From the 2019/20 harvest, all previous feed barley grades delivered to Viterra will be received under Grain Trade Australia’s (GTA) new grade name, Barley1 and Barley2.
GTA has changed the name of feed barley grades to recognise and assist industry use of the grades for human consumption as well as stockfeed purposes. GTA does not expect the change to impact the price offered for the grades, given the existing tolerances and standards will not change.
Grain delivered to Viterra from the 2019/20 harvest onwards will now reflect the industry change and be received as:
- Feed1/F1 to Barley1/BAR1
- Feed2/F2 to Barley2/BAR2
- Feed3/F3 to Barley3/BAR3
- Feed4/F4 to Barley4/BAR4
The change to the grade name will not affect how grain is delivered, stored or segregated in the Viterra network. Grade receival standards and specifications will remain the same. Malt barley grade names will remain the same.
The new grade name will be updated on Viterra’s website, Ezigrain, mobile app and other materials in the lead up to harvest.
Any other stock on hand prior to the commencement of the 2019/20 harvest will remain graded as F1, F2 etc. and will be phased out as stocks are drawn down.
An email with information regarding the barley grade name change has been sent to growers.
Growers should contact their local grain marketer for any questions they have on forward contracts.
For any questions regarding how Viterra will receive barley for the 2019/20 harvest, growers can contact their local Viterra Operations Manager.