GRETCHEN
Rapidly growing market share, now holding 10% of the Irish feed barley market.
High yield potential with an excellent agronomic profile, well-suited to both conventional and organic systems in Ireland.
Strong straw strength, with good resistance to brackling and straw breakdown—one of the few varieties that stood firm during the August 2020 storms.
Excellent disease resistance, making it easier to manage in a short growing season with the potential to reduce fungicide costs.
Earlier harvest (-2 days compared to most listed varieties), helping to spread risk and workload.
High grain quality, with above-average bushel weight, high TGW, and low screenings.
| RELATIVE YIELD POTENTIAL | |
| 2026 DAFM RL 102 (100 = 8.25 t/ha @ 15%mc) | 100 |
| AGRONOMIC FEATURES* | |
| Plant Height (cm) | 70.1 |
| Resistance to Lodging | 7 |
| Resistance to Straw Breakdown | 6 |
| Earliness of Maturity (1-9) | 6 |
| DISEASE RESISTANCE* | |
| Net Blotch | 8 |
| Rhynchosporium | 7 |
| Mildew | 8 |
| Brown Rust | 6 |
| GRAIN QUALITY* | |
| Hectolitre Weight (KPH) | 67.3 |
| Thousand Grain Weight (g) | 56.2 |
| Screenings % | 1.2 |
| Grain Protein % | 10.9 |
