BARENBURG WIZARD FORAGE OATS SEED PER KG 31103051
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FOR ORDERS OVER 500KG PLEASE CONTACT THE TOZER STREET STORE DIRECT ON (07) 5482 1692
Wizard forage oat from Barenbrug presents a significant improvement in yield over other forage oat varieties currently in the market whilst retaining leaf rust resistance in most situations.
Wizard has an erect early growth habit, medium plant height, high tillering and fine leaves and stems.
Speed to initial grazing is quick, similar to Genie.
With normal planting time (March – April), Wizard has medium plant maturity being
5-7 days earlier to anthesis than Genie.
Stem and leaf thickness of Wizard is slightly finer than Genie.
It also tends to be higher in tillering and have better recovery from cutting and grazing.
Wizard offers growers a complete package of high yield potential, medium / late maturity with excellent recovery in the winter months.
Wizard is susceptible to a new pathotype of leaf rust.
If this strain is not present, Wizard will appear resistant.
Key features:
Sets new benchmark for yield in forage oats, 9% over Genie and 15% over Drover and Taipan.
Good early growth similar to Genie and better than Aladdin.
Excellent recovery from grazing and cutting.
Currently resistant to most Australian pathotypes of leaf rust.
Medium maturity
Key benefits:
Strong competition against weeds early.
More feed for longer periods, both early and through winter.
Bred, trialled and selected in Queensland and northern New South Wales for performance and local adaptation.
Improved return on investment compared to other varieties.
Fast to first graze.
Huge forage yield benefit. More feed all season = greater animal production.
Common Questions
What makes Wizard forage oats different from other varieties?
Wizard sets a new benchmark for yield in forage oats—it's 9% higher than Genie and 15% higher than Drover and Taipan. It has an erect early growth habit, medium plant height, high tillering and fine leaves and stems. It's also bred, trialled and selected in Queensland and northern New South Wales for local performance.
How quickly can I get my animals grazing?
Wizard is fast to first graze, with speed to initial grazing similar to Genie. With normal planting time in March–April, it has medium plant maturity and good early growth that competes well against weeds.
Does Wizard recover well after grazing or cutting?
Yes. Wizard has excellent recovery from grazing and cutting, and tends to be higher in tillering than some other varieties, which supports regrowth through the winter months.
What about leaf rust resistance?
Wizard is currently resistant to most Australian pathotypes of leaf rust. However, it is susceptible to a new pathotype of leaf rust. If that strain is not present in your area, Wizard will appear resistant.
What's the minimum order, and where do I get large quantities?
For orders over 500 kg, please contact the Tozer Street Store direct on (07) 5482 1692.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.