UK: Barley quality is good

Barley quality is good, despite some variable yields, according to latest reports. Agrovista’s Malcom Perry said although progress has been slow this year in the Suffolk and Norfolk area, quality was generally looking good, Farmers Weekly communicated on August 3.

He noted having a good seed size, and hoped to see improving results. Winter barley was also of good quality and despite the odd sample with high nitrogen he expected most to easily make malting quality.

Duncan West in Norfolk said winter barley looked better than normal this year. He was pleased it came in above average at 8.8t/ha, and was of good quality. Providing the weather stays dry, he was also optimistic about wheat prospects.

Winter barley was far better this year for Mike Cumming in Scotland. Sequel yielded 9t/ha with a bushel weight of 63-65kg/hl. Pict yielded 9.2t/ha with a bushel weight of 61kg/hl. Quality was far better than last year due to better weather, and yields were up by 12-15%, he noted.

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