Spring Barley seed prices

neilo

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Montgomeryshire
Has anyone had any prices for Spring Barley seed this year. My usual suppliers are all hesitant to quote yet but I'm trying to nail down a price (or get some dressed here before I start to sell any off the heap).

Looking for 4t of Splendor.
 

Jerry

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Devon
Just started the process, need about 5t.

Sent messages to a few suppliers to see what they have to offer.

Anyone grown skyway?
 

neilo

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Montgomeryshire
Just started the process, need about 5t.

Sent messages to a few suppliers to see what they have to offer.

Anyone grown skyway?

Skyway certainly looks good on paper (so far).

I changed from Planet to Splendor this year, mostly for it’s brackling score after losing too many heads every time we get a dodgy August. I know it was a good year for it, but very pleased with it. The straw is particularly leafy too, so would be great for feeding.
I bought a bit of Irina seed for an extra 6ac field I decided to put in at the last minute, and it was a long way behind on yield and straw. The straw was like gathering sticks compared to the Splendor just over the hedge.
 

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