1、Higher value potential of Irish-grown rye?Sinead DermodyTeagasc,Oak Park&UCDNational Tillage Conference 2026Wednesday,29th January|Lyrath Hotel,Kilkennywww.teagasc.ie/tillagecon26 Why consider alternative uses for Irish rye?Current uses;Mainly pig/poultry feed&small amount for distillingArea increas
2、ed from 476 ha to 3713 ha from 2020 to 2025Up to 30%of world rye production enters human food applicationsDue to increase in acreage&limited markets,PROTEIN-I examines the potential of Irish-grown rye in terms of food 23 Hybrid&population“multipurpose”varieties Established in early-mid October(2022-
3、2024)In 2 locations(Carlow&Waterford)Aims:(i)Characterise varieties in terms of agronomic,food quality&nutritional attributes(Amino acids,minerals,phenols)(ii)Benchmark against international minimum quality specificationsAssessing variety performance in-fieldVarieties meet quality specifications und
4、er Irish conditions4German specifications;Protein 8%,Hagberg Falling Number 120 s&test weight 72 kg/Hl UK specifications;Protein 8%,Hagberg Falling Number 100 s&test weight 70 kg/Hl SpecHFN 100Protein 8 Test weight 70SpecHFN 120Protein 8 Test weight 72Hybrid varieties,higher mean yieldsTeagasc Prese
5、ntation Footer5Mean yield difference=1.4 t/ha 15%moisture Can rye grown in Ireland achieve food quality specifications?Yes,certain varieties(UK targets)-Dukato,Elias,Inspector,KWS Tayo,SU Bendix,SU Bepop,SU Elrond,SU Glacia,SU Karlsson Based on this research:Hybrid varieties can produce high grain y
6、ields&meet UK food specifications under Irish growing conditions Some population varieties too,but produce lower mean yieldsConclusionsAcknowledgementsTeagasc University College DublinDr Susanne Barth Prof Fiona Doohan Mr John Jones Prof An