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.292.711.532.09
HyTTec Trifecta109117104
Hyola Blazer TT118106115109
HyTTec Trophy112108119106
Pioneer PY520TC114107
SF Dynatron TT110105113110
Hyola Defender CTCompromised trial101107111
InVigor LT 4030P116107
InVigor T 4511106106110103
RGT Baseline TT11510197104
Nuseed Griffon TTI110107
Sowing Date5 May 24 Apr 19 Apr 28 Apr 2 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)64.3068.0026.4016.4013.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)156.60453.60380.50262.20251.20

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Table 0: Kendenup Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.993.153.93
Hyola Blazer TT109117117
HyTTec Trifecta109118116
Pioneer PY520TC115114
Hyola Defender CT114
RGT Baseline TT(PBR)114115
HyTTec Trophy107110109Compromised trialCompromised trial
SF Dynatron TT107109109
InVigor T 6010102106108
DG BIDGEE TT(PBR)108107
RGT Capacity TT104104105
Sowing Date6 May 20 Apr 21 Apr 4 May 8 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)62.80178.8083.2077.6037.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)362.801184.401008.501063.90754.40

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Table 0: Kojonup Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.473.893.142.413.22
HyTTec Trifecta108123114109108
Hyola Blazer TT107119113109106
Pioneer PY429T111108
HyTTec Trophy108114108109108
Pioneer PY520TC116111108105
Pioneer PY432T107
SF Dynatron TT106108106107105
Hyola Defender CT109106102
RGT Baseline TT(PBR)114111101100
InVigor T 4511(PBR)107104104105
Sowing Date6 May 23 Apr 28 Apr 13 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)80.00376.70101.1032.508.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)642.802389.601339.701111.60676.80

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Table 0: Stirlings South Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.673.062.222.50
Pioneer PY429T148109
Hyola Blazer TT110108137106
SF Dynatron TT112132106
Hyola Defender CT104141103
Pioneer PY520TC108135105
HyTTec Trophy105Compromised trial114122108
HyTTec Trifecta109107122106
Pioneer PY432T105
Nuseed Griffon TTI106
InVigor T 4511(PBR)108106105
Sowing Date6 May 22 Apr 28 Apr 20 Apr 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)84.20220.1065.4075.0051.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)294.801216.80495.80813.40518.80

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Table 0: Wagin Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.963.302.161.591.78
InVigor LT 4030P117125
HyTTec Trophy106113112115113
SF Dynatron TT109114105111108
Nuseed Griffon TTI110112
Hyola Blazer TT103117102109105
HyTTec Trifecta107109108
Pioneer PY520TC110103
InVigor T 4511(PBR)105109107110
Hyola Defender CT9510497
InVigor LT 4530P1119610899110
Sowing Date6 May 20 Apr 12 May 7 May 2 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.20131.0025.8052.8036.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)176.80819.20308.00440.40482.80

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Australian canola variety disease ratings

The following table contains varietal ratings for blackleg disease of canola.

These ratings are updated twice a year by crop pathologists and were released in autumn 2025.

Table 0: Canola disease guide – autumn 2025 ratings and resistance groups.

