Barley is primarily a cereal grain popularly known as jau in India. It is the fourth most important cereal crop after rice, wheat and maize. It's converted into malt to use for various food preparations. Description: Barley is widely used for food and fodder.

Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a member of the grass family and the fourth most important cereal crop in the world. It is native to Eurasia and Northern Africa, and has been cultivated since 8000 BC in the Fertile Crescent and North Africa. Barley is a versatile grain that can be grown in extreme environments, such as the dry lands of North Africa and the high altitude and mountains of Tibet.