Trial Results for 2017 to 2018 selection MAIZE. hybrids

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1 Trial Results for 2017 to 2018 selection MAIZE hybrids 1

2 Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe Sales Division GmbH Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business Park, SOLIHULL, B90 8AG January 2017 Dear Maize Grower, We are very pleased to present the results of The PACTS (Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System) early maturity forage and grain maize trials conducted between 2013 and Every year we conduct on farm large plot maize field trials and endeavor to provide all our customers with trial results that fully describe the maize hybrids we are offering for sale. Correctly describing our products is very important to us. Accurate hybrid descriptions enable our customers to select the correct hybrid for their needs and the right selection contributes greatly to achieving the best possible result. Satisfied customers are most likely to repurchase and our hope is to achieve both. Whenever you choose a Pioneer hybrid tested in PACTS Trials you can be sure farmers, with similar challenges to yours, have helped evaluate it on their own farms. The 2016 maize growing season was generally warmer than 2015 for most growers in the region. The greater heat accumulation over the season contributed to an earlier harvest and produced crops that gave higher dry matter yields. The control hybrid in PACTS Trials gave 1.8 tonnes more dry matter per hectare with a starch content 8. higher than the control hybrid in Pioneer is delighted to introduce the new very early hybrid. joins which after being sold in 2016 for the first time has become a mainstay of the Pioneer range and is Pioneer s biggest selling hybrid in the region. Together these two hybrids enable Pioneer to offer growers their highest ever yielding combination of very early and extra early maturity forage maize hybrids for cultivation in the open. PACTS Trial Performance Highlights This Extra Early maturity hybrid ticks many of the boxes for growers looking for earliness, yield and reliability. The performance of on less favourable sites, and where an early harvest is sought, is especially notable. NEW for With a dry matter content nearly as high as this higher yielding hybrid provides growers with the opportunity to lift their silage dry matter and starch yields. P7892 this popular Very Early maturity hybrid combines high dry matter yields with high starch yields and has a strong package of agronomic features including very good early vigour and fast stover dry down is an Early silage hybrid with a striking appearance, very tall with very good early vigour and high dry matter yields. It is ideally suited to growers looking to surpass their current silage dry matter yield levels and is likely to also find favour with those growing for biogas production. P8200 This intermediate maturity hybrid was introduced in In PACTS trials over many locations and years of comparisons it has shown adaptation to favourable sites in the open and many sites using the SAMCO system. P8200 is a very large stature hybrid that produces very high dry matter yields. P8201 This hybrid tops the PACTS Samco System trials summary. A very high dry matter yield is combined with a good starch yield to provide a dramatic response to the effect of the Samco System in terms of good quality tonnage yield. NEW

3 Pioneer Brand Inoculants DuPont Pioneer proprietary silage inoculants continue to provide those striving to make high quality silage with unique products that reduce silage dry matter losses and improve silage quality. Whether you are making grass silage in cool challenging conditions or maize silage in ideal conditions understanding the benefits that come from applying the most appropriate Pioneer silage inoculant can make dramatic differences to your profitability. The best forage invariably underpins the best levels of production whether you are a producer of milk, beef or biogas. The popular traditional technology products - PIONEER 1188, PIONEER 11G22 and PIONEER 11A44 - are fully complemented by the Fibre Technology product range which includes PIONEER 11GFT, PIONEER 11CFT, PIONEER 11AFT and PIONEER 11CH4. Fibre Technology Products all contain a unique strain of Pioneer bacteria that produces enzymes that increase the speed and extent of fibre degradation by reducing lignification. Silages treated with these new products have shown significantly improved levels of fibre digestibility and animal performance. Our sincere thanks go to the farmers and contractors who have participated in the 2016 PACTS Trials. Their practical help, patience and frequent sound advice, during the growing season make a significant contribution to each trial we conduct. Finally please do not hesitate to contact your nearest Pioneer representative with any questions you may have about your maize seed and silage inoculant needs in Yours sincerely, On behalf of Pioneer Andy Stainthorpe Sales Manager, UK, Ireland & Scandinavia Andy Stainthorpe, Sales Manager, UK, Ireland & Scandinavia Office: + 44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) Andy.Stainthorpe@Pioneer.com Jonathan Bellamy, Area Sales Manager, North UK Office: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) Jonathan.Bellamy@Pioneer.com Simon Preece Promoter, South West UK Office: +44 (1884) Mobile +44 (7813) simonpreece62@gmail.com

4 PACTS Book Contents PACTS Results Summaries Page 4-9 PACTS Descriptions Page Pioneer Inoculant Product Guide Page 20 PACTS Individual Site Results Page PACTS Site Agronomy Details Page PACTS Trials Background Information The purpose of PACTS Trials Whether a particular maize hybrid realises its full genetic potential depends largely upon how well it is adapted to the local environment and how successfully it is managed. The PACTS Trial Results are intended to help growers identify which Pioneer hybrids are best suited to their own location and circumstances, and additionally suggest agronomic techniques that may help maximise yields and quality. Layout Each PACTS Trial is established within a commercial crop of maize and is planted and harvested by the host farmer with the assistance of Pioneer staff. All trials are managed as part of the field and the results therefore are reflective of the effect of local weather conditions and actual crop management practices. A PACTS trial is generally comprised of between 15 and 20 plots. The plots are planted in identically sized marked areas adjacent to each other across a uniform part of the selected field. Each plot is 6 or 8 rows wide and normally 50 metres in length. Typically every fourth strip is the same hybrid and is designated as a Control variety. The Control hybrid provides data that is used to offset the variable effects of soil type changes across a trial. In 2016 the Control hybrid was P7892. Competitor s Typically four varieties from competitor plant breeding companies that have been widely grown commercially in recent years are included in each PACTS Trial. The competitor hybrids used in 2016 were Severus, Augustus, Ambition and Fabregas. Analysis Representative samples from every PACTS plot are taken at harvest and promptly oven dried to determine percentage dry matter content. Dried samples are subsequently tested in a Near Infra Red Spectrophotometer (NIRS) machine at a Pioneer laboratory. Results from these tests accurately indicate multiple quality parameters including starch content, whole plant digestibility and Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF). These NIRS tests are based on a robust NIRS calibration developed by Pioneer following extensive research and development around the world. The large number of PACTS locations, and samples tested, ensure that the NIRS data generated in PACTS trials can be regarded as a reliable indicator of likely maize silage hybrid performance. Sites Each trial site is classified as being favourable or less favourable depending upon the heat accumulation that would typically be measured at that location. The results from individual trials are detailed in this book however due to space restrictions occasionally some trials are not shown. The results from trials not shown are available on request. 2