2025 autumn blackleg rating
VarietyBareFluopyram (e.g. ILeVo®)Pydiflumetofen (e.g. Saltro®)2025 upper canopy infection blackleg ratingType
Conventional
OutlawRMRRRMROpen Pollinated
Triazine-Tolerant Varieties
HyTTec TrophyRRRMRHybrid, Triazine
HyTTec TrifectaRRMRHybrid, Triazine
HyTTec TridentRRMRHybrid, Triazine
DG BIDGEE TTRRRROpen Pollinated, Triazine
Pioneer PY429TRRRHybrid, Triazine
ATR BluefinRMRMROpen Pollinated, Triazine
Hyola Blazer TTRMRRMRHybrid, Triazine
Monola H524TTRMRMRHybrid, Triazine
InVigor T 4511RMRRMRHybrid, Triazine
DG Torrens TTRMRRROpen Pollinated, Triazine
SF Spark TTMRRRMRHybrid, Triazine
DG Avon TTMRRRMROpen Pollinated, Triazine
Renegade TTMRRRMROpen Pollinated, Triazine
HyTTec VelocityMRMRHybrid, Triazine
Monola 422TTMRMRHybrid, Triazine
RGT Baseline TTMRMSRMRRMRMSHybrid, Triazine
RGT Capacity TTMRMSRMRRMRMSHybrid, Triazine
SF Dynatron TTMRMSRRMRMSHybrid, Triazine
Bandit TTMRMSRMRRMRMSOpen Pollinated, Triazine
ATR SwordfishMRMSMRMSOpen Pollinated, Triazine
ATR BonitoMSMRRMRMSOpen Pollinated, Triazine
Imidazolinone-Tolerant Varieties
Pioneer PN526CRRMRHybrid
Pioneer PY327CRRMRHybrid
Hyola Solstice CLRRRHybrid
Hyola Continuum CLRRMRHybrid
Vesta IMIRHybrid
RGT Nizza CLRRRMRHybrid
RGT Clavier CLRRHybrid
Pioneer PY421CRMRRRMRHybrid
Pioneer 45Y95 (CL)RMRRMRHybrid
Pioneer 44Y94 CLRMRRRMRHybrid
Pioneer 43Y92 (CL)RMRRRMRHybrid
VICTORY V75-03CLRMRRRMRHybrid
Nuseed Ceres IMIRMRMRHybrid
Imidazolinone and Triazine-Tolerant Varieties
Hyola Defender CTRRMRHybrid, Triazine
Pioneer PY520TCRMRRRMRHybrid, Triazine
Nuseed Griffon TTIRMRMRHybrid, Triazine
Glyphosate-Tolerant Varieties
Nuseed Eagle TFRRMRHybrid
Nuseed Raptor TFRRMRHybrid
VICTORY V55-04TFRRRMRHybrid
DG Hotham TFRRRHybrid
Pioneer PY422GRMRRMRHybrid
Nuseed Hunter TFRMRRMRHybrid
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)RMRRRMRHybrid
DG Buller GRMRRHybrid
Pioneer PY525GMRRMRHybrid
Pioneer PY428RMRRMRHybrid
Pioneer PY323GMRRMRHybrid
Nuseed Emu TFMRRMRHybrid
InVigor R 4520PMRMSRRMRMSHybrid
Glyphosate and Imidazolinone-Tolerant Varieties
Hyola Regiment XCRRRRHybrid
Pioneer PY424GCMRRMRHybrid
Glufosinate and Triazine-Tolerant Varieties
InVigor LT 4530PRMRRRMRHybrid, Triazine
Glufosinate and Glyphosate-Tolerant Varieties
InVigor LR 5040PRMRRMRHybrid
InVigor LR 4540PRMRRMRHybrid
InVigor LR 3540PMRRMRHybrid

R = resistant, MR = moderately resistant, MS = moderately susceptible, S = susceptible.

Please check the updated ratings using the Blackleg Management Guide or the NVT Disease Ratings.

Faba Bean

faba bean variety yield performance - Albany

Yield results are presented from the top-performing varieties within each NVT location in the region for the past five seasons. Results are presented (as a percentage) for each variety relative to the mean trial yield for the location within each year. Varieties are listed in descending order of average yield over the period.

The Long Term Yield Reporter provides additional information on varieties not listed and can be viewed as a table or chart with error bars. Rainfall is provided for January to March (J–M) and April to October (A–O) and, where relevant, irrigation from April to October.

Table 0: Gnowangerup Faba Bean.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.092.471.052.19
PBA Marne108103126106
PBA Bendoc11510399112
Nura115100101115
Farah10696122116
PBA ZahraNo trial10498112116
Fiesta VF10496119109
PBA Amberley1029897110
PBA Samira9896106110
PBA Rana918410199
Sowing Date27 Apr 12 May 31 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)304.9054.9034.6060.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)1747.50383.90532.80528.20

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Kojonup Faba Bean.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.662.553.112.00
PBA Marne(PBR)76113107119
Fiesta VF(PBR)10310697104
PBA Rana(PBR)948572
Farah(PBR)9610693104
PBA Samira(PBR)1031019296No trial
PBA Zahra(PBR)8610292103
PBA Amberley(PBR)97959194
PBA Bendoc(PBR)839294101
Nura(PBR)93919097
Sowing Date7 May 26 Apr 28 Apr 14 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)80.00376.70101.1032.50
Rainfall A-O (mm)642.802389.601339.701111.60

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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faba bean variety disease ratings - Albany

The following tables contain varietal ratings for the predominant diseases of faba bean in Western Australia. These ratings are updated annually by crop pathologists and were released in March 2025.

