Trial Results for 2016 to 2017 selection MAIZE. hybrids

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1 Trial Results for 2016 to 2017 selection MAIZE hybrids 1

2 Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe Sales Division GmbH Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business Park, SOLIHULL, B90 8AG 11 th January 2016 Dear Maize Grower, We are very pleased once again to present the results of the PACTS (Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System) early maturity forage and grain maize trials conducted between 2012 and The 2015 maize growing season was characterised for most growers in the area by a shortage of accumulated heat during the growing season. A bright and relatively dry spring was followed by a cool summer with below average temperatures. September and October provided a welcome improvement with many growers experiencing dry and mild conditions which helped crops towards maturity. For 2016 DuPont Pioneer are delighted to introduce the new extra early hybrid. In 2015 demonstrated its ability to lay down starch in a cool season by giving a dry matter content 3.4 % higher than the very early maturity PR39V43 and a starch content 5.2 % higher than PR39V43. For less favourable sites, or where an early harvest is required, now provides growers with a new attractive Pioneer hybrid option. Whatever your aims and methods of maize production, we trust that the trial results contained within this PACTS Results Book helps you select the correct hybrid for your conditions and ensures you maximise the performance of the maize crop on your farm in PACTS Trial Performance Highlights This new extra early maturity hybrid is an exciting addition to the Pioneer maize hybrid line-up. has reached 30 % dry matter before all other Pioneer hybrids in PACTS trials and its performance on less favourable sites underlines its potential for sowing in locations where heat accumulation is usually low or where an early harvest is required. 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. P7905 This hybrid has given very high yields of high quality silage in four years of PACTS trials, when grown either in the open or under film. P7905 has raised the starch and dry matter yield performance bar for growers on favourable sites in the open and those planting using the Samco System. P8200 This intermediate maturity hybrid was introduced in Over 4 years of PACTS trials 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. NEW

3 Pioneer Brand Inoculants Pioneer proprietary silage inoculants continue to provide those striving to make high quality silage with unique products that reduce dry matter losses and enhance silage quality. 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 produce an enzyme that breaks the bonds that hold lignin together. Silages treated with these new products have shown significantly improved levels of fibre digestibility and animal performance. NEW New also for 2016 is the inoculant PIONEER 11B91 for those producers ensiling crimped maize grain and wishing to improve both fermentation quality and clamp stability. As always our sincere thanks go to the farmers and contractors who have participated in the 2015 PACTS trials. Without their commitment the PACTS trials and the PACTS Results Book would not be possible. 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 Business Manager, UK, Ireland & Scandinavia Andy Stainthorpe, Business 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 2015 the Control hybrid was PR39V43. Competitor s Typically four varieties from competitor plant breeding companies, which have been widely grown commercially in previous years, are included in each PACTS trial. The competitor hybrids used in 2015 were Severus, Activate, 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 be typically measured at that location. The results from individual trials are detailed in this book however due to space restrictions 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 Infestation 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 Matter Neutral Control Fresh Weight Starch Sugar Digestibility Number Matter Yield Detergent Yield Value of Sites Fibre 2015 PR39V PR39V PR39V PR39V JUSTINA JUSTINA JUSTINA nr JUSTINA nr JUSTINA nr JUSTINA nr nr JUSTINA nr nr JUSTINA nr nr JUSTINA nr nr JUSTINA nr nr 14 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 Tested Number of Sites Fresh Yield Matter Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # % P % 116% Fabregas* 3 116% % 6% 112% 3 1 P P % 107% Severus* 40% 2% 107% 36% 10 JUSTINA 3 3 Activate* 3 2% 96% Kentauras* 3 2% 92% Forage, 2015 Number of Years Tested Number of Sites Fresh Yield Matter Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # Fabregas* 31% 126% % 26% % 2 6% 112% P % 107% Severus* 3 107% 3 6% 106% 2 Activate* 37% 96% & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2016 # = Value of whole plant maize silage is based on / Tonne of Matter; t/ha = Tonnes Per Hectare 4

7 Results Summaries Less Favourable Sites Forage, Number of Years Tested Number of Sites Fresh Yield Matter Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # % 11 Fabregas* P7905 7% % 3 106% JUSTINA 10 Severus* 37% 10 P % 6% % Activate* 3 Kentauras* 32% 9 Forage, 2015 Number of Years Tested Number of Sites Fresh Yield Matter Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # % 1 120% % % 1 20% Severus* 7% 10 Activate* 2 7% 101% 21% 12% & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2016 # = Value of whole plant maize silage is based on / Tonne of Matter; t/ha = Tonnes Per Hectare 5

