Selecting a variety is the first step in successful production and marketing of malting barley.
Some markets prefer only one or two varieties of a particular type.
As Canada's share of the global export market for malting barley and barley malt grows, the market for two-row varieties will increase. The Canadian Wheat Board predicts that malting barley exports may triple by 2005. Consult with buyers and contractors of malting barley to decide which varieties are demanded by the various markets. Growers are reminded that the industry is cautious about purchasing new varieties. New varieties are usually phased in over several years.