Profile
Churchill, the winter oilseed variety, is a game-changer for growers. Developed by DSV, it is one of the first phoma blocker varieties from DSV with both RLM7 and RLMs resistance mechanisms to stem canker, offering the ultimate protection and reduced risk of breakdown.
Churchill is not only a high-yielding variety, but it is also one of the healthiest at maturity according to DSV’s breeder, before desiccation. The variety also has good tolerance to Verticilium Wilt, very good LLS resistance andTuYV protection.
This new generation of hybrids boasts high autumn and spring vigour and a good score for winter hardiness. It is an early flowering type with an early to medium maturity date.
What sets Churchill apart from the pack is its very high oil content of 46.5, giving growers the potential to reach oil bonuses at harvest. It achieved highest gross outputs in the North where it is yielding particularly well. Churchill ensures prolonged plant stability with high scores for stem stiffness and lodging, making it a reliable and consistent variety. Make the switch to Churchill and reap the benefits of a variety that is not only high-yielding but also offers superior protection and stability.
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Good tolerance to Verticilium wilt, with very good LLS resistance andTuYV protection
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This new generation of hybrids boasts high autumn and spring vigour and a good score for winter hardiness
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High oil content of 46.5%, giving growers the potential to reach oil bonuses at harvest
Yield information
| Gross Output – United Kingdom (%) | 104 | |
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| Gross Output – East / West region (%) | 103 | |
| Gross Output – North region (%) | 106 | |
| Seed yield - United Kingdom (%) | 102 | |
| Seed yield - East / West region (%) | 102 | |
| Seed yield – North Region (%) | 104 | |
| Oil content (%) | 46.5 | |
| Gross Output – United Kingdom (%) | 104 | |
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| Gross Output – East / West region (%) | 103 | |
| Gross Output – North region (%) | 106 | |
| Seed yield - United Kingdom (%) | 102 | |
| Seed yield - East / West region (%) | 102 | |
| Seed yield – North Region (%) | 104 | |
| Oil content (%) | 46.5 | |
Assessments
| Autumn vigour |
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| Spring vigour |
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+
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| Winter hardness |
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+
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Autumn vigour
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+
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Spring vigour
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+
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Winter hardness
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Agronomics Features
| Resistance to lodging |
9
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very strong |
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| Stem Stiffness |
8
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strong to very strong |
| Beginning of flowering |
6
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medium to late |
| Maturity |
6
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medium to late |
| Resistance to light leaf spot |
6
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medium to high |
| Resistance to stem canker |
8
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high to very high |
TuYV = R | Data Source: AHDB Candidate List 2024/25
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Resistance to lodging
9
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Stem Stiffness
8
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Beginning of flowering
6
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Maturity
6
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Resistance to light leaf spot
6
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Resistance to stem canker
8
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TuYV = R | Data Source: AHDB Candidate List 2024/25