5 Maize Selection The selection of a particular hybrid for cultivation inevitably varies according to the different criteria a grower has. In many situations yield is of paramount importance but earliness of maturity is usually another critical factor. Other factors such as standing power, silage nutritional quality and end-use intentions e.g. whole plant silage fed to livestock or used for biogas production should be taken into account. No single hybrid will suit all situations. The following factors are just some of those that can have a major influence on the quantity, quality and value of the maize crop produced. The Environment Crop Husbandry Genetics Latitude Seedbed Quality Yield Potential Soil Type Drilling Date Early Vigour Altitude Planting Population Disease Resistance Aspect Fertiliser Policy Maturity Shelter Use of The Samco System Standing Power Harvesting & Storage Use On-Farm Sell Off-Farm Harvesting Method As Feed Silage Quality Harvest Timing For Biogas Production Consistent Supply Storage Method Ration Supplementation Value versus Other Feeds Feed-Out Methods Ration Consistency Local Demand Use of Inoculant Yeast and Mould Content Transport Costs Growing a maize crop that meets all requirements depends upon selecting a hybrid with the most appropriate genetic potential and then managing that hybrid in a manner that will meet the chosen objectives. UK & Ireland Historical Forage PACTS Trials Results Summary Year Neutral Control Fresh Weight Starch Sugar Digestibility Number Yield Detergent Yield Value of Sites Fibre 2016 P PR39V PR39V PR39V PR39V JUSTINA JUSTINA JUSTINA nr JUSTINA nr JUSTINA nr JUSTINA nr nr JUSTINA nr nr JUSTINA nr nr JUSTINA nr nr 17 Average NOTE: All trials included in this summary were grown in the open; nr = not recorded 3

6 Results Summaries Favourable Sites Forage, Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # P % 110% P % 108% Fabregas* P P Ambition* 38% P7892 (C) 3 30% 98% JUSTINA Severus* 3 9 (L) 3 91% Augustus KWS* 3 88% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) Forage, 2016 Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield P P7892 (C) 3 Fabregas* % Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # P % % 10 P7892 (C) 3 9 Fabregas* P % 9 Ambition* % 31% 3 98% 9 Severus* P7724 (L) % 9 Augustus Ambition* KWS* % % Severus* 3 Yield (Tonnes /Acre) 9 (L) 3 91% Augustus KWS* 3 88% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low Plant Population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2017 # = Value of whole plant maize silage is based on / Tonne of ; t/ha = Tonnes Per Hectare 4

7 Results Summaries Less Favourable Sites Forage, Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # % 10 31% 10 31% 10 P % P7892 (C) 29% 3 99% (L) 31% 8% 98% Ambition* 3 9 JUSTINA 28% 9 Severus* 3 9 Augustus KWS* 3 9 Activate* 3 9 PR39V43 30% 91% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Forage, 2016 Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # % P7892 (C) 3 Ambition* 3 99% (L) 3 98% Augustus KWS* 40% 9 Severus* Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low Plant Population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2017 # = Value of whole plant maize silage is based on / Tonne of ; t/ha = Tonnes Per Hectare 5

8 Results Summaries Biogas Pioneer s for Energy Production The most appropriate maize hybrid for biogas production in any one situation depends on multiple factors. Maize hybrid selection for biogas production should always begin with a field assessment to determine appropriate hybrid maturity. PACTS Trials enable Pioneer to predict the gas yields that can be achieved from different Pioneer hybrids cultivated in favourable and less favourable locations. Selected Methane Gas Yield Predictions from PACTS Trials Grown In The Open, Favourable Sites Methane Yield# Number of Years Number of Sites DM Litres/kg Litres/ha P ,121, ,063, % 2 13 P ,059, Fabregas* 313 6,044, P ,966, % ,920, % 4 28 Ambition* 321 5,847, % 3 22 P7892 (C) 317 5,751, % 4 28 JUSTINA 319 5,603, % ,575, P ,549, ,453, % 2 12 Severus* 316 5,373, Less Favourable Sites Methane Yield# Number of Years Number of Sites DM Litres/kg Litres/ha 309 5,428, ,424, Fabregas* 305 5,416, ,303, P7892 (C) 315 5,280, % 4 31 Augustus KWS* 328 5,232, P ,209, % 3 23 Ambition* 318 5,186, % 3 25 Severus* 311 4,960, % 2 15 JUSTINA 295 4,793, # Methane yield figures are determined using a calculation based on the Weissbach formula and actual yield and quality results from the UK & Ireland PACTS trials. This formula predicts gas output based on the value of the key substrates in the forage prior to fermentation. The calculation of Fermentable Organic, or FoTs, is a key part of the formula and the FoTs is determined using quality data obtained from PACTS trials. * = Competitor ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

