DK Exstar Summary:

• The breakthrough in all-round reliability and flexible agronomy, rated 8+ for all key characters
• The natural successor to long-timer grower favourite, DK Extrovert
• Rapid autumn development for later drilling, tough conditions and CSFB & slug escape
• Class-leading phoma/stem canker and LLS resistance
• Excellent lodging resistance and strong stem stiffness
• Relatively early maturity, protected with proven DEKALB pod shatter resistance

Establishment Scheme Details:
How does it work?

• Grower registers with DEKALB by 30th September 2020 
•  If crop is established by 31st October – no claim.

Crop Failures by 31st October 2020….

• Merchant validates crop failure with DEKALB.
• Grower receives £100 per bag establishment rebate by 20th November 2020.

BLAZEN Summary:

• High yielding conventional variety marketed on KWS OEP scheme.
• Short, stiff variety with good resistance to stem canker and lodging.
• UK Gross Output = 103% 

Establishment Scheme Details:​

• The KWS OEP scheme offers a practical solution to growers with the ever-increasing challenge of getting oilseed rape crops established.
• The OEP shares the risk of establishment between the grower, merchant and breeder.
• The initial seed cost is lower for the grower, allowing better cashflow and offers flexible seed rates.

How does it work?

• Register with James Mortimer Ltd – we will then sign each grower onto the KOEP scheme with BIPO.
• Purchase BLAZEN seed at lower upfront cost and drill as normal.
• On 1st November 2020, declare the established area and pay £28.00/ha royalty to BIPO.

RGT Beetleblocker:

With OSR becoming a more challenging crop to establish, various techniques have been tested to try and reduce the impact of flea beetle on emerging crops. Trials carried out by Semences de France last year have led to the creation of RGT Beetleblocker, which can reduce the number of flea beetle in a crop by up to 75%.

RGT Beetleblocker combines RGT Blackmillion OSR , Fenugreek and Berseem Clover together in one homogenous mixture that can be sown in a single pass. The fenugreek gives off an odour which repels the flea beetle and, along with the berseem clover, also fixes nitrogen which will be available to the OSR crop as it grows. The key to getting the most out of this product is early drilling, giving the companion crops plenty of time to get established. This should be planned for 7 to 10 days earlier than you would normally drill your OSR. Trials carried out by Semences de France last year have led to the creation of RGT Beetleblocker, which can reduce the number of flea beetle in a crop by up to 75%.