Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) is Australia's largest plant breeding company, and the market leader in wheat genetics.
Our work at AGT is a search for the exemplary.
An intensive process of inter-crossing, field and laboratory experimentation, data collection and analysis, and genetic selection over many years culminates in the creation of each of our new field crop varieties. This exhaustive and innovative process leads to new varieties that greatly impact upon the profitability, sustainability and prosperity of grain growers all over the country.
AGT is supporting individuals and groups in rural communities to thrive through the AGT Community Donations program.
The first program of its kind delivered by an Australian plant breeding company, the AGT Community Donations program is designed to contribute to projects that benefits local rural communities.
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Barley growers looking to maximise yield need look no further than our new variety, AGT-Reaper CL. AGT-Reaper CL is a stand-out, setting a new yield benchmark . In its first year of NVT testing (2025) it made an immediate impact, winning 26% of all trials across Australia and drawing strong interest from growers and agronomists alike. AGT-Reaper CL is related to the 'Hindmarsh' family of barley varieties, a family famous for very wide adaptation, very high and stable yields, and a shorter, compact plant type. Maximus CL is a great example of a variety within this family, and has become the most widely grown variety in Australia. AGT-Reaper CL is similar to Maximus CL in plant stature, Clearfield® herbicide tolerance and adaptation to a wide range of environments, but has produced a remarkable 8-10% higher yield. Both AGT-Reaper CL and Neo CL offer very high yield potential, however AGT-Reaper CL has shown much better yield stability than Neo CL, offering peace of mind for growers in lower rainfall districts or those experiencing tougher seasons. AGT-Reaper CL has a disease resistance package that compares well with most other varieties on the market. AGT-Reaper CL has been entered into the Grains Australia malt accreditation program and is currently deliverable as Barley/Feed.
We are leading the way in the development and application of new technologies in plant breeding, with the aim of delivering greater value to our industry.
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