Fairway is a high yielding feed spring barley, performing on par with the leading quality barley varieties. Fairway performs well in all regions, producing yields above RGT Planet and Laureate.
With the added benefits of stiff straw, good brackling resistance and early maturity, Fairway should appeal to growers who want to manage their inputs and grow for feed.
Regional Yields -
East T Yield (7.3 t/ha) - 104
West T Yield (7.1 t/ha) - 103
North T Yield (7.8 t/ha) - 104
Grain Quality -
Specific weight (kg/hl) - 65.6
Screenings % (< 2.25mm) - 1.2
Screenings % (<2.5mm) - 3.1
Annual Treated Yields - -
2019 (7.8 t/ha) - - 104
2020 (7.5 t/ha) - - 103
2021 (7.6 t/ha) - - 106
Agronomics -
Resistance to lodging (no PGR) - 7
Straw height (cm) - 70
Ripening (days +/- RGT Planet) - -1
Resistance to brackling - 8
Disease Resistance -
Mildew - 9
Brown rust - 3
Rhynchosporium - [3]