- Kingbale is a single gene IMI tolerant oaten hay variety – a world first
- Mid-flowering variety with improved tolerance to soil residual imidazolinone herbicides
- An ideal variety for use where there are IMI residue concerns from previous crops
- Tall variety with good early vigour
- Preliminary data shows Kingbale has a similar disease and agronomic profile to Wintaroo
- CCN resistant
- Rust (likely susceptible) will require proactive management
- Yield information is currently limited Kingbale is a single gene IMI tolerant variety
Sentry APVMA registration submission
- A Sentry® registration has been submitted to APVMA for pre-emergent use only, with earliest potential registration for use in oaten hay production in March 2021
- Seed will be available for planting in 2021 -pending a Sentry® registration
- It is important to note that delays may occur and Kingbale may not be released if a Sentry® registration is not received
- Sentry, pending successful registration, will be the ONLY imidazolinone herbicide registered for use on IMI oats
