SUMATRA

Stable yields under tough field conditions

When fields face severe weed pressure or parasitic plants, the Sumatra hybrid from Syngenta becomes an essential tool for an agronomist. This simple sunflower hybrid is designed for farmers utilizing the Clearfield system (EURO-LIGHTNING technology), ensuring predictable results even on challenging soil types.

Field Application and Agrotechnical Advantages

Sumatra is characterized by a short vegetation period (90–100 days), making it indispensable in regions prone to drought or in crop rotation schemes where clearing the field early for winter crops is critical. It is selected for the following operational objectives:

• Infection Control: Genetic resistance to various races of downy mildew, combined with tolerance to Phomopsis and Sclerotinia, allows for minimized fungicide application, significantly reducing the cost per ton of final yield.
• EURO-LIGHTNING System Efficiency: The ability to use insurance herbicides from this group ensures complete control over the most stubborn weeds without harming the crop, turning field management into a straightforward and reliable process.
• Oil Content as an Economic Driver: An oil content of 45–50% guarantees high market liquidity at grain elevators. Combined with excellent early vigor, Sumatra ensures optimal plant stand density—the cornerstone of future profitability.

By choosing this hybrid, farmers secure 'Swiss-grade' quality in the field: a predictable response to herbicide treatment and the assurance that the crop will escape late-season diseases due to its ultra-early maturity. It is the perfect choice for intensive farming where timing and weed-free fields are paramount.