LG Challenger

The information below was updated on July 24, 2026.

BREEDER: Limagrain Europe
PEDIGREE: (SY Gravity x SY Insitor) x LG Skyscraper
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2026)

MARKET OPTIONS: Hard Group 4, Feed 

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2025 %: England & Wales: 0.1. Scotland: 0.0.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2026 %: England & Wales: 1.9. Scotland: 1.1.

AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (UK): 107
AHDB RL 2026 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): [109]
AHDB RL 2026 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 93

POSITIVES

• Joint highest northern yield ([109]) and an excellent untreated yield (93)
• Looks to offer excellent flexibility across all soil types and rotational positioning
• Very good grain quality with a high Hagberg of 295 and a high specific weight (78.6kg/hl)

NEGATIVES

• Average Septoria resistance (6.1)
• Slightly taller strawed but straw strength is not an issue