Bamford

The above video was recorded on June 18, 2024 and the information below was updated on July 24, 2026.

BREEDER: Elsoms Seeds
PEDIGREE: Moulton x EW129 
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2024)

MARKET OPTIONS: UKFM Group 3, UK Biscuit, Distilling (Medium), Export

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2025 %: England & Wales: 12.5. Scotland: 26.5.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2026 %: England & Wales: 8.6. Scotland: 21.0.

AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (UK): 105
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 107
AHDB RL 2026 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 89

POSITIVES

• Joint highest untreated yield of all soft wheats on the RL (89) and very good treated yield (105) 
• Good Septoria tritici resistance score (6.4) 
• Suitable for biscuit and distilling market with the joint highest specific weight (78.5kg/hl) of any soft wheat 
• Performs in all soil types 

NEGATIVES

• Very vigorous growth habit reduces its suitability for early sowing
• Average mildew and fusarium resistance and has become more susceptible to yellow rust
• Does not have resistance to orange wheat blossom midge