United Kingdom
May 31, 2023

RAGT is introducing its first winter barley at Cereals, a two-row feed variety that is tolerant to BYDV.
 

“To have a commercial presence in the winter sector is a very exciting progression for the company, and to have one that is tolerant to BYDV makes it all the better,” says Lee.

“This variety looks promising and brings a very strong disease resistance package to the market, and produces plenty of grain with a very decent specific weight.”

New spring barley RGT Eclipse is set to create plenty of interest. This RL candidate variety is up for full recommendation this autumn. It is a potential brewing barley, and has the highest hot water extract figure in its group.

Yield is on a par statistically with Laureate and the variety’s high untreated yield suggests robust in-field resistances to the major foliar diseases.

Both varieties are expected to be launched commercially in autumn 2024.

Website: http://www.ragt.co.uk

Published: June 1, 2023