Provides information on alternative sales and risk management strategies that should enable producers to see opportunities in entering into the spelt market

Sellars, Anna

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CERERE PRACTICE ABSTRACT #7, November 2018This project received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation program under Grant Agreement n° 727848www.cerere2020.euAbout CEREREThrough a balanced, multivactor network of researchers and communities of practitioners, the project promotes innovation by producing and disseminating accessible endvuser materials and training products for farmers, food manufacturers, consumers, researchers and policy makers. Outcomes Providing advice on alternative production and marketing strategies will help producers to assess entering the spelt market.Practical RecommendationGrowing spelto Spelt grows under similar conditions as winter wheat, but requires dehulling.o Autumn sown as the 1st or 2nd crop after fertility building.o Seed rates of 180-220kg/ha; limited availability of organic seed. o Several varieties, chosen in consultation with buyer.Benefitso Hulls protect the grains and retains nutrients and freshness in storagei.o It is adaptable to poorer soils and wet weatherii.o Once established, it grows tall helping to suppress weedsiii .o Potential for high-fibre feed, biofuel or bedding, but processing costs are a barrier to developing these markets.Challengeso Variable yield, ranging from 2.5-4.5 t/haiv, v.o Dehulling is expensive, especially for small volumes, accounts for 40% loss of weight, but included if grown on contract. Special equipment also for clearing and handlingvi.o Can be slow to establish and compete with weedsvii.PROBLEMGrowing market interest for spelt but practical challenges in growing limits UK supply.SOLUTIONInnovative sales arrangements have helped finding a route to market for other niche cereals and might be transferable to the spelt market also.GROWING ORGANIC SPELT AND ENSURING A MARKETAuthor: Anna Sellars, Organic Research Centre; Andrew Trump, Organic ArableContact: anna.s@organicresearchcentre.com Publisher: ORCLink: www.organicresearchcentre.com Evaluation and sharing of the resultsUse the comment section on the CERERE website to share your experiences with other farmers, processors, retailers, advisors and scientists. If you have any questions concerning this Practice Abstract, please contact the author by e-mail.CERERE PRACTICE ABSTRACT #7, November 2018 www.cerere2020.euMarketing spelto UK market is limited (approx. 2000 t/year) with gradual increase. o 2017 organic spelt milling price ranged from £280-410/t.o Lower prices for feed-grade spelt, but no established market.o Best grown on contractviii,,  no established open market for spelt.Mainly for grown for food market (mainly flour), requires meeting strict quality specifications. Sharpham Park also process spelt for pearling or flaking.Further Informationi,ii,viiNeeson, R., (2011). Organic spelt production. Department of Industry and Investment, New South Wales ((Australian publication, but lots of information on growing spelt).iiihttp://www.countryfile.com/countryside/truth-about-speltivLampkin, N., & Padel, S. (2017). 2017 Organic farm management handbook (No. Ed. 11). Organic Research Centre, Newbury. v,viGillespie, G. & Forristal D. Spelt Wheat Food Potential, Teagasc. viiihttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/may/15/spelt-grain-supplies-under-pressure-high-demand Organic Arable - http://www.organicarable.co.uk/  Organic Research Centre’s  Organic Farm Management Handbook 2017. pg. 117, Spelt wheat. Sharpham Park - https://www.sharphampark.com/ Theme: ValorisationKeywords: Spelt; heritage; alternative; markets; sales Crop: SpeltCountry: United KingdomRelated CERERE case study: Sharpham Park Languages: EnglishYear of release: 2018Project partnersThe University of Reading (United Kingdom), The University of Florence (Italy), Rete Semi Rurali (Italy), Réseau Semences Paysannes (France), Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (France), The University of Helsinki (Finland), The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Ireland), Red Andaluza de Semillas (Spain), Formicablu (Italy), Organic Research Centre (United Kingdom), SEGES P/S (Denmark), Institut Technique de l’Agriculture Biologique (France), The University of Debreceni (Hungary).Spelt growing at Sharpham Park in the UK. Source: https://www.sharphampark.com

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