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DEKALB® Packaging pg 002 YELLOW MAIZE 00 01 Eastern Maize Region pg 007 – Yellow dry land East Use this guide with – White dry land East confidence for all – Yellow end of life hybrids your planning. – White end of life hybrids 02 Western Maize Region pg 031 – Yellow dry land West – White dry land West – Yellow end of life hybrids – White end of life hybrids

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Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 1 YOUR SYSTEM All seed bags contain the following useful OF MAIZE SEED information to better understand and use SUPPORT DEKALB maize to seed your success:

We offer farmers a wide range of maize Stewardship – Certification Scale indicates whether hybrids. We use our elite seed genetics and that the seed conforms to the bag has been opened a stewardship standard for and closed again. cutting-edge traits and technologies to create biotechnology traits. products that meet farmers’ wants and needs. These products are offered through the DEKALB® brand. Whether it’s combating insect Safety guidelines allow you to use the product pests, simplifying weed control, or simply to avoid harm to self, others and the planet. increasing productivity, farmers can rest assured they are getting the most out of every ® hectare with DEKALB . Getting the most out of Legal information including registration every hectare means farmers are feeding more number etc. of our growing population. Sticker with the hybrid’s name, hybrid’s number In today’s agricultural landscape, we and treatment details. understand the importance of making the Acceleron® seed most out of every kernel. That’s why each bag treatment logo. SEED YOUR SUCCESS of DEKALB® maize has been designed to help you create optimum harvests.

Colour of bag for trait Our commercial bags are available in 80 000 kernel count identification. SANSOR seed certification – The and the producer can also choose from the following bag MAIZE label shows that types: stack gene, YieldGard® Maize 2, conventional, and the seed conforms Label at the This information is duplicated at the bottom to certain seed bottom of of the bag to enable reading of the hybrid Roundup Ready® Maize 2. The packaging, in addition to quality standards. the bag. identity when the bags are stacked. ensuring the safety and usability of the kernels, also form part of our DEKALB quality promise to you, our farmers.

2 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 3 /// WHITE MAIZE ® - Blue What’s in NEW DEKALB - Roundup Ready® Maize 2 - YieldGard® Maize 2 PACKAGING - Acceleron® the bag? With the shift towards supplying seed in bulk, Bayer is also /// YELLOW MAIZE providing large commercial producers with their DEKALB - Blue STACKED TRAITS maize seed orders in bulk seed boxes for improved storage - Roundup Ready® Maize 2 and ease of use. When you compare the ease of handling - YieldGard® Maize 2 of the boxes to the conventional bags, there is almost no - Acceleron® MAIZE comparison. The seed boxes’ high strength and durable construction can carry loads of up to 1,25 ton. Multiple /// WHITE MAIZE containers also interlock when stacked or nested for safe, - Burgundy secure storage. - Roundup Ready® Maize 2 - Acceleron® Contrary to seed bags, seed boxes cannot easily be carried ROUNDUP READY® away. These seed boxes are easily handled and moved by /// YELLOW MAIZE forklift, which significantly reduces the need for manual MAIZE - Burgundy MAIZE 2 MAIZE labour to move bags of seed on the farm. Seed boxes also - Roundup Ready® Maize 2 protect the seeds from dirt, moisture, pests and theft. - Acceleron® Most of the DEKALB hybrid range is available in seed /// WHITE MAIZE boxes and each seed box contain 2.5-3.5 million kernels - Green depending o‌n seed size. The offering also includes a range - YieldGard® Maize 2 of Acceleron® seed treatments and seed sizes. The DEKALB - Acceleron® ® maize seed can be dispensed from the seed box into YIELDGARD the planter by means of an AgriCad trailer or a hydraulic /// YELLOW MAIZE MAIZE 2 system. Smaller producers and those still preferring to - Green buy their DEKALB seed in bags, will also benefit from brand - YieldGard® Maize 2 new packaging solutions. These new and improved seed - Acceleron® bags are manufactured from a very strong material which will not easily tear and damage. They are also colour coded /// WHITE MAIZE for the easy identification of the specific biotechnology - Orange traits associated with the various DEKALB hybrids. - Acceleron® CONVENTIONAL This is just another example of Bayer shaping agriculture /// YELLOW MAIZE to benefit farmers, consumers, and our planet. - Orange For further information, contact your nearest DEKALB - Acceleron® sales representative. SEED YOUR SUCCESS 4 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 5 MAIZE REGION EASTERN

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PROTECTION MAIZE WITH BUILT-IN TECHNOLOGY YieldGard® MAIZE 2 offers: • Built-in protection against maize stalk borers Busseola fusca and Chilo partellus, as well as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). • Secures the hybrid’s genetic potential. • Reduce chemical application for insect control.

PROTECTING YOUR CROPS FROM THE INSIDE OUT.

MAIZE

Roundup Ready® MAIZE 2 offers: • Built-in tolerance to registered and SEED YOUR SUCCESS approved glyphosate herbicides. Optimal performance starts • Effective broad-spectrum weed from within. With our built-in control for maximised yield potential. EASTERN technology designed to protect • Crop safe weed control system. your maize, you can rest assured • Secures the hybrid’s genetic potential. MAIZE REGION that your crops are taken care of. • Enables no-till farming and conservation cultivation practices.

6 | Bayer maize6 | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 HYBRID CHOICE AND HYBRID POSITIONING

YIELD POTENTIAL 01 Characteristics of YIELD STABILITY SEED YOUR SUCCESS 02 hybrids in order of LENGTH OF GROWING SEASON 03 importance STANDABILITY 04 Hybrid choice boils down to choosing the most suitable hybrids for your DISEASE TOLERANCE 05 farming environment. The traits listed from high to low in the diagram HERBICIDE TOLERANCE 06 are identified by growers as the most INSECT TOLERANCE 07 critical to their operations. AGRONOMIC TRAITS 08

All of these traits can and should be verified by data and Hybrid placement or positioning is about getting the interpreted to fit your own conditions: right hybrid on the right field. Tied to this is spreading the risk on the farm to ensure that all possible challenges are • Use new technologies like Climate FieldView™ to gather evaluated and catered for during the placement of the on farm data to drive decisions. hybrid on the field. • Evaluation of multiple localities: Data from a single Content locality is one-dimensional and does not present a complete view of the yield potential of the hybrid. • Evaluating hybrids across multiple localities allows 01 Eastern Maize Region producers to form an accurate picture of the hybrid – Yellow dry land East pg 011 and its stability. The acceptable norm is at least thirty localities. – White dry land East pg 019 • Evaluation of hybrids across different seasons: In a – Yellow end of life hybrids pg 024 country like South Africa, it is essential to evaluate – White end of life hybrids pg 027 hybrids across different years. Seasonal differences are high and substantial variations in temperatures and rainfall can occur annually; the recommended period to take into account is generally at least three years.

Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 9 Below are some of the important considerations when placing hybrids on a field. These aspects will influence IMPORTANT FOR INTERPRETATION hybrid placement and should be taken into account when OF “SPIDER GRAPHS” taking decisions. • Hybrids are ranked from 1 to 4. • 1 is the hybrid with best outcome for the situation. SOIL-TYPE DYNAMICS • 4 is the hybrid with least suitable/advisable • For poorly drained soils - hybrids with good stalk outcome for the situation. strength. • During placement more than 1 factor can be important. YELLOW • Sandy dryland – lower population needs higher prolificacy. • Interpret different factors together to make sound decisions. • Texture. • Combine assumptions to position more • Structure. DRY LAND than one hybrid. • Chemical analysis. • Use a process of elimination working through the POSITIONING IN THE EAST spider graphs to end up with recommendations. PLANTING POPULATION PUZZLE • All hybrids are Superior Genetics and the aim of the Give your farm the benefit of DEKALB® technology with our yellow • Every hybrid handles planting populations differently. Graphs is to place them on the farm with specific • Hybrid response = Tillers, husk cover, plant and ear purpose to address different needs. maize hybrids for the eastern production areas, supported by height, prolificacy. unparalleled innovation, to help you seed success. Hybrid 01 BEST SOIL DISEASE TOLERANCE HARVEST TIMING AND MATURITY MIX Hybrid 02 Hybrid 03 • Frost window. Hybrid 04 1 • Later harvest time needs better standability. 2 • Pollination spread reduces heat stress. LOW 3 STRESS POTENTIAL TOLERENCE SOIL 4 CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM 5 • “Maize on maize is generally a more stressful environment”.

• Needs hybrid rated for high-stress tolerance and a MEDIUM HIGH POTENTIAL POTENTIAL solid disease package. SOIL SOIL

NO-TILL NEEDS. A HYBRID WITH STRONG EARLY SEASON VIGOUR AND EMERGENCE RATINGS IS IDEAL

FIELD HISTORY • Interpretation of field history and notes around diseases and other issues. • Choose tolerant genetics.

10 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 DKC72-76BR BEST SOIL DKC72-76BR BEST GRAIN QUALITY DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC73-74BR GEN DKC73-74BR GEN THE CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM DKC74-74BR DKC74-74BR (MAIZE ON MAIZE) DKC64-54BR 1 DKC64-54BR 1 • Monoculture leads to the buildup of SOIL DYNAMICS: 2 2 pathogens over time. LOW 3 STRESS • In this graph hybrids that are suited to different BEST EAR 3 BEST STALK POTENTIAL TOLERENCE DISEASE DISEASE SOIL TOLERENCE • Disease tolerance is important when choosing 4 soil potentials and conditions are displayed. 4 TOLERENCE hybrids for maize on maize. 5 • Harvest maps and soil potential maps can help 5 • Knowing your prevalent diseases on farm is to select the best hybrid for each scenario. important for hybrid placement. • Grain quality issues and lodging can have MEDIUM HIGH BEST LEAF POTENTIAL POTENTIAL DISEASE BEST huge impacts on profitability. SOIL SOIL TOLERENCE STANDABILITY

DKC72-76BR LEAST TILLERS PLANT POPULATION RECOMMENDATIONS DKC73-74BR GEN Plant population optimisation is very important to As curves with prolific seem to stay quite flat, it DKC74-74BR PLANT POPULATION PUZZLE: 1 is important to note that curves also differ over DKC64-54BR • Plant population is very dynamic and there growers in South Africa. Planting the correct plant 2 environments. Environments are defined through a BEST CLOSED are numerous interactions with hybrids. population per hybrid in a specific environment is STANDABILITY 3 HUSK COVER important to achieve the highest profit per hectare. combination of rainfall, temperature, soil attributes, 4 • High populations with tall plants can elevation and growing season length. 5 increase the risk of lodging. • Position hybrids to exploit their strong As soil moisture and rainfall (water) are the most limiting HIGHEST SHORT Plant population recommendations are based on PROLIFACY PLANT points when deciding on plant populations. factors for yield in South Africa, it is important to do HEIGHT multi season data and experiences. Population • Standability can be less of a problem at population studies over different yield environments to be recommendations should be verified per hybrid by your lower populations. able to recommend a planting rate for a specific hybrid. local Bayer team members in your area. Plant population LOWEST EAR HEIGHT There are vast differences between prolific and non- recommendations are not a fixed number and should be prolific hybrids regarding their reaction to plant density. interpreted to suit the needs of the specific field.

DKC72-76BR LEAST DAYS TO FLOWERING DKC73-74BR GEN DKC74-74BR Region Cold East Temperate East 1 HARVEST TIME AND MATURITY: DKC64-54BR High Medium Low High Medium Low 2 • Planting the right hybrid at the right time Hybrid BEST FASTEST Potential Potential Potential Potential Potential Potential SEEDLING 3 DRYDOWN VIGOUR is important. DKC72-76BR 60 000 50 000 30 000 60 000 50 000 40 000 4 • Try to miss the “frost window” in March/April. DKC73-74BR GEN 60 000 45 000 N/R 60 000 50 000 N/R 5 • Spread pollination risk by extending the DKC74-74BR 60 000 45 000 35 000 60 000 45 000 35 000

BEST BEST FOR pollinination period through hybrid positioning. DKC64-54BR 75 000 60 000 N/R 80 000 65 000 N/R STANDABILITY EARLY PLANTING • Look at hybrids with good seedling vigour when N/R– Not recommended planting early in colder soil conditions.

