Australian wheat breeding company LongReach Plant Breeders has revealed two wheat varieties for Victorian growers. LRPB11-0140 and Arrow, bred by LRPB and marketed by Advanta Seeds, are currently being bulked up on farms to be ready for purchase and sowing next season. LRPB11-0140 is a high-yielding, dual-purpose wheat variety suited to all areas that grow Wedgetail. It is a long season type with an Australian Hard rating in Victoria and Prime Hard throughout NSW. Arrow is a high-yielding AH variety with mid maturity and a short canopy that is focused on producing grain rather than extra straw. Advanta Seeds wheat…
