FITZROY is a high-yielding hard feed wheat with outstanding disease resistance
High Yield Potential: Strong performance across Irish and UK trial data, suitable for both first and second wheat, and adaptable to light or heavy soils.
Breeding Background: French-bred, combining Evolution’s high yield with Stigg’s strong disease resistance and stiff straw.
| RELATIVE YIELD POTENTIAL | |
| 2026 DAFM RLT (100 = 10.83 t/ha @ 15%mc) | 101 |
| 2025 DAFM RLT (100 = 11.04 t/ha @ 15%mc) | 102 |
| AGRONOMIC FEATURES* | |
| Plant Height (cm) | 75 |
| Resistance to Lodging | 7 |
| Resistance to Straw Breakdown | 7 |
| Earliness of ripening | 3 |
| Speed of Development | Fast |
| DISEASE RESISTANCE* | |
| Septoria tritici | 7 |
| Sprouting | 7 |
| Yellow Rust | 7 |
| Mildew | 8 |
| Fusarium | 5 |
| GRAIN QUALITY* | |
| Hectolitre Weight (KPH) | 76.2 |
| Grain Protein % (15%MC) | 10.1 |
| Thousand Grain Weight (g) | 52.8 |
| Hagberg Falling Number | 292 |
FITZROY is a very strong disease resistance package
Septoria rating of 7 – the highest on the Irish Recommended List
Good resistance to Yellow Rust and Mildew
Stiff straw with excellent resistance to lodging
No issues observed with neck break or grain shedding to date
Reliable choice for Irish growers seeking high-yielding, robust feed wheat
Performs consistently across rotations and soil types
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