Cereals

The cultivation of winter barley plays a subordinate role on many farms. However, economic analyses in recent years have shown that its reputation is often better than expected. It is striking that in recent years in particular, winter barley yields have been higher than wheat yields. So when and where is it worth growing winter barley? This is explained in the following article.

The topic of „maturity of a variety“ is always the basis for discussion when interpreting the performance of cereals. This consideration is justified from a breeder‘s point of view, as different yield trends can be seen between different varieties depending on the year and growing regions. Linda Hahn, Product Manager Cereals at DSV, explains what these trends look like and what they can mean for you as a farmer.

In theory, almost everything is known about growing high-yielding wheat - it‘s just that in practice, it doesn‘t quite work on one or two fields. Agriculture can not be taken for granted and presents us with new challenges in production technology every year. Hajo Haake, sales consultant at Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV) and farmer, provides us with practical solutions for wheat cultivation. 

Plant breeding never stands still! This is demonstrated by the new E-wheat EXSAL from Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV). It combines a wide range of resistances, good quality properties and high yields, which were achieved through a clever combination of traits from different varieties and first-class breeding work. The results of these combinations and what is behind EXSAL, you can read here.

The product range of Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV) sees the addition of one multi-row and one two-row winter barley variety as well as two winter wheat varieties. Yet not only have we expanded our portfolio, we also welcome new members to the DSV grain team.

This article features brief reports on the real-life experiences of three farmers with three varieties of cereals in three different regions of Germany, giving pointers to future growers: the winter wheat COMPLICE (B) and the winter barleys SENSATION and ESPRIT.

Bon the Damage it can cause, the influence of Climate Change on the spread of the Virus and the Advantages of resistant varieties.

Cereal aphids cause damage not only by feeding on crops; they often transmit viruses in the process. A mild autumn and early sowing combined with a non-tolerant variety provide the optimum conditions for a large aphid population and corresponding virus infection