9 Results Summaries Grain Grown In The Open, FINANCIAL INTERPRETATION Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) P t/ha 11 1, t/ha 110% 1, t/ha 10 1, P t/ha 10 1, JUSTINA (C) t/ha 1,220 0 P t/ha 98% 1, P t/ha 98% 1, P t/ha 9 1, PR39V t/ha 9 1, t/ha 9 1, X80H165 (P8333**) t/ha 9 1, Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) Grain Yield, Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; # = Grain value based on /Tonne at 1 Moisture PACTS Agronomic Descriptions for 2017 Maturity Description Extra Early Soil Type Reference Light Medium Heavy Early Vigour Resistance to Lodging Score* Typical Stover -Down Rate PACTS Eyespot Resistance Scores** Very Good 8.2 Fast 6.5 Very Early Very Good 7.6 Very Fast 6.0 PR39V43 Very Early Good 8.2 Moderate 6.0 P7892 Very Early Very Good 8.2 Very Fast 5.0 Early Very Good 8.2 Moderate 7.7 P8057 Early Good 8.0 Fast 7.0 Early Good 8.2 Moderate 7.0 JUSTINA Early Very Good 8.2 Fast 4.5 P7905 Intermediate Good 8.0 Moderate 6.8 P8200 Intermediate Good 7.8 Moderate 8.0 P8201 Intermediate Very Good 8.1 Moderate 6.0 P8000 Late Average 8.2 Moderate 6.5 *Lodging resistance scores based on 1-9 where 9 = good and 1 = poor ** Eyespot resistance disease scores based on a 1-9 scale where 9 = good; (ratings derived from combination of inoculated nurseries and field situations) 7

10 Results Summaries Samco System Growing Maize Under Film The Samco System provides extra heat during the first few weeks of growth when the plant is often challenged by cold temperatures. Over the course of the growing season the System significantly increases heat accumulation which can either bring forward the harvest date or increase yield. Samco and Maizetech have worked closely with Pioneer for many years to understand exactly how different varieties behave when sown under film. Extensive trials and commercial experience have shown that certain maize hybrids are more suited to sowing under film than others. Some are clearly unsuitable. Site assessments and intended planting date should determine the maturity of the hybrid to be sown and then other desired features such as high relative yield and standing ability can help identify the specific hybrid to be sown. Extra Early Maturity has been tested for two seasons under the Samco System in 2015 and has proven itself to be a prime choice for growers on very marginal locations where it has produced high starch content silage with good dry matter yields. should also be considered as an appropriate choice on more favourable locations where the sowing date is delayed. P7892 Very Early Maturity This very early maturing, high starch content hybrid has proven itself to be a reliable option for Samco System growers on marginal sites and situations where planting is delayed. P7892 is slightly later to mature than but with higher dry matter yield potential. Early Maturity has been extensively tested and widely grown commercially under film. is suitable for very marginal and less favourable locations, or where an early harvest is sought. has very good resistance to eysepot (aureobasidium zeae). P8200 Intermediate Maturity P8200 has now been tested in PACTS Trials under the Samco System over 21 locations and four years. This tall hybrid has given high dry matter yields of silage with good starch content. P8200 penetrates film well, dries down rapidly at maturity and is suited to many locations, apart for the most marginal sites, when planted at the normal time. P8201 Late Maturity P8201 has been tested for two years in PACTS Trials. This is a very large stature hybrid that has penetrated the film extremely well and shown good vigour after emergence through the film. Very high dry matter yields of good starch content have been recorded and P8201 is a strong addition to the Pioneer line-up for cultivation under film. P8000 Late Maturity P8000 has now proven itself to be a stiff strawed hybrid capable of producing high starch content silages across a wide range of sites using the Samco System. P8000 is suited to all but marginal locations when planted in the normal planting period. The agronomic practices required for cultivating maize under film vary significantly to those normally adopted when cultivating maize in the open. In addition to selecting a suitable hybrid it is important that appropriate advice is sought on all the other appropriate crop management techniques relevant to this method of cultivation. A fundamental part of the Samco System is the use of maize hybrids that we know are suited for cultivation under film says Sam Shine of Samco. Samco work closely with Pioneer and their PACTS trials programme to identify hybrids that respond significantly to the conditions that exist under the film and learn how to manage them in the field. P7905 Intermediate Maturity P7905 is a large stature hybrid with a strong track record in PACTS trials of producing very high starch and dry matter yields with the Samco System. To exploit the yield potential of P7905 planting should take place within the normal planting window and marginal sites should be avoided. For further details about the Samco System please contact Samco, Tuogh, Adare, County Limerick Tel: (0) Website: NOTE: All Pioneer PACTS variety plots planted under film in the UK & Ireland have been sown using the Samco System. The Samco System incorporates the use of a specific type of planter and also films tested and approved by Samco. It should not be assumed that the types of yield responses shown in this book will be obtained when using either a different make of planter and/or films that have not been tested and approved by Samco. 8

11 Results Summaries Samco System Strip Trials, Forage, Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # P P X70H276 (P7051**) 38% 10 P P % P7905 (C) 3 PR39A % BENICIA 30% 9 X80H165 (P8333**) % 9 P JUSTINA 31% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2017 # = Value of whole plant maize silage is based on / Tonne of ; t/ha = Tonnes per Hectare NOTE: Do not attempt to compare the summaries of trials grown in the Open with summaries of trials grown under the Samco System. Samco System trials are located in different places to those grown in the open and conclusions drawn from such a comparison are likely to be misleading. Grain Trials, Favourable & Less Favourable, FINANCIAL INTERPRETATION Number of Years Number of Sites Fresh Yield Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) P t/ha 109% P t/ha 108% P t/ha t/ha 10 BENICIA t/ha 10 JUSTINA (C) t/ha P8200 PR39V43 P t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha 98% 98% 9 9 1, , , , Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) Grain Yield, Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; # = Grain value based on /Tonne at 1 Moisture NOTE: Do not attempt to compare the summaries of trials grown in the Open with summaries of trials grown under the Samco System. Samco System trials are located in different places to those grown in the open and conclusions drawn from such a comparison are likely to be misleading. 9