8 Results Summaries Biogas Pioneer for Gas 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 forage maize cultivated in favourable and less favourable locations. Methane Gas Yield Predictions from PACTS Trials, Favourable Sites Methane Yield# Litres/kg Matter Litres/ha DM No. of Years Tested No. of Sites Tested 326 6,362, % 1 7 Fabregas* 313 5,818, P ,724, % ,709, % ,659, ,636, P ,616, ,602, % ,505, % 4 29 Severus* 319 5,480, ,350, % ,308, % 2 16 P ,256, % 4 30 JUSTINA 316 5,101, % 3 23 P ,080, ,072, % 4 31 Activate* 323 4,960, % 4 24 Kentauras* 322 4,782, Kougar* 313 4,612, % 2 14 Less Favourable Sites Methane Yield# Litres/kg Matter Litres/ha DM No. of Years Tested No. of Sites Tested 317 5,359, Fabregas* 305 5,123, % ,117, ,059, % ,991, ,979, P ,965, % ,941, % ,916, % 2 17 P ,877, % 2 15 Severus* 315 4,802, % 1 7 P ,683, % 3 19 Activate* 317 4,658, P ,650, Kaspian* 314 4,595, JUSTINA 297 4,568, % ,551, Kougar* 307 4,483, Kentauras* 314 4,397, % 3 16 # 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 Matter, 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, FINANCIAL INTERPRETATION Number of Years Tested Number of Sites Fresh Yield Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) t/ha 107% 1, P t/ha 101% 1, JUSTINA (C) t/ha 1, t/ha 9 1,010-9 P t/ha 9 1, P t/ha 9 1, P8261 P8134 PR39V43 P t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha % 96% % 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 P8105 PACTS Agronomic Descriptions for 2016 Maturity Description Extra Early Very Early Soil Type Reference Light Medium Heavy Early Vigour Resistance to Lodging Stover -Down at Maturity Eyespot (Aureobasidium zeae) Infection Rates Very Good Good Fast Low Average Good Very Fast Typical PR39V43 Very Early Good Very Good Fast Low JUSTINA P7631 P7905 Very Early Early Early Early Early Intermediate Intermediate Very Good Good Very Fast Typical Very Good Good Fast Low Good Good Fast Low Good Good Fast Low Very Good Good Fast Typical Very Good Good Moderate Very Low Good Good Moderate Typical P8200 Intermediate Good Good Moderate Typical P8201 # Intermediate Very Good Good Moderate Typical P8025 # Late Good Good Moderate Typical PR39T83 # Late Good Good Moderate Typical PR39A98 # Late Very Good Very Good Moderate Typical P7843 # Late Good Good Moderate Typical P8000 # Late Average Very Good Moderate Typical BENICIA # Late Good Very Good Moderate Typical P8134 # Late Good Good Moderate Typical # normally only sown in the UK & Ireland when using the Samco System 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. Different hybrids provide the grower with quite different results when planted using the Samco System. The Irish company Samco, and the nearby Wexford based company Maizetech, have worked closely with Pioneer for many years to understand exactly how Pioneer hybrids respond 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. Differing intended planting dates and growing locations 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 most appropriate hybrid to be grown. Extra Early Maturity has been tested for one season under the Samco System during the cool summer of 2015 and it demonstrated a clear ability to produce a high starch content crop in the least favourable locations for maize production. can be considered for later sowing situations. 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. is slightly later to mature than but with higher dry matter yield potential. has been tested extensively under film cover and has proven itself able to produce high yielding crops that mature early in marginal areas. has good resistance to eyespot (aureobasidium zeae) P7905 Intermediate Maturity P7905 is a large stature hybrid with a track record in 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 the most marginal sites should be avoided. 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. It penetrates film well and dries down rapidly at maturity. Suitable to many locations apart for the most marginal sites when planted at the normal time. P8201 Intermediate Maturity P8201 has been tested for one year in PACTS trials. This is a very large stature hybrid that has penetrated the film very well and shown good vigour after emergence through the film. Very high dry matter yields of good starch content have been recorded and P8201 promises to be a strong addition to the Pioneer line-up for cultivation under film for the warmer locations. 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. 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 Tested Number of Sites Fresh Yield Matter Whole Plant Digestibility Converted to Grain at 1 Moisture Financial Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) # P % P7902 6% 10 P % P PR39A98 32% 102% P % 4 2% P7905 (C) 3 P P % 9 PR39T83 30% 9 36% 6% 96% BENICIA 31% JUSTINA 30% 91% % 8 0 & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2016 # = Value of whole plant maize silage is based on / Tonne of Matter; 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 Tested Number of Sites Fresh Yield Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control (C) ( /ha) P8261 PR39T83 P8025 P7631 P7905 P8000 P8134 BENICIA JUSTINA (C) PR39V43 P t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha % % 102% 102% 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 NEW for 2016!» Extra Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage, Biogas and Grain is a new exciting extra early maturity hybrid. PACTS trials data from 2014 and 2015 show that is clearly the obvious choice for growers who are seeking a Pioneer hybrid that will reach 30 % dry matter quickly and produce good yields of high starch content silage on both less favourable and favourable sites is the first full year of commercialisation of but it is expected to quickly establish itself as one of Pioneer s most popular hybrids. Characteristics Tall hybrid for such an early maturity Very good early vigour and good standing power Fastest Pioneer hybrid to reach 30 % dry matter High starch content silage with good wholeplant digestibility 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 was tested under film in 2015 and gave especially high comparative yields on the least favourable sites e.g. Northern Ireland and South West Scotland where a hybrid of this extra early maturity is appropriate Specific Agronomic Advice Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* ,000 Seeds/ha 110,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Good Good Stover -Down at Maturity Fast Very Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years Tested No. of Sites Matter DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Matter Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Matter Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Less 36.0% % 32.0% % ,265,636 Favourable 2 17 Sites % 70.6% 33.2% 5.0% ,186,176 Less 34.2% % 71.1% 27.7% 8.7% ,070,072 Favourable 1 7 Severus* Sites 33.6% % 70.6% % 43.6% ,771,835 Less % 40.6% ,327,334 Favourable 2 16 Activate* Sites 38.7% % % ,926,003 Less 36.0% % 32.0% % ,265,636 Favourable 2 17 PR39V43 Sites 32.7% % ,801,459 * Competitor hybrid 10

