Oxford is a top-yielding, short-strawed, medium-long season variety with broad adaptability and excellent resistance to lodging. It is a photoperiod sensitive variety that remains in a vegetative state during the peak frost periods and responds to increasing day length in late September / early October. Oxford responds well to early planting and is suitable for main season planting.
Sowing Rate
A formula can be initiated to calculate sowing rates – taking into account target plant density, germination percentage, seed size and establishment rates. Example: 1000 seed weight in grams = 35;Target plant population / sq metre = 140; Establishment % = 80;Germination % = 90. Sowing Rate = 35 x 140 / 100 / (0.8 x 0.9) Sowing Rate = 68 kg/ha
Pest Resistance
Consult preferred agronomist / advisor for up to date advice on Oxford’s pest resistance and associated management decisions.
EPR
An EPR of $2.50 / T excluding GST is payable on all Oxford grain produced.
Performance
(2005 - 2011 QLD NVT - Main Season)
Disease Resistance/Tolerance
Oxford was assessed for powdery mildew, leaf rust & net blotch (net form) and it displayed very good levels of resistance.
Variety Management/Agronomy
Consult preferred agronomist / advisor for up to date advice on specific varietal management and agronomy relating to Oxford.