Niab has trained many generations of crop inspectors and seed analysts from across the UK agricultural industry. Our training, including refresher courses, is based around the seed certification schemes. We train more than 300 crop inspectors each year, who go on to officially check the various levels of certified seed that are sold in the UK, with 550 field plots set-aside specifically for training purposes. Courses are also available on seed sampling, grain variety identification, seed analysis and seed certification administration.

Training courses 2025

For further information and to book places email  cert.training [at] niab.com

Cereal crop inspectors training and examination

For further information and to book places email lsscourse [at] niab.com

31st March 2025 - Online

Candidate will be sent a programme and log in details for the Niab training platform to access online course material, this includes presentations and practice questions. This must be viewed before attending the course (Minimum time 10hrs)

9th & 10th April 2025 – Sophi Taylor (CB24 9NZ)

Candidates will need to attend on one of the above dates at Niab Park Farm, Histon, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NZ. The day of attendance will include practical demonstration (spearing and riffling) and a question-and-answer session covering areas of the theory presentations, followed by a theory and practical examination in the afternoon.

Cost = £770