13 Descriptions» Very Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas is a very early maturity hybrid, launched in 2012 and was Pioneer s biggest selling hybrid in the UK in is a hybrid with very good early vigour and no major agronomic weaknesses. It has given comparative dry matter yields of 108 % and 110 % respectively of the control hybrid (PR39V43) in favourable and less favourable site summaries, with dry matter contents of 36.1 % and 32.2 % respectively. Such performance underlines the wide area of adaptation of this hybrid. Characteristics Large stature hybrid Very good early vigour Very fast stover dry down Suitable for growing on a wide range of sites in the UK and Ireland Grown Using The Samco System 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 Specific Agronomic Advice Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* 103,000 Seeds/ha ,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Good Good Stover -Down at Maturity Very Fast Very Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years Tested No. of Sites Matter DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Matter Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Matter Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Favourable 35.2% % 31.0% 6.7% ,798, Sites 39.6% % ,880,591 Favourable 34.1% % % 41.6% ,874, Severus* Sites 36.7% % % 3.2% 40.1% ,467,492 Favourable % 71.1% % ,443, PR39V43 Sites % 70.7% 33.0% 5.6% ,015,443 Less 32.2% % % ,059,261 Favourable 4 27 PR39V43 Sites % % ,551,354 * Competitor hybrid 11

14 Descriptions» Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas is a striking early maturity hybrid. It 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. Characteristics Tall, large stature Very good early vigour Good comparative resistance to Eyespot (Aureobasidium zeae) 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 Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* ,000 Seeds/ha ,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistance Good Very Good Stover -Down at Maturity Fast Very Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. Selected Multiple Year Head to Head Results Site Type No. of Years Tested No. of Sites Matter DM Yield (Tonnes DM/ha) Yield Index Wholeplant Organic Matter Digestibility Starch Sugar Neutral Detergent Fibre Megajoules Metabolisable Energy /kg Matter Calculated Methane Production (litres/kg DM) Calculated Methane Production (l/ha) Favourable % 69.0% % 40.6% ,200, Sites 40.0% % % 39.1% ,011,251 Less 33.0% % % 9.1% 44.0% ,551,000 Favourable 2 17 Sites % 70.6% 33.2% 5.0% ,186,176 Favourable % 69.6% 32.0% ,636, PR39V43 Sites 35.6% % % ,072,291 Less % % 8.0% 44.2% ,117,292 Favourable 4 27 PR39V43 Sites % % ,551,354 * Competitor hybrid 12

