The lab runs analysis on samples taken from raw seed batches, directly post-harvest. The team members make sure that they are available throught the analysis process to answer all the questions farmers can have to ensure that they fully understand their results.
Estimating the quality of the harvest
During this type of analysis, the lab runs tests to determine 3 key criteria :
- the rate of waste
- the purity after sorting/cleaning and the number of foreign seeds present
- the germination capacity of the seed batch after cleaning
The report provides farmers with a full over view of all methods used and the data generated at each step of the process.
Cleaning/ seed sorting
The laboratory can also clean small seed batches for farmers. This can include :
- complete cleaning(including threshing if necessary)
- finishing steps of the cleaning processus to improve a precleaned batch
- specific sorting to improve the germination quality of batches
In relation to this activity the lab can process seed batches produced in organic farming.
An independent laboratory
The laboratory provides reliable, fair and neutral analyses for farmers who wish to obtain a precise characterization of their batches.
