Champion

The above video was recorded on June 28, 2022 and the information below was updated on June 12, 2024.

BREEDER: DSV Seeds
PEDIGREE: Reflection x DSV 20122
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2022)

MARKET OPTIONS: Hard Group 4, Feed

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2023 %: England & Wales: 9.8. Scotland: 1.6.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2024 %: England & Wales: 9.2. Scotland: 0.0.

AHDB RL 2024 TREATED YIELD (UK): 106
AHDB RL 2024 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 103
AHDB RL 2024 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 90

POSITIVES

• Highest Septoria tritici resistance on RL (7.9)
• Very high treated (103%) and untreated yields (90%)
• Exceptional performance as both first & second wheat 
• Excellent performance on both light, and especially heavier land
• Very good resistance to mildew and yellow rust
• Early to mature

NEGATIVES

• Not suitable for early drilling due to very vigorous growth habit 
• Relatively tall with average straw strength but responds well to PGR
• Poor brown rust & eyespot resistance
• Low specific weight (75.4kg/hl) so consideration needed around positioning on farm