Germany: Barke and Scarlett barleys are still the most important varieties this year, also Pasadena is still widely grown, but the next generation of spring barley varieties has been introduced and will gain growing shares in the future. They are Auriga, Braemar and Ursa, in Bavaria also Annabell. Total acreage is estimated at 624,000 ha, down from last year's exceptional 750,000 ha. Sowing is almost done, some higher regions should finish this week.

23 April, 2004