Healthier Wheat Varieties Cut Fungicide Use, Boost Profits
Farmers are increasingly turning to healthier wheat varieties that require fewer fungicides, potentially boosting profits even in disease-prone years. Recent trials show promising results in reducing fungicide usage.
Long-term trials in Lower Saxony compared healthy and susceptible varieties under different fungicide strategies. Even with a single fungicide treatment, healthy varieties could be economically viable, even in disease-intensive years. This is due to their improved resistance to yellow and brown rust, as well as scab, which enhances yield stability and reduces the need for chemical treatments.
By 2025, selecting a resistant variety will involve evaluating regional disease pressure, testing recent variety trials, and consulting updated agronomic data on resistance traits. This will help farmers choose the best-suited resistant cereal variety for their specific local conditions. Investing in these healthier varieties can lead to significant savings on fungicide use.
Healthier wheat varieties, requiring fewer fungicides, are becoming more accessible and viable. Farmers can save money and improve yield stability by adopting these varieties, even in disease-intensive years. By 2025, selecting the right resistant variety will be crucial for maximizing profits and minimizing chemical treatments.
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