1	Classification and Crop Shaping GRDC Advisor Updates -Goondiwindi Cindy Cassidy Wheat Product Development Manager
2	Why does AWB conduct classification? Categorisation of varieties into a type/style that is recognised for end use capabilities. Detailed knowledge of world market and customer requirements is required. Classification impacts the marketability of a grade. Agronomic performance is not considered. Industry change has required clarification of AWB classification process to ensure transparency.
3	Classification Process Breeding targets and advice for breeding programs Formal process commences at least 3 years prior to final classification Classification Panel Addition of 3 recognised industry specialists GCA observer at first meeting Formal meetings four times per year Decisions made by consensus – No Voting Appeal process including GCA chair
4	The Current Requirements Quality data from At least three seasons At the targeted class protein level Compared with established control varieties for that targeted class Suitable end product evaluation Samples need to be from target growing region
5	National Pool vision is … share of South East and North Asian markets to 60% of Australian exports by 2007/08 Currently around 35-40% Why Asia… Increasing competition NTE’s & US/Canada developing Hard White wheats Asian markets trade off US PNW pricing values Middle East & Africa trade off US Gulf pricing values PNW historically trades at a premium Australia has a freight advantage
6	To assist this vision … The balance of APH QLD & NNSW maintain noodle, improve bread quality Much more strength for SNSW Improve quality of AH/APW in VIC, SA Improve quality of AH/APW in WA Support production of soft grained wheats Traditional & WW/SWW competitor quality types Improve the colour of Noodles