Champion

The above video was recorded on June 28, 2022 and the information below was updated on July 24, 2026.

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 2025 %: England & Wales: 5.8. Scotland: 1.4.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2026 %: England & Wales: 4.6. Scotland: 0.0.

AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (UK): 106
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 105
AHDB RL 2026 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 82

POSITIVES

• Joint highest Septoria resistance on RL (7.2)
• Exceptional yield potential as both first and second wheat 
• Early to mature (0)

NEGATIVES

• Not suitable for early drilling due to very vigorous growth habit 
• Has lost resistance to yellow rust and is now rated a 4
• Low specific weight (75.3kg/hl) so consideration needed around positioning on farm