Ragt
RAGT breeds, produces and sells seeds globally. Varietal innovation is at the heart of its activity. RAGT has one of the largest species portfolio in the seeds industry: maize, sorghum, cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, forages, cover crops and amenity.
RAGT is the European leader in cereals and protein-rich species. RAGT is an innovator in cover crops to support and develop sustainability in agriculture.
Latest news
A renewed identity, the same ambition: innovating for and with farmers
As of September 1, 2026, RAGT Seeds is unveiling a renewed brand identity aligned with its 2030–35 strategy. For more than a century, RAGT has partnered with farmers by combining its expertise in plant breeding and seed production to develop proven, locally adapted solutions that support diverse crops and farming systems.
Press release: Completion of the acquisition of Syngenta’s 2-row malting barley seeds business by RAGT
Completion of the acquisition of Syngenta’s 2-row malting barley seeds business by RAGT
The five things regen farmers should look for in a wheat variety
RAGT technical manager, Andrew Creasy, gives his top tips for farmers looking for new wheat varieties to suit a regenerative farming system this summer.
BYDV resistance helps quality wheat grower reduce early drilling risk
When RAGT launched Europe’s first BYDV-resistant winter wheat five years ago, Kent farmer Richard Budd believed the trait could be a potential game changer for his business.
Press Release: Two RAGT wheats gain full UK approval on AHDB’s 2025/26 Recommended List
Breadmaking wheat RGT Goldfinch and soft wheat RGT Hexton make the list after a very strong performance in trials and on farm
Press Release: RAGT UK Appoints New Managing Director
Leading plant breeding company RAGT UK has announced the appointment of Helen Wilson as Managing Director, effective from 19 November 2024.
RGT Hexton: Proven performance in the field
Harvest stories: Find out which varieties have performed on farm this year
RGT Hexton shows that it is not just a paper tiger
Andrew Creasy has high hopes for Hexton on farm this harvest, with growers in Scotland reporting that it looks excellent in the field. “It suits all situations in Scotland; Hexton seems to love the Scottish climate,” notes Andrew. “It likes early drilling, which is what most Scottish farmers prefer to do. It is also easier than other popular varieties to manage for disease.”
RGT Hexton shows that it is not just a paper tiger
Andrew Creasy has high hopes for Hexton on farm this harvest, with growers in Scotland reporting that it looks excellent in the field. “It suits all situations in Scotland; Hexton seems to love the Scottish climate,” notes Andrew. “It likes early drilling, which is what most Scottish farmers prefer to do. It is also easier than other popular varieties to manage for disease.”
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RAGT provides farmers with more than just varieties for arable and livestock farming. We develop solutions dedicated to agriculture, utilising a wide portfolio of species for profitable rotations. These varieties are adapted to deal with challenges from pests, diseases and climatic stress. Our forage and protein breeding strives to support livestock farming’s ambition for self-sufficiency in feed and the cover crops programme looks to address the changing landscape of European agriculture.
Varieties of the moment
more than just varieties
Fortify
Adding Fortify to RAGT maize varieties stimulates the seed, the emergence and the young plant
Vigor plus
Choosing to sow very high early vigor varieties eliminates the risk of crop stagnation and favors good planting and uniformity.
Secure Density
Reducing the inter-rows, increasing the density rate and producing more maize
Genserus
BYDV is the single biggest potential pest to the UK wheat area. The potential damage is greater than all other pests combined.
Alcohol Yield Efficiency
If the whole of the distilling wheat production was in RGT Stokes over 2000t of CO2 would be saved.
GreenPack
How to manage insects in an Oilseed Rape field ? Think SUSTAINABILITY think RAGT.
Late Drilled Wheat
The ability to drill through to the end of February or even later!
Why choose RAGT?
EXPERTS in crop rotation
RESILIENT varieties
INNOVATOR in soil Health Plants
Downstream EFFICACY
