SonicWA NVT Main Season MET Analysis (2020-2024) |
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Sonic –
The new wheat in town
From the northern Wheatbelt to the Great Southern, Sonic is a new quick-maturing variety delivering consistently high yields across Western Australia. Backed by local trial results since 2020, it combines a faster finish with an Australian Hard (AH) classification for premium grain quality. With broad adaptability across soil types and reliable disease resistance, Sonic is a proven performer for growers looking to optimise performance within a later sowing window.
What makes Sonic right for your farm?
Sonic offers a balance of yield, speed and quality for Western Australian conditions. It brings together quick maturity, strong disease resistance and consistent performance across variable soil types and rainfall zones.
Yield performance
Sonic is the highest-yielding quick-maturing wheat variety available to WA growers, outperforming other varieties on the market in trials since 2020. It combines early maturity with stable grain production across a wide range of environments.
Stress & disease tolerance
Sonic offers strong resistance to key Western Australian diseases, including Powdery Mildew, Yellow Leaf Spot and Septoria Nodorum. It also provides a tolerant rating for acidic soils and aluminium, and moderate tolerance to boron and alkaline conditions.
Agronomic fit
Sonic is well suited to the second half of the sowing program, maturing 6–9 days faster than typical mid-season varieties. It establishes quickly and maintains standability, supporting reliable performance in tight rotations and time-sensitive operations.
Grain quality
Sonic is classified as Australian Hard (AH), offering higher protein potential and stronger market value. Its combination of grain quality and yield performance supports profitable harvest outcomes.
| Attributes – Disease Resistance | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stem Rust | MSp |
| Leaf Rust | MRMSp |
| Stripe Rust (Yr) WA | MRp |
| Yellow Spot | MRMSp |
| Powdery Mildew | MSSp |
| Nodorum Blotch (Glume) | MSp |
| Nordorum Blotch (Leaf) | MRMSp |
| CCN Resistance | MSp |
| Crown Rot | MS(p) |
| Black Point | Sp |
NVT Disease Ratings May 2025. For latest disease ratings visit the NVT disease rating reporter. Resistance ratings: VS=Very Susceptible, S=Susceptible, MS=Moderately Susceptible, MR=Moderately Resistant, R =Resistant. Tolerance ratings: T=Tolerant, MT=Moderately Tolerant, MI=Moderately Intolerant, I=Intolerant, VI=Very Intolerant. p=preliminary data based on limited data set. #=may be more susceptible to alternative pathotypes. *Indicates LRPB Breeder Rating.
Important note: this is a guide only, to make a fully informed choice, please refer to our Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd specific conditions
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FAQs for Sonic
- In GRDC NVT data across WA, Sonic has consistently delivered higher yields than Scepter, particularly in mid–low rainfall zones.
- Maturity is quicker, giving growers greater flexibility to manage frost risk while still matching Scepter for grain quality.
- Sonic maintains solid protein accumulation relative to yield, helping growers achieve quality targets without sacrificing tonnes.
- Sonic has shown strong adaptability across a range of WA soil types in NVT.
- Its quicker maturity helps it avoid terminal heat and frost, supporting resilience under abiotic stress conditions.
- Rated MS (Moderately Susceptible).
- Sonic offers good resistance to Powdery Mildew (MSp) giving growers confidence through the season.
- Advisable to monitor early crop stages and implement proactive fungicide programs where powdery mildew pressure is high.
- Moderately Susceptible (MS) – Very good level of resistance in the paddock best managed with a proactive fungicide program.
- Sonic offers good standability with clean threshing, making it straightforward to harvest.
- Its quick finish and strong straw reduce harvest delays and lodging risk.
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