NVT new variety series 2026 - barley, canola, chickpea, faba bean, field pea and lentil
GRDC PodcastShow Notes
Welcome to GRDC’s National Variety Trials (NVT) new variety podcast series, where Australia's leading breeding companies share their latest releases for the 2027 growing season.
This podcast focuses on barley, canola, chickpea, faba bean, field pea and lentil. There is a separate podcast that focuses on wheat.
The NVT program is completely independent, funded and managed by GRDC to provide growers with trusted information to assist in variety choice. Note that seasonal conditions can have a more variable impact on variety performance than geographical location. For this reason, choose a variety with an established track record of at least two years of NVT performance data. The risks associated with choosing an untested variety are greater than sticking with one that has a proven track record. Always ask to see the official NVT results when talking to your seed seller.
Contacts:
· Australian Grain & Forage Seeds (AGF Seeds)
· Australian Grain Technologies (AGT)
· Nufarm Seeds
· BASF Australia
· Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd
· AgriVentis Technologies
· AdelaideUniversity
· Agriculture Victoria
· Grains Innovation Australia
More Information:
You can find out more information about the varieties featured in this podcast at www.nvt.grdc.com.au , alongside individual breeder websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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