GrowBarley
A trusted resource for barley farmers across Canada
average tonnes of barley produced in 2012
average tonnes produced in Canada in 2016
GROWBARLEY is a national online platform which serves to educate and inform farmers and customers about the benefits of Canadian barley as a key aspect of a profitable and sustainable crop rotation.
We serve the Canadian barley industry by providing strong connections between farmers, value-added industries, and customers.
Crop Production Strategies
YOUR RESOURCES
Whether you are growing barley for the first time or need some updated information on how to successfully manage your crop, these resources will help you acheive peak performance.
Variety Selection
Variety
Make educated choices about your feed, food, or malt barley varieties
Learn more
Seeding Strategies
Seeding
Get your barley crop off to the best possible start with sound seeding strategies
Learn more
Nutrient Management
Nutrients
Form a nutrient management plan to keep your barley crop at peak performance
Learn more
Integrated Pest Management
Pests
Tips and resources to help barley farmers avoid insects, weeds and disease
Learn more
Harvest Strategies
Harvest
Keep a close eye on your barley crop as you prepare to dry, cut and store your grain
Learn more
Storage and Delivery
Storage
Lengthen the time you can store your crop safely with these conditioning techniques
Learn more
Farmer Profile
Canadian farmers sharing their barley success stories
Brian Otto
Warner, Alberta, Canada
Brian Otto and his wife Carolyn operate a third generation family farm east of Warner, Alberta, traditionally growing barley, triticale, safflower, and lentils on their 4,200 acre dryland farm. Brian has extensive training and experience in agriculture, sitting on numerous review and advisory committees which advocate for helping promote barley production. Brian was an honourary recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for forward-thinking, compassionate and caring individuals in the spirit of agriculture.
View Brian Otto's full profile Latest Barley News
Identify and manage the handful of insects and diseases which affect barley in Canada.
Learn more
Barley
Farmers Map
See what other successful barley farms exist across Canada
Explore now
Alberta Agriculture & Forestry
Decision Making Tools
Use a variety of online calculation tools to help maximize your barley yield
Calculate now
Plan by region
Weather Map
Make plans for your barley crop depending on the weather in your region
Plan now
