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Barley production in Queensland

Barley is the second most widely grown crop in Australia; only wheat occupies a wider area. Barley has three major uses: feed grain for feedlots, malt barley and grazing. While Australian barley production only accounts for 3% of the world's barley production, the Australian malting barley trade supplies 30% of the world's malting barley trade.

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Photo of Spot form of net blotch on Barley

Monitor barley crops for signs of leaf diseases

Monitor barley crops for net blotches and other diseases in case chemical intervention is required.

Close up of barley plant

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Last updated 30 June 2009
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