Content related to the topic: barley

28 April 2025

Inspecting grain for defects and impurities

See the signs of defects and impurities in stored cereal (wheat and barley). This poster shows examples of physical damage, disease, pests, screenings and weed seeds.

11 August 2025

Insects and mites in stored grain

Discover the insect and mite species that are commonly found in stored grain. Identify the ones that damage grain directly and indirectly (mould or hygiene issues), as well as the most common non-damaging species.

3 February 2025

Is it better to incorporate or sell straw?

Here are the pros and cons associated with the decision to either incorporate or sell straw.

30 January 2025

Distribution, biology and management of Italian rye-grass in the UK

Italian rye-grass is a weed of autumn-sown crops and is more competitive than black-grass.

30 April 2025

The encyclopaedia of arable weeds

This definitive guide to arable weeds in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on life cycles, location, biology and management

8 February 2023

How to manage black-grass in arable crops

Relying solely on herbicides for control of black-grass is not sustainable in the long term because of increasing resistance. This publication provides information on non-chemical control.