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Standards for grain testing (analysts' training)

2 July 2026

Standards for grain testing (analysts' training)

Designed for analysts who test wheat, barley and oilseed rape, these modules and publication can be used to improve the standard of testing across the UK.

African swine fever

27 February 2026

African swine fever

All our resources on identifying and stopping the spread of African Swine Fever

Pre-harvest glyphosate use in cereals and oilseed rape

22 April 2026

Pre-harvest glyphosate use in cereals and oilseed rape

Follow these stewardship measures to maximise glyphosate efficacy and minimise crop residues.

Improve your marketing return

13 August 2018

Improve your marketing return

Understanding /meeting the contract specification and increasing the uniformity of finished pigs will help improve financial returns. This factsheet will help you review your contract, taking into account your location, pig production system and current grading.

Mitigating feed price volatility – reducing feed costs

14 February 2025

Mitigating feed price volatility – reducing feed costs

Feed is the largest cost of production for the pig industry, making up around 60 per cent of total costs. Effective savings in this area can help mitigate price volatility.

Consumer Focus: The rise of plant-based food products and implications for meat and dairy

16 August 2019

Consumer Focus: The rise of plant-based food products and implications for meat and dairy

Report on the topic of the growth of vegans, flexitarians and plant-based food.

Top tips on contracts for oilseeds sellers

26 January 2026

Top tips on contracts for oilseeds sellers

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

Top tips on contracts for cereal sellers

26 January 2026

Top tips on contracts for cereal sellers

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

Grain storage guide

26 January 2026

Grain storage guide

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

An introduction to grain sampling

28 January 2026

An introduction to grain sampling

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

Inspecting grain for defects and impurities

29 January 2026

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.

Insects and mites in stored grain

29 January 2026

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.

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