Syngenta Malting Barley Excellence

Syngenta have been breeding malting barley for over 40 years. In that time we have shown we have the expertise to deliver class-leading varieties for you to grow for the brewing and distilling industry. 

Over the last 15 years, our malting barleys have accounted for more than 650,000 tonnes of certified seed sales and produced over 1.6 billion pints of beer.

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Market Stainton breeding

Market Stainton - Home of Barley Breeding since 1979

Market Stainton is a centre of excellence for Syngenta Malting Barley Breeding, located in Lincolnshire. It comprises of a small team of 21 focused and dedicated people, who work closely together using all resources and new technology to produce our best varieties consistently. Market Stainton boasts: year round crossing and development of new varieties, 100 hectares of variety field screening, production of pure seed for registration plus state of the art micromalting laboratory, 6000 quality observations and 2000 micromalt tests per year.

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The Laureate Syngenta Malting Barley Excellence Story

Syngenta Malting Barley Excellence

At Syngenta we have been breeding Malting Barley since 1979 and have delivered quality varieties for the brewing and distilling industry. Watch our video to find out how the variety LAUREATE was bred and how it finds its way to a drink near you:

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