UK Grain Quality Up

Posted by Nogger - a legend in his own mind at 11:41 | Categorized as

11/11/10 -- The quality of this season's grain harvest in the UK was significantly better than in recent years, according to the results of the HGCA's Cereal Quality Survey.

Wheat specific weights averaged 77kg/hl, with the best results coming from the northern region at 78 kg/hl. Hagbergs averaged 270, with those in the South East (278) and surprisingly Wales (279) the highest. Protein content averaged 11.9% with the best results coming from the Eastern and Midlands regions (both 12.2%). Malacca had the highest average hagbergs at 324, with Hereward achieving the best protein level (13.6%). Detailed results here.

Barley specific weights averaged 67 kg/hl, with nitrogens coming in at 1.64%. Specific weights were highest in the Eastern region at 67.5% and nitrogens best in the Midlands at 1.76%. Carat was the variety that scored best, with the highest specific weight and nitrogen. Detailed results here.