Mackellar Fact Sheet (PDF, 123Kb)
Classification: AWW / FEED
Regional Suitability: High rainfall regions of VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD, SA, WA
Variety Summary
* Dual purpose winter wheat for grazing as well as grain production.
* The only BYDV resistant winter wheat cultivar in Australia.
* Red feed quality grain.
* Awnless to allow cutting for hay or late season grazing.
* Excellent forage production.
* Moderately resistant to stem and stripe rust. Leaf rust rating under review.