May 2025 - NVT HARVEST REPORT
Eyre Peninsula
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 – Eyre Peninsula provides information to support growers and advisers with decisions on variety selection for Eyre Peninsula. 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 Eyre Peninsula 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 – Eyre Peninsula, 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 Eyre Peninsula.

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 - Eyre Peninsula

Locality of NVT trial sites in Eyre Peninsula from 2020 to 2024.
Locality of NVT trial sites in Eyre Peninsula 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 - Eyre Peninsula

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: Cummins Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class4.725.216.21
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW115
Shotgun(PBR)AH115
Brumby(PBR)APW111112
Calibre(PBR)AH114110110
LRPB MatadorAH107
Boa(PBR)AH108
Scepter(PBR)AH110109109
Denison(PBR)APW109Compromised trial108Compromised trial
Vixen(PBR)AH115106106
RockStar(PBR)AH113106107
Soaker(PBR)APW107
RGT PonsfordAPW105107
Ballista(PBR)AH111104108
Kingston(PBR)AH116103105
Boree(PBR)AH111106105
Sowing Date5 May 24 May 19 May 12 May 3 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)40.6053.80147.2033.2039.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)366.40327.20386.00268.10221.90

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Kimba Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class2.292.945.914.102.11
Shotgun(PBR)AH121120
MurrayAPW116
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW106118121
Calibre(PBR)AH109126111111115
LRPB MatadorAH110111112
Vixen(PBR)AH106129107110114
Ballista(PBR)AH110118110109112
AGT-Rio(PBR)APW107
Brumby(PBR)APW114108110110
RockStar(PBR)AH108106115107103
Scepter(PBR)AH105120103110112
Dozer CL Plus(PBR)APW113106103
Boree(PBR)AH103114107106106
Soaker(PBR)APW109110
Sunblade CL Plus(PBR)AH109102106105106
Sowing Date4 May 26 May 10 May 3 May 7 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)55.4057.40234.8047.1017.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)252.60226.20265.40160.60118.80

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Table 0: Minnipa Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class1.742.684.491.420.85
Shotgun(PBR)AH113125
MurrayAPW119
Calibre(PBR)AH108115113116130
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW109117126
LRPB MatadorAH113110117
RockStar(PBR)AH112108115110104
Ballista(PBR)AH107110112110123
Vixen(PBR)AH104111111108124
Brumby(PBR)APW111108117114
AGT-Rio(PBR)APW96
Boree(PBR)AH105108108107109
Dozer CL Plus(PBR)APW104100101
Scepter(PBR)AH103109104112118
Genie(PBR)AH9897
Sunblade CL Plus(PBR)AH105105106110114
Sowing Date12 May 27 May 5 May 23 May 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)77.2087.60356.00228.00113.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)218.40420.001200.801003.10603.20

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre.

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Table 0: Mitchellville Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class2.063.722.77
Genie(PBR)AH109
Reilly(PBR)AH114119
Ballista(PBR)AH108105116
RockStar(PBR)AH10711798
Calibre(PBR)AH108106110
Sunblade CL Plus(PBR)AH109105109
Shotgun(PBR)AH121
Dozer CL Plus(PBR)APWCompromised trial104Compromised trial
LRPB Major(PBR)AH97
Cutlass(PBR)APW10511095
Vixen(PBR)AH10497113
Cosmick(PBR)AH100102106
LRPB MatadorAH99104
EG Titanium(PBR)AH9411886
Boree(PBR)AH10310299
Sowing Date11 May 8 Jun 9 May 5 May 14 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)60.2044.60174.2074.4011.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)215.40121.70226.20159.20136.10

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Nunjikompita Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class1.011.223.340.660.54
Calibre(PBR)AH106120109121119
RockStar(PBR)AH110107116103108
Brumby(PBR)APW111110111116
Ballista(PBR)AH105111106116113
Sunblade CL Plus(PBR)AH105108106114122
MurrayAPW93
Genie(PBR)AH98101
Shotgun(PBR)AH11497
Sunmaster(PBR)APH101103115129
LRPB MatadorAH10710797
Catapult(PBR)AH10410610899100
Boree(PBR)AH104107106104101
LRPB Major(PBR)AH99105
Vixen(PBR)AH102111102113100
Scepter(PBR)AH101109102112107
Sowing Date18 May 7 Jun 10 May 18 May 6 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)46.4043.80186.3028.5020.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)255.50183.20484.50154.0080.50

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Table 0: Penong Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class0.522.310.720.51
CalibreAH131107124129
ShotgunAH129109
VixenAH135107123112
BallistaAH122110117119
MurrayAPW107
LRPB MatadorAH105121109
Tomahawk CL PlusAPW97131116
ReillyAHCompromised trial1129998
Razor CL PlusASW13697117120
AGT-MontanaAH116
GenieAH9598
ScepterAH11998119116
Sunblade CL PlusAH100105107120
Dozer CL PlusAPW11110892
RockStarAH97107107111
Sowing Date15 May 31 May 29 Apr 5 May 4 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)50.4053.004.8035.2066.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)224.80166.60331.20122.5094.10

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Piednippie Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class0.872.614.121.400.86
Brumby(PBR)APW115108103114
MurrayAPW92
Shotgun(PBR)AH10992
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW10910797
RockStar(PBR)AH10311211099110
Calibre(PBR)AH108118104101112
LRPB MatadorAH10710196
AGT-Rio(PBR)APW90
Ballista(PBR)AH107108104103107
Boree(PBR)AH104111105100101
Catapult(PBR)AH10211210598103
Scepter(PBR)AH105111103103104
Vixen(PBR)AH10911110310195
Sunblade CL Plus(PBR)AH101103103104116
Dozer CL Plus(PBR)APW1059987
Sowing Date18 May 26 May 6 May 19 May 12 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)31.1066.70308.3515.7047.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)239.70288.80756.70194.6095.90

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Rudall Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class1.792.635.76
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW107
Brumby(PBR)APW119107
Calibre(PBR)AH112123105
RockStar(PBR)AH109110110
LRPB MatadorAH106
Denison(PBR)APW113107
RGT PonsfordAPW107110
Ballista(PBR)AH107114106Compromised trialCompromised trial
Scepter(PBR)AH109117103
Vixen(PBR)AH107116103
Devil(PBR)FEED106110106
Sunmaster(PBR)APH108106
Boree(PBR)AH107111104
Sunblade CL Plus(PBR)AH106109105
Kingston(PBR)AH104103107
Sowing Date11 May 27 May 24 May 11 May 6 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)78.20101.20362.2071.2018.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)516.20478.90568.20304.00163.40

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Table 0: Wanilla Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class5.636.045.123.43
Shotgun(PBR)AH111112
MurrayAPW116
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW107114115
AGT-Rio(PBR)APW106
LRPB MatadorAH106108114
Vixen(PBR)AH110106106112
Kingston(PBR)AH115103110102
Calibre(PBR)AH105Compromised trial106106118
Boa(PBR)AH106111
Brumby(PBR)APW105108115
Scepter(PBR)AH106103108111
Soaker(PBR)APW109106
Dozer CL Plus(PBR)APW103106
RGT PonsfordAPW105106108
RockStar(PBR)AH104106104113
Sowing Date12 May 21 Jun 16 May 17 May 5 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)61.8054.80138.8052.0054.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)396.80449.60469.60328.80296.00

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, GS & KS Charlton.

