What a mixed bag with harvest; small grain issues, variable proteins, discoloured grain. All related to extended rainfall and waterlogging which has either increased disease pressure and/or prematurely finished crops off before they could fully fill grain.
The wet lead into harvest resulted in a significant deterioration of seed quality, particularly cereals, which have limited ability to withstand such conditions. It is important to be able to identify weather damaged seed and understand the limitations when using this grain as seed.
When pre-harvest moisture is significant the seed will swell and start the . . .
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