Malting barley in demand
- Global beer consumption continues to rise
- New and expanding markets for whisky around the world
- Brewers demand reliable malt supplies
- Maltsters are focussed on the balance of supply and demand.
- Malting barley production has declined in recent years
- Increasing market requirements mean that East Anglia is in deficit
Malting barley in the field
Winter barley
No additional costs over other combinable winter crops
Spreads the load for labour and machinery at harvest while providing an early entry into oilseed rape
Added straw value
Spring barley
Lower input costs
Potential for ELS points from overwintered stubble
Resistance to BYMV
Opportunities to maximise blackgrass control