Additional management information (August 2003)

Sowing
Regency requires winter vernalisation and is best sown in late April, May or June, but can be sown in July. The recommended sowing rate is 90-120 kg/ha. As with all wheats, BYDV prevention is recommended when sowing early or in mild winters.

Fertiliser
Regency is capable of producing high bread wheat yields, and where adequate soil moisture is available from tillering to late grain-fill, medium to high levels of nitrogen should be applied from early growth stages to flowering to achieve desired yield and protein levels. At ear emergence, potential yields should be re-assessed and nitrogen applied to ensure target grain protein levels are achieved.

Irrigation
Like all high yielding wheats, Regency benefits from irrigation whenever it is necessary, but especially during grain-fill to ensure yield potential is achieved by adequately filling the grains set.

Straw strength
Regency has good straw strength in most conditions but, like all wheats, straw shortener at average rates may be of benefit where expected yields are over 8 t/ha or where there is lush and vigorous spring growth.

Fungicides
Regency has good levels of general disease resistance, and in most conditions a fungicide should be applied between flag leaf and ear emergence to control general late leaf and ear diseases. In high disease pressure areas or seasons, a fungicide may be required to control speckled leaf blotch in early spring, possibly incorporated with a spring herbicide. In October 1999, spotting was noticed on some crops. This was not identified as a disease and did not appear to respond to fungicides or affect yield.

Harvesting
Regency has good sprouting resistance but, like all wheats, it should be harvested promptly to avoid any physical or quality deterioration.

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Last updated: 15 May 2000