The poster provides an excellent overview of the growing of malting barley and the production of malt. There are questions and activities that follow the four stages of malt production, providing learning opportunities for children of all abilities. The teacher notes are intended for use with Key Stage 2 classes, but can be adapted for use with other Key Stages.
Download The Malting Barley Story poster
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To order 'The Malting Barley Story' please email education@hgca.com or for more information on free educations resources go to www.grainchain.com
See precision farming in practice
HGCA is holding a series of farm visits throughout the summer months to demonstrate how precision farming techniques are being used in practice. The visits are part of the year-long 'Be PRECISE' initiative providing information to growers about the benefits of precision farming.
5 Sep 2008 to 31 Jul 2009
Visit www.hgca.com/events for further details
7 Jul 2009
SCRI, Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5LJ
HGCA 'Be PRECISE' Farm Visit - Inverness
7 Jul 2009
Midcoul Farm, Dalcross,; Inverness, Invernessshire. IV2 7JJ.