12 Descriptions» Extra Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage, Biogas and Grain was commercialised for the first time in 2016 and immediately became the biggest selling Pioneer hybrid in the early maturity region of the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia. PACTS results show is clearly an obvious choice for growers who are seeking a hybrid that will reach 30% dry matter quickly and produce good yields of high starch content silage. has shown a high degree of adaptation to cultivation on less favourable locations, where heat is often limiting, and on favourable locations where an early harvest is needed. Characteristics Fastest Pioneer hybrid to reach 30% dry matter Tall hybrid for such an early maturity Very good early vigour with a lodging resistance score of 8.2 High starch content silage with good whole plant digestibility PACTS Eyespot resistance score of 6.5 Grown In The Open On both favourable and less favourable sites For production of dry grain or grain for crimping on all but marginal sites Grown Using The Samco System has given high comparative dry matter yields on the least favourable sites when sown under film e.g. sites in Northern Ireland and South West Scotland can also be an appropriate selection for planting under film on more favourable locations when sowing is delayed Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Fast Very Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) to Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech 10

13 Descriptions Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results» Less Favourable Sites Selected Paired Comparisons Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Less 36.8% % 6.0% 40.8% ,303,413 Favourable 3 25 Ambition* Sites % % ,186,499 Less % 34.8% % ,383,690 Favourable 1 8 Augustus KWS* Sites % % ,127,501 Less % % 41.1% ,237,335 Favourable 2 15 Severus* Sites % ,789,501 Less 36.8% % 6.0% 40.8% ,303,413 Favourable 3 25 P7892 (C) Sites % % ,280,434 Less 33.8% % ,216,025 Favourable 2 16 Sites % ,177,405» Favourable Sites Selected Paired Comparisons Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Favourable % 5.0% 39.9% ,580, Ambition* Sites 40.1% % 71.1% % ,853,154 Favourable % ,424, Augustus KWS* Sites % % ,974,501 Favourable % % ,440, Severus* Sites 38.0% % % ,391,788 Favourable % 5.1% 39.9% ,516, P7892 (C) Sites 36.1% % 69.9% 32.1% 6.0% ,756,433 Favourable 39.0% % ,084, Sites % % ,440,491 * Competitor hybrid 11

14 Descriptions NEW for 2017!» Very Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas is a very early maturity Pioneer hybrid that has given exceptional yields of high starch content silage in PACTS Trials in 2015 and This tall high yielding large stature hybrid can be exploited to its fullest on lighter soils where growers seek high energy silage for feeding or for improving their efficiency and quantity of biogas production. Characteristics Exceptional dry matter yields for this maturity Tall, very good early vigour High starch content silage with good whole plant digestibility Grown In The Open On favourable sites avoiding heaviest soils Less favourable sites with shelter and lighter soils Grown Using The Samco System has given extremely high starch yields and starch contents when grown under film. Being a very early maturing hybrid however it is essential that harvest takes place once maturity is reached. Key to Site Plant Population Comparisons PACTS Site PACTS Type Plant Population Standard PACTS Trial Population Plants Established/ha Low Plant Population Plants Established/ha Jones Less Favourable 104,785 78,368 Russon Less Favourable 98,182 81,450 Flawborough Less Favourable 92,025 61,573 Blenkiron Less Favourable 96,420 79,249 Marston Less Favourable 98,182 77,050 Garlick Less Favourable 108,307 79,691 Reaseheath Less Favourable 98,621 77,048 Morrow Favourable 90,999 74,999 Binnington Favourable 105,998 89,752 Kingspool Favourable 92,270 84,417 Mogridge Favourable 103,068 87,362 Average 98,987 79,178 Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Very Fast Extremely Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) to Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Favourable 39.0% % ,084, Ambition* Sites 38.8% % 71.1% ,610,841 Favourable % ,424, Augustus KWS* Sites % % ,974,501 Favourable 39.0% % ,084, Severus* Sites 38.0% % % ,391,788 Favourable 38.9% ,056, Fabregas* Sites % % ,965,838 * Competitor hybrid 12

15 Descriptions P7892» Very Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas P7892 is a very early maturity hybrid launched in In 2016 P7892 became the Control hybrid for the PACTS trials due to its consistency and adaptation to many different types of locations. P7892 has very good early vigour and no major agronomic weaknesses. Growers planting in the open and looking for high yields with good reliability often choose P7892 and those growing under film in cold locations, or planting late, have also found it to be a successful choice. Characteristics Large stature hybrid Very good early vigour Very fast stover dry down at maturity Grown Using The Samco System P7892 is suitable for growing under film in the least favourable locations e.g. Northern Ireland, South West Scotland and West Wales or where planting is delayed Grown In The Open Suitable for growing on a wide range of sites in the UK, Ireland and Denmark. Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Very Fast Very Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 103, , ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) P7892 (C) Favourable 36.1% % 32.1% 6.1% ,756, Ambition* Sites 39.9% % 71.1% ,752,297 P7892 (C) Less % % ,280,434 Favourable 3 25 Ambition* Sites % % ,186,49 P7892 (C) Favourable 36.1% % % ,771, Severus* Sites 38.0% % % ,391,788 P7892 (C) Less 31.8% % % 9.8% 43.1% ,098,768 Favourable 2 15 Severus* Sites % ,789,501 * Competitor hybrid 13

