Innovative Crop Solutions: Pannar Seed® Unveils New Hybrid Varieties

Pannar Seed®, the summer crop seed supplier with more than 60 years’ experience in agriculture, brings farmers a focused seed portfolio of top-performing maize, sunflower, soybean and grain sorghum cultivars. This high-quality portfolio is powered by the seed innovations of its parent company, Corteva Agriscience™, and Pannar’s deep understanding of how the interaction between crop genetics and local conditions influence yield.

With Pannar's latest product portfolio, farmers will continue to benefit from world-class germplasm and leading trait packages. Additionally, they will have the option to select from a curated set of premium hybrids, designed to deliver consistent and reliable results.

Since the company’s founding in 1958, Pannar Seed’s resolve remains unchanged: earn the trust of farmers and be a valued part of the stories of their farming businesses and their communities. They listen first and then draw on scientific knowledge combined with practical experience to co-create solutions that respond to realities in the field. Pannar Seed’s own people are on the farm, which gives farmers direct access to the best upfront sales advice and, whenever needed, support from seasoned agronomists. Farmers’ trust and peace of mind are Pannar Seed’s most treasured assets.

“Pannar’s approach combines cutting-edge science and an agronomic understanding of local conditions with a deep respect for the experience and expertise of our farmers,” says De Bruyn Myburgh, Lead Agronomist at Pannar. “Selecting the right hybrid packages is one of the most crucial and challenging management decisions for farmers. At Pannar, we believe in creating solutions together that leave our loyal customers confident in their decisions.”

New Product Launches:

Yellow Maize:

This year Pannar is introducing six new products in their formidable yellow maize package. The first is PAN 4P-932PW, the PowerCore® introduction on the PAN 4A-132 platform, known for its robust disease profile and strong prolificacy.

PAN 4R-538R and PAN 4A-152 are two new platforms now available to farmers. Both platforms include their PowerCore® hybrids, PAN 4P-938PW and PAN 4P-952PW, in the portfolio. The PAN 4R-538R platform has strong emergence and seedling vigour and performed well under a wide range of plant populations and yield potentials, whereas the PAN 4A-152 platform is an excellent choice for achieving stable yields in lower potential environments.

The final introduction to the Pannar yellow maize package is the PAN 6R-584R platform: a well-balanced genetic platform featuring an upright plant type for better harvestability and an impressive yield potential.

White Maize:

This season, Pannar is introducing three new white maize hybrids with the PowerCore® trait technology. The first is PAN 5P-963PW, rounding out the PAN 5A-163 platform, which is known for its good overall leaf disease tolerance and improved yield stability, particularly on moderate potential fields.

PAN 5P-939PW, a new genetic platform, is next on the list of new introductions. This widely adapted maize hybrid not only offers stable performance across the western production areas over several seasons, but also exceptional germination and vigorous seedlings as well as robust disease tolerance.

The PAN 5R-523R platform now features its own PowerCore® hybrid, the new PAN 5P-923PW. Trials have shown that this platform has a high yield potential on the water table soils of the northwestern Free State. It also boasts new generation genetics with an upright plant type that enhances harvestability.

Sorghum:

For farmers favouring this hardy crop, Pannar is introducing a new sorghum hybrid: PAN 8951. It boasts excellent yield potential and test weight, and, although it is widely adapted, is a great option for tough dryland conditions. This hybrid is characterised by a closed head (panicle), large-seeded grain, and good threshability.

With over six decades of expertise, Pannar Seed continues to empower farmers with cutting-edge seed technology and tailored agronomic solutions. The latest product portfolio exemplifies Pannar's commitment to delivering high-yield, resilient hybrids that meet the diverse needs of modern agriculture. By combining advanced genetics with a profound understanding of local conditions, Pannar ensures that farmers can confidently navigate the complexities of crop management and achieve sustainable success.

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