Selected varieties of most relevance to Western Australia growers are listed in alphabetical order and disease ratings are colour-coded to match resistance and tolerance ratings.

Table 0: Faba Bean disease guide for Western Australia.

VarietyCercospora Leaf Spot ResistanceChocolate Spot resistanceRust (Faba Bean) ResistancePratylenchus Thornei resistanceAscochyta Blight resistance
DozaSSMRMSSS (P)
FarahSSVSMRMSMS (P)
Fiesta VFSSVSMSS
NuraSMSVSMSMR (P)
PBA AmberleySMRMSVSMRMSMR
PBA BendocSSVSMRMSMR (MS) (P)
PBA MarneSMSMRMSMSMS
PBA NanuSSMRMRMSMS (P)
PBA NasmaSSMRMSMSSS (P)
PBA RanaSMSVSMSMRMS (P)
PBA SamiraSMSSMRMSMR (P)
PBA WardaSSMRMSMRMSS
PBA ZahraSMSSMRMSMRMS

Learn more via the NVT Disease Ratings.

R = resistant, MR = moderately resistant, MS = moderately susceptible, S = susceptible, VS = very susceptible,

T = tolerant, MT = moderately tolerant, MI = moderately intolerant, I = intolerant, VI = very intolerant,

(P) = provisional rating, - hyphen indicates a range, / indicates pathotype differences, # warning, may be more susceptible to alternate pathotypes,

^line contains a few susceptible off types, ( ) show outlier.

Field Pea

field pea variety yield performance - Albany

Yield results are presented from the top-performing varieties within each NVT location in the region for the past five seasons. Results are presented (as a percentage) for each variety relative to the mean trial yield for the location within each year. Varieties are listed in descending order of average yield over the period.

The Long Term Yield Reporter provides additional information on varieties not listed and can be viewed as a table or chart with error bars. Rainfall is provided for January to March (J–M) and April to October (A–O) and, where relevant, irrigation from April to October.

Table 0: Katanning Field Pea.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.051.551.26
PBA Taylor(PBR)113113116
APB Bondi(PBR)115101121
PBA Butler(PBR)10595123
Kaspa(PBR)104102112
PBA Wharton10510397
PBA Gunyah(PBR)98Compromised trial105100No trial
PBA Oura(PBR)9510490
PBA Twilight(PBR)959586
GIA Kastar(PBR)875869
GIA Ourstar(PBR)777760
Sowing Date25 May 1 Jun 7 Jun 26 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)64.3068.0026.4016.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)156.60453.60380.50262.20

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Pingrup Field Pea.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.431.461.721.36
APB Bondi(PBR)111115105114
PBA Taylor(PBR)108112111108
PBA Butler(PBR)98102103114
Kaspa(PBR)99104103103
PBA Wharton10610710096
PBA Gunyah(PBR)9897104100No trial
PBA Oura(PBR)989410197
PBA Twilight(PBR)100989390
GIA Ourstar(PBR)90827676
GIA Kastar(PBR)95996269
Sowing Date25 May 17 Jun 7 Jun 24 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)149.5096.6056.9065.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)551.40772.20320.20400.70

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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field pea variety disease ratings - Albany

The following tables contain varietal ratings for the predominant diseases of field pea in Western Australia. These ratings are updated annually by crop pathologists and were released in March 2025.

Selected varieties of most relevance to Western Australia growers are listed in alphabetical order and disease ratings are colour-coded to match resistance and tolerance ratings.

Table 0: Field Pea disease guide for Western Australia.

VarietyBacterial Blight resistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistanceDowny Mildew ResistancePratylenchus Thornei resistanceAscochyta Blight resistancePowdery Mildew resistance
APB BondiSRMRRMR (S)MSSMSRMR
GIA KastarSMRSMSMS (P)RMR
GIA OurstarS (P)MRMSSMSMS (P)S
KaspaSRMRSMRMSMSS
PBA ButlerMSRMRSMRMSMSS
PBA GunyahSRMRSMRMSMSS
PBA NoosaSRMRMSMRMSMSS
PBA OuraMSMRSMRMS (P)MSS
PBA PearlMSMRSMRMSMSS
PBA PercyMRMSRMRSRMRMSS
PBA TaylorSRMRSMRMSMSS
PBA TwilightSMRSMRMSMSS
PBA WhartonSMRSMRMSMSR (S)

Learn more via the NVT Disease Ratings.

