It is likely that we would be moving towards a seedless hop anyhow in the next few years.
The point is that seedless hops tend to give a lower yield per acre.
Clause 5 provides for the introduction of measures to restrict the growing of male hops, with the aim of facilitating the production of seedless hops.
Because there is a continental preference for a type of beer made from seedless hops, will we have to have that variety in this country?
The debate on seedless hops has been pursued with vigour by those who are interested in the matter.
Is there likely to be a valid market for the seedless hop?
I do not know whether the ornamental hops which people grow in their gardens are seedless, or male and female.
Hops can be either seeded or seedless, seedless hops being produced by unpollinated plants.
