Breeder focuses on rape and pulses

Seed breeder LSPB has increased its presence at Cereals as it returns to the event to highlight some new varieties at the event.

Crop plots will include varieties which have gone through national list trials, said the company’s Michael Shuldham. The main focus will be on oilseed rape although the LSPB will also showcase some pulses, including spring bean Lynx.

“It’s a variety really favoured by end-market users,” said Mr Shuldham. High-yielding green pea variety Carrington – on the 2023 PGRO Descriptive List for combining peas –will also be showcased, he added.

The crop plots look good, despite the wet spring and a cold snap during April. The oilseed rape has established well – a testament to the vigour of LSPB varieties, said Mr Shuldham.

“Everything has come up really nicely,” he added. Hopefully when we get to June time, we’ll really be able to see our stay-green stems – we’ve some top yielding varieties.”

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