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	Index of research publications    Current Research Projects    Milling Wheat Signpost    Malting Barley Signpost    Grain Storage    Grain Sampling and Analysis     -   Grain Sampling and Storage Publications and Tools Disease Control    Oilseed Rape Disease Forecasting and Management Tools    Monitoring disease levels     UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey    Recommended Lists (RL Plus)     Sunflowers    Research Initiatives    sow2succeed    soil2crop    Barley Growth Study    Agriculture and Horticulture Research Forum    Publications    Tools    Events    Links    Grain Sampling and Storage Publications and Tools HGCA have developed a set of tools and publications to assist growers improve their grain storage and sampling. Tools Safe Storage Time Calculator Aims to help growers keep on top of drying and cooling at harvest to protect the quality and safety of their grain in store. Grain Moisture Calculator Based on the initial and final moisture readings from a sample of grain, calculate the weight loss from the drying process. Publications - Storage Grain Storage Guide 2003 Update Ways to help you prepare your store, minimise drying costs, reduce pesticide usage and meet contract specifications. Drying and cooling grain: an update If grain is wet, consider hot-air drying or stirring to reduce time grain is above 18% mc... Publications - Sampling Grain Sampling - a Farmers Guide This guide looks at adopting similar standards for grain sampling by sellers and buyers. Grain sampling from field to buyer - understanding variation This guide covers all aspects of grain sampling and explains the variability of bulk grain and the need and approaches to minimise the effects though effective sampling. Inspecting grain for defects and impurities This poster shows pictures of wheat and barley grains damaged physically and by pests and diseases. Grain sampling on farm A poster showing how to take representative samples of grain as it goes into store.
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