16 Descriptions» Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas is a striking early maturity hybrid which combines very good early vigour with a tall growth habit. has given high dry matter yields of good starch content and will suit growers seeking to produce a large quantity of early to mature silage, and also those aiming to maximise biogas production. is suitable for growing in the open on all but marginal sites. is suitable for planting under film in many locations and responds to the Samco System by producing good yields of high dry matter content silage. has a notable level of resistance to Eyespot (Aureobasibium zeae) Characteristics Tall, large stature Very good early vigour Good comparative resistance to Eyespot (Aureobasibium zeae) Grown In The Open On good to favourable sites where higher dry matter yields are sought Grown Using The Samco System On a wide range of favourable sites in south and north England On good sites in southern and midland counties of Ireland, and also favourable, sheltered sites in more northerly counties. Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Moderate Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 93, ,000 93, ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Favourable % 32.1% % ,002, Ambition* Sites 40.1% % % 4.0% 39.1% ,869,334 Less % ,482,335 Favourable 3 25 Ambition* Sites % % ,186,499 Favourable % 31.8% ,858, Fabregas* Sites % % ,044,511 Less % 68.0% 30.9% 7.0% 42.9% ,573,810 Favourable 3 16 Fabregas* Sites 31.9% % 67.0% 30.8% 4.8% 44.9% ,529,860 * Competitor hybrid (C) Control hybrid 14

17 Descriptions» Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Grain has been tested in two years of PACTS Trials in 2015 and is a slightly later maturing short stature hybrid with very good lodging resistance that has given high dry matter yields of silage on favourable sites. Characteristics Short stature hybrid Very good lodging resistance Grown In The Open On favourable locations for silage and grain Grown Using The Samco System Over two years and 9 locations of trials under film has given good dry matter yields of relatively high dry matter content. is suitable for favourable locations planted during the normal sowing window Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Good Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Moderate Good Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 98, ,000 98, ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Favourable 33.1% % 43.8% ,474, Ambition* Sites % % 5.1% 40.0% ,618,963 Less 33.1% % ,474,550 Favourable 2 12 Fabregas* Sites % % ,965,838 Favourable 33.1% % ,474, P7892 (C) Sites 36.0% % 71.0% 31.9% % ,772,999 All Sites % ,629, P7905 (C) Samco System 29.9% % % % ,823,035 * Competitor hybrid (C) Control hybrid 15

18 Descriptions JUSTINA» Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Grain JUSTINA s long term commercial success and particular combination of yield, maturity and agronomic strength ensures it can justifiably claim to be The Great All-Rounder. Whether sowing under film or in the open JUSTINA has been able to provide growers with the reliability that they have so often failed to obtain from other hybrids. Characteristics Single cross with flint dent grain Very good early vigour Uniform impressive tall crop Large cob at full maturity with deep large kernels Grown In The Open On good to favourable sites Grown Using The Samco System On all maize growing sites in the UK and Ireland Avoid late planting on the most marginal sites in northerly counties of Ireland and England Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Fast Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 103, ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Very Good P8057» Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage P8057 is an early hybrid for favourable locations. P8057 has consistently given a high starch content for this higher dry matter yield level. Good all round agronomic features including comparatively good disease resistance. Characteristics Large stature hybrid High starch content silage Grown In The Open Favourable locations in Great Britain Where a high starch content silage is a priority Maturity between P7892 and JUSTINA Grown Using The Samco System P8057 is not normally grown under the Samco System Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Early Vigour Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 103,000 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech 16

19 Descriptions P8200» Intermediate Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage P8200 is a tall, large stature, intermediate maturity hybrid ideally suited to cultivation under film. In 23 paired comparisons over four years of PACTS trials grown under film P8200 has given a comparative dry matter yield 5. higher than the control hybrid P7905, with a starch content 3.8% higher and a similar dry matter content. P8200 dries down very quickly at maturity helping bring forward the harvest date for such a high yielding hybrid. P8200 has shown consistency in both the UK and Ireland in cold and hot seasons. Characteristics Tall, large stature hybrid Usually double cobs when grown under film Grown In The Open On favourable locations Grown Using The Samco System Choose for all but the least favourable sites in UK & Ireland Switch to an earlier hybrid if planting is delayed past mid-may Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Good Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Moderate Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 98,000 98, ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) P8200 All Sites % ,506, P7905 (C) Samco System 33.0% % 70.0% % ,335,666 JUSTINA All Sites 31.8% % 4.1% 43.1% ,902, P8200 Samco System % 68.1% ,564,033 All Sites % 68.9% ,877, P8200 Samco System 31.1% % % ,425,329 P7892 All Sites 34.1% ,823, P8200 Samco System % 66.9% ,359,219 (C) Control hybrid 17

20 Descriptions P8000» Late Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Grain P8000 is a high yielding, large stature and late maturing hybrid. P8000 has a very high genetic yield potential, very good lodging resistance and stay-green. It is suitable for forage and grain production. Characteristics Single cross with dent grain High grain yields Grown In The Open Only on the most favourable sites in southern England Grown Using The Samco System On good to favourable sites in UK and Ireland planted in the normal planting period P8000 maturity when grown under film is between JUSTINA and BENICIA Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Average Average Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Moderate Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 98,000 98, ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years No. of Sites DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) P8000 All Sites 34.9% % % ,787, P7905 (C) Samco System 34.9% % ,731,825 P % % 4.8% ,720,728 All Sites 4 10 P % % % ,724,626 18

