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OATS
Planting
Tending
Harvesting
Swathing
Once the crop has been swathed, the harvesting must be carried
out as soon as possible, ideally within 10 days of swathing. If
the crop is left exposed to the elements for too long too long
and subjected to long periods of wetting, the grain may sprout
and become stained. In more extreme cases the swath could also
become contaminated with bronze field beetle.
The stubble being torn out of the field during the swathing
operation is one of the major sources of contamination in swathed
oats. This usually occurs when the swather is operated at too high
a ground speed or when trying to swath when the straw is tough
due to it being cool or damp. As well as stubble contamination,
another issue that can hinder farmers when harvesting oats is
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known in the industry as lodging. In tall varieties of oats, lodging
of oats is a more common problem. Due to the heavy mat of
stems that is formed in a lodged crop, ripening can be delayed
as a result of reduced airflow, increased shading and higher soil
moisture.
Storage of Oats
Grain moisture
Insect Contamination
Duration of storage