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Table 0: Warramboo Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class1.093.465.810.76
Shotgun(PBR)AH129
Tomahawk CL Plus(PBR)APW116108
MurrayAPW110
Calibre(PBR)AH125111113102
Vixen(PBR)AH139107109111
Ballista(PBR)AH121108110113
LRPB MatadorAH110101
Scepter(PBR)AH123108109Compromised trial100
Brumby(PBR)APW11011190
Soaker(PBR)APW99
AGT-Montana(PBR)AH126
AGT-Rio(PBR)APW106
Razor CL Plus(PBR)ASW128106104108
LRPB Anvil CL Plus(PBR)AH136104100116
Sunblade CL Plus(PBR)AH97106107108
Sowing Date18 May 27 May 26 May 4 May 7 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)42.4042.4068.9029.6021.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)223.20162.40263.20120.20147.20

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Wharminda Main Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class1.63
ShotgunAH118
Tomahawk CL PlusAPW118
MurrayAPW117
CalibreAH113
LRPB MatadorAH113
BrumbyAPW112
AGT-RioAPW111
BoaAHNo trialNo trialNo trialNo trial111
VixenAH111
DenisonAPW110
ScepterAH110
BallistaAH109
RGT PonsfordAPW109
RockStarAH109
SoakerAPW109
Sowing Date12 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)41.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)126.30

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Tim Ottens.

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Table 0: Minnipa Early Season Wheat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)Class2.043.984.782.141.70
LRPB Dual117
Mowhawk(PBR)APW104101
Wallaroo(PBR)FEED11510397
Denison(PBR)APW102110104111124
LRPB Major(PBR)AH117111
Genie(PBR)AH114124
RockStar(PBR)AH100104105119126
AGT-Colt(PBR)AH105
AGT-Rio(PBR)APW126
AGT-Hamelin(PBR)AH129
Brumby(PBR)APW114126
Stockade(PBR)APW1169677
Brighton(PBR)AH10091
Valiant CL Plus(PBR)AH104104100111
Catapult(PBR)AH9610197109124
Sowing Date22 Apr
Rainfall J-M (mm)113.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)603.20
Irrigation A-O (mm)38

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre.

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wheat variety quality - Eyre Peninsula

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 Eyre Peninsula 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 - Eyre Peninsula

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

Selected varieties of most relevance to South 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 South Australia.

