Type of wheat used primarily as animal feed and animal production worldwide for its nutritional and economic value as it provides essential carbohydrates, fibre, and nutrients for growth and development. It is used particularly for livestock such as pigs, chickens, and cattle. With its versatility in animal feed formulations, feed wheat offers a valuable and nutritionally beneficial option for animal nutrition.
Milling wheat is known for its high-quality flour, particularly used for baking bread, or for extracting gluten and starch from grains and cereals. Its high protein content and gluten strength allows it to be a valuable agricultural commodity, particularly in regions with high demand for bread and other baked goods. Additionally, not only is it the most nutritious crops on the global market, it is one of the cheapest.
Corn is categorised as a versatile grain that is used in a wide range of products, from food to fuel. It is the main energy ingredient in livestock feed and for fuel ethanol production. Corn is also processed into a multitude of food and industrial products including starch, sweeteners, corn oil, and beverage and industrial alcohols. This makes it one of the most widely used raw material worldwide.
Being a nutrient-dense cereal grain with several health-boosting components allows barley to be an energy and protein source in cattle’s diets and malt source for alcoholic beverages, especially in the beer industry. It is also commonly used in variety of culinary applications, including soups, stews, and bread, and known for its ability to add a rich flavour and satisfying texture to dishes.