Grain Variety

BritGrain Auto™

Optimised for food, feed, and oil markets

BritGrain Auto™ combines three Stackatrait™ trait categories — Cannabinoid Modification, Seed Yield & Oil, and Climate Resilience — to deliver a grain-specialist variety with <0.01% THC compliance, 1.8–2.4 t/ha grain yields, premium oil quality, and 90–110 day maturity fitting seamlessly into UK arable rotations.

1.8-2.4

t/ha grain yield

33-38%

oil content

90-110

days to maturity

<0.01%

THC by design

95-98%

harvest efficiency

£2,895

avg gross margin/ha

Powered by Stackatrait™

Precision Trait Stack

BritGrain Auto™ combines three Stackatrait™ trait categories, each delivering multiple complementary improvements that compound to create a grain variety purpose-built for UK conditions and premium markets

Cannabinoid Modification

Regulatory Compliance Assurance

Our proprietary cannabinoid modification ensures consistent regulatory compliance across all growing conditions. Zero crop destruction risk. Extended harvest windows without regulatory concern.

  • <0.01% THC guaranteed
  • Consistent compliance
  • Zero crop destruction risk
  • Extended harvest flexibility
Seed Yield & Oil

Optimised Agronomic Performance

Precision trait modifications optimise grain yield and oil quality for commercial viability, delivering significantly improved performance compared to conventional hemp varieties.

  • 1.8–2.4 t/ha grain yield
  • 33–38% oil content
  • Premium oil profile
  • Optimised for UK food markets
Climate Resilience

Reliable UK Performance

A suite of climate adaptation traits ensures reliable performance across UK growing conditions, enabling earlier sowing, predictable maturity, and consistent yields across different regions and seasons.

  • Earlier sowing capability
  • Predictable maturity
  • Robust plant architecture
  • Built-in disease protection

How Yield Stacking Works

Multiple complementary trait improvements compound to deliver 1.8–2.4 t/ha — each enhancement adds incremental yield

Baseline UK grain yield
1.5 t/ha→ 1.50 t/ha
+1
Stackatrait™ yield improvements
+0.60 t/ha→ 2.10 t/ha
+2
Harvest efficiency gains
+0.11 t/ha→ 2.21 t/ha
+3
UK climate optimisation
+5-10%→ 2.21-2.43 t/ha

Agronomic Specifications

Detailed growing parameters for optimal performance in UK conditions

1.8-2.4 t/ha

Grain Yield

33-38%

Oil Content

630-870 kg

Oil Yield per ha

25-30%

Protein Content

22-27g/1000

Seed Weight

90-110 days

Maturity

1.5-2.0 m

Plant Height

<0.01%

THC Level

Mid-April – June

Sowing Window

8-10°C

Min Germ. Temp

35-45 kg/ha

Sowing Rate

15-25 cm

Row Spacing

2-4 cm

Seeding Depth

60-80 kg N/ha

N Requirement

95-98%

Harvest Efficiency

1.9-2.3 t/ha

Effective Yield

UK Regional Performance

Performance Across UK Regions

Cold germination at 8°C enables mid-April sowing across most UK regions, extending the growing season by 3-4 weeks

Southern England

2.0-2.4 t/ha

+33-60% vs baseline

Optimal growing conditions, longest season

Midlands

1.8-2.2 t/ha

+50-83% vs baseline

Good performance with UK climate adaptation

Scotland

1.5-1.8 t/ha

+50-80% vs baseline

131-day season fits 90-110 day maturity

Financial Returns

BritGrain Auto™ delivers 3-7x the gross margin of conventional wheat at £1,440-4,350/ha

Revenue Streams

Food-grade grain (hemp hearts, oil, protein)
1.8-2.4 t/ha × £800-1,200/t£1,440-2,880/ha
Hemp oil (cold-pressed, omega-3 rich)
630-870 kg/ha × £3-5/kg£1,890-4,350/ha
Average Gross Margin£2,895/ha
Range£1,440-4,350/ha

Variable Costs

Seed£150-200/ha
Fertiliser (60-80 kg N/ha)£80-120/ha
Harvest & drying£100-130/ha
Other (insurance, transport)£50-80/ha
Total Variable Costs£380-450/ha

vs UK Arable Crops (Gross Margin/ha)

Winter Wheat£400-600/ha
Winter Barley£300-500/ha
Oats£250-450/ha
Oilseed Rape£350-550/ha
BritGrain Auto™£1,440-4,350/ha

Sources: DEFRA Chapter 7 Crops 2024, AHDB Harvest 2025

Market Applications

BritGrain Auto™ serves multiple high-value markets with strong demand growth

Food Grade Hemp Seed

Premium hemp hearts and hulled seeds for human consumption. Growing demand in health food sector with 15-20% annual market growth. Oil content of 33-38% makes BritGrain Auto™ ideal for food-grade processing.

SupermarketsHealth food storesFood manufacturers

Cold-Pressed Hemp Oil

High-value culinary oil rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in optimal 3:1 ratio. Oil yield of 630-870 kg/ha at £3-5/kg delivers premium returns. UK market valued at £12M+ annually.

Specialty retailersExport marketsCosmetics industry

Animal Feed Protein

Hemp seed cake and meal for livestock nutrition. 25-30% protein content with excellent amino acid profile. Sustainable protein source replacing imported soya.

Dairy farmsPoultry operationsAquaculture

Certified Seed Production

Certified seed multiplication for the expanding UK hemp industry. Premium prices for quality-assured Stackatrait™ seed as the market scales.

UK farmersEuropean marketsResearch institutions

Voices for Hemp

Inspirational words from hemp advocates and historical figures who recognised hemp's potential

"Hemp will be the future of all mankind, or there won't be a future."

Jack Herer

Jack Herer

Hemp Advocate & Author of 'The Emperor Wears No Clothes'

"Make the most of the Indian hemp seed, and sow it everywhere."

George Washington

George Washington

1st President of the United States

Ready to Grow BritGrain Auto™?

Join our 2026 Farm Trial Programme and be among the first UK farmers to grow precision-bred hemp varieties designed for guaranteed THC compliance.

Aerial view of thriving UK hemp field at sunset - Precision Plants sustainable agriculture

Ready to Grow the Future of
British Agriculture?

"There is only one known annually renewable natural resource… capable of providing the majority of the world's paper and textiles… energy needs, while simultaneously reducing pollution… and that substance is… Cannabis hemp."
Jack Herer, legendary hemp advocate and author of The Emperor Wears No ClothesJack Herer, Emperor of Hemp

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