VortexWA NVT Main Season MET Analysis (2020-2024) |
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Vortex –
Grow for the gains
Vortex is a mid maturing wheat variety delivering consistently high yields across Western Australia. Proven in local trials since 2020, it became the first variety to surpass 8.0t/ha* in the WA GRDC NVT system in 2022. With broad adaptability and a strong all-round disease package, Vortex offers growers a reliable option for main season wheat in WA.
*LRPB Vortex achieved 8.19t/ha at the 2022 Goomalling NVT site (WMaA22GOOM6).
What makes Vortex right for your farm?
Vortex offers a balance of top-end yield, adaptability and disease tolerance suited to main season Western Australian conditions. It delivers consistent performance across diverse soil types and rainfall zones, helping growers maximise results in a range of environments.
Yield performance
Vortex is the highest-yielding mid maturing wheat variety available to Western Australian growers, consistently outperforming established varieties in trials since 2020. In 2022, it became the first variety to exceed 8.0t/ha* in the WA GRDC NVT system, setting a new benchmark for yield potential.
*LRPB Vortex achieved 8.19t/ha at the 2022 Goomalling NVT site (WMaA22GOOM6).
Stress & disease tolerance
Vortex provides a strong all-round disease package for WA, including a Moderately Susceptible (MS) rating for Powdery Mildew. It also demonstrates good tolerance to acidic soils and aluminium, with moderate tolerance to boron and alkaline conditions.
Agronomic fit
Vortex is suited to the main sowing window in May across all WA Ag Zones. It performs well across a broad range of yield environments, especially those above 2.5 t/ha. Its adaptability and strong establishment make it suitable for large-scale cropping systems requiring consistent and dependable performance.
Grain quality
Vortex is classified as Australian Premium White (APW), offering consistent grain size and appearance. Vortex’s high yield potential and market access deliver strong economic returns for growers focused on volume and reliability.
| Attributes – Disease Resistance | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stem Rust | MRMS |
| Leaf Rust | SVS* |
| Stripe Rust (Yr) WA | RMR |
| Yellow Spot | MRMS |
| Powdery Mildew | MS |
| Septoria Tritici WA | MSSp |
| Nodorum Blotch (Glume) | MS |
| Nordorum Blotch (Leaf) | MRMS |
| CCN Resistance | MSS |
| Crown Rot | MSS |
| Prat.Neglectus - Resistance | S |
NVT Disease Ratings March 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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