15 Descriptions PR39V43» Very Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Grain PR39V43 is a popular very early maturity hybrid that is widely adapted to the maize growing areas of the UK and Ireland. With no major agronomic weaknesses, and suitability for grain production as well as forage, it has demonstrated consistent performance over widely differing weather conditions. Characteristics Single cross, very early maturity with flint type grain Good early vigour and very good standing power Produces high starch content silage with good digestibility 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 PR39V43 is not normally grown under film Specific Agronomic Advice Forage Seed Rate* Early Vigour Lodging Resistence Stover -Down at Maturity Film Penetration Ability** ,000 Seeds/ha Good Very Good Fast Not Applicable * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. NEW for 2016!» Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Grain has been tested in one year of PACTS trials in is a short stature hybrid that has given high dry matter yields of silage on favourable sites. Initial grain trial results indicate may also be suitable for grain production on favourable sites especially because of its short plant height and stiff straw. Characteristics Short stature hybrid with very good standing power On favourable locations for silage and grain Grown Using The Samco System is currently being evaluated for cultivating using the Samco System Specific Agronomic Advice Forage Seed Rate* Early Vigour Lodging Resistence Stover -Down at Maturity Film Penetration Ability** ,000 Seeds/ha Good Good Fast Not Applicable * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. 13

16 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 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 Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* 103,000 Seeds/ha 103,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistence Good Very Good Stover -Down at Maturity Fast Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Very Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech.» Early Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage is an early hybrid for favourable locations. 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 Favourable locations in Great Britain Where a high starch content silage is a priority Maturity between and JUSTINA Grown Using The Samco System is not normally grown under the Samco System Specific Agronomic Advice Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* 103,000 Seeds/ha ,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Good Good Lodging Resistence Good Good Stover -Down at Maturity Fast Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Average * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. 14

17 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 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 Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* ,000 Seeds/ha 103,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Good Good Lodging Resistence Good Very Good Stover -Down at Maturity Moderate Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. P8200» Intermediate Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage P8200 is a tall, large stature, intermediate maturity hybrid. In PACTS trials when grown under film P8200 has given comparative dry matter yields nearly 6 % higher than the control hybrid P7905 with a starch content only half a percent lower. P8200 dries down very quickly at maturity helping bring forward the harvest date for such a high yielding hybrid. Characteristics Tall, large stature hybrid High starch content especially when grown under film P8200 can be grown on favourable locations in the south of England 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 Specific Agronomic Advice Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* 98,000 Seeds/ha ,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Good Good Lodging Resistence Good Good Stover -Down at Maturity Moderate Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. 15

18 Descriptions P8025» Late Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage P8025 is a high yielding, large stature and late maturing hybrid. P8025 has a very high genetic yield potential, very good lodging resistance and stay-green. It is suitable for use as forage and grain production. Characteristics Tall, large stature hybrid High starch content especially when grown under film P8025 is only suitable for sowing in the open on the most favourable locations in the UK Grown Using The Samco System On favourable locations where high dry matter yields and high starch contents are sought Plant in the normal planting window Specific Agronomic Advice Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* 98,000 Seeds/ha ,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Good Good Lodging Resistence Good Good Stover -Down at Maturity Moderate Moderate Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Average * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. P8201» Intermediate Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Biogas P8201 was tested under film in PACTS trials for the first time in P8201 gave 16 % higher dry matter yield than P7905 with broadly equivalent starch content when grown under the Samco System. P8201 penetrated the film very quickly. P8201 promises to be 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 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 Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* 98,000 Seeds/ha ,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Very Good Very Good Lodging Resistence Good Good Stover -Down at Maturity Moderate Fast Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Very Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. 16

19 Descriptions P7843» Late Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage P7843 has been tested for two years in PACTS trials over 7 locations. It is a late hybrid that has given high yields of very high starch content silage. P7843 is suitable for favourable locations under the Samco System. Characteristics Tall, large stature hybrid P7843 is not suitable for planting in the open in the UK or Ireland Grown Using The Samco System On favourable locations in the south of England On good sites in southerly counties of Ireland Not suited to late planting Specific Agronomic Advice Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* Early Vigour Lodging Resistence Stover -Down at Maturity Film Penetration Ability** ,000 Seeds/ha Good Good Moderate Good * Assumes estimated plant establishment losses at sowing of < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. 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 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 Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* 85-90,000 Seeds/ha 85-98,000 Seeds/ha Early Vigour Average Average Lodging Resistence Very Good Very Good Stover -Down at Maturity Moderate Moderate Film Penetration Ability** Not Applicable Average * Assumes estimated plant establishment losses at sowing of < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. 17

