date:Jun 27, 2013
d pre-germination of seeds in late harvest increase FFA levels.
Harvest is a busy period so getting all the crops in at the optimum time can be difficult, especially if there is a poor weather window. If growers do have to bring in their oilseed rape a little early or late they should keep in mind that the FFA content may be affected, he added.
The survey has also indicated that drying practices influence FFA content, with increased levels recorded when higher drying temperatures were used.