On-site Commodity Evaluation
Our graders provide immediate quality classification based on internationally accepted grading systems and contract specifications. With experienced inspectors stationed at key trading locations, we deliver rapid and reliable quality assessments that support real-time trading decisions.
Where required, field samples are immediately transferred to our laboratories for confirmatory analysis, ensuring that on-site evaluations are backed by comprehensive analytical verification.
On-site Evaluations Include
- Grain, pulse and feed grading
- Moisture, foreign matter and damaged kernel assessment
- Protein screening and physical quality checks
- Infestation and mould detection
- Pre-blending quality matching assessments
What This Delivers
Our on-site quality supervision and grading services provide immediate, actionable intelligence that enables confident trading decisions and protects your commercial interests.
Real-time Trading
Decisions
Accept, condition or reject lots immediately based on accurate quality assessments, avoiding delays and uncertainty in your trading operations.
Price Negotiations
& Claims Prevention
Support price negotiations with objective quality data and prevent costly claims by identifying quality issues before they become disputes.
Buyer Expectation Alignment
Ensure shipment quality aligns with buyer expectations and contract specifications, maintaining strong commercial relationships and repeat business.
Frequently asked questions
We apply internationally recognized grading standards including USDA, Canadian Grain Commission, GAFTA, and country-specific standards. Our graders are trained to evaluate commodities against contract specifications, buyer requirements, and destination market standards to ensure accurate and relevant quality classification.
Our on-site graders provide immediate preliminary results for visual quality parameters, moisture, and basic physical assessments. This enables real-time trading decisions. Where laboratory confirmation is required, samples are expedited to our facilities with results typically available within 24-48 hours.
We provide on-site grading for a wide range of agricultural commodities including wheat, barley, maize, rice, pulses (lentils, chickpeas, beans), oilseeds (sunflower, rapeseed, soybeans), and animal feed ingredients. Our graders are equipped with portable testing equipment for moisture, test weight, and visual assessment.
Pre-blending quality matching involves assessing multiple lots before blending to ensure the final blend meets target specifications. Our graders evaluate each component lot's quality parameters and calculate optimal blending ratios to achieve desired protein levels, moisture content, or other quality targets.
Our graders conduct visual inspections for live insects, insect damage, webbing, and mould growth. We use sieving techniques to detect hidden infestation and assess grain temperature which can indicate insect activity. Samples showing signs of infestation can be sent to our laboratories for detailed pest identification and mould analysis.
Yes, our grading certificates provide documented evidence of quality at the time of inspection. As an independent third party, our assessments are accepted by traders, banks, and arbitration bodies. For dispute resolution, we recommend laboratory-confirmed results which carry greater evidentiary weight in formal proceedings.
