Know How / Harvest and crop storage Case studiesSee all HARVESTSoil improvements pay off for Hampshire spring barley growerSpring barley yields have exceeded expectations for Hampshire farmer Adrian Dixon this harvest, despite concerns surrounding the extremely dry season, which he puts down to 15 years of sustained soil… HARVESTFarmer sets OSR world record in the Lincolnshire WoldsTim Lamyman is doing what he does best – setting new world records. This time it is a record-yielding oilseed rape crop of 7.52t/ha helped by late drilling and an… HARVESTTop UK egg producer shares why harvest remains specialHarvest at one of the UK’s best-known egg producers, Farmlay Eggs in Aberdeenshire, is well under way. Iain Chapman, managing director of the family business, which has a turnover of… HARVESTHarvest round-up: A season of record-breaking early startsIt has been a record-breaking harvest – unfortunately not in yield terms. Rather, combines have been clearing fields across the UK weeks ahead of usual timings. The prolonged dry weather… HARVESTHarvest 2025: OSR yields down and wheat soon to cut in HertsThe oilseed rape harvest is done and dusted for Hertfordshire arable farmer Eveey Hunter, but with yields down on usual. Crops looked well throughout the season at JS Hunter &… HARVESTCombining almost complete in a variable harvestCombines are slowly being packed away across the UK, although some crops are still waiting patiently to be cut as the weather proves problematic. See also: Harvest highs and lows from… Practical adviceSee all HARVEST AND CROP STORAGEWhat's in your grain store? Tackling pests before harvestIt is estimated that 90% of grain stores harbour at least one insect species known to infest grain, underlining the critical importance of good store hygiene in the run-up to… CROP MANAGEMENTAdvice for growers dealing with ergot this harvestThe fungal pathogen ergot is reported to be widespread across UK cereals this harvest, with some growers identifying the disease for the first time in decades. The greater incidence is… POTATOESShould you use DMN in potato stores this season?Processing potato growers had a positive experience with a new potato sprout suppressant last year, with the product achieving good sprout control in very challenging circumstances. However, pre-pack growers are… ARABLE14 ways to stay safe this harvest Harvest is often an intense time for farmers and their families, with a dangerous cocktail of long working hours, large machinery and pressure to meet deadlines. CXCS health and safety adviser Emily Jones shares some simple steps to… MARKET OPPORTUNITIESStrategy pointers for selling grain in a volatile marketWheat growers are being urged to calculate their cost of production before selling any grain for harvest 2023, as input costs have risen sharply while wheat prices have drifted lower.… HARVESTAdvice on reducing harvest losses in oilseed rapeGetting pre-harvest management of OSR crops right is essential for minimising harvest losses, which is not just money down the drain, but creates volunteer problems for years to come. Losses… InsightsSee all HARVESTHarvest 2025: The 5 top-yielding winter wheat varieties mapThroughout the harvest season, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from the AHDB’s 2025 wheat Recommended List (RL) harvest results. Use the map below to find… HARVESTHarvest 2025: 5 top-yielding winter OSR varietiesThroughout the harvest season, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from the AHDB’s 2025 oilseed rape Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find… VARIETY SELECTIONHarvest 2025: The 5 top-yielding winter barley varieties mapThroughout harvest 2025, we are updating our handy interactive map with the latest data from the AHDB’s winter barley Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the… ARABLETop 5 mistakes to avoid in grain storage managementEffective grain storage is essential for maintaining the quality and value of your harvest. However, common mistakes in storage management can lead to spoilage, pest infestations, and financial loss. With… HARVESTHow new technology enables yield mapping for root cropsIn-field yield mapping of root crops, such as sugar beet and potatoes, is tricky compared with grain crops, not least because of the added complication of soil attached to the… WHEATWheat variety winners and losers in challenging seasonWheat variety performance in 2024 was affected by the double whammy of terrible growing conditions and high disease pressure, making it a more complicated story than usual. There’s no doubt… HARVESTHarvest 2024: The 5 top-yielding spring barley varieties mapThroughout harvest 2024, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from 2024’s AHDB spring barley Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the five… HARVESTHarvest 2024: The 5 top-yielding winter wheat varieties mapThroughout the harvest season, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from the AHDB's 2024 wheat Recommended List (RL) harvest results. Use the map below to find… HARVESTHarvest 24: 5 top-yielding winter OSR varietiesThroughout the harvest season, we are updating our handy map with the latest data from the AHDB’s 2024 oilseed rape Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find… HARVESTHarvest 2024: The 5 top-yielding winter barley varieties mapThroughout harvest 2024, we are updating our handy interactive map with the latest data from the AHDB's winter barley Recommended List harvest results. Use the map below to find the… ARABLE9 steps to obtain accurate combine yield data this harvestCombine yield data is increasingly being used to make decisions, but a number of factors can lead to inaccurate maps. Paul Spackman takes a look Yield mapping has become an… POTATOESPotato growers urged to provide CIPC data to secure storesPotato growers have been invited to submit their potato residue test results to a cross-industry body, to help secure the future use of stores previously treated with the sprout suppressant… External resources AHDB Grain storage guide Good storage practice for cereals and oilseed rape View guide HSE Grain dust Safety guidance to protects you from exposure to grain dustView guide AHDB Grain sampling guide How to accurately assess grain quality and conditionView guide AIC grain passport Combinable Crops Passport for download/use. Includes explanatory notes on new passport requirementsDownload
