Forensic

  • Forensic was added to the 2009 HGCA Recommended List as a malting variety which may be suitable for brewing and the malt and grain distilling markets

  • As a new variety, it is still under test by IBD and malting barley growers are advised to speak to merchants before committing to this or other varieties in this position

  • UK treated yield potential is similar to Belgravia and some 8% higher yielding than the grain distilling variety Decanter in the North region

  • Good resistance to brackling

  • Moderate foliar disease resistance

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


Page updated: November 2008