– RGT Planet Barley is a new high yielding spring barley being introduced into Australia. – It has a strong agronomic package that combined with its yield potential will make it an economic option for Australian barley growers. – It will be evaluated for malt acreditation in Australia, but already has malt status in many European countries & with Heineken & Carlsberg worldwide. – RGT Planet Barley has good disease resistance to mildew, rhncosporum, net blotch & brown rust. – It also has good straw strength & reduced risk of lodging.