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Spring barley variety options for 2023 Spring Barley
The new AHDB Recommended List was released at the end of November and the spring barley markets are looking exciting for now and the future. Here is an overview of the different spring barley options from Syngenta: LAUREATE: The number 1 spring malting barley in the UK
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There have been seven new spring barley additions to the AHDB Recommended List in 2023. The two newest offerings from Syngenta are exciting new malting quality spring barleys, SY TENNYSON and SY SIGNET.
Full MBC Approval for brewing and malt distilling Consistent yield in every region, every year Excellent disease resistance and high untreated yield High demand from maltsters making it a secure marketable
FAIRING: Grain distilling specialist
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The only variety with Full MBC Approval for grain distilling Earliest variety to ripen The highest Rhynchosporium resistance rating Excellent grain quality with very high specific weight and low screenings
Consistent yields across all regions High specific weight Rapid growth habit and establishment Stiff straw and good resistance to brackling
SY TENNYSON: Joint highest yielding spring malting barley
• Under test for brewing and malt distilling • Consistent yields across all regions and years • Moderate maturity and good resistance to lodging
SY SPLENDOR: Feed variety with excellent grain quality and straw
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New for 2023
SY SIGNET: High potential spring malting barley
• Under test for brewing • Very strong disease resistance with excellent untreated yields
• High resistance to lodging and brackling Both these varieties need to complete further industry approvals, they are the next generation of varieties and are ones to watch for the future.
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