Establish a low plant population (less than 200 plants/m2) if drilling early (before October)
Reduce lodging in crops
Avoid humid conditions in crops condusive to mycotoxin production
Reduced incidence of fusarium mycotoxins in food
Food safety - pathogens
Maintain / improve crop yields
Increase farm income
Economic viability
Efficient use of resources - energy
Ensure food is available to meet consumer demand
Improve cereal grain quality
Maintain / improve food quality
Increase farm income
Economic viability
Ensure food is available to meet consumer demand