Wheat fields. New Zealand.

New Zealand produces close to one million tonnes of cereal grains each year, predominantly wheat, barley and maize. These crops are used to produce high quality ingredients for New Zealand’s food industry, contributing to export revenues of $162 million, as well as feed for animals.

A large portion of milling wheat used in New Zealand mills, particularly in the North Island, is imported from Australia. New cultivars bred specifically for the New Zealand environment compete favourably in terms of their quality, yield and reliable delivery, increasing the amount of domestic grain produced and reducing reliance on overseas markets