Futures contract of barley on the NCDEX were up 1% taking cues from the key spot market in Jaipur. The most-active April contract of barley on the NCDEX was 1%. Prices of barley rise in Jaipur on expectations of a rise in demand from malt industries due to onset of summer season. Arrivals of the new crop were estimated at 10,000 bags (1bag=85kg) compared with 15,000 bags. Lower arrivals, coupled with the rising demand from feed sector also supported barley prices.