Content related to the topic: barley

Our Strategic Cereal Farms put cutting-edge research and innovation into practice on commercial farms around the UK.

From anthesis to xylem, discover the terms used to describe cereal growth.

Some quality characteristics, such as nitrogen concentration, specific weight and screenings, are highly heritable in barley.

Find out how to join the Recommended Lists (RL) Crop Committee for these crops.

Discover the optimum number and size of barley grains.

Discover what influences grain number in barley and the factors that affect grain fill.

Information on optimum crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

Learn how to optimise crop height and how stem reserves contribute to grain fill.

EU biofuel supply rules change on 1 July 2021, RED Tractor explains what you need to do to ensure grain stays compliant.

Find out when barley grows fastest during its life cycle and access management targets.

Canopy size determines the proportion of sunlight intercepted and drives the accumulation of dry matter.

Find out about the sources of nitrogen (N) and the crop growth stages when it is taken up.