Whitening wheat generates liquidity in negotiations

With an increasingly demanding consumer, industries innovating and qualifying their products and wheat farmers looking for alternatives to be more profitable in their business, the market for differentiated wheat expands with each harvest. Whitening wheat is an example of how modern genetic improvement techniques have evolved to meet these demands. TBIO Duque is the new cultivar developed by Biotrigo Genética that arrives this harvest with two differences in the whitening wheat segment: security for those who produce this type of grain, through greater resistance to difficult-to-control diseases, and increased production potential.

These characteristics were essential for the Cocamar cooperative, from Maringá, Paraná, to start recommending the production of whitening wheat for its members. Until 2017, the producer did not receive any guidance to produce a certain type of cultivar. According to Cocamar's technical manager of annual crops, Rafael Herrig Furlanetto, it was after acquiring the wheat mill that the cooperative identified the demand from the industry and its customers for special flours, and that, for this, it needed raw material Of Quality. "Bleaching wheat is a special product as it makes all the links in the chain viable and with TBIO Duque, the member benefits from cultivating a modern material, with a high production ceiling and a good phytosanitary package", he highlights.

Responding to consumer market demand, combining liquidity and security in the field are some of the main advantages of TBIO Duque. The pillars of the cultivar, which include a score of 7 for resistance to Blast in the leaf and ear; tolerance to germination on the cob and excellent reaction to drought, meet the producer's concern for a good phytosanitary package. Biotrigo's commercial supervisor, Deodato Matias Junior, explains that the cultivar will boost the production of this type of wheat in high demand on the market. "TBIO Duque stands out for its high level of resistance to the main diseases, such as Leaf Spots, Bacteriosis, Blast and germination on the cob, facilitating management and proportionally reducing crop costs, in addition to bringing credibility, quality and excellent productivity of the wheat that originated it: TBIO Noble - improver/bleacher for strong and light flours - and TBIO Toruk - the most sown wheat cultivar in Brazil due to its already widely recognized yield. This last characteristic of high yield was something that TBIO Duque inherited and certainly differentiates it from other cultivars in the whitening segment", he explains.

Responding to consumer market demand, combining liquidity and security in the field are some of the main advantages of TBIO Duque. The pillars of the cultivar, which include grade 7 for resistance to Blast in the leaf and ear; tolerance to germination on the cob and excellent reaction to drought, meet the producer's concern for a good phytosanitary package. Biotrigo's commercial supervisor, Deodato Matias Junior, explains that the cultivar will boost the production of this type of wheat in high demand on the market. "TBIO Duque stands out for its high level of resistance to the main diseases, such as Leaf Spots, Bacteriosis, Blast and germination on the cob, facilitating management and proportionally reducing crop costs, in addition to bringing credibility, quality and excellent productivity of the wheats that originated it: TBIO Noble - improver/bleacher for strong and light flours - and TBIO Toruk - the most sown wheat cultivar in Brazil due to its already widely recognized yield. This last high-yield characteristic was something that TBIO Duque inherited it and certainly differentiates it from other cultivars in the whitening segment", he explains.

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Kênia Meneguzzi, industrial quality supervisor at Biotrigo Genética, highlights that the crossing of materials through genetic improvement carried out by the company has full influence on Brazilian consumption patterns. "Consumers in Brazil have very particular demands that change from region to region and we seek, through genetic improvement and baking tests, to meet these demands to bring more liquidity to both those who produce - farmers, mills and industries, which They need profitability and security in their processes - as well as for the consumer - who wants constant quality in the final product, that is, softer loaves with a white crumb and French bread that is more cracked and with good volume, among other characteristics" . This demand, according to the supervisor, created a market niche for whitening wheat.

But how can we ensure that consumers find products on supermarket shelves that meet their preferences? According to Kênia, there are several factors that influence the final quality, but even during the long years of research (on average 8 years), thousands of tests are carried out on the strains still being developed in the field and also directly in the mills. "Receiving positive feedback from the milling industry and in its laboratory tests and experimental bakery, Biotrigo continues the process, launching the new cultivar on the market. However, if the feedback is negative, that strain is excluded from the breeding program. This This is our commitment to the wheat production chain", he highlights.

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Some cooperatives and cereal producers already work with whitening wheat cultivars, remunerating the cereal with a price differential at the time of sale or even increasing liquidity at the time of sale. "TBIO Duque is part of Biotrigo's open portfolio. However, it is always suggested that it be directed to segregation work in receiving units so that its characteristics are maintained", adds Deodato.

An example is the Cocamar cooperative, which in the 2020 harvest will have 10% of its area dedicated to bleaching materials. According to Rafael, it will be time for the producer to observe his performance on the field. However, the feedback from TBIO Duque's presentation at events and field days has already been positive. "TBIO Toruk is still the most cultivated material in our region. Duque, being the son of Toruk and bringing good production potential, the gene for blast tolerance and the phytosanitary package compatible with the market, has everything to gain more space in the next harvest", he predicts.

Cultivar characteristics

- whitening bread classification
- industrial quality approved by the mills
- early cycle - even from TBIO Audaz
- son of TBIO Toruk
- recommended for segregation work in receiving units
- high production ceiling
- excellent leaf health (Spots, Rust, Bacteriosis)
- excellent level of safety on the cob (Brusone, Fusarium head blight and germination)
- ease of farming
- wide adaptation area