The GRDC invests in the Grain Storage Extension Project to provide information and training for growers to use best practice for on-farm grain storage.

    The project provides a stored grain information hub, GRDC GrowNote on Grain Storage and other resources, on-farm training and workshops, industry support, manufacturer and retailer support and individual phone support via 1800 WEEVIL. 

    Chris Warrick

    National Coordinator - Horsham Vic info@storedgrain.com.au

    Private consultant Chris coordinates the national extension team and equips growers with the knowledge and skills to make informed, strategic decisions around on-farm grain storage. Working in the southern and eastern states of Australia, Chris draws on his years of experience working with the national extension team to present grain storage workshops on best management practices and the economics of expanding on-farm storage.

    Ben White

    Perth WA
    Ben@storedgrain.com.au

    Ben delivers on-farm workshops and training sessions in the west and central regions of Australia. As an agricultural engineer Ben draws on his extensive industry experience as a researcher with the Kondinin Group to complement his knowledge and experience in grain storage. Recognised with a GRDC Seed of Light award, Ben is a familiar face to many growers and brings a fresh and practical approach to best practices in on farm storage. 

    Alex Conway

    Toowoomba QLD Alex@storedgrain.com.au

    With a background in agricultural engineering and grain storage R&D, Alex now delivers workshops and supports growers in QLD and northern NSW. Alex was fortunate to start his extension career being trained by Philip Burrill prior to his retirement which bolstered his existing experience in the grain aeration industry. Alex brings a complimentary skillset to
    deliver new research, technical knowledge and best practice strategies for on-farm grain storage workshops.

    Brock Dembowski

    Townsville QLD Brock@storedgrain.com.au

    Prior to Philip Burrill’s retirement, Brock worked closely with him, combining their knowledge and passion for the agronomics of tropical grain production and storage. Brock now supports growers in northern QLD delivering information and workshops to guide the development and management of on-farm grain storage. Working closely with the DAF Post Harvest Commodity Protection Unit, Brock is a key link to ensure the challenges of tropical grain storage are included in national research and development.

    Mark Earles

    Geelong Vic
    Mark@storedgrain.com.au

    Mark’s past and current experience extends from grain production and on-farm storage including drying, to commercial fumigation, grain accumulation and brokerage/consulting. While he builds his skills in extension and information delivery, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team’s development and extension activities.

    Charlie Bergmeier

    Lockhart NSW Charlie@storedgrain.com.au

    Charlie brings current farming experience and knowledge to complement the team’s development and extension activities. As he builds his knowledge in grain storage and skills in extension, Charlie provides valuable insight ensuring the teams work is directly applicable and beneficial to improving grower returns through on-farm grain storage management.

    Past team members

    The grain storage extension team acknowledge the significant contributions made to the
    industry by past team members, researchers, growers and industry personnel. In particular more recently retired team members include Chris Newman, Philip Burrill and the late Peter Botta.

    Philip Burrill

    For support enquiries, more information or to arrange a workshop in your area
    contact your nearest grain storage specialist via 

    Grains Research &
    Development Corporation