BEST FOR LATE PLANTING

12 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 13 AREA EAST AREA EAST DKC68 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC71 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT

• New breakthrough genetics STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • New genetics STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • Dries rapidly • Dries rapidly TILLERING FEW TILLERING FEW • Low ear placement • Low ear placement EMERGENCE GOOD EMERGENCE GOOD

Hybrids in the DKC68 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrids in the DKC71 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD

TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW DKC68-58BR DKC71-46BR TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD

DKC68-56R SUN SCALD NONE DKC71-44B SUN SCALD NONE

DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC68-54B COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

DKC68-50 FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT VERY GOOD

B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 230-300 PLANT HEIGHT 210-240

EAR HEIGHT 105-125 EAR HEIGHT 105-130

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 118-128 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO HIGH

IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE

14 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 15 AREA EAST AREA EAST DKC72 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC73 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT

• Very high yield potential STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • Short plant with good standability STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • Dries rapidly • Very high yield potential TILLERING FEW TILLERING FEW • Good standability • Good disease tolerance EMERGENCE GOOD EMERGENCE EXCELLENT

Hybrids in the DKC72 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrids in the DKC73 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD

TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW DKC72-76BR DKC73-74BR GEN TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD TIP COVERING OF EAR FAIR

DKC72-74R SUN SCALD NONE DKC73-76R SUN SCALD YES

DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC72-72B DKC73-70B GEN COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

DKC72-70 FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD DKC73-72 FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT FAIR BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 230-300 PLANT HEIGHT 190-220

EAR HEIGHT 105-125 EAR HEIGHT 90-115

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 122-138 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO HIGH

IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

16 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 17 AREA EAST DKC74 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • New genetics STANDABILITY EXCELLENT WHITE • Good grain quality TILLERING MANY • Good standability EMERGENCE GOOD DRY LAND Hybrids in the DKC74 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD IMPORTANT FOR INTERPRETATION POSITIONING IN THE EAST TASSEL EARS FEW OF “SPIDER GRAPHS” DKC74-26R TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT • Hybrids are ranked from 1 to 2. With DEKALB®’s range of white maize • 1 is the hybrid with best outcome for the situation. DKC74-20 SUN SCALD NONE • 2 is the hybrid with least suitable/advisable hybrids for the eastern production areas, DISEASE TOLERANCE outcome for the situation. supported by advanced technology and DKC74-74BR COMMON RUST GOOD • During placement more than 1 factor can excellent innovation, we can help you be important. FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD • Interpret different factors together to make farm smarter. MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD sound decisions. • Combine assumptions to position more GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: than one hybrid.

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT VERY GOOD • Use a process of elimination working through the spider graphs to end up with recommendations. B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize • All hybrids are Superior Genetics and the aim of the NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD Graphs is to place them on the farm with specific

FOLIAR DISEASE VERY GOOD purpose to address different needs. BEST SOIL SPECIFICS Hybrid 01 DISEASE TOLERANCE Hybrid 02 PLANT HEIGHT 200 – 230 1 EAR HEIGHT 85 – 105

LOW 2 STRESS EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2 POTENTIAL TOLERENCE SOIL DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70 - 80 3 DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120 -135 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct MEDIUM HIGH technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO LOW POTENTIAL POTENTIAL SOIL SOIL IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

18 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 BEST SOIL BEST GRAIN QUALITY DKC76-67BR DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC76-67BR DKC76-77BR DKC76-77BR THE CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM (MAIZE ON MAIZE) 1 1 • Monoculture leads to the buildup of SOIL DYNAMICS: pathogens over time. LOW 2 STRESS • In this graph hybrids that are suited to different BEST EAR 2 BEST STALK POTENTIAL TOLERENCE DISEASE DISEASE • Disease tolerance is important when SOIL TOLERENCE TOLERENCE soil potentials and conditions are displayed. choosing hybrids for maize on maize. 3 Harvest maps and soil potential maps can help 3 • • Knowing your prevalent diseases on farm is to select the best hybrid for each scenario. important for hybrid placement. • Grain quality issues and lodging can have MEDIUM HIGH BEST LEAF huge impacts on profitability. POTENTIAL POTENTIAL DISEASE BEST SOIL SOIL TOLERENCE STANDABILITY

DKC76-67BR LEAST TILLERS PLANT POPULATION RECOMMENDATIONS DKC76-77BR PLANT POPULATION PUZZLE: Plant population optimisation is very important to As curves with prolific seem to stay quite flat, 1 • Plant population is very dynamic and there growers in South Africa. Planting the correct plant it is important to note that curves also differ over BEST CLOSED are numerous interactions with hybrids. population per hybrid in a specific environment is environments. Environments are defined through a STANDABILITY 2 HUSK COVER • High populations with tall plants can increase important to achieve the highest profit per hectare. combination of rainfall, temperature, soil attributes, 3 the risk of lodging. elevation and growing season length. • Position hybrids to exploit their strong points As soil moisture and rainfall (water) are the most limiting HIGHEST SHORT PROLIFACY PLANT when deciding on plant populations. Plant population recommendations are based on HEIGHT factors for yield in South Africa, it is important to do • Standability can be less of a problem at population studies over different yield environments to be multi season data and experiences. Population lower populations. able to recommend a planting rate for a specific hybrid. recommendations should be verified per hybrid by your local Bayer team members in your area. Plant population LOWEST EAR HEIGHT There are vast differences between prolific and non- recommendations are not a fixed number and should be prolific hybrids regarding their reaction to plant density. interpreted to suit the needs of the specific field. DKC76-67BR LEAST DAYS TO FLOWERING DKC76-77BR Region Cold East Temperate East 1 HARVEST TIME AND MATURITY: High Medium Low High Medium Low Hybrid Potential Potential Potential Potential Potential Potential BEST FASTEST • Planting the right hybrid at the right time is important. SEEDLING 2 DRYDOWN DKC76-77BR 45 000 40 000 30 000 60 000 45 000 40 000 VIGOUR • Try to miss the “frost window” in March/April. DKC76-67BR 60 000 50 000 N/R 60 000 50 000 N/R 3 • Spread pollination risk by extending the pollinination N/R– Not recommended period through hybrid positioning. BEST BEST FOR STANDABILITY EARLY Look at hybrids with good seedling vigour when PLANTING • planting early in colder soil conditions.

BEST FOR LATE PLANTING

20 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 21 DKC78-45BR GEN DKC76-67BR DKC78-35R

AREA EAST AREA EAST EAST EAST DKC76 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR WHITE LEGEND GRAIN COLOUR WHITE WHITE WHITE CHARACTERISTICS RANGE CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

• Highly prolific STANDABILITY VERY GOOD Key strengths: STANDABILITY VERY GOOD VERY GOOD VERY GOOD • High yield potential • Highly prolific TILLERING AVERAGE TILLERING AVERAGE FEW AVERAGE • Excellent stability • Very high yield potential EMERGENCE EXCELLENT • Dries rapidly EMERGENCE AVERAGE EXCELLENT AVERAGE

Hybrids in the DKC76 series: GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT AVERAGE EXCELLENT Hybrids in the TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW FEW FEW DKC76-77BR Legend range: TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD FAIR VERY GOOD

DKC76-75B SUN SCALD NONE DKC78-45BR GEN SUN SCALD NONE NONE NONE DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC76-73R DKC76-67BR COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

DKC76-71 FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD DKC78-35R FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD AVERAGE VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD GOOD GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits GREY LEAF SPOT VERY GOOD VERY GOOD VERY GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD EAR ROT EXCELLENT AVERAGE EXCELLENT B – YieldGard® Maize 2 B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD Conventional DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD AVERAGE EXCELLENT Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT Maize variety: FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT Yellow maize FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS White maize SPECIFICS Irrigation maize PLANT HEIGHT 210-280 PLANT HEIGHT 210-240 240-300 210-240

EAR HEIGHT 95-130 EAR HEIGHT 95-130 110-140 95-130

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,5 1,2 1,5

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78 62-80 68-78

ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 117-145 DAYS ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-148 DAYS 117-135 DAYS 120-148 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: DEKALB® seed bag: Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT Take note of the colour and the white or MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct yellow maize graphic on the bag to help technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM find the correct technology and hybrid PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM MEDIUM TO HIGH MEDIUM combination. IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLEMENTARY

22 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 23 AREA EAST

DKC68 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • Breakthrough genetics YELLOW • Dries rapidly STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • Low ear placement TILLERING FEW

END OF LIFE HYBRIDS EMERGENCE GOOD Hybrids in the POSITIONING IN THE EAST GRAIN QUALITY GOOD End of life range: TASSEL EARS FEW The hybrids in this section, have for many years TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD DKC68-58BR played an important part in helping you as farmer SUN SCALD NONE to seed your success. Their production, however, DKC68-54B DISEASE TOLERANCE has now run its course. A limited number of these COMMON RUST EXCELLENT DKC68-56R hybrids are still available for sale: FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

BR – Stacked Traits GRAY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD Conventional Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD Maize variety: Yellow maize FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT /// DKC68-58BR White maize SPECIFICS Irrigation maize /// DKC68-54B PLANT HEIGHT 230-300 EAR HEIGHT 105-125 /// DKC68-56R EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2

/// DKC71-42 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 118-128 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: DEKALB® seed bag: Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct yellow maize graphic on the bag to help PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM technology and hybrid combination. find the correct technology and hybrid combination. IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE

Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 25 AREA EAST

DKC71-42 GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW

CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • New genetics WHITE • Dries rapidly STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • Low ear placement TILLERING FEW END OF LIFE

EMERGENCE GOOD Hybrid in the HYBRIDS GRAIN QUALITY GOOD End of life range: POSITIONING IN THE EAST TASSEL EARS FEW

TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD DKC71-42 The hybrids in this section, have for many years SUN SCALD NONE played an important part in helping you as farmer DISEASE TOLERANCE to seed your success. Their production, however, COMMON RUST EXCELLENT has now run its course. A limited number of these FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD hybrids are still available for sale: MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

BR – Stacked Traits GRAY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 EAR ROT VERY GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize B – YieldGard® Maize 2 DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize Conventional Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD Maize variety: Yellow maize FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT /// DKC78-79BR White maize SPECIFICS /// DKC78-87B Irrigation maize PLANT HEIGHT 210-240 /// DKC78-83R EAR HEIGHT 105-130 /// DKC76-61B EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: DEKALB® seed bag: Take note of the colour and the white or MANAGEMENT Take note of the colour and the white or yellow yellow maize graphic on the bag to help maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct find the correct technology and hybrid PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO HIGH technology and hybrid combination. combination. IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE

26 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 DKC78-83R DKC78-87B AREA EAST DKC78-79BR DKC78 series DKC76-61B GRAIN COLOUR WHITE

AREA EAST EAST CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: Key strengths: GRAIN COLOUR WHITE WHITE YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • Strong seedling with • Highly prolific good vigour CHARACTERISTICS • High yield potential STANDABILITY VERY GOOD

• Strongly prolific YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT EXCELLENT • Excellent stability TILLERING FEW • Good standability STANDABILITY GOOD GOOD EMERGENCE EXCELLENT TILLERING AVERAGE AVERAGE Hybrid in the GRAIN QUALITY AVERAGE Hybrids in the EMERGENCE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT End of life range: TASSEL EARS FEW End of life range: GRAIN QUALITY AVERAGE AVERAGE TIP COVERING OF EAR FAIR TASSEL EARS FEW FEW DKC76-61B DKC78-83R SUN SCALD NONE TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD VERY GOOD DISEASE TOLERANCE SUN SCALD NONE NONE DKC78-87B COMMON RUST EXCELLENT DISEASE TOLERANCE

