Barley stocks could dry up without price rise, warns industry

The issue has been thrown into sharp focus after poor weather affected yields.

A premium price for a premium product – Scotland’s farming union says the sector must be paid more for growing malting barley or else stocks could dry up for whisky.

The issue has been thrown into sharp focus this year after poor weather affected yields.

Farmers say they could be forced to grow another product instead if the situation doesn’t improve.

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