Australian conventions and resources
The Wheat Classification Council establishes and maintains Australia’s wheat variety classification system, and defines common wheat classes and their quality attributes.
Nine classes are used to describe Australian wheat, based on seed-coat colour, grain hardness, species and overall rating. Each class has an established short form. Use initial capitals for the names:
Australian Hard (AH) Australian Prime Hard (APH) Australian Premium White (APW) Australian Premium White Noodle (APWN) Australian Standard White (ASW) Australian Premium White T (APWT) Australian Standard White Noodle (ASWN) Australian Soft (ASFT) Australian Durum (ADR)
Proposals for new wheat varieties to be included in a class are submitted to the Australian Wheat Board for assessment and approval. Approved variety names also take initial capitals:
Ellison Sunvale Westonia Rosella
