51AV视频

Why ergot can be a hidden threat

Increasing ergot incidence and contamination of apparently clean grain with invisible ergot alkaloids can pose compliance and food safety challenges in the grain supply chain

clock 鈥� 4 min read
Grass-weeds within crops are thought to be the primary source of ergot infection
Image:

Grass-weeds within crops are thought to be the primary source of ergot infection

Management guidelines for ergot are to be updated following a surge in the prevalence of ergot in UK grain supplied for processing in recent years. This increase has coincided with a reduction of ergot...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on 51AV视频Life

Yorkshire chef shows appreciation of farmers with discount at Michelin-starred restaurant
51AV视频Life

Yorkshire chef shows appreciation of farmers with discount at Michelin-starred restaurant

The Abbey Inn, Byland is offering farmers an exclusive discount at the Yorkshire restaurant in February to recognise the contribution and value of British farming

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 01 February 2026 鈥� 1 min read
Tractor run raises record amount for Air Ambulance
51AV视频Life

Tractor run raises record amount for Air Ambulance

Farmers in West Sussex have raised more than 拢35,000 for charity after arranging a Christmas tractor run

Mia Willemsen
clock 01 February 2026 鈥� 1 min read
Rural churches bemoan Gov's 'worship tax' catch in new fund
51AV视频Life

Rural churches bemoan Gov's 'worship tax' catch in new fund

Could rural and farming landscapes alter significantly without churches?

Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 31 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read