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Cereal Foods World, Vol. 64, No. 1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1094/CFW-64-1-0002
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​​​​​​​​Analytical Testing to Support Australian Wheat Export Quality
D.M. Miskelly

Westcott Consultants, Goulburn, NSW, Australia

Diane Miskelly, Westcott Consultants, PO Box 278, Goulburn, NSW, 2580, Australia.
E-mail: westcottconsultants@bigpond.com


 

Abstract

Wheat is the largest Australian grain crop, with a 10 year average production of almost 25 million tonnes. About 70% of the crop is exported, principally to markets in Asia. Australia’s wheat classification and grading system relies on the additive effects of wheat variety (inherited characteristics) plus grain quality testing (environmental characteristics). A wheat variety’s maximum classification is determined prior to release, and testing at the first point of receival establishes the class and grade for storage and, hence, suitability for end use. Grain quality is tested at up to 5 points within the supply chain before it is shipped to export markets or used by the domestic market. This article describes the analytical testing used and how it is integrated within the broader context of the Australian wheat industry.




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