Following the late spring, difficult growing season and poor performance of spring crops in many areas this year, winter crop area is anticipated to increase.
Winter cereal seed demand is high this season as growers are expected to increase winter crop area. Sowing is expected to commence in the next 10 days.
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Demand for winter cereal seed is reported to be high this season. A tough growing season, lower spring yields and high straw demand have resulted in many growers opting to increase winter crop area this year.
Winter barley seed in particular is in high demand and supply of commonly grown varieties such as Cassia in coming under pressure. Winter oat area could also increase this year.
Seed supply will be tight for winter and spring oats although this many not materialise until the spring sowing season.
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The message from the recent Goldcrop technical briefing was for growers to contact suppliers as soon as possible in relation to seed requirements this season.
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Following the late spring, difficult growing season and poor performance of spring crops in many areas this year, winter crop area is anticipated to increase.
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Demand for winter cereal seed is reported to be high this season. A tough growing season, lower spring yields and high straw demand have resulted in many growers opting to increase winter crop area this year.
Winter barley seed in particular is in high demand and supply of commonly grown varieties such as Cassia in coming under pressure. Winter oat area could also increase this year.
Seed supply will be tight for winter and spring oats although this many not materialise until the spring sowing season.
The message from the recent Goldcrop technical briefing was for growers to contact suppliers as soon as possible in relation to seed requirements this season.
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