Troychan

Reliable Spring Barley 'Troychan' by NVA Stepova

For agronomists looking for a balanced spring barley variety, 'Troychan' from NVA Stepova offers a dependable performance in typical Ukrainian soil conditions. As a two-row variety with a vegetation period of 80–90 days, it allows for efficient planning of the harvesting campaign, helping avoid the risks of late-summer heatwaves and moisture stress.

Agronomic Strengths and Disease Resistance

The plant reaches a height of 80–90 cm, which makes it well-suited for mechanized harvesting. The stem structure provides good resistance to lodging, ensuring minimal field losses. One of the primary advantages for the operator is the variety's built-in resilience. 'Troychan' shows high resistance to loose smut, while also displaying robust protection against several common threats, including:

• Helminthosporiosis;
• Stem smut;
• Powdery mildew.

This natural immunity allows farmers to reduce the intensity of fungicide applications, optimizing the overall cost of production without sacrificing yield quality.

Productivity and Grain Quality

Developed by the team at NVA Stepova (including Mykola Ivanovych Tsykalenko and Vasyl Ivanovych Romanenko), this variety focuses on delivering high-quality grain. With a 1,000-seed weight of 48–50 grams, the grain is consistently large and well-formed, making it an excellent choice for marketability and processing. 'Troychan' is a straightforward, low-maintenance variety that thrives with standard agricultural practices. It is a solid choice for those who prefer proven, reliable genetics designed specifically for local field conditions.