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Barley And Oat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher Jan 1971

Barley And Oat Yield Tests In W.A, H M. Fisher

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

BARLEY production has increased sharply over the past two seasons to compensate reduced wheat acreages.

The change over to barley has been supported by the availability of suitable varieties, notably Dampier, and a good demand for West Australian barley overseas.


Barley Staining, J A. Parish, G. B. Crosbie, A. G. P. Brown, P. A. Portmann Jan 1971

Barley Staining, J A. Parish, G. B. Crosbie, A. G. P. Brown, P. A. Portmann

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

GRAIN discolouration or "staining" is a quality defect in W.A. barley which substantially reduces the marketable value oi the crop. It also causes heavy losses to individual growers whose grain is docked or rejected.