PS 278

Practical experience with PS 278

When it comes to crop stability in unpredictable climate conditions, choosing the PS 278 sunflower hybrid from Ooo Aktiv Agro acts as a sensible hedge. After several seasons working with this crop, it has become clear that the seeds demonstrate excellent germination energy, which is crucial for achieving uniform stands across large acreages.

Field resistance and crop protection

The main headache for any agronomist is disease, which can wipe out half a field in a week. PS 278 excels here. Its genetic resistance to downy mildew, phomopsis, and phoma significantly simplifies the fungicide application program. In the field, the plant remains resilient even under high humidity conditions, which typically trigger fungal pathogens. For the farm, this means savings on chemicals and less stress on the crops.

Crop economics

Oil content levels of 45–50% directly translate into profit when delivering grain to the elevator. The large seed size ensures stable weight in the hopper, even in seasons with suboptimal moisture. Harvesting this hybrid is hassle-free: the stalk is robust, and the heads do not dry out too early, minimizing shelling losses. For the combine operator, this makes for comfortable harvesting, and for the owner, it provides predictable results on the scales.