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The above video was recorded on July 4, 2023 and the information below was updated on June 12, 2024.

BREEDER: Limagrain Europe
PEDIGREE: (Cougar x Leeds) x Britannia
STATUS: AHDB Recommended List variety for UK (since 2021)

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

CERTIFIED SEED SALES 2023 %: England & Wales: 0.2. Scotland: 3.8.
PROVISIONAL SEED AREA 2024 %: England & Wales: 0.1. Scotland: 0.0.

AHDB RL 2024 TREATED YIELD (UK): 98
AHDB RL 2024 TREATED YIELD (NORTH REGION): 100
AHDB RL 2024 UNTREATED YIELD (UK): 83

POSITIVES

Suitable for both biscuit & distilling markets
Performs well when early sown
Versatile variety – good as a first and second wheat and on both light and heavy soils
Good sprouting resistance
Has proved popular locally as a potential successor to KWS Barrel in Group 3 market

NEGATIVES

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