20 Descriptions PR39A98» Late Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage PR39A98 produces a high yield of average starch content silage when grown under film in the UK & Ireland. PR39A98 penetrates film very quickly and it will suit growers on good to favourable locations seeking to maximise silage dry matter yields. Characteristics Tall, large stature No significant agronomic weaknesses PR39A98 is not normally grown in the open in the UK & Ireland Grown Using The Samco System On good to favourable sites in UK and Ireland Avoid late planting Forage Seed Rate* Early Vigour Specific Agronomic Advice Lodging Resistence Stover -Down at Maturity Film Penetration Ability** Samco System** ,000 Seeds/ha Very Good Very Good Moderate Very Good * Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. PR39T83» Late Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage PR39T83 is only suitable for planting under the Samco System in the UK and Ireland. In both trials and commercial use it has produced very high forage dry matter yields of good starch content. It has a tendency to double cob when grown under film and this is partly responsible for its high silage dry matter and starch yields when grown using the Samco System. PR39T83 has shown good resistance to eyespot (Aureobasidium zeae). Characteristics Single cross with flint grain High silage dry matter and starch yields Not normally grown in the open Grown Using The Samco System For silage production in the UK and Ireland except in the most unfavourable sites in northern counties Specific Agronomic Advice Forage Seed Rate* Early Vigour Lodging Resistence Stover -Down at Maturity Film Penetration Ability** Samco System** ,000 Seeds/ha Good Good Moderate Good *Assumes plant establishment losses < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. 18

21 Descriptions BENICIA» Late Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage and Grain BENICIA is a late maturing, tall, very large stature and very high yielding hybrid specifically marketed in the UK and Ireland for cultivation only under film using the Samco System. The popularity of BENICIA for growing under film to produce high yields of forage and grain continues. Characteristics Single cross Tall, large stature No significant agronomic weaknesses BENICIA is not suitable for planting in the open in the UK or Ireland Grown Using The Samco System On a wide range of favourable sites in central and southern England On good sites in southern and midland counties of Ireland, and also favourable, sheltered sites in more northerly counties Not suited to late planting Specific Agronomic Advice Forage Seed Rate* Early Vigour Lodging Resistence Stover -Down at Maturity Film Penetration Ability** Samco System** ,000 Seeds/ha Good Very Good Moderate Good * Assumes estimated plant establishment losses at sowing of < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only use films approved by Samco and Maizetech. P8134» Late Maturity» Primary End Use: Forage P8134 is a large stature late maturity hybrid only suitable for planting under film in favourable areas of UK and Ireland. P8134 has been tested for three years in PACTS trials. P8134 will suit growers seeking a large dry matter yield of average starch content silage. Characteristics Single cross Tall, large stature P8134 is not suitable for planting in the open in the UK or Ireland Grown Using The Samco System On favourable sites in south and England On favourable sites in southern and midland counties of Ireland Not suited to late planting Specific Agronomic Advice Samco System** Forage Seed Rate* Early Vigour Lodging Resistence Stover -Down at Maturity Film Penetration Ability** ,000 Seeds/ha Good Good Moderate Good * Assumes estimated plant establishment losses at sowing of < 5 % ** Speed and extent of film penetration will vary slightly according to weather conditions, planting date and type of film used. Only 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 Maize silage 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 Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % % P8200 P8201 Fabregas* X75F502 (P7043**) Severus* P7905 Activate* 32% 30% % 41% 3 36% 3 41% 37% 31% 2 32% 42% 7% 11% 6% 12% 6% 7% 130% % 116% 112% 112% % Angus Dart Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % Fabregas* P7905 Severus* Activate* % 7% % 1 36% 7% 121% 31% 6% 116% 32% 11 36% 6% 11 31% 112% 31% 10 37% 107% 37% % 3 7% 3 8 & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

24 Individual Site Results Forage Arnold Dare Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % Fabregas* P7905 Severus* Activate* % 32% 22% 22% 21% % 2 26% 2 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% % 120% % 116% % 111% % Kingspool Holsteins Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % Severus* P7905 Fabregas* Activate* % % % 22% 101% 2 101% 3 3 6% 31% 3 7% % 91% & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

25 Individual Site Results Forage Jamie Montgomery Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % Fabregas* P8201 P8200 Activate* Severus* X75F502 (P7043**) % % 140% % 2 3 7% % 6% % 6% 106% % 97% 1 16% 11% 9 9 Irwin Morrow Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % Fabregas* P7905 (98 k/ha # ) (106 k/ha # ) Severus* Activate* % 3 32% 2 36% 2 3 0% 2% 6% 2% 2 1% 31% 30% 2% 31% 0% 3 0% 116% 111% % 106% 106% % 9 9 & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2016 # = plant population per hectare where K = 1000 plants, plant population in all other plots was 112 k/ha 23

26 Individual Site Results Forage Marston St Lawrence Estate Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % % % Fabregas* P7905 Severus* Activate* 21% % 21% 21% 11% 16% % % 21% 7% 11% 1 120% % 112% Spencer Mogridge Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % Fabregas* Severus* P7905 Activate* % 2 31% % 30% % 1 7% 1 6% % 120% 116% % & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