VarietyStem Rust resistancePowdery Mildew resistanceLeaf Rust resistanceStripe Rust (2025 East Coast) ResistanceYellow Leaf Spot resistanceSeptoria Tritici Blotch ResistanceCrown Rot resistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistanceSeptoria Nodorum Blotch (Leaf) ResistanceCCN resistanceSeptoria Nodorum Blotch (Glume) ResistanceBlack Point resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistancePratylenchus Neglectus toleranceEyespot ResistancePratylenchus Thornei tolerancePratylenchus Quasitereoides resistance
AGT-BankerRMR (P)SVS (P)RMR (P)MR (P)MRMS (P)MR/S (P)
AGT-ColtMR (P)MSS (P)MR (P)MR (P)MRMS (P)MSS (P)
AGT-HamelinMRMS (P)S (P)MR (P)S (P)MRMS (P)MSS (P)
AGT-MontanaMS (P)MSS (P)MSS (P)MRMS (P)S (P)SVS (P)
AGT-RimfireMR (P)S (P)RMR (P)MR (P)MS (P)MRMS/S (P)
AGT-RioMS (P)MRMS (P)S (P)MR (P)MRMS (P)MSS (P)
AnapurnaMSSRMRMSRMRMRMSMRMSSVSMSMRMRMSMRMSSS (P)
AscotMRMSSRMRMSSMRMSSSSMRMSMRMRMSSSMISMI
AvocaMRMSMSMSSMRMSMSSMSSMSS (P)R (P)S (P)MRMS (P)MSSI (P)S (P)MTMI (P)
BallistaMRSVSSMSSMSSVSSSMSMRMSMRMSMSMRMSMTMISMI
BeckomMRMSSMSSMRMSMSSSSSSRMRMSMSSMTMITMT
BigRedSRMRMRMSRMRMRMRMSSMRMSMRSMR (P)MRMS
BitalliRMRSMRMRMSMRMSMSSSVSMSSMSSMSSMRMSRMRMIMI
BoaMSSMRMRMSMRMSSMSS (P)SR (P)S (P)VSMT (P)S (P)MI (P)
BoreeMRSVSSSVSMRMSSVSSSMSMSSMRMSSMSSIMII
Borlaug 100MRSMRSVSMRMSMSSMSSSMRMSMSMRMSMSSMSTMSS (P)TMT
BrightonMRMSSVSSMRMSMRMSSSSMRRMRMSMSVI (P)MSSMTMI
BrumbyMRMSSSVSMSMRMSSSMRMSMRMSMRMSMSMSSMSTMTSMIMS (P)
CalibreMRMSSSSMRMSSSSMSMRMSMSSMSSMSSMTSMIIMS
CaparoiMRSRMRMRMSMRMSMRMS/SVSMSMSSMRMS (P)MSSMRMIMT
CatapultMRSSSMRMSMSSMSSSMRMSRMSSMSMIISMTMRMS
Chief CL PlusMRSVSMRSVSMRMSSMSSMRMSMSMSMRMSMSMSSMTMSSIVIMRMS
CondoMRSSMRMS/MSMSSSSMSSMRMSMSMTTMT
CoolahMRMSSRMRMSSMSSMSSMSSSMSSSSMSMTMT
CootaRMRSMRSMSSSMSSMRMRMSMRMSMSMSMISMTMI
CutlassRMSSRMRMSSMSSMSSSMSSMRMSMRMRMSMSMSSMTMIMS
DBA BindaroiMRSRMRMRMSMSMSSVSMRMSSVSMSMRMSMRMIMTMI
DBA LillaroiRMRSRMRMRMSMRMSSSVSMRMSSVSSMSRMRMIMT
DBA MataroiMRMSSMRMRMSMRMSMSSSVSMSVSMRMSMSSMSRMRMTMIMI
DBA VittaroiMRMSSRMRMRMSMRMSMSSSVSMSSVSSMSSMRIMI
DBA-AuroraRMRMSSRMRMRMRMSMRMS/SSVSMRMSSMSSMSRMRMIMT
DenisonMSSSSMRMSMSSMSSSMRMSMRMSMSSMIISMIMRMS (P)
DevilSSSVSSVSMRMSSVSMSSMSSMRMSMSSMSMSSSSMIIMRMS
Dozer CL PlusMSSSSMRMSSSMRMSMRMSMSMSSMRMSSIVI (P)SVSVIMSS (P)
DS BennettMSRSVSSMRMSMSSVSSMRMSSMRMSSS
DS PascalMSSRMRMRMSMRMSMSMSSSSMRMSSMRMSMSSMTMIIVI
EG JetSSVSMSSMRMSMRMSMSSSSMSSMRMSMSSMII
EG TitaniumMSSMSMRMSSMSSMSSMSSMRMSRMSMSSMSSMTMISMTMI
EGA GregoryMRMSSMRMSSMSSSSMSSMSSMSSMTMIMTMSS (P)
EGA WedgetailMRMSMSS (P)MSSMSMSSMSSSSMRMSSMRMSMSVSMIIMII
GenieMRMSSVSSMSSMRMS (P)SMS (P)MS (P)MR (P)MSS (P)S (P)MSMRMSIVI (P)S (P)IVI (P)R (P)
Hammer CL PlusMRSSMSMRMSMSSMSSMSSMRMSMRMSMRMSMRMSSMTMISIMS
HypernoRMRMSSRMRMRMSMRMSMSSVSMSMSSMSMSRMRMTMITMT
IllaboMRRMRSMRMSMSMSSSMSSMRMRMSMRMRMSMSSMISMIIRMR
IronbarkMSSMRMSMRMSSSMSS (P)SMS (P)MR (P)IVI (P)S (P)MTMI (P)
JandaroiMRMS (R)S (P)RMRMRMSMRMSMSSVSMSVSMSMSMRMSMIIMTMI
JillarooMSSVSSSMSSSSMSMSMSMSMS (P)ISMII
KestrelMS (P)MSS (P)S (P)MS (P)SVS (P)
KingstonSSSMSSMSSSSSMRMSRMRMSMSSMRMTMISMTMI
LancelinMRMSSMSSMSSMRMSSVSSSVSMRMSMRMSSMSS (P)MSMI (P)STMT
LongfordRMRRMRRMRRMRMRMSMRMS/SMSSSMRMSMSMRMRMSSMSS (P)
LongswordMRSMSSMRMS/MSMRMSMSMSSMRMSMRMSMRMSMRMSMSMRMSVISMI
LRPB Anvil CL PlusMRSVSSVSSMSSVSMSSMSSMSSMSMSSSSMIISVIMSS (P)
LRPB AvengerMSSVSSVSSMSSSMSSMSSMRMSMSMRMSMRMSMISMIMS (P)
LRPB BaleMRMSMRMSMSSMRMSSVSMSSSSMRMSRMRMSSIVISIVI
LRPB BeaufortSVSR (P)MSSRMRMRMSSSMSMSMSMRMSMSSMIMT
LRPB DualMRMSSMSSMSSMSSSMSSSRMRMSSMSSISMI
LRPB HavocSSSMSSMRMSSMSSSMSSMSMSMSSMTIMRMS
LRPB ImpalaMRMRSVSMRMSMSSSVSMSSSVSMSMSSMSSMTMIMII
LRPB KittyhawkMRMSMSMRMRMRMSMRMSSVSSMR (P)SMRMSSMISI
LRPB LancerRMRRMRRMRMSMSSMSSSMSSSMRMSMSMTMITMT
LRPB MajorMRMSMSSMRMRMSMSMSSMSSSMRMS (P)MRMSMRMS (P)MSSMSSMI (P)SMTMI
LRPB MatadorMSMSSMSSMSMRMSSSSMRMSMS (P)MSSMRMS (P)MSS (P)MT
LRPB NighthawkRMRSVSMSMRMSMSMSSMSSMRMSMSMRMSMSMSIVIMIMRMS (P)
LRPB OryxMRMRRMR#MRMSMSSSVSMSSMSSSSMSSMSMSSMIISIVIMSS (P)
LRPB RaiderRMRSRMRMRMSSSSMSSMSSSMRMSMSSMSMTTMT
LRPB ScotchMSSMRMR#MRMSMRMSSSMSMSSMSSMSSMTMISMI
LRPB ScoutMRMSSMSMSSVSSSSSVSRSMSSMIMTMI
LRPB SpitfireMRSVSMSMRMSSSMSMSSSVSMSMSSMSMIMTMIMRMS (P)
LRPB TrojanMRMSSMRSMSSSMSMSSMSMSMSMSMSSMTMSMIMS (P)
MaceMRMSMSSSSVSMRMSSVSSMSMSMRMSMSMRMSMSMIISMTMRMS
MagentaMRMSRMRSMRMSSMSSMSSMRMSSMSSMSSSMTMII
MammothMRSVSMRMSMSSMRMSMSSSMSSMRMSMSSMRMSMRMSIMSSMI
ManningMRMRMSMSSMRMRMSMRMS/SVSMSSSSSMS (P)
MowhawkRMR (P)MRMR (P)MRMS (P)MSS (P)MSS (P)
MurrayMR (S) (P)VS (P)MSS (P)S (P)MS (P)SVS (P)
NaparooMRMSMR (P)MSMRMSMRMSSSSVSMR (P)SIMI
NinjaSSVSSMSSMRMSSSSMRMSMSMSMRMSMRMSMTMIS
PACKERMRMSSMRMRMSMSMSSMS (P)SR (P)S (P)SMI (P)S (P)MII (P)
PatronRMRSRMRMRMSMRMSMRMSSVSMRMSMSSSMSSMSSMRTMT
Razor CL PlusMRMSMSSSMRMSMSSSVSSSMSMRMSMSMSMTSMI
ReillyMRMSMSSMSSMSSSSMSMSSRMSSMSSMSSMTMISMTMI
RGT AccrocMRMSMRMSSMRMSMRMSMSSVSMSSMRMSMSSMSS (P)
RGT CalabroMSRMRMSMRMSMRMRMSSVSSSMSMSVI
RGT CesarioRMRRMRRMRMRMSMRMRMSVSMRMSMRMSS (P)R (P)R (P)MSS
RGT MarshMRMSMSSMSSMSSMSSSVSMSS (P)SMRMS (P)MS (P)MRMS (P)MS (P)MSMI (P)S (P)MI (P)
RGT PonsfordRMRMSSMRMSMSMSSMSSMSSMRMSMRMSMSSSSMTSIVI
RGT WaughMSRMRSMRMRMSMRMS#SMSSMRMSMRMRMSMSS
RGT ZanzibarVSRMRSVSRMRMSMSSSSMRMSSMRMSMS (P)MI (P)MI
RockStarMRMSSVSSSMRMSSSMRMSMRMSMSSMRMSMSSMSISMIMS
SaintlyMSS (P)RMRMRMSMRMSMRMS/SVS (P)MSMSSMSMSRMRMIIMT
ScepterMRMSSVSMSSSMRMSSMSSSMRMSMRMSMSSMSMSSMTMISMTMS
SevernMRMSRMRMRMRMRMSMSSSSMRMSS (P)MRMRMRMS
Sheriff CL PlusMSSVSSVSSVSMRMSSSMRMSMRMSMSMRMSMSMSMTMISIMRMS
ShotgunMRMSSMSSMSSMRMSS (P)MS (P)MS (P)MRMS (P)R (P)MSS (P)S (P)MRMSMI (P)S (P)TMT (P)
SoakerMRMSSMSSSMRMSSMS (P)SMRMS (P)SMTMI (P)S (P)IVI (P)
StingMRMSSVSSVSSMRMSSVSMSSMSMSMSMSSMSMTMIMTMIMSS
StockadeMSSVSMRMRMRMSMSSSMRMRMSMRMRMSMSSMTMSS (P)MTMI
Sunblade CL PlusMSSMSSMRMSMSSSSMSSMRMSMSSMSMRMSMRMSMIMT
SunflexMRSRMRMRMSMSSVSMSSSMSMSMRMSMSSMSSMIMI
SunmasterMSSRMRMRMSMSSSMSSMRMSMRMSMSSMSMRMSMTMITMT
SunmaxMRMSSMSRMRMSMSSMSSSMR (P)MRMSMRMSMSMTMI
SunprimeMSMSSMRMSMSSSSSSMSMRMSMSSSMTMIMTMI
Tomahawk CL PlusMRSVSSSMRMSSMSSSMRMSMRMSSSMSMI (P)STMTMS (P)
Triple 2MR (P)MRMSMRMSRMR (P)MR (P)MRMRMS (P)R (P)RMR (P)MS (P)MR (P)S (P)MR
Valiant CL PlusMRMSVSSSMRMSMSSMSSSMRMSS (P)MRMSMRMSS (P)MIIMSSVIMSS
VixenMRMSSVSSVSSVSMRMSSSMRMSMSMSSMSSMSSMSISIMSS
WallarooRMRSRMRRMRMRMSMSSMSSMSMRRMRMSMRMSSMI
WestcourtRMRMSSRMRMRMRMSSVSMSSVSMSSMRMSSMRMIMTMI
WillauraMRSVSMRMSSMSSSMSSMRMSMSMRMSMRMSMRMSMIIMSS (P)MTMI
YitpiSMSMSSMSSVSSSMSSMSMRMRMSMSSMIMS
ZenS (MRMS)MSSSSMRMSSSMRMSMSSMRMSMRMSSMTMIMIMRMS

