Winter wheat
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Berwick-upon-Tweed
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The above video was recorded on June 12, 2024 and the information below was updated on July 24, 2026.
BREEDER: Limagrain Europe
PEDIGREE: Costello x Gleam
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2024)
MARKET OPTIONS: Hard Group 4, Feed
CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2025 %: England & Wales: 10.0. Scotland: 5.1.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2026 %: England & Wales: 6.2. Scotland: 2.6.
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (UK): 104
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 107
AHDB RL 2026 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 83
POSITIVES
- Very good combined northern yield (107) and untreated yield (83)
- Very stiff straw
- Good grain quality with a high specific weight (78.3kg/hl)
- Looks to offer flexibility at sowing; can be sown early or late and suits different soil types
NEGATIVES
- Slightly later maturing (+2)
- Average mildew (5) and brown rust resistance (5)
- Has lost resistance to yellow rust and is now rated a 4.