DKC78-79BR COMMON RUST EXCELLENT EXCELLENT FUSARIUM STALK ROT AVERAGE

FUSARIUM STALK ROT FAIR FAIR MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD GOOD GRAY LEAF SPOT VERY GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT VERY GOOD VERY GOOD EAR ROT AVERAGE

EAR ROT GOOD GOOD DIPLODIA EAR ROT AVERAGE

DILPODIA EAR ROT GOOD GOOD NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT SPECIFICS SPECIFICS PLANT HEIGHT 240-300 PLANT HEIGHT 205-230 205-230 BR – Stacked Traits BR – Stacked Traits EAR HEIGHT 110-140 EAR HEIGHT 90-120 90-120 R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2 B – YieldGard® Maize 2 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,3 1,3 B – YieldGard® Maize 2 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 62-80 Conventional DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78 68-78 Conventional ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 117-135 DAYS Maize variety: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 125-135 DAYS 125-135 DAYS Maize variety:

Yellow maize MANAGEMENT Yellow maize MANAGEMENT White maize White maize PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM MEDIUM PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM - HIGH Irrigation maize Irrigation maize IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

28 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 29 AREA EAST DKC78-17B GRAIN COLOUR WHITE CHARACTERISTICS WE Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • Highly prolific MAIZE REGION WESTERN • Very high yield potential STANDABILITY GOOD • Dries rapidly TILLERING AVERAGE

EMERGENCE AVERAGE Hybrid in the End of life range: GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT

TASSEL EARS AVERAGE DKC78-17B TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD

SUN SCALD NONE

DISEASE TOLERANCE

COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

GRAY LEAF SPOT VERY GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT EXCELLENT

B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT EXCELLENT Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SEED YOUR SUCCESS PLANT HEIGHT 210-240 Optimal performance starts EAR HEIGHT 95-130 from within. With our built-in EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,4 WESTERN technology designed to protect DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78

your maize, you can rest assured ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-148 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: MAIZE REGION Take notethat of your the colour crops and are the taken white orcare yellow of. MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM

IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

30 | Bayer30 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 HYBRID CHOICE AND HYBRID POSITIONING

All of these traits can and should be verified by data and Hybrid placement or positioning is about getting the interpreted to fit your own conditions: right hybrid on the right field. Tied to this is spreading the risk on the farm to ensure that all possible challenges are • Use new technologies like Climate FieldView™ to gather evaluated and catered for during the placement of the on farm data to drive decisions. hybrid on the field. • Evaluation of multiple localities: Data from a single Content locality is one-dimensional and does not present a complete view of the yield potential of the hybrid. • Evaluating hybrids across multiple localities allows 02 Western Maize Region producers to form an accurate picture of the hybrid – Yellow dry land West pg 035 and its stability. The acceptable norm is at least thirty localities. – White dry land West pg 043 • Evaluation of hybrids across different seasons: In a – Yellow end of life hybrids pg 049 country like South Africa, it is essential to evaluate – White end of life hybrids pg 052 hybrids across different years. Seasonal differences are high and substantial variations in temperatures and rainfall can occur annually; the recommended period to take into account is generally at least three years.

32 | Maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 33 Below are some of the important considerations when placing hybrids on a field. These aspects will influence IMPORTANT FOR INTERPRETATION hybrid placement and should be taken into account when OF “SPIDER GRAPHS” taking decisions. • Hybrids are ranked from 1 to 2. • 1 is the hybrid with best outcome for the situation. SOIL-TYPE DYNAMICS • 2 is the hybrid with least suitable/advisable • For poorly drained soils - hybrids with good stalk outcome for the situation. strength. • During placement more than 1 factor can be important. YELLOW • Sandy dryland – lower population needs higher prolificacy. • Interpret different factors together to make sound decisions. • Texture. • Combine assumptions to position more • Structure. DRY LAND than one hybrid. • Chemical analysis. • Use a process of elimination working through the POSITIONING IN THE WEST spider graphs to end up with recommendations. PLANTING POPULATION PUZZLE • All hybrids are Superior Genetics and the aim Give your farm the benefit of DEKALB® technology with our yellow • Every hybrid handles planting populations differently. of the Graphs is to place them on the farm with • Hybrid response = Tillers, husk cover, plant and ear specific purpose to address different needs. maize hybrids for the Western production areas, supported by

height, prolificacy. BEST SOIL unparalleled innovation, to help you seed success. Hybrid 01 DISEASE TOLERANCE Hybrid 02 HARVEST TIMING AND MATURITY MIX • Frost window. 1 • Later harvest time needs better standability. LOW 2 STRESS POTENTIAL TOLERENCE • Pollination spread reduces heat stress. SOIL

3 CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM • “Maize on maize is generally a more stressful environment”. MEDIUM HIGH • Needs hybrid rated for high-stress tolerance and a POTENTIAL POTENTIAL SOIL SOIL solid disease package.

NO-TILL NEEDS. A HYBRID WITH STRONG EARLY SEASON VIGOUR AND EMERGENCE RATINGS IS IDEAL

FIELD HISTORY • Interpretation of field history and notes around diseases and other issues. • Choose tolerant genetics.

34 | Bayer34 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 BEST SOIL BEST GRAIN QUALITY DKC74-74BR DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC74-74BR DKC72-76BR DKC72-76BR THE CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM (MAIZE ON MAIZE) 1 1 • Monoculture leads to the buildup of pathogens SOIL DYNAMICS: over time. LOW 2 STRESS • In this graph hybrids that are suited to different BEST EAR 2 BEST STALK POTENTIAL TOLERENCE DISEASE DISEASE • Disease tolerance is important when choosing SOIL soil potentials and conditions are displayed. TOLERENCE TOLERENCE hybrids for maize on maize. 3 • Harvest maps and soil potential maps can help 3 • Knowing your prevalent diseases on farm is to select the best hybrid for each scenario. important for hybrid placement. • Grain quality issues and lodging can have huge MEDIUM HIGH BEST LEAF POTENTIAL POTENTIAL DISEASE BEST impacts on profitability. SOIL SOIL TOLERENCE STANDABILITY

DKC74-74BR LEAST TILLERS PLANT POPULATION RECOMMENDATIONS DKC72-76BR PLANT POPULATION PUZZLE: Plant population optimisation is very important to As curves with prolific seem to stay quite flat, it 1 • Plant population is very dynamic and there growers in South Africa. Planting the correct plant is important to note that curves also differ over are numerous interactions with hybrids. population per hybrid in a specific environment is environments. Environments are defined through a HIGHEST 2 CLOSED PROLIFACY HUSK • High populations with tall plants can increase important to achieve the highest profit per hectare. combination of rainfall, temperature, soil attributes, COVER the risk of lodging. elevation and growing season length. 3 • Position hybrids to exploit their strong points As soil moisture and rainfall (water) are the most limiting when deciding on plant populations. factors for yield in South Africa, it is important to do Plant population recommendations are based on • Standability can be less of a problem at population studies over different yield environments to be multi season data and experiences. Population LOWEST SHORT lower populations. recommendations should be verified per hybrid by your EAR PLANT able to recommend a planting rate for a specific hybrid. HEIGHT HEIGHT local Bayer team members in your area. Plant population There are vast differences between prolific and non- recommendations are not a fixed number and should be prolific hybrids regarding their reaction to plant density. interpreted to suit the needs of the specific field. LEAST DAYS TO DKC74-74BR FLOWERING DKC72-76BR HARVEST TIME AND MATURITY: Region Dry land West 1 • Planting the right hybrid at the right time is important. Potential High & Water Table Medium Potential Low Potential DKC72-76BR 40 000 30 000 20 000 BEST 2 FASTEST • Try to miss the “frost window” in March/April. STANDABILITY DRYDOWN DKC74-74BR 40 000 30 000 20 000 • Spread pollination risk by extending the pollinination 3 period through hybrid positioning. • Look at hybrids with good seedling vigour when planting early in colder soil conditions.

BEST FOR BEST FOR LATE EARLY PLANTING PLANTING

36 | Bayer36 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 37 AREA WEST AREA WEST DKC68 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC71 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT

Hybrids in the DKC68 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrids in the DKC71 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD

TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW DKC68-58BR DKC71-46BR TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD

DKC68-56R SUN SCALD NONE DKC71-44B SUN SCALD NONE

DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC68-54B COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

DKC68-50 FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT VERY GOOD

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 230-300 PLANT HEIGHT 210-240

EAR HEIGHT 105-125 EAR HEIGHT 105-130

EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,6 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,5

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE

38 | Bayer38 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 39 AREA WEST AREA WEST DKC72 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC74 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT

• Very high yield potential STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • New genetics STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • Dries rapidly • Good grain quality TILLERING FEW TILLERING MANY • Good standability • Good standability EMERGENCE GOOD EMERGENCE GOOD

Hybrids in the DKC72 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrids in the DKC74 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD

TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW DKC72-76BR DKC74-74BR TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT

DKC72-74R SUN SCALD NONE DKC74-26R SUN SCALD NONE DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC72-72B DKC74-20 COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST GOOD

DKC72-70 FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT VERY GOOD

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE VERY GOOD

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 230-300 PLANT HEIGHT 200 – 230

EAR HEIGHT 105-125 EAR HEIGHT 85 – 105

EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,7 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,6

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70 - 80

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120 -135 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO LOW

IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

40 | Bayer40 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 41 WHITE DRY LAND

IMPORTANT FOR INTERPRETATION POSITIONING IN THE WEST OF “SPIDER GRAPHS” • Hybrids are ranked from 1 to 3. With DEKALB®’s range of white maize • 1 is the hybrid with best outcome for the situation. hybrids for the Western production areas, • 3 is the hybrid with least suitable/advisable outcome for the situation. supported by advanced technology and • During placement more than 1 factor can excellent innovation, we can help you be important. farm smarter. • Interpret different factors together to make sound decisions. • Combine assumptions to position more than one hybrid. • Use a process of elimination working through the spider graphs to end up with recommendations. • All hybrids are Superior Genetics and the aim of the Graphs is to place them on the farm with specific purpose to address different needs.