R = resistant, MR = moderately resistant, MS = moderately susceptible, S = susceptible, VS = very susceptible,

T = tolerant, MT = moderately tolerant, MI = moderately intolerant, I = intolerant, VI = very intolerant,

(P) = provisional rating, - hyphen indicates a range, / indicates pathotype differences, # warning, may be more susceptible to alternate pathotypes,

^line contains a few susceptible off types, ( ) show outlier.

Lupin

lupin variety yield performance - Albany

Yield results are presented from the top-performing varieties within each NVT location in the region for the past five seasons. Results are presented (as a percentage) for each variety relative to the mean trial yield for the location within each year. Varieties are listed in descending order of average yield over the period.

The Long Term Yield Reporter provides additional information on varieties not listed and can be viewed as a table or chart with error bars. Rainfall is provided for January to March (J–M) and April to October (A–O) and, where relevant, irrigation from April to October.

Table 0: Katanning Narrow Leafed Lupin.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.892.341.392.77
Coyote(PBR)12711512999
PBA Bateman(PBR)11511412497
Rosemont(PBR)106104107
PBA Jurien(PBR)109110107105
PBA Gunyidi10810911399
PBA Barlock(PBR)104Compromised trial108107102
Gidgee(PBR)10198105
Lawler(PBR)107101101103
Mandelup(PBR)10110098102
Coromup(PBR)1019911390
Sowing Date5 May 30 Apr 1 May 26 May 2 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)64.3068.0026.4016.4013.80
Rainfall A-O (mm)156.60453.60380.50262.20251.20

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Evan Hall.

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Table 0: Pingrup Narrow Leafed Lupin.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.783.351.731.132.51
Coyote(PBR)12111111511599
Rosemont(PBR)109113106
PBA Jurien(PBR)110100104105
Gidgee(PBR)103108109103
PBA Bateman(PBR)11010810410499
Lawler(PBR)107102106107102
PBA Gunyidi105105101101100
PBA Barlock(PBR)1041069699103
Mandelup(PBR)101101100101101
Coromup(PBR)95941049991
Sowing Date25 May 1 May 29 Apr 8 May 5 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)149.5096.6056.9065.4038.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)551.40772.20320.20400.70192.50

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Paul Hicks.

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lupin variety disease ratings - Albany

The following tables contain varietal ratings for the predominant diseases of lupin in Western Australia. These ratings are updated annually by crop pathologists and were released in March 2025.

Selected varieties of most relevance to Western Australia growers are listed in alphabetical order and disease ratings are colour-coded to match resistance and tolerance ratings.

Table 0: Lupin disease guide for Western Australia.

VarietySclerotinia Stem Rot ResistanceCucumber Mosaic Virus ResistancePhomopsis (Stem Infection) ResistanceAnthracnose resistancePhomopsis (Pod Infection) ResistanceBean Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance
CoromupS (P)MRMRMRSS (P)
CoyoteS (P)MRMSSMRMSMRMSMR (P)
GidgeeS (P)MRMSMRMRSS (P)
JenabillupS (P)MRMSMSMSMR
LawlerS (P)MRMSMRMRMSMS (P)
MandelupS (P)MRMSMRMRMSSS (P)
PBA BarlockS (P)MRMSMRRMRMRMS (P)
PBA BatemanS (P)MRRMRMRMSSMR (P)
PBA GunyidiS (P)MRMSRMRMRMSMRMSMS (P)
PBA JurienS (P)MSRMRRMRMRMSMRMS (P)
PBA LeemanS (P)MRMSMRMRMSMRMSS (P)
RosemontS (P)MRMRMRMSMRMSMRMS (P)
WongaS (P)MRMRMRMRMS (P)

Learn more via the NVT Disease Ratings.

R = resistant, MR = moderately resistant, MS = moderately susceptible, S = susceptible, VS = very susceptible,

T = tolerant, MT = moderately tolerant, MI = moderately intolerant, I = intolerant, VI = very intolerant,

(P) = provisional rating, - hyphen indicates a range, / indicates pathotype differences, # warning, may be more susceptible to alternate pathotypes,

^line contains a few susceptible off types, ( ) show outlier.