Unfortunately, there are few homes for ergot-contaminated grain, so for those affected, the cost and inconvenience of cleaning and segregating contaminated samples has been significant.
Removing ergot from contaminated grain requires specialist colour separation equipment. This is a service that Agrii undertakes most years but demand this season has been exceptional. While we endeavour to satisfy all enquiries, capacity is limited, and we are working with customers to clean grain based on the expected date of movement.
The Agrii fleet of mobile colour separators represents a cost-effective and convenient means of removing ergot and while the team is busy, there is spare capacity through the spring period. For more information or to schedule a visit, please email Mark Taylor, Agrii National Farm Saved Seed Business Manager, at mark.s.taylor@agrii.co.uk.
See ‘Dealing with ergot’ for practical steps to reduce the risk to your crops.