Hybrid 01 BEST SOIL DISEASE TOLERANCE Hybrid 02 Hybrid 03 1

2 LOW STRESS With tailor-made solutions POTENTIAL TOLERENCE SOIL 3 that cater for all your 4 farming needs, Bayer stands firmly behind you MEDIUM HIGH POTENTIAL POTENTIAL and your business. SOIL SOIL

42 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 DKC76-77BR BEST SOIL BEST GRAIN QUALITY DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC76-77BR DKC77-77BR DKC77-77BR THE CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM (MAIZE ON MAIZE) DKC75-65BR DKC75-65BR 1 1 • Monoculture leads to the buildup of pathogens SOIL DYNAMICS: over time. 2 2 LOW STRESS • In this graph hybrids that are suited to different BEST EAR BEST STALK POTENTIAL TOLERENCE DISEASE DISEASE • Disease tolerance is important when choosing SOIL TOLERENCE 3 TOLERENCE 3 soil potentials and conditions are displayed. hybrids for maize on maize. 4 4 • Harvest maps and soil potential maps can help • Knowing your prevalent diseases on farm is to select the best hybrid for each scenario. important for hybrid placement. • Grain quality issues and lodging can have huge MEDIUM HIGH BEST LEAF impacts on profitability. POTENTIAL POTENTIAL DISEASE BEST SOIL SOIL TOLERENCE STANDABILITY

DKC76-77BR LEAST TILLERS DKC77-77BR PLANT POPULATION RECOMMENDATIONS DKC75-65BR PLANT POPULATION PUZZLE: Plant population optimisation is very important to As curves with prolific seem to stay quite flat, it 1 • Plant population is very dynamic and there growers in South Africa. Planting the correct plant is important to note that curves also differ over are numerous interactions with hybrids. environments. Environments are defined through a 2 population per hybrid in a specific environment is HIGHEST CLOSED PROLIFACY HUSK • High populations with tall plants can increase important to achieve the highest profit per hectare. combination of rainfall, temperature, soil attributes, 3 COVER the risk of lodging. elevation and growing season length. 4 • Position hybrids to exploit their strong points As soil moisture and rainfall (water) are the most limiting when deciding on plant populations. factors for yield in South Africa, it is important to do Plant population recommendations are based on • Standability can be less of a problem at population studies over different yield environments to be multi season data and experiences. Population LOWEST SHORT lower populations. recommendations should be verified per hybrid by your EAR PLANT able to recommend a planting rate for a specific hybrid. HEIGHT HEIGHT local Bayer team members in your area. Plant population There are vast differences between prolific and non- recommendations are not a fixed number and should be prolific hybrids regarding their reaction to plant density. interpreted to suit the needs of the specific field. LEAST DAYS TO DKC76-77BR FLOWERING DKC77-77BR DKC75-65BR HARVEST TIME AND MATURITY: Region Dry land West 1 • Planting the right hybrid at the right time Low Potential High & Water Table Medium Potential Potential 2 is important. BEST FASTEST STANDABILITY DRYDOWN • Try to miss the “frost window” in March/April. DKC76-77BR 35 000 28 000 20 000 3 • Spread pollination risk by extending the pollinination DKC77-77BR 35 000 28 000 20 000 4 DKC75-65BR 37 000 30 000 22 000 period through hybrid positioning. • Look at hybrids with good seedling vigour when planting early in colder soil conditions. BEST FOR BEST FOR LATE EARLY PLANTING PLANTING

44 | Bayer44 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 45 AREA WEST AREA WEST DKC75 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR WHITE DKC76 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR WHITE CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT

• Highly prolific STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • Highly prolific STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • Strong seedling with good vigour • High yield potential TILLERING AVERAGE TILLERING AVERAGE • High yield potential • Excellent stability EMERGENCE EXCELLENT EMERGENCE EXCELLENT GRAIN QUALITY AVERAGE Hybrid in the DKC75 series: Hybrids in the DKC76 series: GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW DKC75-65BR TIP COVERING OF EAR FAIR DKC76-77BR TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD SUN SCALD NONE DKC76-73R SUN SCALD NONE DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE COMMON RUST EXCELLENT DKC76-75B COMMON RUST EXCELLENT FUSARIUM STALK ROT FAIR DKC76-71 FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT SPECIFICS SPECIFICS PLANT HEIGHT 200-230 PLANT HEIGHT 210-280 EAR HEIGHT 105-130 EAR HEIGHT 95-130 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,6

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1.9

ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 125-140 DAYS DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70 - 80

DEKALB® seed bag: MANAGEMENT DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 117-145 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or yellow PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM

SUITABLE AS REFUSE NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

46 | Bayer46 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 47 AREA WEST DKC77 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR WHITE CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT YELLOW • Highly prolific STANDABILITY GOOD • Strong seedling with good vigour TILLERING AVERAGE • High yield potential END OF LIFE EMERGENCE EXCELLENT HYBRIDS Hybrids in the DKC77 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD POSITIONING IN THE WEST TASSEL EARS FEW DKC77-77BR TIP COVERING OF EAR FAIR The hybrids in this section, have for many years DKC77-85B GEN SUN SCALD NONE played an important part in helping you as farmer DISEASE TOLERANCE to seed your success. Their production, however, COMMON RUST EXCELLENT has now run its course. A limited number of these FUSARIUM STALK ROT FAIR hybrids are still available for sale: MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT VERY GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize

B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS /// DKC68-58BR PLANT HEIGHT 200-230 /// DKC68-54B EAR HEIGHT 90-110 /// DKC68-56R EARS PER PLANT WEST 2 /// DKC71-42 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 117-145 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM technology and hybrid combination.

IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE

48 | Bayer48 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 AREA WEST AREA WEST

DKC68 series GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC71-42 GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW

CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • Breakthrough genetics • New genetics • Dries rapidly STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • Dries rapidly STANDABILITY EXCELLENT

• Low ear placement TILLERING FEW • Low ear placement TILLERING FEW

EMERGENCE GOOD EMERGENCE GOOD Hybrids in the Hybrid in the GRAIN QUALITY GOOD GRAIN QUALITY GOOD End of life range: End of life range: TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW

TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD DKC68-58BR DKC71-42 SUN SCALD NONE SUN SCALD NONE

DKC68-54B DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE

COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST EXCELLENT DKC68-56R FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

GRAY LEAF SPOT GOOD GRAY LEAF SPOT GOOD

EAR ROT GOOD EAR ROT VERY GOOD

DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD

NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 230-300 PLANT HEIGHT 210-240

BR – Stacked Traits EAR HEIGHT 105-125 BR – Stacked Traits EAR HEIGHT 105-130 R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,6 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,5 B – YieldGard® Maize 2 B – YieldGard® Maize 2

Conventional DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 Conventional DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 118-128 DAYS ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS Maize variety: Maize variety: Yellow maize MANAGEMENT Yellow maize MANAGEMENT

White maize PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM White maize PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO HIGH Irrigation maize Irrigation maize IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE

50 | Bayer50 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 51 DKC78-83R DKC78-87B DKC78 series DKC78-79BR

AREA WEST WEST Key strengths: GRAIN COLOUR WHITE WHITE • Strong seedling with WHITE good vigour CHARACTERISTICS • Strongly prolific YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT EXCELLENT END OF LIFE HYBRIDS • Good standability STANDABILITY GOOD GOOD POSITIONING IN THE WEST TILLERING AVERAGE AVERAGE Hybrids in the EMERGENCE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

End of life range: GRAIN QUALITY AVERAGE AVERAGE The hybrids in this section, have for many years TASSEL EARS FEW FEW played an important part in helping you as farmer DKC78-83R TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD VERY GOOD to seed your success. Their production, however, SUN SCALD NONE NONE has now run its course. A limited number of these DKC78-87B DISEASE TOLERANCE hybrids are still available for sale: DKC78-79BR COMMON RUST EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT FAIR FAIR

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize GREY LEAF SPOT VERY GOOD VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize EAR ROT GOOD GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize DILPODIA EAR ROT GOOD GOOD

NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT /// DKC78-79BR FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT SPECIFICS

/// DKC78-87B PLANT HEIGHT 205-230 205-230 BR – Stacked Traits EAR HEIGHT 90-120 90-120 /// DKC78-83R R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 /// DKC78-17B B – YieldGard® Maize 2 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,9 2 Conventional DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78 68-78

DEKALB® seed bag: Maize variety: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 125-135 DAYS 125-135 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Yellow maize MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct White maize technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM MEDIUM Irrigation maize IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE NOT SUITABLE

52 | Maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 53 AREA WEST DKC78-17B GRAIN COLOUR WHITE CHARACTERISTICS I Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • Highly prolific STANDABILITY GOOD • Very high yield potential • Dries rapidly TILLERING AVERAGE

EMERGENCE AVERAGE

Hybrid in the End of life range: GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT

TASSEL EARS AVERAGE DKC78-17B TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD MAIZE REGION IRRIGATION SUN SCALD NONE

DISEASE TOLERANCE

COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT VERY GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT EXCELLENT

B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DILPODIA EAR ROT EXCELLENT Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SEED YOUR SUCCESS PLANT HEIGHT 210-240 Optimal performance starts EAR HEIGHT 95-130 from within. With our built-in EARS PER PLANT WEST 2 IRRIGATION technology designed to protect DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78

IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

54 | Bayer54 maize | Maize54 product | Maize product guide product guide 2021 guide 2021 2021 HYBRID CHOICE AND HYBRID POSITIONING

All of these traits can and should be verified by data and Hybrid placement or positioning is about getting the interpreted to fit your own conditions: right hybrid on the right field. Tied to this is spreading the risk on the farm to ensure that all possible challenges are • Use new technologies like Climate FieldView™ to gather evaluated and catered for during the placement of the on farm data to drive decisions. hybrid on the field. • Evaluation of multiple localities: Data from a single Content locality is one-dimensional and does not present a complete view of the yield potential of the hybrid. • Evaluating hybrids across multiple localities allows 03 Irrigation Maize Region producers to form an accurate picture of the hybrid – Yellow Irrigation pg 059 and its stability. The acceptable norm is at least thirty localities. • Evaluation of hybrids across different seasons: In a country like South Africa, it is essential to evaluate hybrids across different years. Seasonal differences are high and substantial variations in temperatures and rainfall can occur annually; the recommended period to take into account is generally at least three years.

56 | Maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 57 Below are some of the important considerations when placing hybrids on a field. These aspects will influence IMPORTANT FOR INTERPRETATION hybrid placement and should be taken into account when OF “SPIDER GRAPHS” taking decisions. • Hybrids are ranked from 1 to 4. • 1 is the hybrid with best outcome for the situation. SOIL-TYPE DYNAMICS • 4 is the hybrid with least suitable/advisable • For poorly drained soils - hybrids with good stalk outcome for the situation. strength. • During placement more than 1 factor can be important. YELLOW • Sandy dryland – lower population needs higher prolificacy. • Interpret different factors together to make • Texture. sound decisions. Combine assumptions to position more • Structure. • IRRIGATION than one hybrid. • Chemical analysis. • Use a process of elimination working through the POSITIONING IN SOUTH AFRICA spider graphs to end up with recommendations. PLANTING POPULATION PUZZLE • All hybrids are Superior Genetics and the aim Our yellow maize hybrids suitable for production under • Every hybrid handles planting populations differently. of the Graphs is to place them on the farm with • Hybrid response = Tillers, husk cover, plant and ear specific purpose to address different needs. irrigation offer a combination of the latest germplasm height, prolificacy. Hybrid 01 BEST SOIL DISEASE TOLERANCE with the newest biotechnology traits to ensure exceptional Hybrid 02 HARVEST TIMING AND MATURITY MIX Hybrid 03 crop performance and improved yield potential. • Frost window. Hybrid 04 1 • Later harvest time needs better standability. 2 LOW 3 STRESS POTENTIAL TOLERENCE • Pollination spread reduces heat stress. SOIL 4 5 CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM • “Maize on maize is generally a more stressful environment”. MEDIUM HIGH • Needs hybrid rated for high-stress tolerance and a POTENTIAL POTENTIAL SOIL SOIL solid disease package.

NO-TILL NEEDS. A HYBRID WITH STRONG EARLY SEASON VIGOUR AND EMERGENCE RATINGS IS IDEAL

FIELD HISTORY • Interpretation of field history and notes around diseases and other issues. • Choose tolerant genetics.

