Established malting barley
Yield potential
Braemar has produced very high yields in both official trials, where it was the highest yielding grade 9 candidate variety in both treated and untreated trials and also in NFC commercial trials across the country.
Yield shown @ % of NIAB controls
Source: Treated Yield NL Trials 1999-2000.
Disease resistance
Braemar has good disease resistance to mildew and brown rust. Braemar has poor resistance to Rhynchosporium, with a 2 rating, therefore a well managed fungicide programme is recommended.
Fungicide use
The level of disease pressure will dictate rates and timing but the most effective and economic approach is to apply fungicides in advance of any disease build up.
With the resistance of Rhynchosporium to triazoles, Unix is by far the best chemical available. But control has to start early. The first application can be mixed with a herbicide or manganese application.
- GS 15-20 Kayak 0.5lt/Ha (only in extreme Rhynchosporium conditions)
- GS 26-30 Kayak 1.0lt/Ha + Bravo 1.0lt/Ha + ¾ rate triazole
- GS 39-45 Amistar Opti 1.5lt/Ha + ¾ rate triazole
Agronomic information
Source: NFC Ratings
Maturity
Indications from the northern Scottish site are that Braemar is 1 day earlier than Chariot.
Growth habit
- Early Spring: Semi-prostrate
- Tillering ability: Medium to high
- Maturity: Early
Drilling dates
- Optimum drilling date: March
Recommended sowing rate
Seed rates are dependent on soil conditions at the time of drilling: the more difficult the environment the higher the seed rate must be to compensate for potential plant loss. The table below shows the suggested number of seeds per square meter that should be planted under good conditions.
Nitrogen application
Trial work has shown best practice for Braemar when growing for a malting market requires 15–20% less Nitrogen than Optic. Yield levels are still maintained even with the lower nitrogen application.
PGRs
NFC advise use on very fertile sites, in these cases use low rate Moddus (0.1 - 0.2l/ha) at GS29-30 to stabilise tillers and promote root development.
Quality
Braemar has an equivalent HWE to Optic. Braemar also has an excellent combination of high DP, medium-low GN, high PSY and good friability. Micro malting samples have consistently shown Braemar to have excellent quality.
Grain quality
Specific weight: Outstanding
TGW: High
Screening
Harvesting priority
Normal priority - it is always advisable to harvest the crop in the best condition as soon as moisture is correct. As with all malting barley's the variety should be kept separate to prevent contamination and obtain the maximum premium with the end product.
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Disclaimer
The information given in these pages is for general guidance only. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure it is accurate, it is out of necessity, of a general nature and variation in growing environment or climate and/or changes to legislation, regulations and best practice can render it inaccurate. Syngenta Seeds Limited cannot accept any liability arising out of or in conjunction with the use of this information. Crop protection products should be used in conjunction with manufacturers’ recommendations. Use pesticides safely – always read the label. Consult your agronomist for the most current advice.
