The process for milling oat classification is described in the schematic below, with
additional key points as follows:
- Varieties are submitted for assessment into program after routine screening for agronomic and processing performance by the applicant
- Data collected for multiple trial sites, for a minimum of two seasons to ensure a broad examination of the variety
- Quality characteristics assessed during variety classification are more comprehensive than those possible at the point of receival
- A Milling Oat Classification is achieved after successful evaluation determined by the Oat Varietal Classification Technical Committee (OTC).
Milling Oat Classification Process
Varieties in the classification program will either be classified as a ‘milling oat’ if they pass the requirements of the program or be designated by the Grain Trade Australia (GTA), or Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) terminology applicable at the time of classification for a non-milling oat if they fail to achieve oat milling classification.
All oat varieties are subject to either the GTA Trading Standards or GIWA Grain Receival Standards upon delivery into a receival site. Please check the GTA and GIWA websites for further information.