Sunflower BT 2721

Yield stability by RAGT: the potential of the BT 2721 hybrid

French breeding by RAGT focuses on the balance between technological efficiency and resilience. Sunflower BT 2721 is a simple hybrid designed for farmers who prioritize risk minimization in unpredictable climate conditions. Unlike high-intensity varieties that require an ideal environment, the BT 2721 demonstrates remarkable adaptability.

Phytosanitary barrier

The main competitive advantage of this hybrid lies in its genetic resistance to key pathogens that annually consume 20–30% of the harvest in areas with high humidity or crop rotation issues. The BT 2721 reliably blocks the development of:

• White mold (Sclerotinia);
• Downy mildew (Peronospora);
• Phomopsis;
• Phoma.

This comprehensive protection reduces the need for fungicide applications, directly impacting the production cost of the grain.

Who is this hybrid for?

The BT 2721 is optimal for farms working with traditional cultivation technology. It performs exceptionally well in fields with high infection pressure and a risk of soil-borne pathogen accumulation. By choosing this hybrid, you are investing in result predictability: when following basic agronomic practices, RAGT ensures uniform emergence and simultaneous maturation, which is critical for efficient harvesting without loss of oil content.

The downside of the hybrid is the need to control plant density, as excessive overpopulation can reduce seed size potential. However, when observing recommended seeding rates, the BT 2721 consistently shows high yield indicators, making it a reliable workhorse for modern crop rotation.