The following barley variety notes provide some information on variety options for 2012.
The information will be updated once NVT and other trial results are available from the 2011 season.
The notes below do not contain all the varieties available but are ones to consider when looking for options to current varieties being used.

Buloke
Malt classification
Early to mid season maturity, similar to Schooner
Suited to western growing regions
MS to Leaf Scald
MR to Net form of Net Blotch
MS-S to Spot form of Net Blotch

Commander
Malt classification
Mid season maturity
Suited to higher rainfall areas
S to Leaf Scald
MS to Net form of Net Blotch
MS-S to Spot form of Net Blotch
Crop lodging can be a problem

Hindmarsh
Food classification
Mid to early season maturity
Highest yielding variety available
MR to Leaf Scald
MR to Net form of Net Blotch
S to Spot form of Net Blotch
Low tillering habit and short crop height makes it suitable for under-sowing pastures
Crop lodging can be a problem on wider row spacing