About Us
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Oxford Agricultural Trials (OAT) is proud to be one of the most experienced crop research organisations in the industry with over 40 years of expertise and an impeccable reputation for delivering excellence in crop research.
As a unique, regionalised company, we cover all the key production areas across the UK, ensuring data from the various soil and climate types found around the UK.
We conduct field trials for numerous clients across a wide range of agricultural and Horticultural crops. We specialise in evaluating agrochemicals, crop varieties, fertilisers, biostimulants and organic products for the crop protection industry.
We pride ourselves on maintaining an excellent, reliable and independent reputation, highlighted by our ORETO certification which we have upheld for over 25 years.
Leveraging the latest industry technology, including drones equipped with multispectral cameras and RTK spears, we provide in-depth imagery for analysis and create virtual 360-Degree trials tours accessible worldwide. Our wide range of specialist machinery is a further critical asset and combined with our unrivalled breadth and depth of knowledge is vital to our success for clients.
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OAT’s client-focused approach, extensive knowledge, and commitment to high-quality trials ensure we remain at the forefront of agricultural research.
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1. Winter wheat
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