Buyers test a small sample and judge the whole lot, so how it is taken matters.
Take a representative sample
- Sample from many bags, a set fraction or number depending on lot size, not just the top ones.
- Use a probe or trier that reaches different depths of the bag.
- Combine the pieces, mix well and reduce by quartering or a divider to a working sample.
What is tested
Moisture, foreign matter, broken or damaged kernels, colour, size, insects and, for some crops, oil content or toxin levels.
Good practice
Take your own sample first and test it. Keep a sealed duplicate sample, labelled with lot, date and bag count, in case of disagreement. Record the results on the lot sheet.
Being able to say what your grain tests at builds trust and speeds sales.
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