There are myriad factors to be considered, with an ever-evolving range of varieties to choose from, all with different strengths and weaknesses.

AGT territory manager for north central and north-eastern Victoria and southern NSW Jim Lamb said at the recent Wimmera Machinery Field Days that he believed his company had a strong suite of varieties to offer growers.

Two lines that were attracting good inquiry at the field days were the Axe and Gladius lines.

Axe has showed good promise into lower rainfall zones, and is being promoted as a hardy line capable of withstanding tough finishes.

The APW-classified variety has a very early flowering date, which is useful in years when the spring rainfall drops off, while early vigour gets it out of the ground quickly and responding to early season rainfall.

Mr Lamb said the tough variety had showed exceptional promise in yielding under terminal drought stress, making it a good component of a low risk system.

Gladius is a mid-season all-rounder, Mr Lamb saying it yielded well in a range of environments from low to high rainfall zones.

This versatility has seen the variety grown right across Victoria and southern NSW, and farmers have the added advantage of it being an AH classified line.

With the low prices on offer in the wheat market at the moment, farmers are taking the time to get their varieties right this year, knowing they need to get the best yields possible to remain profitable in a difficult marketing environment.