27 Individual Site Results Forage Reaseheath College Results Matter % % % % % % % Severus* Activate* % 20% % 2 20% 2 22% 12% 1 16% 6% 11% % Digestibility 1 Moisture David Garlick Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % Severus* Activate* % 21% 32% 21% 1 30% 1 20% 26% 31% 12% 6% 1 11% 7% % % 102% 9 92% & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

28 Individual Site Results Forage Tim Russon Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % % Activate* Fabregas* P7905 Severus* % 26% 32% % 32% 20% 2 32% 7% 12% 12% 12% 11% 11% 11% 131% 130% 120% % 116% % Huw Jones Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % Severus* Activate* 30% 2 30% 26% 20% 30% 20% 21% % 6% 2% 2% 111% % 96% 96% 130% & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

29 Individual Site Results Forage Gareth Powell Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % Activate* Severus* % 32% 117% 2 12% 11 26% 12% 111% % 1 107% % 102% 2 12% 22% 11% 9 Flawborough Farms Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % Severus* Activate* % % 2 30% 32% % 12% 1 12% 16% 16% 12% 7% 120% % 106% % 9 Keith Blenkiron Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % % % % % % % % % 16% % % & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = Competitor hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

30 Individual Site Results Forage Ranald Fowler Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture % P % 71% % P P % % P % 116% % JUSTINA 3 7% 11 72% % % P % P7905 (C) 3 6% P % 92% 76% % X75F502 (P7043**) 36% 7% 8 76% Richard Phillips Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture (O) P7905 (C) PR39V % 20% 11% 26% 21% 17% 2 26% 17% 12% % % 101% 101% % % % % Fisher Farming Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture P7902 BENICIA P7905 (C) P7843 PR39A98 P8200 7% % 22% 26% 1 21% % 12% 7% 6% 7% 11% (O) 0% % 107% 102% % 96% % % % % % % & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; O = Grown in the open; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

31 Individual Site Results Forage Bailey Brothers Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture PR39A98 16% 12 P P8201 P8000 P % 1 16% 0% % 116% 11 P % 0% BENICIA P8400 P7905 (C) 1 20% 22% 1 2% 107% % 101% P8134 JUSTINA 7% 16% 96% 1 9 X75F502 (P7043**) 1 82% 0 60% % % % % John Whitby Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture P7902 BENICIA PR39T83 PR34B39 P0725 ES Marco* P7905 (C) % % 31% 1 7% % 111% 111% % 0 70% % % % % Evan Jones Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture P8201 P8372 P7905 (C) P8200 P8000 X75F502 (P7043**) % % 11% 17% 107% % % % % % & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in

32 Individual Site Results Forage Samuel J. Shine Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture P8201 P8000 P8200 PR39T83 P7905 (C) P8025 BENICIA P7902 P7843 P8134 PR39A98 JUSTINA P % 3 1% 2 2 2% 2 30% 11% 7% 31% 2% 30% 1 2 6% 2 2% 32% 2% 36% 2% 31% 2% % 102% 101% 9 96% 96% 96% % 91% 90% 86% % % % % % % % % % Euston Estate Results Matter Digestibility 1 Moisture P7902 PR39T83 Indexx* P8200 P7905 (C) 3 30% 21% 3 41% % % % & % Sugar Yield & % Stover Yield Relative Matter Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid = ; * = 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) X75F502 (P7043**) P8000 JUSTINA (C) P8025 P8134 PR39V43 P t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha % 10 97% % 1, , Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) Mark Pethick Results Financial Interpretation Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control ( /ha) P8000 P8025 JUSTINA (C) P t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha % % X75F502 (P7043**) P t/ha t/ha Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) 1, , , , , , , , Simeon Morgan Results Financial Interpretation Grain Moisture at Harvest Yield (Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture) # Maize Grain Value ( /ha) Return Versus Control ( /ha) P8000 P8025 P8134 JUSTINA (C) PR39V43 X75F502 (P7043**) t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha t/ha % 102% 9 96% 9 9 P t/ha , , , , , , , , , , , Yield (Tonnes/Acre at 1 Moisture) Grain Yield, Tonnes/Hectare at 1 Moisture Relative Yield Index (C = ) C = Control hybrid; ** = trade name following registration in an EU country in 2016 # Maize value based on 110/Tonne at 1 moisture 31

