Content related to the topic: varieties

28 May 2026

Cotswolds: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Learn about growing multi-species swards and herbal leys, and how they can improve livestock performance and boost economic return

16 March 2026

Yellow rust now reported in winter wheat across the UK

Reports of yellow rust in many winter wheat varieties are coming in from across the UK. Check crops regularly and act early where needed.

13 March 2026

Improved rust watch lists for wheat released

Updated winter wheat rust watch lists highlight varieties likely to suffer more yellow and brown rust than their ratings suggest.

18 February 2026

Sowing winter wheat late: Understanding the risks

Jason Pole provides an overview of sowing-date information in the winter wheat recommended list and highlights the risks associated with very late sowings.

8 December 2025

The new Recommended Lists (RL) is packed full of options for multiple markets

The new RL 2026/27 tables are out now online.

6 November 2025

How a vast data set guides variety recommendations

Paul Gosling explains how a large variety performance data set underpins recommendation decisions.

4 September 2025

New project seeds wheat variety blend use in the UK

A pioneering AHDB-funded initiative will test whether growing a mixture of varieties can deliver better milling wheat crops.

11 June 2025

Cereals event 2025

See how AHDB is utilising data to unlock your business's success.

23 January 2026

Nitrogen management in RL trials

How the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps set fertiliser rates in the trials for the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL).

4 February 2026

Nitrogen management for milling quality in wheat

A relatively high grain protein content is required for bread-making flours. Find out how careful variety choice and nitrogen management will help you secure milling wheat premiums.

18 December 2025

Why the RL fungicide programme is commercially relevant

An explanation of why the Recommended Lists (RL) fungicide programme is commercially relevant.

21 May 2026

Recommended Lists (RL) variety open days

Find out about major summer events that feature varieties on the AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) for cereals and oilseeds.