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 Eyre Peninsula

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 - Eyre Peninsula

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: Cummins Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)4.205.366.33
Neo CL(PBR)121
Cyclops(PBR)129106118
Minotaur(PBR)125103115
Maximus CL120108111
Combat(PBR)110109
Laperouse(PBR)115102114
Rosalind(PBR)114107106
Yeti(PBR)107106Compromised trial111Compromised trial
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)109
Spartacus CL(PBR)110106103
Spinnaker(PBR)101
La Trobe(PBR)10410698
Ember100
Beast(PBR)88107102
RGT Planet(PBR)1069896
Sowing Date5 May 24 May 19 May 12 May 3 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)40.6053.80147.2033.2039.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)366.40327.20386.00268.10221.90

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Darke Peak Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.902.337.201.81
Neo CL(PBR)99
Bigfoot CL(PBR)112
Leabrook125130103115
Yeti(PBR)13113297119
Combat(PBR)109124
Beast(PBR)12412797125
Compass(PBR)12312898115
Titan AX(PBR)126102108Compromised trial
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)113
Cyclops(PBR)114120102113
Minotaur(PBR)112113107104
Laperouse(PBR)12112997106
Commodus CL(PBR)11912597112
Rosalind(PBR)109103102115
Spinnaker(PBR)11297
Sowing Date19 May 1 Jun 26 May 26 May 17 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)89.4051.40214.8041.2028.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)272.60227.20315.20190.80128.00

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Elliston Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.284.416.943.823.14
Neo CL(PBR)10998
Combat(PBR)108108119
Rocket CL108
Rosalind(PBR)113104110108106
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)107104
Yeti(PBR)115110101109103
Spinnaker(PBR)114105101
Bigfoot CL(PBR)106102
Minotaur(PBR)103106108102101
Beast(PBR)11610794109112
Maximus CL111109100105103
Cyclops(PBR)104109102101107
PegasusAX(PBR)104102
Leabrook11110694107110
RGT Planet(PBR)989411410198
Sowing Date12 May 28 May 11 May 16 May 13 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)18.6063.6059.5016.5026.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)309.60269.30397.70297.50232.40

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Minnipa Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.243.154.611.90
Neo CL(PBR)105
Combat(PBR)107115
Bigfoot CL(PBR)107
Minotaur(PBR)103104116101
Yeti(PBR)106114103111
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)109
Cyclops(PBR)103106112103
Spinnaker(PBR)112103Compromised trial
Rosalind(PBR)106110104110
Leabrook10811298112
Beast(PBR)10811592116
Laperouse(PBR)10010410899
Maximus CL10210998108
RGT Planet(PBR)1009711098
PegasusAX(PBR)105
Sowing Date12 May 27 May 5 May 23 May 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)77.2087.60356.00228.00113.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)218.40420.001200.801003.10603.20

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Piednippie Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.234.981.93
Neo CL102
Combat111113
Minotaur107111102
Spinnaker11599
Cyclops110106107
Rosalind106108107
Bigfoot CL109
RGT PlanetNo trial9811693Compromised trial
AGT-Bunyip IA108
Zena CL11393
Yeti10898112
PegasusAX102
Leabrook10993113
Maximus CL10596110
Beast10991116
Sowing Date26 May 6 May 19 May 12 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.70308.3515.7047.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)288.80756.70194.6095.90

No 2024 trial cooperator.

