Know How / Harvest and crop storage Case studiesSee all HARVEST AND CROP STORAGEHow new grain store secured farm's future after stormWhen Storm Arwen hit parts of the UK in November 2021, bringing winds of up to 130mph, Andrew Reed's farmyard in Berwick-Upon-Tweed was devastated, leaving him without enough grain storage.… HARVEST AND CROP STORAGEA day in the life: Managing 100,000t of grain at PX FarmsNot many farms have a 100,000t grain storage facility on site, but for managing director James Peck of PX Farms, grain storage and processing is a key part of the… WHEATHow a colour sorter investment helps secure milling premiumsThe investment in a new colour sorter is helping the Wright family improve grain quality at their Leicestershire farm. With profit margins getting tighter, Wright’s Agriculture wanted to invest in… HARVEST AND CROP STORAGEWhy Cambs grower invested in bicropping separatorThe installation of a specialist crop separator at the family farm's bicropping enterprise is enabling farmer Hannah Darby to sell peas, beans and oats into premium markets. The bicropping system… POTATOESHow UK potato harvest has fared in a challenging 2025 seasonOne of the driest potato growing seasons in living memory has proved challenging for growers across the UK. We spoke to four farmers to find out how their crops performed.… HARVEST'Average at best' harvest for most Arable Insights farmersAfter a tricky growing season, has harvest surprised or confirmed worst fears for our Arable Insights’ farmer panel? Farmers Weekly finds out. See also: Why Herts farming family are moving… Practical adviceSee all HARVESTDid drought or heat have greater effect on crops?This summer’s prolonged period of low rainfall and repeated heatwaves have seen cereal yields struck down as stressed crops senesced rapidly. Drought is often viewed as the primary limitation to… HARVEST AND CROP STORAGESheds or silos? What to consider when upgrading grain storageFarmers looking to upgrade their grain handling facilities have two main options: invest in a new shed or opt for silos. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Silos offer… 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… InsightsSee all ARABLEGet ready for harvest with the Plug&Cool Grain Store PlannerAs another harvest season approaches, many farmers will already be thinking about how to prepare their grain stores for the months ahead. Good grain storage is about more than simply… 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… 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
