Winter wheat cultivars can potentially allow wheat growers in the southern region to sow much earlier than currently practiced, allowing a greater proportion of farm area to be sown on time.

This project will provide growers and advisers in the southern region with sound agronomic knowledge and supporting data, allowing them to exploit early sowing opportunities with long season wheats. The aim being to provide growers with information on the optimum time of sowing for new winter wheat cultivars, the risks and impact of drought during vegetative stages, potential threats from weeds, disease and pests. In addition, opportunities for grazing, nitrogen management and crop density recommendations will be provided.