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 As from July 2006 new legal EU limits for mycotoxins produced by various Fusarium species apply to grain intended for human consumption. These Fusarium diseases are now measured in milling wheat and malting barleys. Most likely feed wheat will be included soon. If levels of toxins are too high, the crop can be rejected at intake. |
Nidera UK Ltd. wants to be sure that farmers are fully aware of the situation and strongly advises farmers to read the below information carefully.
HGCA Topic Sheet No 91 – Managing the Fusarium mycotoxin risk in wheat
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain fungi under specific conditions. Grain is susceptible to mycotoxins produced either whilst the crops is growing by Fusarium species or during storage by Penicillium species.
Please click here to read the full article.
HGCA Safe Storage Calculator
The Safe Storage Time Calculator aims to help growers keep on top of drying and cooling at harvest to protect the quality and safety of their grain in store.
To read the full article and download the Safe Storage Time Calculator please click here.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Nidera UK Ltd.
Phone: +44-1473-275020
E-mail: info@nidera-uk.com
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