Agronomist & consultant detail
The evidence behind Hyola Panda TT
The detail layer for agronomists and consultants: named comparators, trial evidence, oil and quality, disease ratings and agronomic specifics. Competitive yields with more oil than Pioneer PY432T, built for the MRZ–HRZ.
herbicide
TT
status
Limited commercial launch, Autumn 2027 planting
Target segment
MRZ–HRZ TT
SEED TREATMENT
Elite only
Lead Claims
01
Competitive yields with Pioneer PY432T in MRZ-HRZ, the market-fit position.
02
~1% higher oil than Pioneer PY432T
03
High standability with adaptive yield performance from LRZ-HRZ.
04
PodShield™: pods that hold longer, paddock to header.
111
GRDC NVT 2025 TT MET yield index, MRZ–HRZ AUST mean across 40 trials, 1 point behind Pioneer PY432T and not significantly different.
+1%
Higher oil than Pioneer PY432T on a paired-site basis across both rainfall zones (n=16 and n=7 sites).
High
Lodging resistance, matching Hyola Blazer TT, with a three-index-point yield lift over Blazer TT in both AUST means.
Panda TT is the MRZ–HRZ market-fit answer to Pioneer PY432T, built primarily for medium-to-high rainfall TT paddocks running a TT chemistry rotation. Its LRZ–MRZ position is adaptive performance in dry years, not a primary LRZ play. Panda TT is available only with Elite seed treatment.
01 Yield evidence
Where it leads
Panda TT is yield-competitive with Pioneer PY432T in MRZ-HRZ: in the GRDC NVT 2025 TT MET 40-trial AUST mean (2.72 t/ha) it indexes 111 to PY432T's 112, a one-index-point gap that is not statistically significant. Panda TT sits ahead of HyTTec Trifecta (109), Pioneer PY429T (109), Blazer TT (108) and HyTTec Velocity (108). In the LRZ-MRZ AUST mean it is equal-top with Pioneer PY432T (both 113), showing adaptive performance in dry years.
Competitive yields with Pioneer PY432T
| Product | MRZ - HRZ | LRZ - MRZ |
|---|---|---|
| HyTTec Velocity | N/A | 114 |
| Pioneer PY432T | 112 | N/A |
| Hyola Panda TT | 111 | 113 |
| HyTTec Trifecta | 109 | N/A |
| Pioneer PY429T | 109 | 113 |
| Hyola Blazer TT | 108 | N/A |
| HyTTec Velocity | 108 | N/A |
| HyTTec Trident | N/A | 113 |
| InVigor LT 4030P | N/A | 112 |
| Hyola Blazer TT | N/A | 110 |
Source: GRDC National Variety Trials 2025 TT MET (MRZ–HRZ, AUST mean). NVT Long Term MET analysis. Reproducible at app.nvt.grdc.com.au. Reference to NVT does not imply NVT endorsement.
Important to know
Panda TT is built primarily for MRZ-HRZ; the oil advantage over Pioneer PY432T is what sets it apart. Its LRZ-MRZ position is adaptive performance in dry years, not a primary LRZ play.
02 Oil & Quality
Where it leads
On a paired-site basis (GRDC NVT 2025 TT MET trial results, computed at sites where both varieties were tested in the same season), Panda TT runs ~1% higher in oil than Pioneer PY432T across both rainfall zones. MRZ-HRZ paired (n=16 sites): Panda TT 41.94%, Pioneer PY432T 40.85%, delta +1.09%. LRZ-MRZ paired (n=7 sites): Panda TT 42.64%, Pioneer PY432T 41.45%, delta +1.19%.
GRDC NVT 2025 TT MET mean oil % at 6% MC
| Product | MRZ - HRZ | LRZ - MRZ |
|---|---|---|
| Hyola Panda TT | 41.94 | 42.64 |
| Pioner PY432T | 40.85 | 41.45 |
| Hyola Blazer TT | 41.26 | N/A |
| HyTTec Trifecta | 42.68 | N/A |
| HyTTec Velocity | N/A | 42.55 |
| HyTTec Trident | N/A | 41.61 |
| Hyola Blazer TT | N/A | 42.85 |
| InVigor LT 4030P | N/A | 40.79 |
Source: GRDC National Variety Trials 2025 TT MET, MRZ–HRZ mean oil at 6% MC across the 16 common trials. Crop: Canola TT (Med-High Rainfall); States: NSW, SA, VIC, WA; Regions: AgZone2, AgZone3, AgZone5, AgZone6, Lower EP, Mid North, North Central, North East, S/E, S/W, Wimmera, Yorke P. Reproducible at app.nvt.grdc.com.au. Reference to NVT does not imply NVT endorsement.
Important to know
Comparator scoped to Pioneer PY432T.
