Winter barley recommended and candidate lists

The winter barley recommended and candidate lists provide information on yield and quality performance and agronomic features to assist with variety selection. The page also provides information on varieties in Recommended Lists (RL) trials, trial sites and harvest results.

Winter barley lists

Winter barley recommended list

Winter barley recommended list 2026/27 (xls)

RL variety comments

Winter barley candidate list

Winter barley candidate list (harvest 2026) (xls)

Winter barley not added to the recommended list

Winter barley not added to the recommended list 2026/27 (xls)

Winter barley harvest results

Winter barley trial information

Winter barley sowing list for harvest 2026 (xls)

Winter barley trial sites for harvest 2026 (xls)

Winter barley trial results

Publication of results and commentary for harvest 2026 will start during the summer.

Winter barley commentary

Publication of results and commentary for harvest 2026 will start during the summer.

Tools

RL interactive tool

Winter barley variety selection tool

Further information

Visit the RL home page

About the RL harvest results service

Variety-specific comments (all varieties)

MAGB website

MAGB members’ wish list for grain nitrogen levels in barley crop purchases

Malting Barley Committee web page

Malting Barley Committee approved list

Agrochemicals for use on cereals for malting and brewing

UK malting industry statistics

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