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Choose your next grain variety using NVT data
Description
NVT is the largest coordinated field trial work of its kind in the world, with 650 trials per year and 1.3 million plot measurements available.
Since 2005, NVT covers; Wheat, Barley, Canola, Chickpea, Field pea, Lentils, Faba beans, Lupins, Oats and more recently Sorghum. All varieties are tested within 2 years of commercial release to help growers and advisers get ahead start on emerging varieties and how they may perform in their circumstances.
The GRDC’s National Variety Trial (NVT) program evaluates approximately 2000 released and near- released varieties across the nation each year. The data is collated and displayed on NVT’s website, creating a valuable and constantly evolving resource for grain growers.
This podcast focuses on accessing and using the wealth of information on the NVT website to make informed variety selection decisions.
Manager NVT Systems, Neale Sutton says the site makes it easy for growers to connect with crop trial results specific to their location and unique environment.
Get started at https://nvtonline.com.au
Further information:
Neale Sutton Manager – NVT Systems
GRDC
Melbourne 1216B Toorak Road, Camberwell 3124, Victoria
0438 579 992
neale.sutton@grdc.com.au
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