34 Individual Site Agronomy Details NAME > JOANNA BINNINGTON ANGUS DART KINGSPOOL HOLSTEINS MARSTON ST LAWRENCE TOWN PULBOROUGH DIDCOT BRISTOL BANBURY COUNTY & COUNTRY W. SUSSEX, GB OXON, GB AVON, GB OXON, GB SITE CLASSIFICATION FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE GREENSAND GREENSAND SANDY LOAM CLAY LOAM ASPECT/SLOPE (DEGREES) FLAT / NONE FLAT / NONE FLAT / NONE FLAT / NONE ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) PREVIOUS CROPPING 2014 FORAGE MAIZE WINTER WHEAT WINTER WHEAT WINTER WHEAT SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) CATTLE / 5000 CATTLE / 60M3 CATTLE / 80,000 - MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) CATTLE / 12 CATTLE / FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE / 60 / DAP / 75 / FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE / 150 / NURAM 35S / 375L / FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE MOST MICRO / 4.0 / STOMP AQUA/DUAL GOLD/22-04 WING P / 3.27 / ANTHEM / 2.5 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE C-CURE / /15-04 CALLISTO/MILAGRO 24/ ENTAIL / 0.17 / SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE CALARIS / 1.06 / RISCALA / 1.0 / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE - / / - MIN TILL EARLY APRIL / / NOVEMBER SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA 104, , , ,000 CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL NAME > JAMIE MONTGOMERY IRWIN MORROW ARNOLD DARE SPENCER MOGRIDGE TOWN WINCANTON TRURO AXMINSTER STURMINSTER NEWTON COUNTY & COUNTRY SOMERSET, GB CORNWALL, GB DEVON, GB DORSET, GB SITE CLASSIFICATION FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE TRIAL TYPE FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM YIELD OF CONTROL HYBRID ** SOIL TYPE MEDIUM LOAM MEDIUM LOAM MEDIUM LOAM SAND ASPECT & SLOPE (DEGREES) FLAT / NONE SOUTH / 5 WEST / 3 FLAT / NONE ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) 700 1, PREVIOUS CROPPING 2014 WINTER WHEAT MAIZE GRASS SOIL ph SOIL PHOSPHATE (P) INDEX SOIL POTASSIUM (K) INDEX SOIL MAGNESIUM (MG) INDEX SLURRY TYPE & VOLUME (L/HA) CATTLE / 20,000 CATTLE / CATTLE / 34,000 - MANURE TYPE & QUANTITY (T/HA) - CATTLE / 25 CATTLE / 20 POULTRY / 10 FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE - D.A.P. / 250 / / 60 / / 400 / FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE STOMP AQUA / 3.0 / CALARIS / 1.25 / MOST MICRO / 3.5 / CALARIS / 1.0 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE HUDSON 200 / 0.5 / MAIZE BOOST / 5 / TEMPLAR / 1.75 / FORNET 6 OD / 0.5 / SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE CLAYTON FAIZE / 0.7 / STAYPUT / 0.4 / NICO PRO / 1 / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE - / / / SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA 104, , , ,000 CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST GREEN/YELLOWING YELLOW/STRAWLIKE GREEN GREEN/YELLOWING COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL - - Activate* 111K SEEDS/HA NAME > REASEHEATH COLLEGE DAVID GARLICK TIM RUSSON GARETH POWELL TOWN CREWE HEREFORD LINCOLN LLANYMNECH COUNTY & COUNTRY CHESHIRE, GB WORCS, GB LINCS, GB POWYS, GB SITE CLASSIFICATION LESS FAVOURABLE LESS 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 ALLUVIAL SAND MEDIUM LOAM SANDY LOAM LOAM OVER GRAVEL ASPECT & SLOPE (DEGREES) FLAT / NONE NORTH / FLAT FLAT SOUTH / FLAT ALTITUDE (METRES) ANNUAL RAINFALL (MM) PREVIOUS CROPPING 2014 WINTER WHEAT WINTER WHEAT FORAGE 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 / 18 CATTLE - POULTRY / 45-5 CATTLE / 14 - FERT 1 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE MZ EXCELERATOR / 75 / DAP / 100 / / 115 / DAP / 250 / FERT 2 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE / 288 / DOUBLE TOP / 250 / FERT 3 - TYPE/RATE (KG/HA)/DATE / 192 / SPRAY 1 - NAME/RATE/DATE ANTHEM / 2.8 / FORNET 6 OD / 0.7 / ANTHEM / 1.0 / PAN THETA / 1.5 / SPRAY 2 - NAME/RATE/DATE - GOLDCOB / 0.7 / CALLISTO/CALARIS / ROSAN / 0.25 / SPRAY 3 - NAME/RATE/DATE - - MYTHXL/MANAGANESE / SUB SOILED/PLOUGHED DATE END APRIL / END APRIL / END APRIL - / / SOWING DATE/HARVEST DATE / / / / SEEDING RATE - SEEDS/HA 103, , , ,000 CROP CONDITION AT HARVEST - - GREEN GREEN COMMENTS ABOUT TRIAL n/a = not applicable; n/k = not known ** Tonnes/Hectare of Forage Matter OR Tonnes/Hectare of Grain at 1 Moisture - according to the trial type 32

