NOS MUNRO
New malting barley for distilling
NOS Munro is a new high yielding addition to the AHDB spring barley RL 2024.
It is a malting variety, under test for distilling. NOS Munro produces high yields in all regions, with a strong performance
in the North. The high yield is combined with excellent distilling quality, very good disease resistance and stiff straw.
| Regional Yields | |
|---|---|
| East T Yield (7.9 t/ha) | 102 |
| West T Yield (7.4 t/ha) | [103] |
| North T Yield (8.2 t/ha) | 103 |
Source:AHDB SB RL 2024
| Annual Treated Yields | |
|---|---|
| 2019 (8.0 t/ha) | 103 |
| 2020 (7.9 t/ha) | 103 |
| 2021 (7.5 t/ha) | 102 |
| Grain Quality | |
|---|---|
| Specific weight (kg/hl) | 65.7 |
| Screenings % (< 2.25mm) | 2.1 |
| Screenings % (<2.5mm) | 6.5 |
| Agronomics | |
|---|---|
| Resistance to lodging (no PGR) | [7] |
| Straw height (cm) | 73 |
| Ripening (days +/- RGT Planet) | +2 |
| Resistance to brackling | 8 |
| Disease Resistance | |
|---|---|
| Mildew | 8 |
| Brown rust | 5 |
| Rhynchosporium | [5] |
Source: AHDB SB RL 2024
49 North Road,
Great Abington,
Cambridge CB21 6AS
Tel: +44 1223 890777