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Table 0: Wanilla Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)4.675.475.945.944.31
Neo CL(PBR)113108
Combat(PBR)113110111112
Granite CL(PBR)111
Cyclops(PBR)113107105111109
Minotaur(PBR)116105107108106
Rosalind(PBR)111105106109107
Bigfoot CL(PBR)109
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)109107
Spinnaker(PBR)110102101
Yeti(PBR)11096101112109
Maximus CL1129997112108
PegasusAX(PBR)103
Laperouse(PBR)1119698108105
RGT Planet(PBR)1061061099697
Zena CL(PBR)1041079696
Sowing Date12 May 24 May 16 May 17 May 5 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)61.8054.80138.8052.0054.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)396.80449.60469.60328.80296.00

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, GS & KS Charlton.

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Table 0: Wharminda Main Season Barley.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.415.811.93
Neo CL(PBR)94
Combat(PBR)110125
Cyclops(PBR)101103118
Leabrook11699116
Bigfoot CL(PBR)108
Minotaur(PBR)104105105
Titan AX(PBR)98118
Granite CL(PBR)Compromised trialNo trial109
Beast(PBR)10998119
Spinnaker(PBR)10993
Rosalind(PBR)96105105
AGT-Bunyip IA(PBR)106
Yeti(PBR)11598108
Compass(PBR)11795114
Commodus CL(PBR)11595112
Sowing Date19 Jun 28 May 13 May 12 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)40.4053.40141.0041.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)247.00228.00282.00126.30

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Tim Ottens.

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barley variety quality - Eyre Peninsula

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 Eyre Peninsula 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 - Eyre Peninsula

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

Selected varieties of most relevance to South 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 South Australia.

VarietyPratylenchus Neglectus resistanceBlack Point resistanceNet Blotch (Net Form) resistancePowdery Mildew resistanceRamularia ResistanceBarley Grass Stripe Rust resistanceScald resistanceBarley Yellow Dwarf Virus resistanceCCN resistanceStem Rust resistanceLeaf Rust resistanceCrown Rot resistancePratylenchus Thornei toleranceNet Blotch (Spot Form) resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistancePratylenchus Neglectus tolerancePratylenchus Quasitereoides resistance
AGT-Bunyip IAMRMSMSS (P)SSVSSVSRSMSRMSS (P)MSSMSS (P)MTRMRMRMS
AGT-SpiritMRMSMSMSSRSVSRMRSVSMRMSRSMSMSMTMISMRMS
AlestarMRMRMSMRMS-SMRMSSVSRSVSMRMSR^ (P)MSSMSSMTMISMRI
BeastMRMSMSSMRMS-SSSVSRSVSMSMRMSSSSTMTMSSMRMSMIMSS
Bigfoot CLMRS (P)MSSSVSRMRVSMSRMS (P)SMSS (P)TMTMSSRMR (P)MSS (P)
BottlerMSMRMSR-MSRMRSVSRSVSMRMS-MSSVSMSSVSMISRMRMT
BuffMRMSMSMR-MSSSVSRMS-VSMRMSSSVSSMISMSMTS
CombatMRMSMSSMRMS-SMSSSVSRMS-SMRMSMRMSSVSMSSTMTRMRMSS (P)
CommanderMRMSMSSS-VSMSSSVSRSVSMRMSRSMSSSMTMSSMRMSMTMI
Commodus CLMRMSMSMRMS-MSSMSSSVSRMSS-SVSMRMSRMSSSSMTMIMSSMRMSTMTMS
CompassMRMSMSSMRMS-SSSVSRMRMSS-SVSMSRMSSSVSMSSTMTMSMRTMTS
CyclopsMRMSMSSMR-MSSVSSVSRSMSSSMRMSSVSMSSMIMSSMRMSMIMSS
EmberMRMRMS (P)MSMSSSVSMRMSSMRMSRSSSVS (P)MIISRMR (P)S (P)
FandagaMRMRMSMRMS-SVSRSVSMSSVSMSRMSSSMSTMTSMRMS (P)
FathomMRMSMSSMSS-SVSMRMSSVSMRR-SMSRSMSSSVSMTRMRMRTMSS
FlindersMRMSMRMSMSSMRSVSRMSS-SVSMRMSSSSMSSMTMISMRMSS (P)
Granite CLMRMS (P)SVS (P)SVS (P)RVS (P)MR (P)MRMS (P)SSVS (P)MRMS (P)
GretchenRMRMR (P)SVS (P)RMRSVSRMRMSSMSSRMSSSMSS (P)MIISVSRMR
Kirwan CLMR (P)MRMS (P)S (P)MS (P)SVS (P)R (P)SVS (P)MR (P)MRSVS (P)MSS (P)MR (P)
KiwiMRMSMSMRMS-MSSMSSVSRSVSMRMSSSMSSMSSMTMIMSSRMRMI
La TrobeMRMSMSSMS-SSSVSRR-SVSMSRMSSSSMTSMRMSMTS
LaperouseMRMSMSSMRMS-SMSSSVSMRSVSMRMSSMSSSSMTMIMRMSMRMIMS
LeabrookMRMSMSMR-SSSVSRMRMRMS-SVSMSRMRSSSTMTMSRMRMTMS
Maximus CLMRMSMSSMR-MSSSVSRMRR-SVSMRMSRMSSSSMIMSMRMSMTS
MinotaurMRMSMRMSMR-MSSSVSRVSMSRMSSSVSMSSTMTSMRMSMIMS
Neo CLMRMRMS (P)MSSRMRSVSMRMSSMRMSRSVSMSSVS (P)MIIMRMRMSS (P)
NewtonMRMSMRMS (P)MRRMRSRMSMSMSSRMRMSMSS (P)TMSMRMS
PegasusAXMRMSS (P)MRMSSSVSRMSSMSRS (P)MSMSS (P)IVIMSSMRMSMSS (P)
RGT AtlantisMRMRMS (P)SVSRSVSMRVSMRMSRSMSSVS (P)MIISRMRS (P)
RGT PlanetMRMSMRMSMSS-SVSRMRSVSMRR-SVSMRMSRSVSMSMSSMISVSMRMTMS
Rocket CLMSS (P)SVS (P)SVS (P)RVS (P)MRMS (P)S (P)MSSSVS (P)MSS (P)
RosalindMRMSMSMRMSSSVSRMRMR-SMRMSRSMSSSTMTSMRMSMTMSS
Scope CLMRMSMSR-MRMSMRMSSVSRMRMRMS-SVSMRMSSSSSMIMSSMRMSMIMRMS
Spartacus CLMRMSMSSMS-VSSSVSRMRR-SVSMSSRSSSMISVSMRMSMIIMSS
SpinnakerMRMRMSSVSRMRSVSMSSMRMSSMSSMSSMSSMTSVSMSMS (P)
Titan AXMRMSSMRMS-SMSSSVSMRVSMSMR (P)MSSSVSMSSTMTMSSMRMS (P)
UrambieMRMSMRMSMRMSMSSVSRR-SMRMSSSMSSISMRIVI
WestminsterMRMSMRMSMRMS-SRMRSVSRR-SMRMSSVSMSMSSISMSIVI
YetiMRMSSMR-MSSSSVSMRVSMSRMRMSSSVSSMTMSSMRTMT
Zena CLMRMSMRMS (P)MRMS-SVSRMRSVSMRR-SMRMSRSMSSSTMTSVSMRMS (P)

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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.

