You might think of cereal as being a bowl of goodness to start your day, but going back in time, cereal is also the collective name for any grassy product that is grown for food. There are lots of breakfast cereals that are made right here in Dorset but there are also various other cereals available so you can make your own. In fact, some of the UK’s favourite names in breakfast cereals are grown and produced right here in Dorset. The most common types of cereals harvested in Dorset include maize, wheat, barley millet, oats and rye.