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Fusarium mycotoxin incidence and levels
Fusarium mycotoxins update
Concentrations of fusarium (field) mycotoxins in UK grain are generally very low but due to the large quantity of cereals consumed by humans and animals, cereals and cereal based products are important potential sources of mycotoxins in the diet. In recognition of this, the EU has now set maximum permitted concentrations of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone in unprocessed cereals for human consumption (shown below). Lower limits apply for processed cereal products and infant foods.
| Mycotoxin | Limit in unprocessed cereals |
| Deoxynivalenol (DON) | 1250ppb |
| Zearalenone | 100ppb |
The HGCA and FSA have conducted surveys of fusarium mycotoxins for a number of years and the attached document shows summary results since 2002. The 2008 column contains complete data from last year's harvest. The 2009 column will be updated as results become available.
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See precision farming in practice
HGCA is holding a series of farm visits throughout the summer months to demonstrate how precision farming techniques are being used in practice. The visits are part of the year-long 'Be PRECISE' initiative providing information to growers about the benefits of precision farming.
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5 Sep 2008 to 31 Jul 2009
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7 Jul 2009
SCRI, Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5LJ
HGCA 'Be PRECISE' Farm Visit - Inverness
7 Jul 2009
Midcoul Farm, Dalcross,; Inverness, Invernessshire. IV2 7JJ.