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 - Eyre Peninsula

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: Nunjikompita Oat.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.062.580.47
Koala(PBR)10113794
Bannister101126109
Goldie(PBR)121131
Minnie(PBR)111118
Wallaby41
Williams(PBR)100Compromised trial111Compromised trial85
Archer62
Yallara(PBR)9988115
Bilby(PBR)10090101
Kowari(PBR)1008998
Sowing Date19 May 7 Jun 10 May 18 May 6 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)46.4043.80186.3028.5020.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)255.50183.20484.50154.0080.50

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oat variety quality - Eyre Peninsula

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 Eyre Peninsula 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

oat variety disease ratings - Eyre Peninsula

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

Selected varieties of most relevance to South 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 South Australia.

VarietyStem Rust resistanceBarley Yellow Dwarf Virus resistanceBacterial Blight resistanceStem Nematode resistanceSeptoria Blotch resistanceCrown Rust (South) ResistanceCCN resistanceRed Leather Leaf resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistanceStem Nematode tolerancePratylenchus Neglectus tolerance
ArcherMSMSSMSSVS (P)MSSRVSSVSMRMSMS (P)I (P)
BannisterSMSSSMRMSMSSMRMSMRMSMSS-SVSMRMSMSMT
BilbySSSVSSSSVSMS-SMSSMS (P)MI
CarrolupSSVSMSSSSVSVSSVSMRMSMRI
DurackSSSSSSMRMSSMS (P)MRMSMT-
EchidnaSMSSSMRMSSVSSMRMSMSMSMS (P)MTMII
GoldieSMSMSSSMSSRMRSVSMRMSMS (P)I
KingbaleSMSMSSMRMSSRSVSMRMSMRMSMT
KoalaMSMSSSMSMSSRRSMRMRMSMT-
KojonupSMSSSVSMSSSVSVSSMRMSMS (P)MT
KowariSSSSSSVSSSMRMSMS (P)I
KultarrSVSMSSMSSS (P)MSRMRMSSVSMSMS (P)MI (P)
MinnieSVSSSMSSRRMRVSMRMS (P)MI
MitikaMSSSVSSSSVSSVSSMSMS (P)MT-
MulgaraSMSSMSSMRS/MSMRRSVSMS (P)MS (P)MT
WallabySVSMSSMSSS (P)MSSRMRSVSMSMSMI (P)
WanderingSVSSSSSSVSVSSMSMS (P)MT-
WilliamsSMSSMSSSMSSMRMSVSMSMRMSMRMSMI
YallaraSMSSSMSMSSMRMSRSVSMRMSMRMI

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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 - Eyre Peninsula

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: Yeelanna Med-High Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.963.832.53
InVigor LR 4540P114120
Nuseed Hunter TF112117
Nuseed Emu TF122109113
InVigor LR 5040P110114
InVigor R 4520P114109113
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)No trial115Compromised trial108111
Pioneer PY424GC105108
Hyola Regiment XC111103103
Nuseed Raptor TF109103104
DG Buller G102
Sowing Date24 May 2 May 27 Apr 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)61.80172.8072.0047.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)338.60382.20576.00202.40

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Table 0: Lock Low-Med Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)4.241.83
InVigor LR 4540P112112
Nuseed Hunter TF109113
InVigor R 4520P111103
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)106107
Pioneer PY424GC106
Nuseed Raptor TFNo trialCompromised trial105Compromised trial103
InVigor LR 3540P105101
Nuseed Emu TF94105
Hyola Regiment XC100
Pioneer PY323G102
Sowing Date24 May 6 May 1 May 31 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)45.20116.2036.0052.70
Rainfall A-O (mm)232.90331.10216.30178.30

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Table 0: Minnipa Low-Med Rainfall Glyphosate Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.28
Nuseed Hunter TF112
InVigor LR 4540P111
Pioneer 44Y27 (RR)108
Pioneer PY424GC107
InVigor R 4520P106
Nuseed Emu TFNo trialNo trialNo trialNo trial105
InVigor LR 3540P103
Pioneer PY323G102
Hyola Regiment XC101
Nuseed Raptor TF99
Sowing Date30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)113.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)603.20

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Table 0: Lock Low-Med Rainfall Imidazolinone Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.324.381.78
Pioneer PY421C110
Pioneer 44Y94 CL114111
Pioneer PY327C104
Nuseed Ceres IMI(PBR)Compromised trial98Compromised trial111
Pioneer 43Y92 (CL)101102103
Hyola Solstice CL(PBR)97
N/A_6
Sowing Date30 Apr 24 May 6 May 1 May 31 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)45.4045.20116.2036.0052.70
Rainfall A-O (mm)252.30232.90331.10216.30178.30

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Table 0: Minnipa Low-Med Rainfall Imidazolinone Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.411.511.041.17
Pioneer PY421C105114
Pioneer 44Y94 CL115105112
Pioneer PY327C103106
Nuseed Ceres IMICompromised trial92107109
Hyola Solstice CL105101
Pioneer 43Y92 (CL)101101101102
N/A_6
Sowing Date8 May 24 May 22 Apr 28 Apr 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)77.2087.60356.00228.00113.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)218.40420.001200.801003.10603.20

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre.

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Table 0: Lock Low-Med Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.223.841.50
HyTTec Trident129113122
HyTTec Velocity105119
Hyola Blazer TT112111
HyTTec Trophy115110115
InVigor LT 4530P114107
AGT-Insurgent TT(PBR)Compromised trialCompromised trial110
InVigor T 4511(PBR)104110
Nuseed Griffon TTI111
Hyola Defender CT10799
Renegade TT(PBR)10492
Sowing Date30 Apr 24 May 6 May 1 May 31 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)45.4045.20116.2036.0052.70
Rainfall A-O (mm)252.30232.90331.10216.30178.30

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, CJ Kay & Sons.

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Table 0: Minnipa Low-Med Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.091.570.801.10
HyTTec Velocity101116119
HyTTec Trident115105114119
Hyola Blazer TT105111
HyTTec Trophy112108108113
AGT-Insurgent TT111
Hyola Defender CTCompromised trial11299102
InVigor LT 4530P108102107
Nuseed Griffon TTI106108
InVigor T 4511106100105107
RGT Capacity TT100104104
Sowing Date8 May 24 May 22 Apr 28 Apr 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)77.2087.60356.00228.00113.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)218.40420.001200.801003.10603.20

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, SARDI Minnipa Agricultural Centre.

