Content related to the topic: barley

It is important to understand the quality of cereal seed intended for drilling.

All processors sample and analyse grain at intake to determine its quality.

Grain movements and changes in some quality parameters mean samples should be taken as grain leaves the store.

As grain remains a ‘living’ crop, it is essential to monitor it during storage.

The best time to take representative samples of grain is as stores are filled.

Find out about the equipment required, the sample types and the storage requirements.

Most UK areas breached the ‘high’ excess winter rainfall (EWR) threshold, according to final estimates published by AHDB.

Information on pathogen spread and the classic infection symptoms.

Some farmers are looking at irrigation infrastructure and asking whether wetting wheat will pay.

Antagonistic microbial organisms help stabilise disease pressure and, eventually, contribute to its decline.

With varietal resistance and chemical options limited, adequate reduction of disease requires the use of cultural control.

Read about the various control measures to reduce the risk from ergot in cereal crops.