Marina

Premium German genetics for consistent performance

KWS 'Marina' winter barley is a top-tier choice for farmers focused on high-quality yield and operational efficiency. Developed with precision German breeding standards, this two-row barley variety offers exceptional adaptability to varied climates, ensuring robust winter survival and a vigorous spring growth stage.

Built-in field resistance

One of the core advantages of 'Marina' is its high level of field resistance against common fungal diseases. Integrating this variety into your crop rotation helps lower production costs by reducing the necessity for frequent fungicide applications. It shows remarkable resilience against:

• Powdery mildew;
• Helminthosporiosis;
• Loose smut;
• Various rusts, including brown wheat rust.

This genetic resistance profile makes it an essential tool for growers practicing integrated pest management.

Yield potential and field management

'Marina' is a two-row barley type, which results in excellent grain uniformity and high hectolitre weight. With a 1000-kernel weight ranging from 40 to 50 grams, it demonstrates consistent performance across different soil types. Its 90–100 day growth period (post-dormancy) allows for efficient harvest scheduling.

In practice, 'Marina' performs best under intensive farming conditions. It is highly responsive to nitrogen applications, yet it maintains strong straw stiffness, effectively preventing lodging during the maturation stage. This ensures a clean and efficient harvest process, minimizing field losses and maintaining grain quality from the field to the elevator.