Barley Variety Notes (January 2012)

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