58 | Bayer58 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 DKC64-54BR DKC64-54BR BEST SOIL BEST GRAIN QUALITY DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC65-60BR DKC65-60BR THE CONTINUOUS MAIZE CONUNDRUM DKC65-52BR DKC65-52BR (MAIZE ON MAIZE) DKC60-76BR DKC60-76BR 1 1 • Monoculture leads to the buildup of 2 SOIL SOIL DYNAMICS: 2 pathogens over time. LOW 3 STRESS • In this graph hybrids that are suited to different BEST EAR 3 BEST STALK POTENTIAL TOLERENCE DISEASE DISEASE • Disease tolerance is important when choosing SOIL TOLERENCE 4 TOLERENCE 4 soil potentials and conditions are displayed. hybrids for maize on maize. 5 Harvest maps and soil potential maps can help 5 • • Knowing your prevalent diseases on farm is to select the best hybrid for each scenario. important for hybrid placement. • Grain quality issues and lodging can have BEST LEAF MEDIUM HIGH DISEASE BEST huge impacts on profitability. POTENTIAL POTENTIAL STANDABILITY SOIL SOIL TOLERENCE

DKC64-54BR CLOSED HUSK COVER PLANT POPULATION RECOMMENDATIONS DKC65-60BR Plant population optimisation is very important to As curves with prolific seem to stay quite flat, it DKC65-52BR PLANT POPULATION PUZZLE: is important to note that curves also differ over DKC60-76BR • Plant population is very dynamic and there growers in South Africa. Planting the correct plant 1 population per hybrid in a specific environment is environments. Environments are defined through a 2 are numerous interactions with hybrids. combination of rainfall, temperature, soil attributes, 3 • High populations with tall plants can important to achieve the highest profit per hectare. 4 SHORTEST elevation and growing season length. INTACTNESS 5 increase the risk of lodging. PLANT HEIGHT • Position hybrids to exploit their strong As soil moisture and rainfall (water) are the most limiting Plant population recommendations are based on points when deciding on plant populations. factors for yield in South Africa, it is important to do multi season data and experiences. Population • Standability can be less of a problem at population studies over different yield environments to be recommendations should be verified per hybrid by your lower populations. able to recommend a planting rate for a specific hybrid. local Bayer team members in your area. Plant population LOWER EAR HEIGHT There are vast differences between prolific and non- recommendations are not a fixed number and should be prolific hybrids regarding their reaction to plant density. interpreted to suit the needs of the specific field. DKC64-54BR LEAST DAYS TO DKC65-60BR FLOWERING Jacobsdal, Hope- Orania, Douglas Douglas DKC65-52BR HARVEST TIME AND MATURITY: Region Vaalharts Prieska Upington DKC60-76BR Modderrrivier town Luckhoff Vaal Oranje 1 • Planting the right hybrid at the right time Potential High Medium High Low High High High High High High 2 is important. DKC64-54BR 115 000 95 000 115 000 BEST 3 FASTEST STANDABILITY DRYDOWN • Try to miss the “frost window” in March/April. DKC65-60BR 95 000 95 000 95 000 95 000 95 000 95 000 95 000 4 • Spread pollination risk by extending the DKC65-52BR 105 000 105 000 105 000 105 000 105 000 105 000 105 000 5 pollinination period through hybrid positioning. DKC60-76BR 95 000 95 000 95 000 95 000 105 000 95 000 95 000 95 000 • Look at hybrids with good seedling vigour when planting early in colder soil conditions. BEST FOR BEST FOR * Greensnap is the breakage of maize stalks at a node caused by high winds. Greensnap can occur during growth stages when internodes are rapidly LATE EARLY PLANTING PLANTING elongating and are susceptible to breakage. Greensnap can occur at growth stages V5 to V8 and V10 to R2. Most ultra-short maturity hybrids can have some degree of greensnap and it is more rare on dry land hybrids.

60 | Bayer60 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 61 AREA ALL AREAS AREA ALL AREAS DKC60 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC64 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY GOOD • New breakthrough genetics STANDABILITY AVERAGE • New genetics STANDABILITY EXCELLENT

• Very high yield potential TILLERING FEW • High yield potential TILLERING FEW • Low ear placement • Low ear placement EMERGENCE GOOD EMERGENCE GOOD Hybrids in the DKC60 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrids in the DKC64 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW

DKC60-76BR TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT DKC64-54BR TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT

DKC60-74R SUN SCALD NONE DKC64-52R SUN SCALD NONE DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE

COMMON RUST VERY GOOD COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD

BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT AVERAGE DIPLODIA EAR ROT AVERAGE B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT GOOD NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize FOLIAR DISEASE GOOD FOLIAR DISEASE VERY GOOD

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 250-280 PLANT HEIGHT 255-280

EAR HEIGHT 110-130 EAR HEIGHT 100-120

EARS PER PLANT WEST 1 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 55 - 63 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 55 - 63

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 104 -115 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 104 -115 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION HIGH technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION HIGH

IRRIGATION SUITABLE IRRIGATION SUITABLE

62 | Bayer62 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 63 AREA ALL AREAS AREA ALL AREAS DKC65 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC65-52BR GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • High yield potential STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • New genetics STANDABILITY EXCELLENT

• New genetics TILLERING FEW • High yield potential TILLERING FEW • DKC65-60BR and DKC65-72 performs • Low ear placement EMERGENCE GOOD EMERGENCE GOOD exceptionally in the Orange River area GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrid in the DKC65 series: GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT Hybrids in the DKC65 series: TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT DKC65-52BR TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT DKC65-60BR SUN SCALD NONE SUN SCALD NONE

DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC65-72 COMMON RUST GOOD COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD

BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT FAIR R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT GOOD DIPLODIA EAR ROT GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT GOOD NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize FOLIAR DISEASE GOOD FOLIAR DISEASE GOOD

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 245-270 PLANT HEIGHT 250-280

EAR HEIGHT 100-120 EAR HEIGHT 95-115

EARS PER PLANT WEST 1 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 55 - 63 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 55-63

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 104 -115 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 104-115 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION HIGH technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION HIGH

IRRIGATION SUITABLE IRRIGATION SUITABLE

64 | Bayer64 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 65 AREA IRRIGATED / EAST DKC66 SERIES GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY GOOD

• High yield potential STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • New genetics TILLERING FEW • Low ear placement EMERGENCE GOOD

Hybrid in the DKC66 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD SEED YOUR SUCCESS

TASSEL EARS FEW

DKC66-66BR TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT

SUN SCALD NONE SMALLHOLDER DISEASE TOLERANCE FARMING COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD

BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: FARMING SMALLHOLDER

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD

B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT GOOD

FOLIAR DISEASE GOOD

SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 255-280

EAR HEIGHT 100-120

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 55-63

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 104-115 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION HIGH

IRRIGATION SUITABLE

66 | Bayer66 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 SEED YOUR SUCCESS SEED YOUR SUCCESS EVERY KERNEL COUNTS!

The built-in technology in our seed, unlocks a world of possibilities for your farm and ensures that one kernel per hole, is enough. Use DEKALB seed to your advantage ... one kernel at a time.

Content 04 Smallholder Farming – DEKALB® Packaging pg 072 – Yellow smallholder pg 073 – White smallholder pg 081

Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 69 One seed ... One hole ... Every kernel counts!

To maximise your yield potential and ensure In this regard, technology plays an enormous exceptional crop performance, Bayer is part in protecting your crops and making your committed to continuously expanding our product life as a farmer a bit easier. For this reason, our Your first step towards a successful harvest. range with cutting-edge solutions for your farm. stack gene hybrids contain the built-in benefits We understand the importance of producing more of both Roundup® Ready Maize 2 and YieldGard® with less resources. That is why every one of our Maize 2 technology to provide protection against maize seeds is backed by world-class technology weeds and insects. These DEKALB seeds also have and years of research and development, to ensure the added benefits of Acceleron® for protection that you get the most out of every kernel. against various soil-borne insects and diseases. This built-in technology unlocks a world of possibilities for your farm and ensures that With this wide range of DEKALB hybrids you can one kernel per hole, is enough. be assured that your harvest is in good hands and that only one kernel per hole is needed to DEKALB® offers a wide range of top-performing increase your yield potential. This is just one of white and yellow hybrids that are widely adapted the ways in which we are supporting you, so that for smallholder farmers across South Africa. you can support the nation. Insect and weed control are two critical aspects of maize production. With our excellent maize genetics and the trusted advice from our Bayer experts, we’ll help you grow prosperity, one seed at a time. Contact your nearest Bayer representative today for advice on how to produce more with less this season. 70 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 1 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 71 Let’s help you plant your DEKALB success!

By feeding your community, you feed our country’s future. Partner with us with a range of products specifically created for your needs. Technologies including Roundup® Ready Maize 2 (burgundy bags), Stack Genes (blue bags) and Conventional* (orange bags) are available in packages of 2 kg, 5 kg and 30 000 kernels for both yellow and white hybrids

With our built-in seed technology, one kernel per hole is all what’s needed to create the potential YELLOW to seed your success. To buy these products, contact your nearest sales representative or visit a DEKALB stockist in your area today. MAIZE HYBRID SMALLHOLDER

2 kg The built-in technology in our DEKALB yellow maize hybrids unlocks a world of possibilities for your farm and ensures that one kernel per hole is enough. Use DEKALB seed to your advantage ... one kernel at a time.

5 kg

30 000 kernels

72 | Bayer72 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 AREA EAST AREA EAST DKC73-74BR GEN GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC73-76R GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT

• Short plant with good standability STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • Short plant with good standability STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • Very high yield potential • Very high yield potential TILLERING FEW TILLERING FEW • Good disease tolerance • Good disease tolerance EMERGENCE EXCELLENT EMERGENCE EXCELLENT

Hybrid in the DKC73 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrid in the DKC73 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD

TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW

DKC73-74BR GEN TIP COVERING OF EAR FAIR DKC73-76R TIP COVERING OF EAR FAIR SUN SCALD YES SUN SCALD YES

DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE

COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT FAIR GREY LEAF SPOT FAIR BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD

B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 190-220 PLANT HEIGHT 190-220

EAR HEIGHT 90-115 EAR HEIGHT 90-115

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 122-128 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 122-138 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO HIGH technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO HIGH

IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

74 | Bayer74 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 75 AREA EAST AREA EAST/WEST DKC73-72 GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC74-74BR GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY GOOD

• Short plant with good standability STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • New genetics STANDABILITY GOOD • Very high yield potential • Good grain quality TILLERING FEW TILLERING MANY • Good disease tolerance • Good standability EMERGENCE GOOD EMERGENCE EXCELLENT GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrid in the DKC73 series: GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrid in the DKC74 series: TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT DKC73-72 TIP COVERING OF EAR FAIR DKC74-74BR SUN SCALD NONE SUN SCALD YES DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE COMMON RUST GOOD COMMON RUST EXCELLENT FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT FAIR BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT VERY GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE FAIR FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT SPECIFICS SPECIFICS PLANT HEIGHT 200-230 PLANT HEIGHT 190-220 EAR HEIGHT 85-105 EAR HEIGHT 90-115 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,6

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 122-138 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO HIGH technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO LOW

IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE

76 | Bayer76 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 77 AREA EAST/WEST AREA WEST DKC74-26R GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW DKC80-40BR GEN GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY VERY GOOD

• New genetics STANDABILITY EXCELLENT • Highly prolific STANDABILITY GOOD • Dries rapidly • High yield potential TILLERING MANY TILLERING AVERAGE • Good standability EMERGENCE GOOD Hybrid in the DKC80 series: EMERGENCE GOOD GRAIN QUALITY GOOD Hybrid in the DKC74 series: GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW DKC80-40BR GEN TIP COVERING OF EAR EXCELLENT DKC74-26R TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD SUN SCALD NONE SUN SCALD NONE DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE COMMON RUST GOOD COMMON RUST EXCELLENT FUSARIUM STALK ROT GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS VERY GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT VERY GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT EXCELLENT DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT EXCELLENT NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD FOLIAR DISEASE VERY GOOD FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT SPECIFICS SPECIFICS PLANT HEIGHT 200-230 PLANT HEIGHT 200-240 EAR HEIGHT 85-105 EAR HEIGHT 90-110 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,2

EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,6 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,7

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 DAYS DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO LOW technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO LOW

IRRIGATION NOT SUITABLE IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

78 | Bayer78 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 79 AREA WEST DKC80-30R GRAIN COLOUR YELLOW CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY VERY GOOD

