Triticale and Solutions
The global market & RAGT
Appearing at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, triticale is a cross between wheat and rye. Following breeding progress by INRA in the 1960s, the surface has kept increasing to stabilise today around 4million hectares.
With over 14 million tonnes harvested annually, triticale remains mainly a European crop. Its adaptability makes it a valuable asset in the rotation for crop-livestock or organic/low input farms.
90% of the world’s production is concentrated in Europe with 5 main countries: Poland, Germany, France, Belarus and Spain
Triticale has two main outlets :
For feed industries: triticale is a significant source of energy for livestock and poultry. For industries: a fibre and biomass source for biogas, chemical production, biofuels, fabrication of biomaterials using starch based thermoplastic polymers.
#1 in France and present in Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy and the UK.
#1 in France
Our Common challenges
Limited Market Acceptance: Despite its potential, triticale has relatively limited market acceptance compared to wheat and other grains. Triticale competes with traditional crops such as wheat, rye, barley and oats. These crops often have well-established markets and consumer preferences, making it difficult for triticale to gain significant market share. Increasing consumer awareness and promoting its nutritional benefits could help expand its market share.
Climate Change Adaptation: Triticale, like all crops, will need to adapt to changing climatic conditions, including increased temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events. Breeding programs must prioritise the development of triticale varieties with enhanced resilience to heat, drought, and other environmental stressors.
RAGT for farmers: yield, stability, and also
RAGT, as a leading company in triticale breeding due to its ideal location and extended trial network, offers various solutions to address challenges and enhance the cultivation and utilisation of triticale.
Overall, RAGT’s triticale solutions encompass breeding high-performing varieties, enhancing disease resistance (GENECARE brand) and quality traits, and fostering climate resilience and sustainability. These efforts contribute to the continued success and growth of triticale cultivation globally.
With its adapted portfolio, RAGT wants to find the right triticale for every farmer’s needs.
RAGT For Industries : Quality
Our Triticale solutions
Did you know ?
Triticale was first developed in the late 19th century by a Scottish botanist named Alexander Stephen Wilson. He envisioned creating a hybrid crop that combined the desirable characteristics of wheat and rye, aiming to develop a grain with the high yield potential of wheat and the hardiness and disease resistance of rye. After years of experimental breeding, Wilson successfully produced the first triticale hybrid in 1875, marking a significant achievement in agricultural science.
Reasons to grow Triticale
- Adaptability: Triticale is known for its adaptability to various environmental conditions, including poor soil quality and adverse weather conditions. It can tolerate drought, cold, and heat better than many other cereal crops, making it suitable for cultivation in a wide range of climates and regions.
- Disease Resistance: Triticale inherits disease resistance traits from both wheat and rye, making it less susceptible to certain diseases that commonly affect these crops. This can reduce the need for chemical pesticides and fungicides, contributing to lower production costs and potentially higher yields.
- Straw : Triticale straw production can be an additional benefit for farmers beyond the grain yield.
- Livestock feeding : good source of protein and high digestibility with a balanced nutrient profile.
- Soil Improvement: Triticale has a robust root system that helps improve soil structure and prevent erosion. Its deep roots can also access nutrients and water from deeper soil layers, reducing the reliance on fertilisers and irrigation.
