Triticale Athlete is a new high-yielding cereal variety obtained by crossing wheat and rye. This variety is distinguished by its high adaptability to various climatic conditions, particularly those of Belarus, as well as resistance to diseases, drought, and lodging due to its short-stemmed form. The potential yield of this variety exceeds 90 c/ha, while the average yield is around 60 c/ha, making it profitable for cultivation in both grain and green-cutting directions.
The Athlete variety is characterized by high starch content, which allows its grain to be used for producing alcohol and kvass. Additionally, the green mass of Triticale Athlete is more succulent and nutritious, making it a valuable feed component for animals. Triticale seeds are also used as a main ingredient in compound feed, providing high nutritional value and contributing to soil structure improvement during cultivation.
Growing Triticale Athlete helps reduce the risk of diseases affecting other crops and improves soil agronomic indicators. Due to its frost and drought resistance, as well as its ability to withstand high fertilizer doses, this variety is a reliable choice for farmers aiming to achieve a stable and high-quality harvest of grain and forage mass.