• Highly prolific STANDABILITY GOOD • Excellent standability TILLERING AVERAGE WHITE Hybrid in the DKC80 series: EMERGENCE GOOD GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT TASSEL EARS FEW MAIZE HYBRID DKC80-30R TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD SMALLHOLDER SUN SCALD NONE DISEASE TOLERANCE With our wide range of white maize hybrids, COMMON RUST EXCELLENT you can look forward to an abundant harvest. FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety:

R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize EAR ROT EXCELLENT

B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT EXCELLENT Conventional Irrigation maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT VERY GOOD

FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 200-240

EAR HEIGHT 90-110

EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,7

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-135 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM TO LOW

IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

80 | Bayer80 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 DKC76-73R DKC76-71

AREA WEST/EAST AREA WEST/EAST WEST/EAST DKC76-77BR GRAIN COLOUR WHITE DKC76-73R and GRAIN COLOUR WHITE WHITE CHARACTERISTICS DKC76-71 CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT EXCELLENT • Highly prolific STANDABILITY VERY GOOD Key strengths: STANDABILITY VERY GOOD VERY GOOD • High yield potential TILLERING AVERAGE • Highly prolific TILLERING AVERAGE AVERAGE • Excellent stability EMERGENCE EXCELLENT • High yield potential EMERGENCE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT • Excellent standability Hybrid in the DKC76 series: GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT EXCELLENT TASSEL EARS FEW TASSEL EARS FEW FEW Hybrids in the DKC76 series: DKC76-77BR TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD VERY GOOD SUN SCALD NONE DKC76-73R SUN SCALD NONE NONE DISEASE TOLERANCE DISEASE TOLERANCE DKC76-71 COMMON RUST EXCELLENT COMMON RUST EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD GOOD

GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT GOOD GOOD

BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT GOOD BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT GOOD VERY GOOD R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT Conventional Irrigation maize Conventional Irrigation maize FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

SPECIFICS SPECIFICS

PLANT HEIGHT 210-280 PLANT HEIGHT 210-280 210-280

EAR HEIGHT 95-130 EAR HEIGHT 95-130 95-130

EARS PER PLANT WEST 1.9 EARS PER PLANT WEST 1,9 2

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1.2 EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,3 1,2

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70 - 80 DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 70-80 70-80

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 117-145 DAYS DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 117-145 DAYS 117-145 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM MEDIUM

IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPLEMENTARY

82 | Bayer82 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 83 AREA WEST/EAST

GRAIN COLOUR WHITE

DKC78-45BR GEN CHARACTERISTICS Key strengths: YIELD STABILITY EXCELLENT • Highly prolific STANDABILITY VERY GOOD • Very high yield potential TILLERING AVERAGE • Dries rapidly EMERGENCE AVERAGE

GRAIN QUALITY EXCELLENT Hybrid in the DKC78 series: TASSEL EARS FEW

TIP COVERING OF EAR VERY GOOD DKC78-45BR GEN SUN SCALD NONE

DISEASE TOLERANCE

COMMON RUST EXCELLENT

FUSARIUM STALK ROT VERY GOOD

MAIZE STREAK VIRUS GOOD GREY LEAF SPOT VERY GOOD Crop BR – Stacked Traits Maize variety: EAR ROT EXCELLENT R – Roundup Ready® Maize 2 Yellow maize protection DIPLODIA EAR ROT VERY GOOD B – YieldGard® Maize 2 White maize NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT EXCELLENT Conventional Irrigation maize To help farmers control existing crop threats and get ahead of FOLIAR DISEASE EXCELLENT potential challenges, we are constantly updating our diverse

SPECIFICS portfolio to ensure broad-spectrum disease, pest and weed control, easier crop management and timesaving technologies PLANT HEIGHT 210-240 for maximising crop production and enhanced profitability. EAR HEIGHT 95-130 PROTECTION BAYER CROP

EARS PER PLANT WEST 2,1

EARS PER PLANT EAST 1,5

DAYS TO 50% TASSEL 68-78

DEKALB® seed bag: ESTIMATED RELATIVE MATURITY 120-148 DAYS Take note of the colour and the white or yellow MANAGEMENT maize graphic on the bag to help find the correct technology and hybrid combination. PLANT POPULATION MEDIUM

IRRIGATION SUPPLEMENTARY

84 | Maize84 product | Maize guide product 2021 guide 2021 At Bayer, we know that farming is Bayer offers integrated solutions to producers by not just a job, it’s a calling. We know combining tested, high-yielding seed and gene the responsibility that comes with technology with a wide range of crop protection driving a sustainable and profitable products. These products and technologies are farming practice and we grasp the suited for both large- and small-scale farmers. various challenges producers are To help farmers control existing crop threats and confronted with daily. get ahead of emerging ones, we are constantly updating our diverse product portfolio of herbicides, We also understand that to turn today’s fungicides and insecticides. Our crop protection challenges into tomorrow’s breakthroughs, products offer proven broad-spectrum disease, requires collaboration with a partner that pest and weed control, easier crop management backs you with innovative agricultural and the timesaving technologies for maximising solutions and cutting-edge technology. crop production and enhancing profitability. For the last century, Bayer has proven to be that partner for agricultural producers Our extensive crop portfolio includes amongst across the planet. others, maize, cereals (such as wheat, canola and barley), potatoes, citrus, wine and table grapes, WHO ARE WE? and a variety of vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots and onions. Modern digital systems also As a global enterprise with core competencies in the open doors for producers because it combines life sciences of health care and agriculture, Bayer’s seed and gene technology with the optimal products and services are aimed at advancing the application of crop protection products. Therefore, health of people, plants and the environment. At Bayer Bayer is committed to the continuous development Crop Science, we’re harnessing the spirit of innovation of technology such as the Climate FieldView™ to shape what’s possible for farmers, consumers, and the platform, to offer solutions that brings about planet. Using the creative spark that comes from human effective, profitable farming. ingenuity, we seek to deliver world-class innovation, set new standards in sustainability, and drive digital transformation to reach our goal of ...

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With our DEKALB brand, we offer innovative solutions for our producers to enhance productivity with top-performing Content maize hybrids, supported by technology and development. The genetic diversity of our hybrids form the basis of our ® pg 095 – DEKALB breeding programme and offers variety to our producers. 05 – Climate Fieldview™ pg 096 Our technology offers built-in traits that help producers combat insects and pests, simplify weed control or Crop Product Range: simply increase productivity to ensure that you get the ® – Nativo pg 098 most out of every hectare. – Laudis® pg 099 ® Our doors are always open and we invite our – Velum GR pg 100 ® producers to work in partnership with us to create – Bulldock 125 SC pg 101 solutions for the challenges on your farm. – Decis® Forte pg 102 ® pg 103 – Guardian At Bayer, our producer’s pride and passion is our ® – Zantara pg 104 priority and form the foundation for everything – Pantera® pg 105 that we do. Partner with Bayer and let’s make – Bullet® pg 106 your pride our passion. ® – Harness Xtra pg 108 ® – Roundup Ready technology pg 110 ® – Acceleron pg 114 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 95 GET YOUR DATA IN ONE PLACE Collect operating data, integrate Meeting you where you are your digital maps, and visualise … to take you further. The future of yield results on one platform. The platform has been designed with the utmost farming … at your user-friendliness in mind, meaning that integration of the platform into your existing farming fingertips. practices will be seamless.

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96 | Bayer96 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 97 Quality is Powerful non-negotiable weed control in harmony with your crop

® ® ® What is Laudis ? What is Nativo ? What does Nativo ’s mesostemic ® Laudis® is a suspension concentrate post- Tembotrione (Laudis a.i.) inhibits the HPPD* Nativo® is a systemic suspension concentrate action entail? emergence herbicide for the control of certain enzyme activity which deprives the chlorophyll fungicide containing the active ingredients broadleaf and grass weeds in maize and of its protection. This allows for fully systemic Tebuconazole (triazole) 200 g/l and Trifloxystrobin PROTECTION sugarcane. Laudis® contains the active ingredients translocation of the active ingredient throughout the (strobilurin) 100 g/l. These active ingredients /// Penetrate the plant tissue Tembotrione (Triketone) and Isoxadifen-ethyl whole target plant. allow for two tried and tested modes of action /// Redistribution on the plant surface (Safener). This two-in-one technology combines with excellent protective and curative activity due /// Translaminar movement and activity - providing a powerful active ingredient and a highly effective to Tebuconazole and protective action due to protection against infection on both leaf surfaces safener for effective weed control that works in Trifloxystrobin. These two modes of action offer PERSISTENCE harmony with your maize. Laudis® is registered excellent broad-spectrum disease control to allow /// Rain fastness for use with Harness® Xtra for residual grass for optimum yield and a quality advantage. /// Absorption by the waxy layer control support and in combination with Roundup® Its flexibility in application time also makes PREVENTION Laudis® PowerMAX as a resistance management tool. No herbicide treatment Nativo® a popular choice for agricultural producers /// Strong activity on the plant surface Inactivated across the country. carotinoid shield Why Laudis®? Nativo® can be used for protection against the following /// Contains safener technology for the diseases in maize: protection of your crops. /// Lowest risk herbicide. /// Brown rust (Puccinia Sorghi) /// Offers application flexibility. Plant protected Natural protection /// Grey leaf spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis and against UV light shield of leaf /// Rainfast within 1 hour of application. Cercospora zeina) Ultra-violet light (damaging) Visible light (productive) /// Offers protection even in unfavourable /// Northern corn leaf blight (Exserohilum turcicum, * HPPD – inhibitor (bleacher) 4 hydroxy-phenyl-pyruvate-dioxygenase weather conditions. Helminthosporium turcicum and With Laudis®, you can now plan your /// The effect of Laudis® can be seen within Setosphaeria turcica) a few days after application. post-emergence herbicide programme with peace of mind.

98 | Bayer98 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 99 Improved protection – Improved yield Bulldock® 125 SC is a suspension concentrate contact and stomach insecticide for the control of For improved insect pests on various crops as indicated on the label. Suspension concentrates (SC) are stable soil, plant and root health concentrates of solid active ingredients in water. How does pyrethroids work? The main advantage of SC is its residual action ® ® What is Velum GR? How does Velum GR work? against pests. The average particle size is 1 - 2 um, Repellent Velum® GR is a contact and systemic nematicide /// Velum® GR causes a shortage of that is in appearance, similar to macro emulsions. Kill registered on maize for the control of lesion and available energy through limiting the root-knot nematodes. energy production process. Bulldock® 125 SC belongs to the insecticide group Knockout /// The nematodes show first symptoms code 3 that influence the voltage-gated sodium

Velum® GR contains the active ingredient 30 minutes after applying Velum® GR, Concentration channel. The lipophilic nature of the molecule Anti-feeding Fluopyram (Pyridinylethylbenzamide). then become inactive and die. allows it to penetrate very rapidly through the insect

cuticle and is absorbed in the waxy layer of the Time ® Why Velum GR? plant. It covers a broad pest spectrum including /// Offers excellent nematode control. Lepidoptera, hemiptera, coleoptera and others. /// Increased yield and crop vigour The promise of pyrethroids: (root and plant health). Bulldock® is a pyrethroid insecticide that /// High efficacy – fast knockdown /// Favourable toxicological profile - Safe for use still controls pyrethroid resistant Lepidoptera /// Multi-crops > 300 on crops and with other herbicides. species due to the fluorine atom that is present /// Broad-spectrum chewing and sucking insects /// Offers effective and long-lasting control at low in the structure that inhibits the enzyme that is /// Low dosage (5 – 15 g.i./ha) is needed active ingredient rates. responsible for pest resistance. Secondly, with /// Cost-effective /// Unique granular formulation allows for regards to the enantiomers there is a difference /// Novel mode of action (Na channel) covering of most of the plant’s root zone in efficacy between pyrethroids with cis- or /// Safe for humans and the environment for improved uptake. trans- isomers, with Bulldock® 125 SC having a /// Greening effect – Photosynthesis can higher trans configuration. This also contributes take place optimally, improving the growth to Bulldock®’s higher efficacy against insects of of maize cobs. resistant populations.

