SY BARACOODA is one of the latest hybrid barley’s to join the Syngenta family. It combines high yield with consistent performance. SY BARACOODA performs exceptionally well in the West.
Variety Summary
End-use group: Six-row feed, Hybrid
Market options: Livestock feed
Soil preference: Suitable for all soil types and performs well even on marginal land
Regional positioning: Performs well in all regions, but particularly in the West
Sowing rate: Approx 200 seeds/m2 in good conditions
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Variety Summary
We've compared BARACOODA and KWS Orwell on the AHDB Recommended List 2019 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* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARACOODA | 88 | 108 | 107 | 108 | 107 |
| KWS Orwell | 80 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 101 |
* % treated control
Grain quality
Specific Weight (kg/hl) | Screenings (% through 2.25mm) | Screenings (% through 2.5mm) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARACOODA | 68.8 | 2.0 | 7.3 |
| KWS Orwell | 67.9 | 2.0 | 6.3 |
Disease profile
Mildew (1-9) | Yellow rust (1-9) | Brown rust (1-9) | Rhynchosporium (1-9) | Net blotch (1-9) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARACOODA | 7 | - | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| KWS Orwell | 3 | [7] | 7 | 6 | 5 |
[ ] = limited data
Agronomic features
Resistance to lodging (1-9) | Straw height without PGR (cm) | Straw height with PGR (cm) | Ripening (days +/- Orwell, -ve = earlier) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARACOODA | 7 | 118 | 108 | -1 |
| KWS Orwell | 8 | 86 | 84 | 0 |
Source: AHDB Recommended List 2020/21