Cereals & Oilseeds

17 September 2018

17 August 2018

Despite additional hectares of straw being made available by cereal growers, there is still likely to be a shortage due to lower yields and an increased requirement for feeding. This factsheet explains the importance of assessing your straw needs and planning for any deficit.

16 March 2023

Philip Dolbear

12 February 2024

Judith Stafford

26 January 2026

How to avoid the most common problems associated with oilseed sales contracts.

26 January 2026

How to avoid the most common problems associated with grain sales contracts.

26 January 2026

Safe, effective grain storage is key to assuring crop quality.

28 January 2026

Discover how to capture the quality and condition of your grain.

29 January 2026

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.

29 January 2026

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.

8 July 2026

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

30 January 2025

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