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Nov 14, 2023 · The best way to maximise spring barley yield potential is to ensure high final ear counts. An 8-9 t/ha crop needs around 800 ears/m 2, which at a 350 seeds/m 2 rate, equates to around 2.5-3 tillers per plant at harvest. Choosing a more vigorous tillering variety will help, as it will give some reassurance that the optimum tiller count will be ...
- Market requirements. Start by fully understanding your grain buyer’s requirements in terms of variety and grain quality, especially when looking to supply premium brewing or distilling markets, says Mr Granger.
- Dual use potential. Where variety choice is not dictated by the end user, growers have flexibility to select one that suits their requirements, growing conditions and farm situation.
- Vigour and tillering capacity. Newer varieties, such as LG Diablo, offer excellent spring vigour and high tillering capacity, which is a valuable trait in spring barley given the relatively short growing period, says Mr Granger.
- Disease resistance. Strong disease resistance is an important characteristic to look for in any variety, and spring barley is no exception, with mildew, rhynchosporium, and brown rust being the main considerations, says Mr Granger.
Mar 12, 2024 · Getting the most out of your 2024 spring barley crop. As we move into March, focus would normally turn to spring barley drilling. However, the ongoing wet conditions is making any thoughts of drilling for most growers an impossibility.
Sep 6, 2021 · Although Tungsten has been removed from the list of varieties for brewing and malt distilling by the Malting Barley Committee, it is equal on yield with the highest yielding feed variety in 2022...
- Richard Allison
Sep 7, 2023 · Throughout harvest 2023, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2023’s AHDB spring barley Recommended List harvest results.
- Richard Allison
May 24, 2024 · How to maximise spring barley this season. An unusually wet spring meant there was very little spring barley in the ground by mid-April, when a press briefing saw experts share top tips on maximising the crop – as well as a new barley resource for growers and agronomists. Sarah Kidby reports.
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Jan 3, 2017 · Choose a spring barley that offers a range of attributes to increase profitability is the advice from breeders Limagrain UK. The return to favour of spring barley as a tool in the black-grass armoury is an opportunity to grow for a range of end markets as well as to make the most of the straw, which can make a real difference to overall farm ...
