CROPPING

Barley prices lift with return of China

AUSTRALIAN barley prices have lifted significantly since China removed its barley trade tariffs in early August, which coupled with dry conditions in some parts of the country, has pushed feed barley up by around $50 per tonne.

Jenna Santos
 Mecardo said barley in WA is now more expensive than in Geelong with prices lifting by over $50/t in August. Image credit: Mecardo.

Mecardo said barley in WA is now more expensive than in Geelong with prices lifting by over $50/t in August. Image credit: Mecardo.

Rural Bank Cropping insights released last week show prices for feed barley have lifted across the country since China announced it would remove the 80.5 per cent anti-dumping and coutervailing duties...

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