Understanding Australian Wheat Quality
This publication has been prepared to provide an introduction to Australian wheat quality.
It is intended to be of interest to a wide range of audiences including those new to the wheat industry and those involved at various points in the wheat value chain, who need or wish to better understand the fundamental aspects of wheat quality.
In order for Australian wheat to be marketable both domestically and for export, it must be suitable for its intended end-uses. This publication provides information on the quality attributes that are important to achieving this goal.
There is a continuing need for wheat quality research to maintain existing standards, to introduce new and updated information and to identify novel traits, markets and end-use products. All this information must be available to wheat breeders so that new wheat varieties target the intended end-use of growers, marketers and consumers.
We are particularly keen that the publication is of value to growers as it will help to explain the quality factors inherent in the genetic composition of a variety, and those that are influenced by the environment.
While farm-gate return in dollars per hectare will always be a grower’s key focus, choosing the variety that suits local growing conditions and is attractive to a range of buyers should help achieve maximum financial return. This publication provides an insight into what factors are required to achieve a high-quality grade at the silo or the mill.
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