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Sweeney

Variety notes - Spring Barley
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  • Sweeney was added to the HGCA Recommended List 2008 as a potential malting variety for brewing.

  • It is under test by the IBD for the production of malt for brewing.

  • Very high treated yield.

  • High untreated yield.

  • Good resistance to mildew and brown rust but susceptible to yellow rust.

  • Good resistance to brackling.

  • Breeder/ UK Agent: New Farm Crops, Syngenta Seeds Ltd (www.newfarmcrops.co.uk ).

Page updated November 2007.

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