Contents tagged with grain storage
5 August 2021
Use a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to manage food and feed safety hazards.
2 August 2021
It is essential to thoroughly clean and prepare a grain store, irrespective of whether grain is held for a temporary or longer period.
4 August 2021
Highly influenced by moisture content and temperature, the main causes of spoilage in stored grain are fungi, insects and mites.
2 August 2021
No matter how long grain is stored for, it is essential to follow best storage practice.
24 June 2022
All processors sample and analyse grain at intake to determine its quality.
8 April 2021
Grain movements and changes in some quality parameters mean samples should be taken as grain leaves the store.
8 July 2021
As grain remains a ‘living’ crop, it is essential to monitor it during storage.
28 March 2022
The best time to take representative samples of grain is as stores are filled.
24 June 2022
Find out about the equipment required, the sample types and the storage requirements.
4 September 2020
Discover how some common farm weeds increase erucic acid risks in oilseed rape
4 September 2020
Volunteer oilseed rape is associated with variable levels of erucic acid