Triticale

Triticale is a cross between wheat and rye. It has been shown to be a high yielding relatively low input crop that can do well in second cereal and less fertile conditions, but its adoption is hampered by lack of a reliable consistent market.

Triticale is a crop with untapped potential. Recent research has shown triticale to significantly out yield wheat in trials and on-farm. With its greater take-all resistance than wheat it is a good 2nd cereal option, and has potential to go into feed and bioethanol markets.

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