100 | Bayer100 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 101 Guard your crops against weeds this season

What is Guardian®? Guardian® is an emulsifiable concentrate with the Decis® Forte is a contact and stomach insecticide active ingredient Acetochlor (+ safener) for the pre- formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate, for the control of /// For optimum weed control, seed preparation emergence control of grass and certain broadleaf various insect pests on crops. Having only one active isomer, should take place within 3 days before planting weeds in maize and groundnuts and for pre- and its efficacy is not influenced by unsuitable environmental which is followed immediately by the Guardian® post-emergence weed control in plant and ratoon conditions (warm dry soil). Its structure also ensures an even application and then 10-15 mm rain or irrigation sugarcane. Guardian® also contains a proven distribution that directly influences its up-take and efficacy. within 3 days to wash the herbicide into the zone safener for safe use on maize. of germinating weeds.

/// Onions Registered crops: /// Cactoblastis larvae ® How to apply Guardian : /// Under dry conditions, weed seedlings may emerge. /// Apples /// Ornamentals /// Chafer beetle /// When mixing Guardian® with other herbicides These are usually stunted and can be controlled /// Beans /// Paprika /// Chilo stalk borer or using in a programme spray, read the labels with either a shallow cultivation, which also mixes /// Peaches (Chilo partellus) /// Cactus & Spineless Pear of all the involved products and adhere to the the herbicide with the top 10-20 mm soil, or with a /// Pears /// Codling moth (Opuntia spp.) recommendations. Also shake container well registered post-emergence herbicide treatment. /// Cotton /// Peas /// Cutworms before use. Close container securely after use. /// Plums /// Grain Sorghum /// Hawkmoth larvae Also ensure that spray equipment is accurately /// If soil crusting becomes a problem, rotary harrow /// Grapes /// Potatoes /// Leafminers calibrated before and during spraying operation. in the same direction the rows are planted to /// Grass Pastures /// Sweet Potatoes /// Lucerne caterpillar assist maize germination. ® /// Groundnuts /// Tomatoes /// Maize stalk borer /// Apply Guardian tank mixtures in maize and sugarcane preferably at planting or immediately /// Hops /// Wattle Plantations (Busseola fusca) /// Cultivation after application may reduce weed after planting within 3 days after last cultivation. /// Lettuce /// Wheat /// Mango weevil control if untreated soil is brought to the surface. Do not apply pre-emergence treatments on /// Lucerne /// Red bollworm maize later than three days after planting and /// Ensure that enough fertiliser is placed near /// Lupins Key indicators: /// Spiny bollworm last cultivation. Use 100-300 ℓ/ha total spray the seed at planting, to promote vigorous /// Maize /// American bollworm /// Thrips volume for overall ground application. seedling growth. This is especially important /// Sweetcorn /// Antestia /// Tuber moth at early planting when the soil temperature is /// Mangoes /// Army worm /// Wattle mirid /// 10-15 mm rain within 7-10 days after application relatively low accompanied by continuous /// Banded fruit weevil /// Weevils /// Nectarines is necessary for good weed control. moist conditions. /// Bollworms & Stainers 102 | Bayer102 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 103 Guidelines for application: /// Should only be applied to young, actively growing weeds and volunteer maize under Pantera® is a registered selective herbicide used favourable and moist conditions. Protect the to control volunteer maize in minimum or no- /// To ensure optimum results, it is essential that the powerhouse of tillage systems, allowing for the direct planting weed or volunteer maize is completely covered of seed in crop residues. The product is used with the spray solution. your crop alongside Roundup Ready® to achieve increased /// Can be applied with any accurately calibrated conservation in farming practices. Pantera®, medium or high-volume spray equipment, but it ® What is Zantara ? together with Roundup® TURBO, can be used is essential for the spray equipment to have an Zantara® is a systemic emulgifiable concentrate These two active substances remain evenly pre-plant in a tank mixture for the control of effective agitating mechanism to promote good fungicide for the unparalleled control of northern distributed in the tissue over a long period of time, volunteer maize, with planting which can occur in coverage and even distribution. The best results corn leaf blight as well as grey leaf spot on maize. without accumulating at the leaf tips. In doing so, as little as five days after application. are obtained by using flat fan spray nozzles. they are simultaneously controlling both the new /// The purpose of the tank mixture is to control the ® How does Zantara work? and the existing pathogens. Can be used with*: maximum percentage of the volunteer maize Zantara® contains the active ingredients Bixafen • Roundup® TURBO with a single spray. Therefore, it is important to ® (Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor) and Benefits of Zantara : • Roundup® PowerMAX keep in mind that good rainfall is the point of Tebuconazole (Triazole) which both offers different /// Unparalleled control of northern corn leaf blight • Guardian S® departure. Adequate time should be allowed for modes of action. Both compounds show true and grey leaf spot resulting in a yield benefit. • Silwet L-77® the seed to germinate and the volunteer plants systemic behaviour. These systemic properties of /// Combination of two unique modes of action. to reach the required size. the two unique modes of action, results in robust /// Bixafen stops energy production in the It is essential to strictly follow all directions /// Before spraying can take place, provision disease control. Bixafen inhibits the succinate fungal cell. for use on the labels. should be made for a period of approximately dehydrogenase in the fungal respiratory chain /// Tebuconazole disrupts the cell wall of the one month. and thereby blocks the cellular energy production disease-causing fungi . When Pantera® is mixed with Roundup® Turbo or /// Soil temperature plays an important role and ® in the fungicide cell while Tebuconazole disrupts /// It complements Nativo ’s dual spectrum activity Roundup® PowerMAX for the control of volunteer germination takes about seven to 10 days. the cell wall of the disease-causing fungi. The through its alternative way of disease control. maize, it has to be applied at a minimum of /// It is advisable to allow enough time before higher translocation speed of Tebuconazole also /// Anti-aging effect (physiological benefits). 150 ℓ/ha clean water at 100 to 150 kPa. To ensure spraying so that most of the kernels can gives faster protection activity, while the slower proper and even droplet distribution on the leaves germinate in the soil. translocation speed of Bixafen is a clear indicator of volunteer maize, it is recommended to add /// After application there is a waiting period of five for advantageous long-lasting activity. Silwet L-77® at a rate of 0,025%. days before planting can take place.

104 | Bayer104 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 105 Bullet® is a time-released premix of Acetochlor (250 g/ℓ), Broadleaf weeds: Application Information: Atrazine (225 g/ℓ) and Terbuthylazine (225 g/ℓ), It is a /// Eight-seeded prostrate starbur Compromising of millions of small, medium suspension concentrate herbicide for pre- and early post /// Five-seeded prostrate starbur and large capsules to provide all-encompassing emergence control of annual broad-spectrum weeds in maize. /// Upright starbur pre- and early post emergence weed protection, ® /// Perennial pigweed Bullet can be used in both clean-till and no-till It can be used on maize and sorghum to control 36 of the /// Common pigweed conditions and is applied as a spray according toughest grasses and broadleaf weeds in maize to maximise /// Thorny pigweed to row band treatments. yield by controlling weeds before they emerge. /// Red pigweed /// Spanish blackjack /// Apply within 3 days of the last cultivation, ® Why use Bullet ? /// Cosmos for optimal performance. Should ideally be All-encompassing pre- and early post emergence /// Blackjack followed by 10-15 mm of rain within 10 days weed control on a wide variety of grasses and /// White goosefoot of application. broadleaf weeds, including: /// Green goosefoot /// Can be used for both complete ground /// Spindlepod cover application and a strip application. Grasses: /// Pretty lady Adjust dosage rates accordingly. /// Sweet signal grass /// Bengal wandering jew /// During the post emergence stage, the /// Feathertop chloris /// Mielie crotalaria broad leaves should be smaller than the /// Crab finger grass /// Striped wild cucumber 4-leaf stage. If weeds have reached /// Goose grass /// Yellow nutsedge this stage, application should follow a /// Slender biesie /// Thorn apple (early germinating only) shallow cultivation. /// Common buffalo grass /// Gallant soldier /// Cultivation after application could /// Sweet buffalo grass /// Gisekia reduce efficacy since untreated soil /// Garden bristle grass /// Kenaf is brought to the surface. /// Sticky bristle grass /// Bladder weed /// Optimum weed control is obtained /// Small carrotseed grass /// Common morning glory on a fine even seedbed, free /// Large carrotseed grass /// Apple of Peru of weeds, trash and clods. ® /// Garden grass /// Wild gooseberry However, Bullet will give weed /// Bosveld beesgras /// Purslane control in stubble mulch or /// Herringbone grass /// Tropical richardia minimum tillage conditions.

106 | Bayer106 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 107 Harness® Xtra is an emulsifiable concentrate /// Optimum weed control is obtained on a fine /// Apply Harness® Xtra tank mixtures preferably at (960 g/ℓ) herbicide with the active ingredient seedbed, free of weeds, trash and clods. planting or immediately after planting. Acetochlor, for the pre-emergence control of However, Harness® Xtra will give weed control in Use 100 - 300 ℓ/ha total spray volume for overall grass and certain broadleaf weeds in groundnuts, stubble mulch or minimum tillage conditions. ground application. sugarcane, Eucalyptus and pine plantations and /// 10 - 15 mm rain within 7 to 10 days after industrial areas, and pre-emergence weed control in Mixing instructions: application is necessary for good weed control. plant and ratoon sugarcane, grain sorghum, cotton /// When mixing Harness® Xtra with other /// For optimum weed control, seedbed preparation and maize after emergence of the crop. herbicides or using in a programme, read the should take place within 3 days before planting, labels of all the involved products and adhere to which is followed immediately or within 3 days Use for: the manufacturer’s recommendations. by the Harness® Xtra application. /// Cotton /// Shake container well before use and close /// Under dry conditions, weed seedlings may /// Grain sorghum container securely after use. emerge. These are usually stunted and can be /// Groundnuts /// When mixing product with other registered controlled with either a shallow cultivation, /// Industrial areas herbicides, use the following mixing procedure which also mixes the herbicide with the top /// Maize chronologically: 10 - 20 mm of soil, or with a recommended /// Eucalyptus and pine plantations a.) Fill spray tank to three quarters with clean post-emergence herbicide treatment. and industrial areas water. Add required amount of complementary /// Cultivation after application may reduce /// Sugarcane herbicide to the water, agitating continuously. weed control if untreated soil is brought to b.) Continue filling the spray tank with water and the surface. Directions for use: add the required amount of Harness® Xtra /// Ensure that sufficient fertilizer is placed /// Do not apply onto experimental or newly just before the tank is filled to its full level. near the seed at planting to promote released hybrids without referring to the c.) Ensure thorough agitation of mixture in the vigorous seedling growth. This is manufacturer and seed suppliers. tank during mixing and spraying. especially important with early planting /// Read restrictions on rotation crops on the labels d.) Tank mixtures must be sprayed out when the soil temperature is relatively of herbicides mixed with Harness® Xtra. immediately. low accompanied by continuous /// Do not apply to poorly drained soils as the e.) Thoroughly flush out and clean spraying moist conditions. herbicide may cause crop injury. equipment at the end of spraying operation. /// Dosage rates and spray volumes /// Do not apply to sandy soils which are should be adjusted accordingly for susceptible to wind erosion. Application information: on the row band treatments. /// Flood irrigation can reduce weed control /// Ensure that spray equipment is accurately performance. calibrated and regularly checked before and during the spraying operation.

