Although early days in the harvesting process, trials are reporting very positive yield results for the Limagrain UK candidate two-row feed barley varieties, Harlequin and Cadillac.
“We have now harvested nine out of the twelve official sites, and we are delighted to see that yields are returning to the levels that we saw back in 2011,” says Lee Robinson, sales and marketing director for Limagrain UK. “The mean yield over the nine sites for Harlequin is 108, followed by Cadillac at 106.”
“These results are part of the official HGCA trials results, and will therefore feed into the recommendation process, giving these varieties a powerful chance of recommendation later this year.”
“Harlequin has performed particularly well in the north. It is very early maturing variety (-2 days) so suits these conditions well. With its good specific weight 70kg/hl and a robust disease profile that offers a rating of 7 for mildew, (9) for yellow rust, and a rating of 6 for Rhynchosporium and net blotch, this variety should continue to perfrom well in the recommendation process.”
“Cadillac has shown a particular suitability for the west of the country and this is down in part to its robust resistance to wet weather diseases, the variety has a (7) for net blotch, and a 6 for Rhynchosporium. Cadillac also has a good specific weight 70.6kg/hl.”
“To date lodging data is very limited but we don’t anticipate ratings of any less than 7.”
