'Barn filling' feed wheat and new Group 1 milling variety among AHDB Recommended List newcomers

A ‘barn filling’ Group 4 feed wheat, and the second new Group 1 variety in not so many years were highlights of the 2025 AHDB Recommended List for cereals

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RGT Hexton
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RGT Hexton

With a very high treated yield of 105%, rising to 111% in the North region (based on limited trials) and a strong disease package, soft Group 4 variety RGT Hexton is expected to have widespread appeal....

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