Harvest Loss Measurement Checklist
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Planning & Preparation
Tasks to be completed before field measurements begin.
Date of Measurement Plan Creation
Objectives of Harvest Loss Measurement
Crop Type
Expected Yield (kg/ha or bu/ac)
Description of Field History (previous crops, fertilization, etc.)
Environmental Conditions to Consider (e.g., wind, humidity)
Personnel Roles and Responsibilities
Field Selection & Stratification
Defining representative areas for loss assessment, ensuring variety and field conditions are considered.
Selection Method
Number of Sampling Points
Justification for Sampling Points
Field Characteristics Considered
GPS Coordinates of Sampling Point 1
Area of Field (Hectares/Acres)
Crop Variety
Notes on Field Variability
Equipment & Materials
Ensuring all necessary tools and supplies are available and calibrated.
Combine Speed (km/h)
Grain Moisture Content (%)
Combine Header Type
Scale Capacity (kg)
Calibration Certificates (e.g., weigh scales, loss impact cloth)
Loss Impact Cloth Type
Impact Cloth Area (m²)
Notes on Equipment Condition (e.g., wear, adjustments)
Loss Measurement Techniques
Detailed procedures for conducting specific loss measurements (e.g., grain combine loss, fruit drop, pod shatter).
Combine Grain Loss Assessment Method
Combine Forward Speed (km/h)
Number of Combine Passes
Description of Field Conditions (Moisture, Residue, Slope)
Sample Area (m²)
Photos of Loss Sample
Fruit Drop Assessment Method
Notes on Loss Appearance (Color, Size, Damage)
Data Recording & Analysis
Methods for accurate data collection and subsequent statistical analysis to calculate loss percentages.
Combine Speed (km/h or mph)
Crop Yield (kg/ha or bu/acre)
Measured Loss (kg or lb)
Area Sampled (m² or ft²)
Loss Measurement Unit
Date of Measurement
Time of Measurement
Notes/Comments on Measurement Conditions
Photo/Video Evidence (Optional)
Reporting & Documentation
Compiling results, creating reports, and maintaining a clear record of the entire measurement process.
Executive Summary of Findings
Overall Harvest Loss Percentage (%)
Loss Rate per Measurement Point (kg/ha or equivalent)
Raw Data File (e.g., CSV, Excel)
Methodology Description
Standard Used (if applicable)
Report Creation Date
Limitations and Uncertainties
Reviewer Signature
Quality Control & Validation
Procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of the measurements.
Number of replicate measurements per transect/plot
Calibration method used for loss measurement equipment
Details of 'Other' calibration method (if selected)
Were measurements conducted by trained personnel?
Inter-observer variability coefficient (if multiple observers)
Calibration records and equipment maintenance logs
Date of equipment calibration
Describe any deviations from standard operating procedures observed during measurement.
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