Grain quality research

“Making sure crops meet market specifications is a key part of crop production. HGCA research looks at improving crop quality in the field and maintaining quality during storage and processing.”

Dr Dhan Bhandari – Research and KT Manager

Over half of UK grain enters the animal feed chain, HGCA has recently led a £1.5 million investment which aims to benefit growers and feed processors by examining the effects of feed quality on animal performance and developing quicker tests for nutritional quality. It is anticipated that the outcomes will enable targeted use of nabim Group 4 wheat varieties, as well as cut down on waste for the benefit of the whole supply.

Completed grain quality research projects

Related research articles

• Find a few facts on feed (May 2014**)
• Breeding route to better bread (Sep 2013**)
• Trust underpinned – mycotoxins (Jun 2013**)
• Strengthen your crops through unity (Mar 2013*)

*Research in Focus article. **Theory to Field article.