Shona

High yielding dual purpose variety, suited to the East.

103.6

UK Treated Yield (% controls)

AHDB Spring Barley RL 2026

316.47

Hot water extract (l deg/kg)

AHDB Spring Barley RL 2026

437.59

Predicted spirit yield (laa/t)

AHDB Spring Barley RL 2026

Available in these regions only:

Varieties may differ within regions

Europe
Rest of world

Key characteristics

  • High yield across the UK and exceptional performance in the East
  • Good resistance to mildew and netblotch
  • Farmer focused agronomics and quality for end users
  • A potential dual purpose: under test by the MBC

Recommended for

  • Pending MBC Approval

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Kurtis Scarboro

Crop Manager - Agriculture

kurtis.scarboro@elsoms.com

Toby Reich

Head of Agriculture

toby.reich@elsoms.com

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