Content related to the sectors: cereals-oilseeds

8 March 2021

Low protein wheat for bread making

Some milling wheat varieties show the potential to produce bread-making quality protein with relatively low amounts of nitrogen (N) fertiliser.

13 July 2021

Understanding components of specific weight in barley grains – opportunities for improving grain quality and processing efficiency (PhD)

This PhD project studied the components of specific weight in barley grains.

26 January 2026

Monitoring of contaminants in UK cereals used for processing food and animal feed (2016–24)

An annual survey of the incidence and levels of key mycotoxins and other contaminants in representative commercial samples of UK-grown wheat, barley and oats and co-products.

29 January 2025

Exploiting variation in grain protein to determine environmental effects on processing quality (PhD)

This studentship examined the genetic basis of grain protein deviation to help breeders produce more sustainable wheat varieties.

8 January 2020

Screening and performance of barley and wheat for improved phosphorus use efficiency (PhD)

13 July 2021

What could cap rapeseed prices? Grain Market Daily

Paris rapeseed futures (Feb-20) have been slowly rising over the past six weeks to close yesterday at a contract high of €416.50/t. This is the highest nearby price since March 2017.

7 August 2020

Integrating control strategies against soilborne rhizoctonia solani in oilseed rape (ICAROS)

7 May 2020

Maximising the benefits from cover crops through species selection and crop management (Maxi-Cover crop)

4 October 2024

Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership

Research Project

11 September 2023

Fostering populations of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi through cover crop choices and soil management (PhD)

This study examined the impact of several farming practices on AM fungi and crop yields.

17 August 2023

High-throughput sequencing to measure changes in soil biology in response to long-term management practices (PhD)

This studentship project found that location and season have a greater impact on soil microorganisms than management practices.

22 June 2023

Updating nitrogen and sulphur fertiliser recommendations for spring barley

Improving nitrogen and sulphur guidelines for modern spring barley varieties.