Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) is Australia's largest plant breeding company, and the market leader in wheat genetics.
Our work at AGT is a search for the exemplary.
An intensive process of inter-crossing, field and laboratory experimentation, data collection and analysis, and genetic selection over many years culminates in the creation of each of our new field crop varieties. This exhaustive and innovative process leads to new varieties that greatly impact upon the profitability, sustainability and prosperity of grain growers all over the country.
AGT is supporting individuals and groups in rural communities to thrive through the AGT Community Donations program.
The first program of its kind delivered by an Australian plant breeding company, the AGT Community Donations program is designed to contribute to projects that benefits local rural communities.
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Download our latest Variety Guides for all the latest developments across our range.
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Northern New South Wales and Queensland (3.51 MB)
Sunmaster
Featured Variety / Sunmaster
Find out moreSunmaster (tested as SUN972P) has been released on the back of outstanding results in AGT yield trials, out-yielding it's parent Suntop by 6-9% across NSW and Queensland. Sunmaster shares many similarities with Suntop, with an APH quality classification, wide adaptation and mid season maturity. Sunmaster can be viewed as a genuine Suntop replacement.
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Outstanding grain yield, 6-9% higher than Suntop
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APH quality classification
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Similar maturity & planting window as Suntop
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Shorter plant type than Suntop, with good lodging tolerance
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Good tolerance to crown rot and RLN (P. thornei)
Research and innovation
We are leading the way in the development and application of new technologies in plant breeding, with the aim of delivering greater value to our industry.
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