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Consort is specifically recommended for the North region. Although agronomically outclassed by newer introductions, it remains of value in the North, where it performs better than Claire.
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nabim reports that it is a good biscuit wheat, which is still popular with millers for its dough extensibility.
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Classified as uks soft wheat. Meets the specifications of the export brand and has support from end-users.
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Rated as "moderate" for distilling.
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Stiff-strawed but its disease resistance spectrum is weaker than Claire's.
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Very susceptible to brown rust and susceptible to Septoria nodorum and Septoria tritici.
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A slow developing variety, useful for early drilling.
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No longer grown in RL in trials.
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Breeder / UK Agent: RAGT seeds Ltd (www.ragt.co.uk ).
