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    Evelina spring barley from Cope Seeds

    Matthew TiltBy Matthew TiltMarch 15, 20222 Mins Read
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    According to breeder Cope Seeds, its Evelina spring barley variety is being more readily grown by UK farmers looking for a feed variety with a high disease resistance profile, an early harvest and ample straw.

    Yorkshire grower, Mike Stringer, has been growing Evelina on a seed contract for the last four years. “Evelina suits us perfectly because it gives us an early harvest and plenty of straw. We are a mixed farm and use the straw for cattle bedding,” he said.

    “Yields are reliable and Evelina’s disease profile really stands out. It’s a tall variety and establishes very well-meaning it competes with the weeds immediately. We grow it at 800 ft above sea level, and it’s a strong performer. The early harvest also means we can put in a cover crop after it,” Mr Stringer added.

    The variety is supplied exclusively by Mole Valley Farmers. Arable trader, James Henderson, explained that it’s a reliable crop for the mixed farmer. “Since its introduction in 2016, Evelina has performed exceptionally well across a range of farms. It continues to prove popular with livestock farmers growing it for its bold grain and high straw yields.

    “Evelina’s superb disease resistance makes it a versatile variety suitable for growing in all regions across the UK. This, alongside competitive grain yields, tall straw and high specific weights, makes it a useful variety. We continue to recommend using our exclusive variety Evelina, especially if you are wanting a variety with equally good grain and straw yields,” said Mr Henderson.

    Gemma Clarke from Cope Seeds and Grain brought the variety over to trial in the UK and found that it performed well compared with current varieties. “In UK trials, Evelina showed outstanding disease resistance with no weaknesses, the grains produced high specific weights and had low screenings. It has quick establishment and is early to mature and the straw was visibly taller than other varieties.”

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    Machinery editor for Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer. Matt has worked as an agricultural machinery journalist for five years, following time spent in his family’s Worcestershire contracting business. When he’s not driving or writing about the latest farm equipment, he can be found in his local cinema, or with his headphones in, reading a good book.

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