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Table 0: Mt Hope Med-High Rainfall Imidazolinone Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.131.982.943.311.99
Pioneer PY421C127114119
Pioneer 44Y94 CL117116120111115
Pioneer 45Y95 (CL)112111111111
Pioneer 43Y92 (CL)105106
Hyola Continuum CL110105104
Vesta IMI96107108
Hyola Solstice CL(PBR)11289108109
Sowing Date3 May 24 May 2 May 28 Apr 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)23.4063.80110.2036.8035.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)326.70435.40395.00317.10229.80

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, JM & EJ Doudle.

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Table 0: Yeelanna Med-High Rainfall Imidazolinone Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.701.793.622.74
Pioneer PY421C118120
Pioneer 44Y94 CL116120114116
Pioneer 45Y95 (CL)116111111
Hyola Solstice CL(PBR)120Compromised trial106107
Vesta IMI106107
Pioneer 43Y92 (CL)106107
Hyola Continuum CL105106
Sowing Date4 May 24 May 2 May 27 Apr 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.0061.80172.8072.0047.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)678.50338.60382.20576.00202.40

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Table 0: Mt Hope Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.231.862.833.251.89
HyTTec Trophy105116108110113
Hyola Blazer TT105109111108109
InVigor LT 4530P111100105
HyTTec Trifecta102111103110110
InVigor T 4511(PBR)110104106108
Pioneer PY520TC108108107107
Hyola Defender CT114104103
AGT-Insurgent TT(PBR)105
Renegade TT(PBR)941169598
RGT Capacity TT99108101102
Sowing Date3 May 24 May 2 May 28 Apr 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)23.4063.80110.2036.8035.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)326.70435.40395.00317.10229.80

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, JM & EJ Doudle.

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Table 0: Yeelanna Med-High Rainfall Triazine Canola.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.862.273.302.61
HyTTec Trophy110115112113
HyTTec Trifecta111112110109
Hyola Blazer TT108108109109
InVigor T 4511(PBR)111107108
Pioneer PY520TC107108108
InVigor LT 4530P106Compromised trial104105
AGT-Insurgent TT(PBR)105
Hyola Defender CT105105
RGT Capacity TT101102102
SF Spark TT99105101101
Sowing Date4 May 24 May 2 May 27 Apr 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.0061.80172.8072.0047.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)678.50338.60382.20576.00202.40

Special thanks to 2024 trial cooperator.

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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 - Eyre Peninsula

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: Yeelanna Faba Bean.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)3.754.214.625.703.12
PBA Marne(PBR)88103103105101
PBA Samira(PBR)999910197102
PBA Zahra(PBR)971029996101
PBA Amberley(PBR)104101969599
Fiesta VF(PBR)9799979799
Farah(PBR)97100969599
PBA Bendoc(PBR)108104869394
Nura(PBR)111102838993
PBA Rana(PBR)86868593
Sowing Date5 May 31 May 17 May 18 May 4 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.0061.80172.8072.0047.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)678.50338.60382.20576.00202.40

Special thanks to our 2024 trial cooperator, Chad Glover.

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faba bean variety disease ratings - Eyre Peninsula

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

Selected varieties of most relevance to South 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 South Australia.

VarietyCercospora Leaf Spot ResistanceRust (Faba Bean) ResistanceAscochyta Blight resistanceChocolate Spot resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistance
CairoSSS (P)SMSS
DozaSMRS (P)SMSS
FarahSVSMS (P)SMRMS
Fiesta VFSVSSSMS
NuraSVSMR (P)MSMS
PBA AmberleySVSMRMRMSMRMS
PBA BendocSVSMR (MS) (P)SMRMS
PBA MarneSMRMSMSMSMS
PBA NanuSMRMS (P)SMRMS
PBA NasmaSMRMSS (P)SMSS
PBA RanaSVSMRMS (P)MSMS
PBA SamiraSSMR (P)MSMRMS
PBA WardaSMRMSSSMRMS
PBA ZahraSSMRMSMSMRMS

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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.

Field Pea

field pea variety yield performance - Eyre Peninsula

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: Minnipa Field Pea.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.322.122.650.91
PBA Pearl(PBR)107101122105
APB Bondi(PBR)104104118102
PBA Taylor(PBR)108105108104
PBA Butler(PBR)110110107
PBA Noosa(PBR)107103107104
PBA Percy(PBR)10210396108Compromised trial
PBA Gunyah(PBR)10298102
Kaspa(PBR)9510697103
PBA Oura(PBR)1059799100
PBA Wharton107979996
Sowing Date6 May 4 Jun 11 May 4 May 30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)77.2087.60356.00228.00113.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)218.40420.001200.801003.10603.20

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Table 0: Murdinga Field Pea.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.97
APB Bondi111
PBA Taylor109
PBA Pearl108
PBA Noosa106
PBA Wharton104
PBA OuraNo trialNo trialNo trialNo trial100
PBA Butler100
PBA Gunyah99
Kaspa99
PBA Percy96
Sowing Date11 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)45.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)168.40

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Table 0: Rudall Field Pea.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.722.062.38
PBA Pearl(PBR)110119121
PBA Butler(PBR)114113
APB Bondi(PBR)119109113
PBA Taylor(PBR)113102105
PBA Noosa(PBR)107105106
PBA Percy(PBR)93108103Compromised trialNo trial
Kaspa(PBR)10610099
PBA Gunyah(PBR)101100
PBA Oura(PBR)93100100
PBA Wharton989295
Sowing Date19 May 31 May 24 May 22 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)78.20101.20362.2071.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)516.20478.90568.20304.00

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Table 0: Yeelanna Field Pea.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)2.963.733.394.28
PBA Pearl(PBR)111104114107
APB Bondi(PBR)106102109115
PBA Butler(PBR)100111112
PBA Taylor(PBR)99100103108
PBA Noosa(PBR)101101104104
Kaspa(PBR)9998100104No trial
PBA Gunyah(PBR)9910098
PBA Oura(PBR)991019994
PBA Percy(PBR)1019910391
PBA Wharton951009599
Sowing Date19 May 2 Jun 17 May 18 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.0061.80172.8072.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)678.50338.60382.20576.00

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field pea variety disease ratings - Eyre Peninsula

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

Selected varieties of most relevance to South 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 South Australia.