21 Descriptions P7905» Intermediate Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas Over 33 locations and four years of PACTS trials grown under film, P7905 has consistently produced very high forage dry matter yields made up of a high dry matter and high starch content. P7905 is an intermediate maturity hybrid that has given high yields on favourable sites grown in the open. Characteristics Tall, large stature hybrid Consistent high dry matter and starch yields Grown In The Open Favourable locations in the south of England Grown Using The Samco System On a wide range of sites in South and North England On sites in southern and midland counties of Ireland, and also favourable, sheltered sites in more northerly counties Not suited for planting outside the normal planting period Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Good Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Moderate Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 98, , ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Good P8201» Intermediate Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas P8201 has given exceptional dry matter yields when grown under film. Over two years of PACTS testing it has given a dry matter yield 1 higher than P7905 with a broadly equivalent starch content. P8201 penetrates film easily as it develops. P8201 is a hybrid that can increase forage yields for growers on all but marginal situations using the Samco System. Characteristics Very tall, large stature, forage hybrid Very good early vigour and good standing power Very high dry matter yields, good starch contents for such a yield Grown In The Open Only on the most favourable sites in the UK & Ireland Grown Using The Samco System Suitable for all but the least favourable locations under film Plant in the normal sowing period Specific Agronomic Advice Grown In The Open Samco System Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Eyespot Resistance Score Stover -Down Rate Moderate Fast Forage Seeding Rate 2 (seeds/ha) 98,000 98, ,000 Film Penetration Ability 3 Not Applicable Very Good 1 Based on 1-9 scale where 9 = good and 1 = poor 2 Assumes plant establishment losses of less than 3 Film penetration varies with conditions and film type; use films approved by Samco and Maizetech 19

22 Pioneer Inoculant Product Guide Mode of Action Product Forage Purpose Unique Fibre Technology Grass and wholecrop cereal silages Maize silage Lucerne silage Fermentation, animal performance and fibre digestibility, aerobic stability Fermentation, animal performance and fibre digestibility, aerobic stability Fermentation, animal performance and fibre digestibility, aerobic stability A wide range of high dry matter silages Aerobic stability and gas production PIONEER 11G22 High dry matter grass, wholecrop cereal and pea/ cereal silages Fermentation, animal performance and aerobic stability Traditional Technology PIONEER 11B91 PIONEER 1188 Crimped maize grain Grass silage below 30 % dry matter Fermentation, animal performance and aerobic stability Fermentation and animal performance PIONEER 11A44 A wide range of high dry matter silages Aerobic stability 20

23 Individual Site Results Forage Joanna Binnington Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % Severus* P7892 (C) P8201 Ambition* (L) Fabregas* Augustus KWS* X70H276 (P7051**) % 30% % % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Arnold Dare Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % P8201 Fabregas* P7892 (C) Ambition* Severus* P7724 Augustus KWS* % 28% % 9% 109% % 99% 98% % 89% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

24 Individual Site Results Forage Jamie Montgomery Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % % % P8201 X70H276 (P7051**) P7892 (C) P7724 Ambition* P8057 Severus* % % % 99% 98% Augustus KWS* 3 80% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Kingspool Holsteins Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % Fabregas* P7892 (C) P8201 Ambition* Augustus* Severus* (L) 38% 39% % 31% % % 101% % 90% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low plant population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

25 Individual Site Results Forage Marston St Lawrence Estate Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % Ambition* P8057 P7892 (C) Augustus KWS* Severus* (L) 3 30% 28% % 39% 30% 28% 28% 9% 10% 8% 8% 8% 9% 9% 10% % % 98% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) Irwin Morrow Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % % P8201 P7892 (C) P7724 Ambition* Fabregas* Augustus KWS* (L) Severus* 3 28% 3 30% 28% % 38% 3 29% 3 29% 8% 10 99% 98% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low plant population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

26 Individual Site Results Forage Reaseheath College Results % % % X70F245 (**) 19% 1 108% X75F553 (**) 20% 9% 10 P P % PR39V43 (C) 21% 10% Ambition* 29% 20% 11% 99% Severus* 2 8% 98% Activate* Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Digestibility 1 Moisture Spencer Mogridge Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % P7892 (C) Ambition* Severus* (L) Augustus* 31% 3 30% 3 29% 2 31% 28% 3 8% 109% 108% 98% % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low plant population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

27 Individual Site Results Forage Tim Russon Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % P8201 P7892 (C) P7724 Ambition* Severus* Augustus* (L) % 40% % % 98% % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) David Garlick Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % Ambition* 38% 39% % % % (L) 38% P7892 (C) % Severus* 40% 1% % Augustus KWS* Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low plant population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

28 Individual Site Results Forage Gareth Powell Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % Augustus KWS* % % 3 8% Ambition* 39% P7892 (C) % Severus* 3 98% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Huw Jones Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % 109% % 3 108% % % P7892 (C) P (L) 3 99% % Augustus KWS* 40% 88% % % Severus* Ambition* Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low plant population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

29 Individual Site Results Forage Flawborough Farms Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % P7892 (C) Ambition* Severus* Augustus KWS* (L) 31% % % % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Keith Blenkiron Results Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % (L) P7892 (C) Severus* Ambition* Augustus KWS* 28% % 29% % 1 11% 9% 9% 10% 9% 111% 108% % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; L = Low plant population; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

30 Individual Site Results Forage Evan Jones Results Digestibility 1 Moisture P8200 P7905 (C) Ambition* Ambition* (O) % % % 10 99% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) % % % % Richard Phillips Results Digestibility 1 Moisture P8200 P7724 P7905 (C) X80H165 (P8333**) P7892 P8201 (O) % 2 8% 28% 30% 31% 28% % % 98% 9 88% 81% % % % % % % % % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Richard Anthony Results P7905 (C) Ambition* Augustus KWS* 2 30% 28% % % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) Digestibility Trial not included in any summary fi le due to different Control hybrid used. & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; O = Grown in the open; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in Moisture 69% % % % % % %

31 Individual Site Results Forage Samuel J. Shine Results Digestibility 1 Moisture P8201 P7902 P7892 P8200 P8000 P7932 Award* LG30.211* PR39A98 P7724 X70H276 (P7051**) P7843 P7905 (C) BENICIA P8134 Galbi* X80H165 (P8333**) JUSTINA P % 31% % % 3 31% 29% 31% 30% % % 2 1% 21% 2 28% 9% % 111% 108% % 9 99% % 88% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) John Whitby Results P8025 P7902 P8042 P8409 P7724 P7905 (C) P8000 X80H165 (P8333**) BENICIA P8521 P9027 P % % 3 40% Yield (Tonnes /Acre) % % 101% 99% 99% Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; O = Grown in the open; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