03 Agronomic specifics
Where it leads
Panda TT carries the same high lodging resistance rating as Blazer TT, paired with very high yield potential. The combination of category-leading standability with very high yields is the market-leading differentiator vs Blazer TT in the Pacific Seeds TT slot.
Important to know
Panda TT carries the same high lodging resistance rating as Blazer TT, paired with very high yield potential (a 3-index-point lift over Blazer TT in both AUST means). The combination of category-leading standability with very high yields is the market-leading differentiator. Its LRZ-MRZ yield position demonstrates adaptive performance in dry years across the LRZ-MRZ range.
Source: Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials (lodging) plus GRDC NVT 2025 TT MET (yield).
| ATTRIBUTE | VALUE | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Adaptability | 1.0 to 5.0 t/ha (yield within 1 index point of Pioneer PY432T in MRZ-HRZ AUST; equal-top with PY432T in LRZ-MRZ AUST) | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials + GRDC NVT 2025 TT MET |
| Maturity | Early-Mid (4): 2-3 days earlier than Blazer TT, 2-3 days later than HyTTec Velocity or HyTTec Trident | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| Plant vigour | 7.0 to 7.5 (similar to Blazer TT or PY432T) | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| Plant height | Medium (similar to Blazer TT, shorter than PY429T or HyTTec Trifecta) | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| Lodging resistance | High (excellent standability, similar to Blazer TT) | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| Growing zones | Positioned MRZ-HRZ-primary with adaptive LRZ-MRZ performance | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| ATTRIBUTE | VALUE | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Adaptability | 1.0 to 3.5 t/ha; higher yields than Emu TF, PY428R, PY323G, Hunter TF and InVigor LR 4540P in WA | GRDC NVT 2025 GLY MET |
| Maturity | Early-Mid (4): 2–3 days earlier than Nuseed Hunter TF, 2–3 days later than Emu TF | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Plant vigour | 7.5; slower to emerge and slower to establish ground cover than Nuseed Hunter TF; the canopy builds through to harvest (see Setting expectations early) | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Plant height | Medium-Tall | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Lodging resistance | Moderate (excellent standability in LRZ–MRZ growing zones) | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Growing zones | LRZ–MRZ (1.0 t/ha to 3.5 t/ha across Australia) | GRDC NVT 2025 GLY MET + Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
04 Disease ratings
Where it leads
| FORM | RATING | PROVISIONAL | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltro | R-MR (elite treated with Saltro Pro Fungicide) | No | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| UCI | MR (moderate to good UCI resistance) | No | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| Bare | MR-MS*) | No | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| Blackleg groups | ACDF (similar groups to Blazer TT) | No | Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials |
| ATTRIBUTE | VALUE | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Adaptability | 1.0 to 3.5 t/ha; higher yields than Emu TF, PY428R, PY323G, Hunter TF and InVigor LR 4540P in WA | GRDC NVT 2025 GLY MET |
| Maturity | Early-Mid (4): 2–3 days earlier than Nuseed Hunter TF, 2–3 days later than Emu TF | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Plant vigour | 7.5; slower to emerge and slower to establish ground cover than Nuseed Hunter TF; the canopy builds through to harvest (see Setting expectations early) | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Plant height | Medium-Tall | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Lodging resistance | Moderate (excellent standability in LRZ–MRZ growing zones) | Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
| Growing zones | LRZ–MRZ (1.0 t/ha to 3.5 t/ha across Australia) | GRDC NVT 2025 GLY MET + Pacific Seeds Innovation Systems Trials 2024–25 |
All Panda TT Blackleg ratings are final.
Important to know
PodShield positioning is an enhanced generic shatter defence; there is currently no industry standard method for quantifying shatter tolerance. For more detail on how Pacific Seeds classifies shatter tolerance, speak to your Pacific Seeds territory manager.
05 Sources & methodology
Where it leads
Full source list and methodology
GRDC National Variety Trials 2025 TT MET
Independent third-party multi-environment yield comparisons (LRZ-MRZ and MRZ-HRZ AUST means) and paired-site oil comparisons at 6% moisture content against named competitor varieties. Reproducible at app.nvt.grdc.com.au.
Pacific Seeds canola R&D internal trials
Per-variety agronomic observations (maturity, plant vigour, plant height, lodging resistance) and final Blackleg ratings (Saltro, UCI, bare, Blackleg groups).
The information provided is intended as a guide only. While all due care has been taken to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, various factors including planting times and environmental conditions may alter the characteristics and performance of plants. For application to specific conditions, seek further advice from a local professional. (Web dev: reuse the site’s standard global legal disclaimer here.)
Important to know
PodShield positioning is an enhanced generic shatter defence; there is currently no industry standard method for quantifying shatter tolerance. For more detail on how Pacific Seeds classifies shatter tolerance, speak to your Pacific Seeds territory manager.
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