* Released as a Feed variety. Potential for export malting quality subject to further evaluation
Hindmarsh Fact Sheet (PDF, 158kb)
Barley Australia Media Release - Update of Hindmarsh malting status (PDF, 187kb)
Regional Suitability: low to medium rainfall areas of SA and VIC
End Point Royalty: $1.65 per tonne (including GST) whilst it remains a Feed variety.
If Hindmarsh is upgraded to Malting Barley, an EPR of $2.20 per tonne (including GST) will apply for both feed and malting grade commodity.
Variety Summary:
* 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 AWB Seed Variety Licence prior to purchasing AWB Seeds varieties