Oats, originally from the Mediterranean region, have gained significant popularity due to their diverse uses in various industries. Oats exporters in South Africa ship large quantities of oats to countries around the world every year. The export of oats from South Africa includes several different varieties of the grain. This growing demand for oats presents a valuable business opportunity for South African exporters. Additionally, oats export offers numerous benefits, making it a profitable sector in the agricultural export industry.
1. HFO - 114 (Haryana Javi - 114)
Released in 1974, HFO - 114 is an early-sown oats variety that produces two cuts and features excellent tillering with synchronous flowering. The plants are tall and resistant to lodging and disease. They produce bold seeds and yield approximately 50-55 t/ha of green fodder from two cuts, 13 t/ha of dry matter, and 20 q/ha of seeds.
2. Brunker-10
Brunker-10 is a fast-growing variety of oats known for its fine, smooth leaves. The plants have a prostrate growth habit with abundant tillering, although they show slow early growth. Green fodder yields from Brunker-10 range from 40-45 t/ha over about 140 days. This variety is predominantly grown in regions like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.
3. Weston 11
Weston 11, introduced in 1978, is an exotic variety of oats. The plants are semi-erect, reaching around 155 cm in height, and have broad leaves with smooth panicles. Flowering occurs in 110 days, while maturity is reached in about 160 days.
4. Palampur-1
Palampur-1 was released in 1980 and is characterized by medium maturity and strong tillering. It is also known for its resistance to lodging. This variety is recommended for cultivation in Himachal Pradesh and can produce up to 50 t/ha of green fodder.
5. Bundel Jai-822
Released in 1989, Bundel Jai-822 was developed through a cross between IGO-4268 and Indio-6-5-1 using intervarietal hybridization and pedigree selection methods. This variety features an erect growth habit with glabrous nodes. It flowers in 95-100 days and reaches full maturity in 125-130 days.
6. Sabzaar (SKO-7)
Sabzaar, released in 1997, was developed by SKUA&T in Srinagar. This variety is suitable for cultivation in temperate areas of Kashmir and high-altitude regions of Jammu. SKO-7 is known for its profuse tillering and leafiness, making it ideal for dual-purpose use. It yields around 35-40 t/ha of green fodder.
7. Harita (RO -19)
Released in 2007, Harita was developed by selection from Kent's base population by MPKV, Rahuri. This multi-cut variety is suitable for winter cultivation under irrigated conditions, especially in Maharashtra. The average yield of Harita is around 50 t/ha of green fodder and approximately 9.5 t/ha of dry matter.
