The stored grain extension team have put together some key resources on setting up and storing grain in bunkers. Rather than re-invent the wheel, useful information resources from commercial suppliers of bunker tarps and equipment has been included.
Fundamentals for successful bunker storage include:
- Site selection and preparation – keeping water out and away is critical.
- Plan bunker dimensions to match tarp size and allow for bunker inloading equipment.
- Determine tarp hold-down method and groundsheet sealing.
- Fill evenly to aid runoff and avoid pockets of air under the tarp.
- Adopt an operating protocol for moving tarps on and off the stack safely.
Watch this video of grain storage specialist Philip Burrill outlining the key considerations for bunkers
Read about key learnings, tips and tricks from grower’s experiences using all forms of ground level storage
Resources from bunker tarp and equipment suppliers
Polytex
Polytex invest considerably in developing information resources and have generously made their instructional video freely accessible for storedgrain site visitors. Their other resource links are also listed below.
- Detailed instructional video on setting up and managing bunkers