Barley.

There were 32,742 acres of land under barley during 1891, producing over three-quarters of a million bushels, which is another conclusive illustration of the productiveness of New Zealand.

During 1891 83,758 bushels were exported, valued at £11,114

Nearly half the quantity of barley is grown in Canterbury, and about one-sixth in Otago.

Ten thousand acres of land are under barley in Canterbury.

Malting barley of very superior quality is grown in Nelson and Marlborough.