• Saffron is a high yielding two-row feed variety.
• Now the most popular variety, accounting for around 25% of the total certified seed production weights in 2007.
• Capable of giving yields similar to older 6-row varieties, such as Sequel.
• High untreated yield.
• Stiff straw.
• Good resistance to net blotch but susceptible to mildew.
• Breeder/ UK Agent: KWS UK Ltd (www.kws.de/ca/fh/tgy/uk ).

Page updated March 2008.