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Seed
Selecting a variety can be a major challenge for any grower. At Openfield, we work hard to remove much of the uncertainty by developing and promoting varieties for which there is an established market appeal. By doing this, we can be confident that our growers will not struggle to market the crop.
This market understanding is further supported by our close relationship with plant breeders, which can often give us access to varieties up to three years before they have received AHDB recommendation. This allows us to fully-evaluate crop needs and agronomic requirements and assess their end-market potential with the ultimate consumers.
We have a network of variety trials across the UK, making us a leader in independent variety assessment and seed innovation.
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Seed treatments
Barley
| Rancona i-Mix | Redigo Pro | Latitude* | Signal 300 ES* | Manganese | Keylight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| titlerow | Key diseases | ||||||
| Microdochium (seedling) | |||||||
| Fusarium spp. (seedling) | |||||||
| Loose Smut | () | ||||||
| Covered Smut | |||||||
| Leaf stripe | () | () | |||||
| Take-All | |||||||
| titlerow | Key pests | ||||||
| Wireworm | |||||||
| BYDV (aphids) | |||||||
| Wheat Bulb Fly | |||||||
| Slug Hollowing | |||||||
| titlerow | Seedling Nutrition |
Key: ✔ = Control / suppression (✔)= Partial control / suppression
*must be applied with single purpose dressing for seed-borne disease control
Oats
| Rancona i-Mix | Redigo Pro | Beret Gold | Manganese | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| titlerow | Key diseases | ||||
| Microdochium (seedling) | |||||
| Fusarium spp. (seedling) | |||||
| Loose Smut | |||||
| Covered Smut | |||||
| Leaf Stripe | () | () | |||
| Take-All | |||||
| titlerow | Key pests | ||||
| Wireworm | |||||
| BYDV (aphids) | |||||
| Wheat Bulb Fly | |||||
| Slug Hollowing | |||||
| titlerow | Seedling Nutrition |
Key: ✔ = Control / suppression (✔)= Partial control / suppression
*must be applied with single purpose dressing for seed-borne disease control
Wheat
Set classes here. Rancona i-Mix Redigo Pro Latitude* Signal 300 ES* Vibrance Duo Manganese Keylight
titlerow Key diseases
Microdochium (seedling)
Fusarium spp. (seedling)
Septoria (seedling)
Bunts (seed & soil-borne)
Loose Smut
Ergot () ()
Blue Moulds () ()
Take-All
Septoria tritici
Brown Rust
Yellow Rust
titlerow Key pests
Wireworm
BYDV (aphids)
Wheat Bulb Fly
Slug Hollowing
Gout Fly
Frit Fly
titlerow Seedling Nutrition
Key: ✔ = Control / suppression (✔)= Partial control / suppression
*must be applied with single purpose dressing for seed-borne disease control
Rancona i-Mix
Active Ingredient: Ipconazole + Imazalil
Seed and soil-borne fungicide
Rancona i-MIX is a novel micro-emulsion seed treatment formulation for the control of seed and soil borne diseases in wheat and barley. Rancona i-Mix is physically and biologically compatible with all other common seed treatments. It’s unique formulation properties enable the most uniform and accurate application to the seed, presents no issues with flowability in the drill, and most importantly it possesses a superb safety profile for users and operators alike.
Manufacturer: Arysta
Redigo
Active Ingredient: Prothioconazole
Seed and soil-borne fungicide
Manufacturer: Bayer
Latitude
Active Ingredient: Silthiofam
The best product for take-all control. Recovers half of the yield lost to the disease. Ideal for second and subsequent wheat’s. Must be applied with a basic seed treatment against key seed-borne diseases.
Manufacturer: Certis
Signal 300 ES
Active Ingredient: Cypermethrin.
Signal 300 ES is used for the reduction of Wheat Bulb Fly and Wireworm damage. Must be applied with a basic seed treatment against seed-borne diseases.
Manufacturer: UPL
Vibrance Duo
Active Ingredient: Fludioxonil + Sedaxane
Vibrance Duo is a single purpose seed treatment for the control of the principle seed and soil borne diseases and has shown in trials to increase early root development and help optimise crop establishment.
Manufacturer: Syngenta
Liquid Manganese
Active Ingredient: Manganese Nitrate
A true liquid formulation giving exceptional seed cover with no dust, making it extremely safe for users and operators. The formulation reduces manganese deficiency in the autumn and early spring.
Manufacturer: De Sangosse
Matrix
Active Ingredient: Phosphite + natural bioactive complex
Patented nutrient technology that provides the seedling with a full nutrient and stimulant package to optimise growth. Improves establishment, enhances rooting and improves winter hardiness.
Manufacturer: Plant Syence
Seed production
We are committed to producing high-quality seed, together with an unrivalled service to farmers, growers and members.
Our modern seed plant at Colsterworth, near Grantham, uses the very latest seed processing technology to produce a comprehensive range of cereals, pulses and oilseeds. We continually invest in updating our cleaning and treating equipment, and we pride ourselves on producing the very best quality seed. We have links with all the major plant breeders and our national grain marketing and storage expertise means we can select seed varieties that can add value and are most suited to your local conditions and markets.
We are continually looking for new or existing seed growers to join our longstanding, experienced seed grower network. Please contact your local Farm Business Manager or Chris Bates our Seeds Production & Logistics Manager.
