New Australian soybean variety Richmond[PBR] outperforms traditional varieties, Asgrow A6785 and Soya 791

Abstract

Key findings •• Richmond[PBR] produced an average yield 7% higher than Soya 791 in advanced variety evaluations at early sowing dates (first week in December) over six seasons. •• Richmond[PBR] produced an average yield 7.7% higher than Asgrow A6785 in advanced variety evaluations at late sowing dates (mid January) over eight seasons. •• In on-farm experiments, Richmond[PBR] yielded 16% higher than Soya 791 in a wide-row system on the northern slopes, and 7% higher than Asgrow A6785 in a narrow-row coastal system. •• In addition to higher yield potential, Richmond[PBR] is tolerant to lodging and pre-harvest weather damage, has clean leaf drop, large seed size and high protein, and is resistant to powdery mildew. This combination of traits provides greater crop security and a full range of market options for growers, and high quality grain for buyers and processors.