Publications

Although not an exhaustive list here you will find links to documents produced by the MAGB and other useful information.

BARLEY

Press Release November 2025 – update on harvest 2026 approved varieties

MBC Stairway – Approved Varieties Progression

MB Update Summer 2025

Press Release May 2025 – MBC Approved Varieties for 2026 Harvest

MAGB Malting Barley Harvest Review 2024

AHDB Grain Storage Guide

MAGB Position on Plant Breeding

Watch Out for Illegal Pesticides

ASSURANCE

MAGB Position Statement – Barley Imports

Assured UK Malt Standard version 4.6

TACCP & VACCP Guidance Document V1

MAGB HACCP Guide Version 4

 

TECHNICAL

Latest BBPA/CBRI Agrochemicals List for use on BARLEY

MAGB Position Statement – Ergot Alkaloids

MAGB Due Diligence Programme

AHDB Grain Sampling Guide

MAGB Moisture Statement

MAGB Glyphosate Statement

AHDB UK Cereals Annual Report on Food Safety

 

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

SWAN Water Re-use Project Report

Top 5 Critical Risks Tackled

MAGB Environmental Strategy Policy

FDMF Common Strategy 2021 – 2026

STATISTICS & SURVEYS

Maltsters Wish List 2026 Full Report

Final Barley Purchases Report 2024 crop