Chris Knight
Head of Agriculture

"Primary production is now an integral part of the food chain and we offer specific expertise to help farmers and growers meet the changes that conformance and quality system requirements demand.

Through the use of Assured Crop Production (applying the principles of HACCP to crop production) we are able to design and audit systems for farmers and growers to demonstrate that the production of their crops is controlled via a hazard analysis system with the necessary post-harvest traceability.

Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to offer unique post-harvest services with fully integrated trial designs that meet detailed client specifications. And we are the only research centre to offer a complete pesticide service undertaking field and storage testing, processing, sensory and residue analyses to appropriate GLP and UKAS accreditation and to ORETO standards.

If you produce, supply or procure primary products we can help you ensure the safety, quality and acceptability of food raw materials."