UK: Maltsters to purchase 1.86 million tonnes of barley from 2008 harvest

UK maltsters are likely to purchase around 1.86 million tonnes of barley from the 2008 harvest according to the Maltsters Association of Great Britain (MAGB), Farmer’s Guardian reported February 19.

In England demand is equally split between winter and spring varieties with the greatest demand (60 per cent) in the 1.65-1.85 per cent nitrogen band.

In Scotland almost 92 per cent of demand is for spring varieties, with 56 per cent of demand for under 1.55 per cent nitrogen barley.

20 February, 2008