Variety Overview
End-use group: PROPINO is no longer MBC approved, although some maltsters will accept it, please check local maltsters for acceptability. Still a good option on farm for feed.
Market options: Some maltsters (check for acceptance), export and feed
Regional positioning: Performs well in all regions
Soil preference: Suitable for all soil types
Agronomics: Robust disease profile and early maturity
Parentage: Quench x NFC Tipple
Key features: PROPINO is a spring barley that has been on the Recommended List since 2010 and until recently was the mainstay of the brewing market. PROPINO is no longer on the RL and no longer has MBC Approval, but is still popular with growers for its consistency on farm.
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Breeding Insight
PROPINO has been the mainstay of the English brewing market for the past ten years. It is consistent, tried and trusted. Many growers still like and it still has its place. It is no longer MBC Approved and growers may want to look to move to LAUREATE , or the newer provisionally approved varieties SY TUNGSTEN and SY SPLENDOR.
Tracy Creasy
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