Winter wheat
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The above video was recorded on July 4, 2023 and the information below was updated on June 9, 2023.
BREEDER: Limagrain Europe
PEDIGREE: (Cougar x Leeds) x Britannia
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2021)
MARKET OPTIONS: UKFM Group 3, UK Biscuit, Distilling (Medium), Export
CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2022 %: England & Wales: 0.4. Scotland: 4.6.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2023 %: England & Wales: 1.3. Scotland: 3.8.
AHDB RL 2023 TREATED YIELD (UK): 100
AHDB RL 2023 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 100
AHDB RL 2023 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 87
POSITIVES
- Decent yield in northern region
- Suitable for both biscuit & distilling markets
- Performs well when early sown
- Versatile variety – good as a first and second wheat and on both light and heavy soils
- Good sprouting resistance
- Has proved popular locally as a potential successor to KWS Barrel in Group 3 market
NEGATIVES
- Septoria tritici rating is now fairly average
- Relatively poor mildew resistance