32 Individual Site Results Forage Bailey Brothers Results Digestibility 1 Moisture P8200 JUSTINA P8000 P7905 (C) BENICIA PR39A98 P8201 P7892 Award* Grosso* P7843 LG * % % 3 1% 1% 1% % 99% 98% % % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) 68% % % % % % % % % % % % % Newton Rigg Results Digestibility 1 Moisture P8200 X70H276 (P7051**) P7724 P7905 (C) X80H165 (P8333**) P % % 2 29% % 7 89% 111% 110% 109% 108% % % % % % % % % Yield (Tonnes /Acre) & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; O = Grown in the open; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

33 Individual Site Results Grain Tim Farthing Results Financial Interpretation Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control ( /ha) P8521 P8000 PR39V43 P7932 JUSTINA (C) t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha % 110% 109% 108% , , , , , , , , ,331 0 Mark Pethick Results Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) Financial Interpretation Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control ( /ha) P7932 JUSTINA (C) P8201 P8000 P8521 PR39V t/ha t/ha t/ha 99% t/ha 99% t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha 91% t/ha 90% t/ha 89% t/ha 8 1, , , , , , , , , , , Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) Alan Cook Results Financial Interpretation Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control ( /ha) Wifaxx 2 (85K)* X80H165 (P8333**) P8000 P8042 P7724 P7932 JUSTINA (C) PR39V t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha % 109% 108% 108% 108% % 91% Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) 1, , , , , , , , , , , , Grain Yield, Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2017 # Maize value based on 110/Tonne at 1 moisture 31

34 Individual Site Agronomy Details NAME > JOANNA BINNINGTON KINGSPOOL HOLSTEINS MARSTON ST LAWRENCE JAMIE MONTGOMERY TOWN PULBOROUGH BRISTOL BANBURY WINCANTON COUNTY & COUNTRY W. SUSSEX, GB AVON, GB OXON, GB SOMERSET, GB SITE CLASSIFICATION FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, OPEN FORAGE, OPEN FORAGE, OPEN FORAGE, OPEN YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE GREENSAND SANDY LOAM CLAY LOAM MEDIUM LOAM ASPECT/SLOPE (DEGREES) SOUTH / 15 FLAT / NONE FLAT / NONE NORTH / 5 ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) PREVIOUS CROPPING GRASS MAIZE - SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) CATTLE / CATTLE / 20,000 MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) CATTLE / 0.5 CATTLE / FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE DAP / 125 / DAP / 160 / DAP / 75 / FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE 34.AN / 150 / NURAM 35S / 400L/HA / - FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE ANTHEM & DICTATE//06-05 FORNET / 0.75 L / GLYPHOSATE 360 / 2.0/HA / STOMP AQUA / 3.1 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE PENDIMETHALIN/3.75/06-05 CALLISTO / 0.75 L / ANTHEM / 3.5 / CLAYTON FAIZE / 1.4 / SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE CALARIS / 1.35 / PRIMERO & RISCALA / 1.0 / ACCENT / 58GM / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE / / SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA - 105, ,000 CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST YELLOW / STRAW GREEN / YELLOWING VERY GREEN YELLOWING COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL NAME > IRWIN MORROW ARNOLD DARE SPENCER MOGRIDGE REASEHEATH COLLEGE TOWN TRURO AXMINSTER STURMINSTER NEWTON CREWE COUNTY & COUNTRY CORNWALL, GB DEVON, GB DORSET, GB CHESHIRE, GB SITE CLASSIFICATION FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, OPEN FORAGE, OPEN FORAGE, OPEN FORAGE, NO FILM YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE MEDIUM LOAM MEDIUM LOAM SAND ALLUVIA SAND ASPECT & SLOPE (DEGREES) FLAT / NONE FLAT / NONE FLAT /NONE ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) PREVIOUS CROPPING MAIZE SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) CATTLE / 45,000 CATTLE / 45,000 CATTLE / 75,000 33,000 MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) CATTLE / CATTLE / 21 FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE DAP / 250 / UREA / 125 / CALCIFERT S / 175 / FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE NITRAM / 280 / FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE CALARIS / 1.25 / MOSTMICRO/ADJ/4&.4/28-04 NICOSULFURON / 60 GM / ANTHEM / 2.8 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE MAIZE BOOST / 5 / TEMPLAR / 1.75 / TERBUTHYLAZIN / 3 L / REMIX ADJ / 0.35 / SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE - CALLISTO / 0.5 / MESOTRIONE / 0.75 L / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE - / / / / SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA 92, , , ,000 CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST GREEN / YELLOWING GREEN / YELLOWING GREEN / YELLOWING GREEN COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL NAME > DAVID GARLICK TIM RUSSON GARETH POWELL HEW JONES TOWN BROMYARD LINCOLN OSWESTRY ST. ASAPH, RYHLL COUNTY & COUNTRY HEREFORDSHIRE, UK LINCOLNSHIRE, GB POWYS, GB DENBIGHSHIRE, GB SITE CLASSIFICATION LESS FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE MEDIUM LOAM SANDY LOAM LOAM OVER GRAVEL SANDY LOAM ASPECT & SLOPE (DEGREES) NORTH / FLAT FLAT / NONE SOUTH / FLAT FLAT / NONE ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) PREVIOUS CROPPING 2015 SPRING BARLEY MAIZE MAIZE FORAGE MAIZE SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) CATTLE / MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) CATTLE / 50 CATTLE / 15 / CATTLE / 30 CATTLE / 35 FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE DAP / 100 / MOP / 230 / MAIZE TRACE / 140 / UMOSTART / 15 / FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE - AMMONIUM S / 385 / DAP / 250 / MN-MG HUMATES/1.0/14-06 FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE - - QLF BOOST / 250 / SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE PDM+C-CURE/ /04-05 ANTHEM / 3.7 / WING P / 3.5 / CALARIS / 0.75 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE CLAYTON FAIZE/ 1.0 /03-06 MAISTER WG / - / PREELAIT / 0.2 / NICOLSULFURON / 0.1/14-06 SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE FORNET 6 0D / 0.6 / CALLISTO / 0.8 / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE /03/ /03/ / SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA 105, , ,000 - CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST LIGHT GREEN GREEN / BROWN GREEN / YELLOW GREEN COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL n/a = not applicable; n/k = not known ** Tonnes/Hectare of Forage OR Tonnes/Hectare of Grain at 1 Moisture - according to the trial type 32

