Grains Australia has released the 2026-27 Wheat Variety Master list, confirming all new and current varieties approved under Grains Australia’s wheat classification process.
Newly classified varieties include six Australian Hard (AH) milling varieties and two Australian Noodle Wheat (ANW) varieties. One feed variety has also been introduced onto the Master List.
The 2026-27 Wheat Variety Master List comes into effect on 1 August 2026.
“The 2026–2027 Wheat Variety Master List has been published as part of ongoing efforts to support the global competitiveness of Australian wheat and uphold the quality standards required by the industry.” Grains Australia Classification General Manager Dr Megan Sheehy said.
“Grains Australia continues to work closely with our Wheat Council and industry to ensure the delivery of a market-driven variety classification system that meets customer requirements while supporting grower profitability.”
Grains Australia, an initiative of the Grains Research and Development Corporation, works across the grains value chain to improve market access, align what markets need with what Australia provides, and build long-term value for growers, industry and customers.
2026-2027 Wheat Variety Master List highlights
Eight varieties have been classified:
- AGT-AGILE
- AGT-GLAMOUR CL PLUS
- AGT-TRIGG
- IG COLLIE
- IG QUOKKA
- KESTREL
- LRPB HURDLE
- PACKER
One new variety has been introduced (feed):
- ULTIM8
Variety upgrades include:
- In the Western zone, AGT Colt and Sunmaster to AH.
- In the Southern zone, LRPB Optimus, LRPB SONIC and Mowhawk to AH.
- In the South Eastern zone, AGT Colt, AGT Hamelin, Dale, RGT Healy, and RGT Ponsford to AH and AGT Kudos to APH.
- In the Northern zone, AGT Colt to AH.
In addition, 11 varieties have been removed from the 2026-2027 Wheat Variety Master List after consultation with industry, having first been flagged for removal in 2024 and delivered in existing classes up until 2025.
Based on decreasing production thresholds, five varieties are planned for removal in 2027, including Harper, King Rock, Kiora, LRPB Viking and Mitch.
In 2028, 15 varieties are planned for removal, including Impress CL Plus, Hydra, Cosmick, Sunlamb, Hatchet CL Plus, Bremer, DS Newton, DS Darwin, Heckto, Ovalo, Jade, Tenfour, B53, Yitpi, and Chara.
The 2026-2027 Wheat Variety Master List comes into effect on 1 August 2026 and contains the names of all current varieties approved by Australia’s wheat classification process managed by Grains Australia, along with all listed feed varieties.
The list records the highest possible class available for respective zones, noting that the varieties are then subject to each season’s Grain Trade Australia (GTA) Wheat Standards upon delivery.
The 2026-2027 Wheat Variety Master List is available at grainsaustralia.com.au. GTA Trading Standards, including for wheat, are available at graintrade.org.au.