35 Individual Site Agronomy Details HEW JONES FLAWBOROUGH FARMS KEITH BLENKIRON RICHARD PHILLIPS SAMUEL J. SHINE ST. ASAPH FLAWBOROUGH NORTHALLERTON CLARBESTON ROAD LIMERICK DENBIGHSHIRE, GB NOTTINGHAM, GB YORKSHIRE, GB DYFED, GB CO. LIMERICK, ROI LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, NO FILM FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, FILM SANDY LOAM KEUPER MARL (60% CLAY) SANDY LOAM CLAY FLAT / NONE FLAT / NONE SOUTH / 5 NONE / FLAT ,200 FORAGE MAIZE WINTER WHEAT FORAGE MAIZE FORAGE MAIZE FORAGE MAIZE CATTLE / 50,000 - CATTLE / 39,000 CATTLE / 56,000 CATTLE / 25,000 CATTLE / CATTLE / 25 - UMOSTART / 15 / S / 400 L/HA / / 250 / UREA / 370 / LIQUID MN 1 / 2.5 / / 150 / / 250 / / 300 / S / 273 L/HA / LIME / 2500 / CALARIS / 0.75 / WINGP 3/STOMP AQUA 1/24-04 CALARIS / 0.65 / STOMP / 3.3 / STOMP AQUA / 3 / NICOPRO4SC / 0.75 / STOMP AQUA / 1 / NICO / 0.65 / BLAZER / 2.5 / CALARIS / 1.5 / VITA MAIZE BOOST / 5 / 3-6 SPRINTER / 1.0 / PDM / 1.5 / + WETTER - END APRIL / END APRIL / / OCT 14 / / / / / / , , , , , YELLOW RANALD FOWLER FISHER FARMING EVAN JONES BAILEY BROTHERS TIM FARTHING BRAUNTON LONGTOWN WREXHAM GOREY MELKSHAM DEVON, GB CUMBRIA, GB CLYWD, GB CO. WEXFORD, ROI WILTSHIRE, GB LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, FILM GRAIN, NO FILM MEDIUM LOAM LIGHT LOAM SAND MEDIUM LOAM MEDIUM LOAM NORTH / 5 NORTH / 5 NONE / FLAT SOUTH / 5 FLAT , , WINTER WHEAT GRASS MAIZE SPRING BARLEY GRAIN MAIZE CATTLE / CATTLE / , BROILER / UREA / 180 / UREA / 125 / / S / 350 / / 240 / SULPHUR / 25 / UREA / 125 / / 350 / UREA / 290 / MG-12SE /120/28-04 TEMPLAR / 2.5 / WINGP / 4.0 / STOMP AQUA / 3.3 / WING P / 4 / STOMP / 2.5 / STOMP AQUA / 3.3 / STOMP AQUA / 3.3 / TEMPLAR / 2.5 / STOMP AQUA / 0.5 / CALARIS / 1.0 / STAYPUT / 0.4 / ACCENT / 0.449Kg / JUNE / / / EARLY APRIL - / APRIL - / MARCH / / / / / 100, ,000 98, ,000 94,000 GREEN/YELLOW SIMEON MORGAN MARK PETHICK JOHN WHITBY EUSTON ESTATE LYMINGTON CALLINGTON SLOUGH GREAT LIVERMERE HAMPSHIRE, GB CORNWALL, GB BERKS, GB SUFFOLK, GB FAVOURABLE LESS FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE FAVOURABLE GRAIN, NO FILM GRAIN, FILM FORAGE, FILM FORAGE, FILM SANDY LOAM MEDIUM LOAM FLAT / NONE SOUTH / ,250 WINTER WHEAT GRAIN MAIZE POULTRY / / 108 / / 300 / / VARIABLE / / 350 / DUAL GOLD / 1 / TEMPLAR / 2.5 / STOMP AQUA / 1 / STOMP AQUA / 2.2 / STOMP AQUA / 3.3 / WING P / 4.0 / MILAGRO+CALLIS TO/ /18-06 STAYPUT / 0.4 / / / / / / ,000 99, ,000 STRAWLIKE n/a = not applicable; n/k = not known ** Tonnes/Hectare of Forage Matter OR Tonnes/Hectare of Grain at 1 Moisture - according to the trial type 33

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