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
Trials demonstrate value of BYDV resistance in winter wheat
Here at RAGT Seeds UK, we’ve been running trials to assess the effects of barley yellow dwarf virus on a range of winter wheats at our breeding station at Ickleton, near Cambridge.
“On the whole we’ve been very lucky” – we catch up with Cambridgeshire grower Sam Morris
We know how our varieties perform in trial but what’s even more important is how they perform on farm, and that’s where our Growers Club comes in. We recently spoke to Sam Morris, who farms in the southwest corner of Cambridgeshire.
RGT Pixxon – gaining a reputation for resilience
RGT Pixxon is gaining a reputation as a resilient maize variety that suits a range of different sites and soils, thanks to robust agronomics and very good standing power that help deliver plenty of highly digestible quality forage.
Ultra-early maize RGT Buxxton – “a great break crop in the making”
RAGT’s pipeline of new maize material includes a new ultra-early variety that is undergoing first commercial sowings this spring ready for a full launch in time for the 2025 season.
“We might not make a lot, but we’ll make something” – we catch up with Lincolnshire grower Ian Willox
We know how our varieties perform in trial but what’s even more important is how they perform on farm, and that’s where our Growers Club comes in.We recently chatted with Ian Willox, who farms with his son James a few feet above sea level near Lincoln.
New approach to companion cropping underpins OSR agronomy
A new and unique companion crop approach that helps protect oilseed rape crops from two significant insect pests whilst offering valuable SFI payments will be available for next season’s sowing campaign.
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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
RGT MUXXEAL
- Silage
- Early
RGT BAIRSTOW
- winter
- Quality 4
RGT Planet
- Spring
- Quality Brewing
RGT SKYFALL
- winter, alternative
- Quality 1