Benchmarking oaten hay yield and quality in South Australia and Victoria
The Australian export fodder industry is well established, having supplied fodder to countries across the world for some 30 years. About 38,000 properties are involved...
22 pages
Published: 25 Jan 2021
Author(s): Pamela Zwer
ISBN: 978-1-76053-126-3
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In order to provide growers, exporters, and consumers with the desired hay quality and quantity, oat variety development for hay end use is essential to maintain Australia’s competitive advantage. This research project continues the National Oat Breeding Program to improve oat varieties for hay production by selecting and promoting advanced breeding lines. The latest hay variety release, Koorabup, has significantly improved septoria resistance compared to popular hay varieties.