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28/02/2026
18/09/2024

A Guide to Barley Farming

1.0 General Characteristics
Barley, hordeum vulgare is a major cereal grain in the temperate climates. It thrives well in the mid to high altitude zones. East African Breweries Limited (EABL) through its subsidiary East African Maltings Limited (EAML) is engaging farmers to grow barley for use in its brewing process.

a. Barley matures between 120-150 days
depending on altitude, weather condition
etc.
b. It does well in mid to high altitude areas
with reliable and well distributed rainfall
pattern.
c. Varieties currently used are moderately
resistant to fungal diseases such as Net
blotch and Scald.
d. Potential yields range between 3t/ha to
7.5t/ha.

2.0 Areas of Production
Main barley growing areas are divided into high altitude areas and low to medium altitude areas.
The high-altitude areas include Timau and Mau escarpment while the low to medium altitude areas include Nakuru, Moiben and Laikipia. The areas of production will deliver on the potential yields if the rainfall is well distributed.

3.0 Crop Management .

a. Land Preparation
Barley requires a fine seedbed. To achieve this, it is recommended to carry out one plough using a chisel plough and at least two harrows or more until the desired soil tilth is achieved. All these operations are tractor driven.

b. Planting
Time of planting - Dry planting is recommended in order to give the emerging plants a chance to utilize early rainfall and the nitrogen flush. Seed rate - 40 kg/ acre.

c. Fertilizer Application
It is recommended that you do a soil analysis
to determine the pH and nutrient status of you
soils before buying your fertilizer. However, as a general guide apply between 75kgs per acre of DAP during planting. When necessary top dress with one bag (50kg) of CAN per acre.

d. Recommended barley varieties
• Grace • Aliciana
• Planet • Quench
e. W**d Management
This is done through application of
recommended herbicides for use in barley
production. The herb

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