High yielding Malt Barley on DAFM list 2023
Agronomy Characteristics
Exceptional yields in lower nitrogen situations
Excellent disease resistance - our cleanest barley
Zero-GN variety so flexible for end use markets
Requires straw management to achieve top yields
“A much loved barley for malting and distilling”
Suggested Agronomy
Laureate Spring malting barley
SEEDING RATE: 350 seeds/m2
TARGET PLANT COUNT: 300 plants/m2
TARGET HEAD COUNT AT: 1000 heads/m2
ROTATION: Avoid years 1-3 after ley, suits long term arable rotations
BASE FERTILIZER: Ensure good potassium (K) levels, normal lime and Phosphorous (P)
NITROGEN FERTILIZER: Max 140 kg/ha (112 units/ac) - adjust for organic manures etc
Typically LAUREATE receives 125kg N/ha (100 units/ac) to manage lodging and achieve exceptional yields
FUNGICIDE: Normal/reduced programs suit LAUREATE as excellent disease resistance
PGR: Apply PGR to reduce lodging risk such as ccc/moddus/Medax Max at gs 30-32 or Terpal/Medax Max gs 32-39
CONSULT AN IASIS APPROVED AGRONOMIST FOR SPECIFIC PGR ADVICE
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