Barley Australia. GIWA Meeting, Perth, March 23 rd 2017 Dr Megan Sheehy

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1 Barley Australia GIWA Meeting, Perth, March 23 rd 2017 Dr Megan Sheehy

2 Introduction Barley Australia Market information BA Forum Wrap Up Malting Accreditation Process Review

3 Barley Australia Who are We? Members AEGIC (Australian Grain Innovation Centre) AGT (Australian Grain Technologies) BBM (Barrett Burston Maltings) Cargill Malt CBH CUB GrainCorp Intergrain Lion Malteurop Syngenta Glencore Australia* *new member

4 Barley Australia Structure and Relationships Barley Australia has been strengthened by a broader membership and stakeholder base An annual Strategic Planning Review is undertaken to ensure its relevance is maintained There are now five permanent Sub- Committees that handle to various issues affecting the industry

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6 Barley Australia Mission Statement Barley Australia delivers leadership to increase the value and enhance the sustainability of Australia s barley industry. Providing timely and credible industry-specific information Managing the malting barley accreditation process Providing stewardship for the barley classification system Providing barley industry relevant communication and education Connecting with industry bodies on trade issues Guiding R&D investors and research providers on priorities

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8 Australian as an Exporter Australia is a key participant in global barley export markets, representing more than 40% of the world s malting barley trade and 20% of the feed barley trade Australian barley is well known for its superior malt and feed qualities Source: AEGIC

9 Australian as an Exporter Graph Source: E-Malt.com

10 Australian as an Exporter Graph Source: E-Malt.com

11 BA Forum 2016 Wrap Up The 10 th BA Forum was held in Adelaide in September 2016 Very successful even with over 60 key stakeholders of the barley industry attending from across the country Updates on key export markets, MBIBTC, Regional Barley Advisory Councils were given. Opportunity for discussion on key topics: Blue Aleurone Glyphosate Malting Barley Accreditation The afternoon session was focused on R&D activities and direction around the regions. Planned R&D Future Directions Panel Session / Open Forum led by BA at the ABTS in September.

12 18th AUSTRALIAN BARLEY TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM The science and the craft: barley-beer-whisky" Wrest Point Hotel Casino Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 3-6th September

13 Malt Barley Accreditation Overview Importance of the Australian Barley Variety Accreditation Process Accreditation of new varieties for Australia provides: proven performance record of industry recognised trials for malting and brewing important indication that a Malting Barley variety has been duly tested and evaluated Importantly, that this variety will make acceptable beer. Australia s accreditation system on par with systems utilised in Europe and Canada allows faster and smoother adoption rates by international customers

14 Malt Barley Accreditation Review Barley Australia is conducting a review to ensure the accreditation system is efficient, fair and continues to provide value to the Australian barley industry A specialised subcommittee was been formed (participation from Barley Australia board and MBIBTC committee), which will now fall under the Industry Support permanent subcommittee Industry comments were called for at the BA Forum details on the review were presented as per the following slides..

15 Objective of the Review 1. Recognise the value of accreditation to the industry 2. Ensure the system is flexible and robust 3. Provide information to industry in a timely manner 4. Ensure the system is equitable and transparent 5. Improve the co-ordination and funding for the system

16 Alternatives 3 Options 1. Refine the current system 2. A combination malt evaluation system (Stage 1 - pilot malting, Stage 2 commercial malting) 3. Single stage system

17 Refine Current System (1) Annual maltster & promoter/breeder meeting (February) to schedule commercial malting program Consultation process with industry for proposed changes to accreditation requirements Progress reports communicated to industry as lines progress through the system Improve transparency, disclosure of results and agronomic entry requirements Improvements to be introduced in 2017

18 Combination Evaluation System (2) Stage 1 è Pilot malting (PMA) è Stage 2 continue using commercial malting (as per current system) Benefits Reduce the load on commercial malting Increased information in Stage 1 and improved timing Pilot system 2017/18, implement 2019 (best case scenario) Considerations Funding during the transition Validate PMA capacity (need to show capability to match commercial malt houses and provide higher value differentiation than micro-malt)

19 Single Stage System (3) This would require BA approval (demonstrate industry value block buster improvements, catch up due to previous issue with the process, feed barley conversion) Barley would need to be: 3 locations (different farms) 2 regions (north, south or west) 6 batches 2 maltsters 4 pilot brews Has some issues to overcome: (loss of seasonal impact, high load on system, will require high level coordination) Possible introduction from 2018 on a needs basis

20 Thank you for your attention!