Prospect spring feed barley

Prospect - Going for Gold

Prospect is a very high yielding feed variety, with a superb performance in all regions.


Prospect has a high specific weight, is early to ripen, with stiff straw and excellent disease resistance. With Prospect growers can achieve high yields and tailor their inputs and management costs to grow for the feed market.


Regional Yields
East T Yield (7.5 t/ha) 103
West T Yield (7.3 t/ha) 102
North T Yield (7.8 t/ha) 101

Source: AHDB Spring Barley RL 2023


Prospect is no longer in RL Trials.

Grain Quality
Specific weight (kg/hl) 68.5
Screenings % (< 2.25mm) 1.7
Screenings % (<2.5mm) 4.1
Annual Treated Yields
2020 (7.5 t/ha) 102
2021 (7.8 t/ha) 103
2022 (7.7 t/ha) 100
Agronomics
Resistance to lodging (no PGR) 7
Straw height (cm) 70
Ripening (days +/- RGT Planet) +1
Resistance to brackling 9
Disease Resistance
Mildew 9
Brown rust 5
Rhynchosporium 7

Source: AHDB Spring Barley RL 2023


Prospect is no longer in RL Trials