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Optic

Variety notes - Spring Barley
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  • Optic is fully approved by the IBD for the production of malt for brewing and distilling and is also suitable for export. 

  • It has good resistance to yellow rust but is susceptible to Rhynchosporium and somewhat susceptible to brown rust: it has the lowest mildew rating on the List.

  • Poor untreated yield.

  • It has a tendency to brackle.

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

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