VarietyAscochyta Blight resistancePowdery Mildew resistanceBacterial Blight resistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistanceDowny Mildew ResistancePratylenchus Thornei resistance
APB BondiMSRMRSRMRRMR (S)MSS
GIA KastarMS (P)RMRSMRSMS
GIA OurstarMS (P)SS (P)MRMSSMS
KaspaMSSSRMRSMRMS
PBA ButlerMSSMSRMRSMRMS
PBA GunyahMSSSRMRSMRMS
PBA NoosaMSSSRMRMSMRMS
PBA OuraMSSMSMRSMRMS (P)
PBA PearlMSSMSMRSMRMS
PBA PercyMSSMRMSRMRSRMR
PBA TaylorMSSSRMRSMRMS
PBA TwilightMSSSMRSMRMS
PBA WhartonMSR (S)SMRSMRMS

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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.

Lentil

New lentil varieties

The following information is for lentil 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
GIA Colombo(PBR)Grain Innovation Australia Pty Ltd5.4
Variety description not supplied.
ALB BurdettAgriculture Victoria
ALB Burdett is a high yielding, early flowering and early maturing, conventional non-IMI-tolerant lentil variety, specifically released to meet the agronomic and environmental conditions of Western Australia. ALB Burdett is a new medium red market-class, moderate plant vigour, resistant to Ascochyta Blight (Nipper virulent), improved resistant to Botrytis Grey Mould, shattering, pod drop and lodging, moderately tolerant to salinity, and potential to replace PBA Bolt in Esperance region
ALB DaneAgriculture Victoria
ALB Dane is a new large red market class lentil variety released by Agriculture Victoria for wide adaptations (i.e., for diverse production regions of SA, VIC, NSW and WA). ALB Dane is a high yielding and mid to late maturing with tolerance to IMI herbicide and shows improved resistance to Ascochyta blight and enhanced tolerance to salinity and Boron toxicity. The variety is licensed to Seednet with commercial seed expected to be widely available by 2026.
*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.

lentil variety yield performance - Eyre Peninsula

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: Mt Damper Lentil.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)0.63
GIA Lightning117
GIA Thunder116
ALB Terrier114
GIA Colombo113
GIA Leader103
ALB DaneNo trialNo trialNo trialNo trial101
PBA Hurricane XT101
PBA HighlandXT97
PBA Hallmark XT94
PBA Kelpie XT92
Sowing Date30 May
Rainfall J-M (mm)37.00
Rainfall A-O (mm)131.00

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Table 0: Murdinga Lentil.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.54
GIA Lightning117
GIA Colombo112
ALB Dane108
GIA Thunder108
ALB Terrier104
PBA HighlandXTNo trialNo trialNo trialNo trial100
PBA Hurricane XT99
GIA Leader96
PBA Hallmark XT93
PBA Kelpie XT92
Sowing Date11 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)45.20
Rainfall A-O (mm)168.40

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Table 0: Yeelanna Lentil.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.793.271.713.982.62
GIA Thunder(PBR)124116135105105
GIA Lightning(PBR)108110105107112
ALB Terrier(PBR)1101199999
GIA Colombo(PBR)101106
PBA HighlandXT(PBR)98102103102102
PBA Kelpie XT(PBR)979311910499
PBA Hurricane XT(PBR)1019810210099
ALB Dane8996
PBA Hallmark XT(PBR)101102979492
GIA Leader(PBR)10598949494
Sowing Date19 May 2 Jun 17 May 18 May 4 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)66.0061.80172.8072.0047.60
Rainfall A-O (mm)678.50338.60382.20576.00202.40

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lentil variety disease ratings - Eyre Peninsula

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

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

Table 0: Lentil disease guide for South Australia.

VarietyBotrytis Grey Mould resistanceAscochyta Blight (Hurricane Virulent) ResistanceAscochyta Blight (Nipper Virulent) ResistancePratylenchus Neglectus resistancePratylenchus Thornei resistance
ALB BurdettMS (P)MRMS (P)R (P)
ALB DaneMRMSMR (P)R (P)MRMSMRMS
ALB TerrierMRMSMRRMRMS (P)MRMS
GIA ColomboMRMS (P)RMR (P)R (P)MR (P)MRMS (P)
GIA LeaderMRMSMRMRMRMS (P)MR (P)
GIA LightningMSMRMS (P)R (P)MRMS (P)MR (P)
GIA MetroMRMSRMRMRMRMSMRMS (P)
GIA SireMSMRMS (P)R (P)MRMSMRMS (P)
GIA ThunderMRMSMRMS (P)R (P)MRMSMR (P)
PBA BoltSMRMSMRMRMR
PBA Hallmark XTMRMSMRMSRMRMRMRMS
PBA HighlandXTMSMRMRMRMSMRMS
PBA Hurricane XTMSMRMS (P)RMRMRMSMRMS
PBA Jumbo2MRRMRRMRMRMS
PBA Kelpie XTMSMRMSMRMSMRMSMRMS

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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.

Lupin

lupin variety yield performance - Eyre Peninsula

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: Ungarra Narrow Leafed Lupin.

Year20202021202220232024
Mean yield (t/ha)1.953.221.990.78
Coyote(PBR)105104115107
PBA Bateman(PBR)109102111106
PBA Jurien(PBR)108106103108
Rosemont(PBR)108102107
PBA Barlock(PBR)109103102106
PBA Gunyidi107Compromised trial101106104
Jenabillup(PBR)10510399104
Gidgee(PBR)105100103
Lawler(PBR)98103101102
Mandelup(PBR)10110199101
Sowing Date5 May 24 May 3 May 2 May 13 Jun
Rainfall J-M (mm)39.0050.80131.2024.6064.40
Rainfall A-O (mm)329.80318.40363.50177.70194.50

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lupin variety disease ratings - Eyre Peninsula

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

Selected varieties of most relevance to South 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 South Australia.

VarietyPhomopsis (Stem Infection) ResistanceAnthracnose resistancePhomopsis (Pod Infection) ResistanceBean Yellow Mosaic Virus ResistanceCucumber Mosaic Virus ResistanceSclerotinia Stem Rot Resistance
CoromupMRMRSS (P)MRS (P)
CoyoteSMRMSMRMSMR (P)MRMSS (P)
GidgeeMRMRSS (P)MRMSS (P)
JenabillupMSMSMRMRMRMSS (P)
LawlerMRMRMSMS (P)MRMSS (P)
MandelupMRMRMSSS (P)MRMSS (P)
PBA BarlockMRRMRMRMS (P)MRMSS (P)
PBA BatemanRMRMRMSSMR (P)MRS (P)
PBA GunyidiRMRMRMSMRMSMS (P)MRMSS (P)
PBA JurienRMRRMRMRMSMRMS (P)MSS (P)
PBA LeemanMRMRMSMRMSS (P)MRMSS (P)
RosemontMRMRMSMRMSMRMS (P)MRS (P)
WongaMRMRMRMS (P)MRS (P)

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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.