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Classification: Malt
Regional Suitability: Central NSW to Southern QLD
End Point Royalty: $2.20 (GST inclusive)
Variety Summary
* Superior yielding malt barley variety compared to current malt and feed varieties.
* Grain plumpness superior to Gairdner, Grimmett and Tallon.
* Medium to medium-late maturing variety, similar flowering time to Mackay.
* Excellent straw strength and head retention.
* Resistant to leaf rust and net form of net blotch.
* Lower protein content compared to Gairdner.
Collection Marketers
The following Collection Marketers will automatically deduct the End Point Royalty upon payment for the grain during the harvest period and forward the End Point Royalty to AWB Seeds on behalf of the grower.
| Collection Marketer |
Contact No. |
| AWB Ltd |
1800 054 433 |
| ABB Grain Ltd |
08 8211 7199 |
| Australian Growers Direct |
08 8862 1223 |
| Elders Limited |
Local Branch |
| Glencore Grain (Brooks) |
1300 GLENCORE |
| CBH (Grainpool/Agracorp) WA ONLY |
1800 199 083 |
Note: Growers are requested to read and agree to the AWB Seed Variety Licence prior to purchasing AWB Seeds varieties