Variant

Winter barley consists of high-yielding varieties distinguished by resistance to various diseases and adaptability to climatic conditions. The variety 'Mredian' is six-rowed and belongs to the mid-early maturity group, ensuring uniform ripening of grain and straw. It is characterized by high yield ranging from 51 to 91 centners per hectare, as well as high resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew, helminthosporiosis, scab, lodging, and shattering. The producer of this variety is the company 'Rost Agro', originator KWS (Austria), harvest year 2024, first-generation reproduction. Another popular variety — 'Arcanda', a two-rowed mid-maturing barley, distinguished by high tolerance to lodging and stem breakage. This variety stands out for the size and quality of its grain, as well as its high feed value, making it in demand for various agricultural purposes. The yield of this variety ranges from 54.7 to 80.4 centners per hectare. 'Arcanda' adapts well to different weather conditions and production regimes, ensuring stable yields. For sowing barley, it is recommended to consider sowing dates and seeding rates. For the variety 'Arcanda', optimal sowing dates are from September 20 to 30, with seeding rates of 2.8 to 3.0 million seeds per hectare. Early sowing is conducted from September 5 to 10 with rates of 2.0–2.5 million seeds per hectare, while late sowing is done up to October 10 with rates of 3.2–3.5 million seeds per hectare. These recommendations allow for the most effective use of the potential of the varieties and the achievement of high yields.