United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted on October 13 world barley trade changes in 2004/2005. According to USDA Australia barley export is down 300,000 tonnes to 4.0 million tonnes because of increased domestic consumption and looming competition from the EU-25. Canada barley export is down 200,000 tonnes to 1.7 million tonnes as harvest delays raise questions about availability and quality. EU-25 barley up 500,000 tonnes to 2.3 million tonnes because of huge supplies and the Commission’s reinstatement of export subsidies.

15 October, 2004