108 | Bayer108 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 109 Glyphosate (the active ingredient Benefits of Roundup® PowerMAX? How does Roundup® TURBO work? in Roundup® PowerMAX and • Roundup® PowerMAX consists of a mixture of Roundup® TURBO can be used pre-plant in a tank Roundup® TURBO) is registered non-aggressive surfactants that is optimised for mixture for the control of volunteer maize; and the for use on more than 100 crops maximum leaf uptake without cuticle damage in producer can plant maize as soon as five days after shortest time. application. The glyphosate is absorbed into the worldwide for the effective control E • Rainfast within one hour of spraying. weed plant through its leaves and soft stalk tissue of grasses and herbaceous weeds. • Superior performance in a wide range of before being transported throughout the weed to ® Roundup is widely used prior weather conditions. the roots, nodules and bulbs. Glyphosate is rapidly to planting of crops in order for • It holds additional benefits to the operator inactivated when it comes into contact with soil farmers to plant in a clean seed and ensures environmental safety. since it is absorbed onto soil particles and thus bed. It can also be used post- • Has extremely short cultivation intervals and cannot be taken up by the roots. Its unique action planting before crop emergence improved results under challenging conditions in weed involves the inhibiting of a single enzyme (rainfast within 1-hour, hard water, dry, cold). only found in the weed plant. Therefore, it only as well as post-emergence on • Low drift properties of Roundup® PowerMAX controls weed and not micro-organisms or animals Roundup Ready® crops. helps farmers comply with Best Practice and insects. (sustainable use directive/water framework directive). Why Roundup® TURBO? • Does not require added surfactant, Roundup® TURBO offers broad-spectrum weed even at low rates. control and contains Transorb™ technology for • Carries a wide range of tank mixes for faster absorption and translocation for faster uptake maximum flexibility. and symptoms. As a pre-plant spray, you can Roundup® PowerMAX is a high load, free- rely on clean fields.Roundup ® TURBO is rainfast flowing liquid which contains 540 g glyphosate within two hours of spraying and shows greater (glycine) a.e/ℓ (contains 663 g potassium consistency in a wider range of weather conditions. salt of glyphosate/ℓ). Roundup® PowerMAX This powerful formulation contains 25% more guarantees crops’ safety and is used for TURBO glyphosate per litre than Roundup® 360 and allows CONTAINS TRANSORB™ TECHNOLOGY FOR post-emergence as a general spray over the FASTER ABSORPTION AND TRANSLOCATION for less packaging, handling and waste than 360 top or directed on crops that contain the Roundup® TURBO is a soluble concentrate formulations. Two of the key benefits ofRoundup ® HAS GOT APPLICATION FLEXIBILITY AS PER Roundup Ready® technology. Roundup® INDIVIDUAL LABEL RECOMMENDATIONS containing 450 g/ℓ glyphosate, present as 607 g/ℓ TURBO, is its compatibility with a wide range of PowerMAX offers broad-spectrum weed of the potassium salt of glyphosate. It is a unique other products and its application flexibility as per control and contains Transorb™ technology BROAD-SPECTRUM WEED CONTROL formulation of glyphosate containing 25% more individual label instructions. for faster absorption and translocation for active ingredients than the standard Roundup 360 faster uptake and symptoms. formulation. This provides benefits to growers in the form of reduced storage and packaging waste. 110 | Bayer110 maize | Maize product product guide 2021 guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 111 MIXING ORDER OF PRODUCTS AS EASY AS: Effective weed control ... 1–2–3 E without fail. 70% 01 Water: Fill spray tank up to Roundup® – still the most effective solution. 70% and circulate

When it comes to broad-spectrum weed control as part 02 Water quality correctors: AMS buffers and of a crop protection programme, the consistent quality of other products except for stickers Roundup® is still unsurpassed. Roundup® is compatible with a wide range of other crop protection products as indicated o‌n the label. It is the ideal product, enabling conservation 03 Water-soluble bags agriculture and keeping your fields and perennials free of weeds - enabling your crops to reach their full potential.

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05 SC: Suspension concentrate

06 EC: Emulsifiable concentrate For effective crop protection as DF = Dry liquid powder EC = Emulsifiable concentrate 07 SL: Water-soluble liquids and well as the correct use of the all Roundup® products SC = Suspension concentrate products, read the complete SL = Soluble concentrate WDG = Water soluble pellets product labels. Only the correct WP = Wettable powder Stickers (consult product labels) 08 and responsible usage of these herbicides will ensure successful WS: 09 Foliar feed suspensions weed management which will 100% enhance yield and profitability. 10 Water: Fill spray tank up to 100% with water and circulate Please note: The order mentioned to the left is applicable to Roundup® tank mixtures. Do not place more than four products in a tank mixture.

112 | Bayer maize product guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 113 The Acceleron® seed treatment program is To achieve the best results, we recommend the nematode available in two offerings: and insect control combined package. This package has Advantage the following benefits: from THE INSECT CONTROL PACKAGE: • Ensures healthy, vigorous seedlings. Maxim® Quattro Reg. No. L9494. Active ingredients: • Protects seed and young seedlings to ensure DAY Thiabendazole (benzimidazole), azoxystrobin (strobilurin), optimum plant stand. fludioxonil (phenylpyrrole), metalaxyl-M (phenylamide) • Ensures strong root development from an early stage Poncho® Reg. No. L8581. Active ingredients: Clothiaidin to enhance the efficacy of water and fertilizer usage. 1 ® Create Reg. No. L10658. Active ingredients: For over a decade, our agronomists • Early stimulation of growth promotes vigour of crop Prothioconazole (triazole) have been testing products from leading which has a significant effect on yield.

companies across the world to ensure • Protects against pests and pathogens, such as cob • Includes complete fungicide package, as well as that only the best and most suitable and tassel smut, maize streak virus, etc. that can control of above- and below-ground insects which can affect plants later in the season. seed treatment products are used in the damage seed and seedling. ® • Cost-effective with a low impact on the environment. Acceleron seed treatment package. Use • Systemic mode of action ensures protection of the ® • Pest target specific and application specific, for Acceleron treated seed to enhance yield entire seedling. optimal efficacy and efficiency. and reduce environmental stress. • Also contains Create® that protects plants against cob • Offers timeous control when needed most. and tassel smut. • Seed treatments marketed by companies such As a leading global provider of technology-based tools • Available in a higher dosage for areas where maize as BAYER are high quality. Only the best products are and agricultural products that improve farm productivity streak virus is an issue. used, including polymers, which ensure that active and food quality, we are committed to deliver solutions ingredients bind to the seed, where they remain, free for the sustainable creation of ever-increasing demands THE NEMATODE AND INSECT CONTROL PACKAGE: of dust and without rubbing off. In this way, the flow of Maxim® Quattro Reg. No. L9494. Active ingredients: to produce more with less. To help you maximise the the seed is also improved. performance potential of your seed from the start use Thiabendazole (benzimidazole), azoxystrobin (strobilurin), Acceleron® treated seed. These seed treatment packages, fludioxonil (phenylpyrrole), metalaxyl-M (phenylamide) Cruiser® Force Reg. No. L8597. Active ingredients: available exclusively on DEKALB® hybrids, protect seed Thiamethoxam (neonicotinoid) against a variety of early-season nematodes, insects, soil- Avicta® Reg. No. L8496. Active ingredients: Abamectin and seed-borne diseases and maximise early-season plant Create® Reg. No. L10658. Active ingredients: stand, uniformity, and vigour for higher yield potential. Prothioconazole (triazole)

® Acceleron has been designed to complement, protect, • Includes complete fungicide and insect control ® and enhance Bayer’s DEKALB commercial hybrids package, as well as control for above and below soil Maximise your yield and crop potential from the outset through the best combination and insects which can damage seed and seedlings. from day one … Talk to your DEKALB® performance of broad-spectrum insecticides, fungicides • Additional active (abamectin) controls nematodes. seed representative or broker about our and nematicides under one umbrella. In addition, each • Abamectin kills parasitic nematodes to give very Acceleron® packages for your seed order. seed is coated with a quality polymer to minimise dust and effective protection of young roots. facilitate safe storage. • Available in a higher dosage for areas where maize streak virus is an issue. 114 | Bayer114 maize | Maize product product guide 2021 guide 2021 Bayer maize product guide 2021 | 115 Registration ownership

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116 | Bayer116 maize | Maize product product guide guide 2021 2021 Kobus Steenekamp Jan Saaiman Petri Kunz Commercial Lead South Africa Standerton – 066 480 1254 Area Manager: Crop Protection Isando 082 388 0174 082 388 0219 REGION 3 Hennie Stander TERRITORY EAST Mynhardt Noëth Area Manager: Crop Protection Manager: Crop Protection and Seed 071 304 1165 GP van den Berg 071 362 9305 Territory manager REGION 2 Howick Louis du Plessis 083 229 2649 Newcastle, Dundee – 082 372 2831 Mof Krugel Area Manager: Seed Mynhardt Noëth Kevin Gotte 082 388 0755 Area Manager: Crop Protection Natal Midlands – 082 466 2040 071 362 9305 Francois de Villiers Gavin Tarr Harrismith, Warden – 082 779 5189 REGION 1 Underberg, Kokstad – 082 494 6099 Arno Boshoff Ockie van Schalkwyk Frans Putz Bethlehem, Kestell – 082 944 9303 Area Manager – 082 851 8483 Bergville, Winterton – 082 324 4593 Francois Koch Peet la Cock Richard Perks Balfour, Greylingstad, Grootvlei, Heidelberg, Middelburg, Belfast – 082 325 6648 Ugie, Elliot, Underberg – 082 723 0216 Villiers, Nigel, Delmas 083 651 1571 Lourens Swart Bronkhorstspruit, Ogies, Delmas – 082 682 2079 TERRITORY CENTRAL Jan Schabort Frankfort, Villiers – 082 773 4490 Johan Bibbey Derick Moll Territory Manager: Seed, Crop Protection and Amersfoort, Piet Retief – 083 458 9240 Barto Luus Climate FieldView – Potchefstroom Vrede – 082 378 2951 082 924 1077 Jan Gouws Bronkhorstspruit – 079 528 5295 Wian Bolton Thom Steyn Daniëlsrus, Reitz, Petrus Steyn – 072 326 8000 Area Manager: Crop Protection Daan Coetzer Jnr 082 443 3881 Groblersdal – 073 912 7686 Louis Pieterse Snr Reitz, Petrus Steyn – 082 578 5614 Nelius Moll Ermelo, Carolina – 084 409 1594 Louis Pieterse Jnr Reitz, Petrus Steyn – 082 944 7716 Riehan Janse van Rensburg Bethal – 082 781 4229

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083 463 0280 Jaco van Zyl East & Central KWAZULU-NATAL Portfolio Manager: DEKALB Africa 084 626 8891 TERRITORY SOUTH 083 289 0212 Dennis Makuwa – 072 595 7080 Hanri de Jonge (WESTERN, EASTERN AND Cobus Zandberg Customer Success Specialist NORTH WEST NORTHERN CAPE) Strategy Manager: 082 563 6296 Seed and Crop protection South Africa Margaret Reinecke Hanco de Klerk – 082 388 0236 082 096 5416 Territory Manager – Paarl 082 658 1250 Paul Groenewald – 084 200 2314 Rohan Claassens

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Focus: Maize utilisation What can maize be used for? • Many breakfast cereals are produced from maize. • Maize plays an important role in the colour, cleaning ability and smell of hand soap. • Maize-produced dextrin is a binding compound to produce paint, glue, chalk and ceramic. • Corn starch is used as a bonding agent in tablets and as a basis for cough syrup, antibiotics, disinfectants and vitamin carriers. • Ethanol is a maize-based fuel that is blended with petrol or use in some vehicles. • IDENTIFY ISSUES EARLY withClimate Fieldview™. Use scouting maps to spot potential issues within a field and drop geo-located pins. Share with agronomic partners to take 2021 action and save valuable time. 01 JANUARY sun mon tue wed thu fri sat

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