Australia: Agshow revealed new barley variety

A new variety of barley which quickly matures and produces higher yield was unveiled at the Agshow in Toowoomba, ABC Australia broadcasted on September 5.The name of this feed barley was assigned after former Queensland cricketer Wally Grout, in keeping with tradition.

David Poulson from the Department of Primary Industries said researches are continuing into whether the variety can be used in beer production. "A malting quality barley, it's all about the actual quality of the barley so the maltsters and the brewers, essentially what they want is a variety that's going to give them a really nice, consistent beer coming out of the end of the brewing process."