Versatility. Strength. Performance

NOS Olena is a new addition to the AHDB RL 2025/26.

It is a two-row feed variety combining exceptionally high yields with excellent agronomics and grain quality.


NOS Olena yields well in all regions of the UK. It has excellent resistance to lodging, low brackling, good resistance to all diseases and medium maturity...an excellent all-rounder.


NOS Olena will appeal to growers across the UK.

Grain Quality
Specific weight (kg/hl) 70.2
Screenings % <2.25mm 2.0
Screenings % <2.5mm 5.9
Regional Yields
East T Yield (9.5 t/ha) 105
West T Yield (9.6 t/ha) [103]
North T Yield (10.8 t/ha) 106
Soil Type Light (10.2 t/ha) Heavy (8.9 t/ha)
NOS Olena 106 106
KWS Tardis 103 105
LG Caravelle 104 107
Annual Yields 2023 (10.0 t/ha) 2024 (9.9 t/ha) 2025 (10.0 t/ha)
NOS Olena 104 105 103
KWS Tardis 103 103 102
LG Caravelle 105 105 105
Agronomics
Resistance to lodging -PGR [7]
Resistance to lodging +PGR 8
Straw length -PGR (cm) 95
Straw length +PGR (cm) 87
Brackling % 7
Ripening (days +/- LG Caravelle) +1

Source:AHDB WB RL 2026/27

Disease Resistance
Mildew 6
Brown rust 6
Rhynchosporium 6
Net blotch 6
BaYMV 1 and BaMMV R

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