barley

Barley is considered one of the important strategic grain crops necessary to achieve human food security, and it occupies the fourth place in terms of importance after wheat, maize and rice. The economic return from barley cultivation is high compared to wheat, due to the low production costs.
Barley uses:
Barley flour is used alone or mixed with wheat flour in making bread. Barley is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Barley flour is used in the food industry and for many medical purposes.
Whole or crushed barley grains are used in the preparation of concentrated diets for livestock and birds, especially cattle. Because it contributes to increasing the secretion of milk and the rapid fattening of livestock, and it should be noted that the nutritional value of barley grains is equivalent to about (90)% of the nutritional value of maize grains, and the bran and by-products of grinding are used in animal feeding, and straw is used in animal feeding.