Media Release - 18 Nov 2010: Barley Australia announces new Food Grade classification (PDF 136 Kb)

Media Release - 11 Nov 2010: Graincorp announces new Hindmarsh 'Food' Barley Grade (PDF 101 Kb)

Media Release - 11 Nov 2010: Barley Australia - Hindmarsh falls short of Malt Accreditation  (PDF 1.09 Mb)


Regional Suitability: low to medium rainfall areas of SA and VIC

End Point Royalty: $1.65 per tonne (including GST)

Variety Summary:
* Accredited for human consumption markets
* Outstanding yield potential
* Excellent grain plumpness, superior to Schooner
* Resistant to CCN
* Higher average hectolitre weights than any other feed barley
* Semi-dwarf variety with excellent head retention and lodging resistance
* Relatively "itchless" to handle due to short rachilla hairs
* Resistant to powdery mildew, leaf scald and net form of net blotch

Note: Growers are requested to read and agree to the Seednet Variety Licence (PDF 219 Kb) prior to purchasing Seednet varieties.