Malting Barley Quality
The 2018 malting barley harvest was not without its challenges. The 2018 growing season was very short and although the grain was very low in moisture, yields were below average resulting from the superb summer weather and bright sunshine. Despite the difficult conditions, the barley crop developed well with high marketable quality. Retention was high, and grains were cleaner and brighter than in some years with excellent germinative qualities.
Malting barley 1 kg samples are taken per 100 MT and the laboratory testing methodology is as follows: 1. Moisture, specific weight, Nitrogen parameters 2. Retention over a 2.5 mm sieve 3. Screenings through a 2.2 mm sieve
4. Broken grain count 5. Germination testing
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Propino (998)
Planet (596)
Laureate (48)
Irina (47)
Average retention % by variety
Considering all quality factors, Planet was the outstanding variety overall, competing strongly with Propino which is also readily available.
100% 98% 96% <96%
Malting barley germination rate (1674 Samples)
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