35 Individual Site Agronomy Details NAME > FLAWBOROUGH FARMS KEITH BLENKIRON RICHARD PHILLIPS SAMUEL J. SHINE TOWN FLAWBOROUGH NORTHALLERTON CLARBESTON ROAD LIMERICK COUNTY & COUNTRY NOTTINGHAM, GB YORKSHIRE, GB DYFED, GB CO. LIMERICK, ROI SITE CLASSIFICATION LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, FILM YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE CLAY LOAM SANDY LOAM MEDIUM LOAM CLAY ASPECT/SLOPE (DEGREES) FLAT SOUTH / 5 5 DEGREES SOUTH NONE / FLAT ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) ,300 1,200 PREVIOUS CROPPING 2015 WINTER WHEAT FORAGE MAIZE GRASS FORAGE MAIZE SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) - CATTLE / CATTLE 55,000 CATTLE / 40,000 MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) - POULTRY / 5 CATTLE 25 - FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE / 142 / UREA / 250 / / 250 / PRE-SOWING FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE 31.N / 10L/HA / / 250 / UREA / 400 / PRE-SOWING FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE STOMP AQUA / 2.75 / CALARIS / 0.7 / PENDIMETHALIN / 4.5 / STOMP AQUA / 1.0 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE MAIST R&MERO/0.15/21-05 NICOSULFURON / 0.7 / TEMPLAR / 2.5 / WING-P / 4.0 / SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE YARAMAIZEBOOST/5/05-06 SLITHER / 0.15 L / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE / / SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA 105, , ,000 CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST LIGHT GREEN LIGHT GREEN / STRAWLIKE YELLOWING / STRAWLIKE YELLOW COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL NAME > NEWTON RIGG COLLEGE RICHARD ANTHONY EVAN JONES BAILEY BROTHERS TOWN PENRITH BRIDGEND WREXHAM GOREY COUNTY & COUNTRY CUMBRIA, GB GLAMORGAN, GB CLYWD, GB CO. WEXFORD, ROI SITE CLASSIFICATION LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, FILM YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE LOAM > BOULDER CLAY MEDIUM LOAM MEDIUM LOAM MEDIUM LOAM ASPECT & SLOPE (DEGREES) 5 NONE / LEVEL NONE / FLAT NONE / FLAT ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) 1,050 1, ,200 PREVIOUS CROPPING 2015 FORAGE MAIZE GRASS FORAGE MAIZE - SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) CATTLE / 30 / TURKEY / 7.5 / BROILER / 12.5 / - FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE NITRAM / 290 / N-20P-27.5S-Zn / 63 / DAP / 125 / S / 675 / PRE-SOW FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE Y MAIZE BOOST/3.4/20-06 NITRAM / 200 / N / 200 / PRESOW S / 440 / PRE-SOW FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE EVO N MZ28 28N /20/ N16 / 30 L / SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE ANTHEM / 3.75 / 04/05 C CROP HOEDOWN/2/11-05 STOMP AQUA / 2.0 / WING-P / 4 / SOWING SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE TEMPLAR / 2.5 / STOMP AQUA / 2.75 / WING-P / 4.0 / STOMP AQUA / 2 / SOWING SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE REMIX / 0.33 / M STER&MERO/0.15&2/ ACCENT / 0.02 / POST EM SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE 31/10/2015 / 24/04/ / DIRECT DRILLED APRIL - SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE 04/05/ / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA , ,000 - CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST GREEN YELLOWING / STRAWLIKE YELLOWING - COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL - OMITTED IN SUMMARY - NAME > JOHN WHITBY ALAN COOK TIM FARTHING MARK PETHICK TOWN SLOUGH ROMSEY MELKSHAM CALLINGTON COUNTY & COUNTRY BERKSHIRE, GB HAMPSHIRE, GB WILTSHIRE, GB CORNWALL, GB SITE CLASSIFICATION FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, FILM GRAIN, OPEN GRAIN, NO FILM GRAIN, FILM YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE - SANDY LOAM MEDIUM LOAM MEDIUM LOAM ASPECT & SLOPE (DEGREES) - 5 DEGREES WEST FLAT - ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) ,250 PREVIOUS CROPPING GRAIN MAIZE GRAIN MAIZE - SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) - CATTLE FYM / 20 / MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE - UREA / 260 / K-12S-1Mg-1B /250/ FIBRAFOS/ 125 / FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE - MOP / 241 / UREA / 300 / LIQUID N / 150 / FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE - - DAP / 100 / SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE - D GOLD&ANTHEM /1&3/09-05 STOMP / 2.5 / TEMPLAR / 2.5 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE - HATCHET XTRA / 0.7 / CALARIS / 1.0 / MOST MICRO / 4.0 / SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE - CALLISTO / 0.75L / STAY PUT / 0.4 / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE / SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA - 90, CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST - STRAWLIKE STRAWLIKE STRAWLIKE COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL n/a = not applicable; n/k = not known ** Tonnes/Hectare of Forage OR Tonnes/Hectare of Grain at 1 Moisture - according to the trial type 33

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