GRAINS Australia has published its latest Wheat Variety Master List which features 23 new varieties.
The newly-classified varieties of wheat are now listed on the 2025-2026 Master List, which names all current varieties approved by Grains Australia's wheat classification process.
The varieties include 17 Hard milling types (APH, AH, APW), three Australian Noodle (ANW) varieties, one Australian Soft Wheat (ASFT) variety and two Australian Premium Durum (ADR) varieties. One new feed variety has also been added to the Master List.
Additionally, two varieties originally introduced as feed varieties to the Wheat Variety Master List in 2020-2021 have been classified as Australian Innovative Wheat (AIW) varieties.
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"This is the highest yearly listing for new classified varieties. The publication of the 2025-2026 Wheat Variety Master List represents an ongoing effort to uphold the global competitiveness of Australian wheat and, ultimately, to guarantee that its quality adheres to the necessary standards," Grains Australia Classification general manager, Dr Megan Sheehy, said.
"Grains Australia is working closely with our Wheat Council and industry to ensure the delivery of a market-driven variety classification system that represents value for customers and producers."
Specifically, the new varieties are AGT-Banker, AGT-Carnac, AGT-Colt, AGT-Hamelin, AGT-Kudos, AGT-Montana, AGT-Rimfire, AGT-Rio, Avoca, Boa, Brighton, Dale, Ironbark, Lancelin, LRPB Optimus, LRPB Sonic, Murray, RGT Healy, RGT Ponsford, Rottnest, Shotgun, Splendid and Wallaroo.
The new feed variety is Triple 2 and variety upgrades include in Western zone, LRPB Matador to AH, in the Southern zone, LRPB Tracer and Sundancer to AH and newly-classified AIW varieties for all zones, HAW2 and HAW3.
In addition, 19 varieties have been removed from the 2025-2026 Wheat Variety Master List after consultation with industry, having first been flagged for removal in 2023 and delivered in existing classes up until 2024.
Based on decreasing production thresholds, 11 varieties are planned for removal in 2026 including Axe, EGA Kidman, Espada, Fortune, Gladius, Hyperno, LRPB Crusader, LRPB Lincoln, Manning, Scenario and SF Adagio.
Then in 2027, five varieties are planned for removal including Harper, King Rock, Kiora, LRPB Viking and Mitch.
The 2025-26 Wheat Variety Master List came into effect today, 1 August, and contains the names of all current varieties approved by Australia's wheat classification process managed by Grains Australia, along with all listed feed varieties.
The list records the highest possible class available for respective zones, noting that the varieties are then subject to each season's Grain Trade Australia (GTA) Wheat Standards upon delivery.
Grains Australia, an initiative of the Grains Research and Development Corporation, is responsible for industry services and functions that improve the industry's competitiveness and profitability.
The 2025-2026 Wheat Variety Master List is available at www.grainsaustralia.com.au. GTA Trading Standards, including for wheat, are available at www.graintrade.org.au
