Soil preference: Suitable for all soil types and performs well even on marginal land
Regional positioning: Performs well in all regions
Sowing rate: 200 seeds/m2
Key features: LIBRA was added to the AHDB Recommended List in 2018/2019 and offers outstanding grain quality with consistent regional performance. The variety that sets the standard for 6-row grain quality.
Key Performance Statistics
LIBRA is no longer on the AHDB Recommended List 2022/23. We've compared LIBRA and KWS Orwell on the AHDB Recommended List 2021/22 and shared some key statistics we think you'll be interested in. Download the variety sheet for some more in depth information you can carry with you everywhere.
Yield
Untreated Yield*
Treated Yield*
Eastern Yield*
Western Yield*
Northern Yield*
LIBRA
81
103.0
103
104
102
KWS Orwell
80
102.0
102
102
101
* % treated control
Grain quality
Specific Weight
(kg/hl)
Screenings
(% through 2.25mm)
Screenings
(% through 2.5mm)
LIBRA
70.8
2.3
8.4
KWS Orwell
68.1
2.1
6.3
Disease profile
Mildew
(1-9)
Brown rust
(1-9)
Rhynchosporium
(1-9)
Net blotch
(1-9)
BaYMV
LIBRA
4
6
6
6
R
KWS Orwell
3
7
6
5
R
Agronomic features
Resistance to lodging
(1-9)
Straw height without PGR
(cm)
Straw height with PGR
(cm)
Ripening
(days +/- KWS Orwell, -ve = earlier)
LIBRA
7
110
104
0
KWS Orwell
8
89
86
0
Source: AHDB Recommended List 2021/2020
Breeding Insight
The variety should offer growers the best opportunity to combine outstanding specific weight.
