Australian Grain Technologies Releases World's First Dual Herbicide Tolerant Barley
September 10, 2025| |
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has released the world's first dual herbicide tolerant barley variety, a breakthrough in crop breeding. The new variety, named AGT-Bunyip IA, combines both ImiTol™ and CoAxium® technologies, making it tolerant to imidazolinone herbicides and Aggressor® herbicide.
The dual tolerance system offers growers a new level of control and peace of mind. They can confidently sow AGT-Bunyip IA after a Clearfield® or imidazolinone-tolerant crop, mitigating the risk of residual herbicide damage. Additionally, they can use Aggressor® herbicide during the growing season for robust weed and volunteer cereal control. This "stacked" tolerance package is a result of AGT's commitment to creating varieties that are both productive and practical for farm management.
AGT-Bunyip IA is also a high-performing variety. Trials have shown that it consistently outperforms the most widely grown variety, and it is highly adaptable to various environments across Australia. The plant type is compact, offering improved standability compared to other varieties.
For more details, read the news article in AGT News.
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