The above video was recorded on June 30, 2021 and the information below was updated on July 6, 2021.
BREEDER: Syngenta UK Ltd
PEDIGREE: AB111-1011 x Hereford
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2020)
CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2020 %: England & Wales: 2.2. Scotland: 4.3.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2021 %: England & Wales: 3.3. Scotland: 0.0.
AHDB RL 2021 TREATED YIELD (UK): 104
AHDB RL 2021 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 105
AHDB RL 2021 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 78
MARKET OPTIONS: Hard Group 4, Feed
POSITIVES
- Highest yielding variety on the RL for the north region.
- Equal highest yielding first wheat and good second wheat.
- Performs well on all soil types with exceptional yield on light land.
- Good Septoria tritici resistance.
- Tall variety but responds well to PGR.
- Good grain quality with high Hagberg and specific weight.
NEGATIVES
- Not suitable for early drilling.
- Straw height and strength need management.
- Becoming more susceptible to yellow rust and weak on brown rust.
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