Seed and Grain Analysis in Driffield

Be ready for the harvest

SGS can help you save money and avoid losses from the use of grains of unknown quality. As an independent third party, not tied to merchants or traders, we are able to offer impartial, objective and accurate analysis. Our seed and grain testing laboratory is a DEFRA (APHA) licensed seed testing facility and is approved for analysis under both the TASCC and GAFTA assurance schemes. Our qualified, experienced analysts use internationally recognised methods to remove any doubts about the quality of your seeds and grains.

We also offer advice on seed and grain quality and associated topics.

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Seed and Grain Testing Pricelist 2021

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Seed analysis

We offer advisory testing of farm saved seeds:

Germination
Rapid tetrazolium viability (RTV)
Screenings
Seed identification
Moisture
Thousand seed weight (TSW)
Purity
Other species content
Vigour testing
Stem nematode

Disease analysis

Our range of disease testing options for seed includes:

Wheat fusarium and septoria
Wheat bunt
Barley loose smut
Barley leaf stripe and net blotch
Bean stem nematode
Bean ascochyta

We will provide other tests on request.

Grain quality analysis

SGS offers a wide range of analyses to determine the quality of your milling, malting, oilseed and feed crops. Competitively priced packages are available to cover analysis of the major quality parameters of milling wheat and malting barley. Analyses include:

Protein
Hagberg
Nitrogen
Admixture
Moisture
Natural weight (NW)
Oil content
Gluten
Infestation
Analysis of borage, crambe and other oilseeds

We also offer rapid mycotoxin analysis for grain. Don, Zearalenone and Ochratoxin testing can usually be completed the same day.

Submitting your samples

You may submit your samples by post or in person at our Driffield laboratory. To avoid delays, samples should be clearly marked with identification along with your analysis requirements.

For germination testing please indicate the type of test you require. If you request a germination test you will receive a 'grow on' test. If you require a rapid germination test please request RTV.

Please refer to our price list for sample size requirements.

Note that a sample size of 1.2kg is required for stem nematode testing in beans due to new requirements.

The results of your analysis will normally be emailed to you on the day of completion.

Why choose SGS?

We offer:

Qualified seed and grain analysts
Rapid turnaround times
Technical competence
Independent accreditation by industry recognised assurance schemes
Latest analytical instruments
Global network

With a commitment to supporting our customers and their businesses, SGS will be there for you during the new growing season.

About SGS

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.