The GroundCover Supplement: Grain Storage (Issue 156, January–February 2022) explores the latest advancements, research, and practical strategies helping Australian growers improve on-farm grain storage systems.
This edition features articles on successful fumigation practices, phosphine resistance, aeration systems, grain storage infrastructure, temporary storage solutions, and the GRDC extension team supporting growers across Australia. It also highlights practical storage innovations, safety considerations, and emerging research aimed at improving grain quality and protecting market access.
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Contents
| Title | Page |
|---|---|
| Today’s grain storage investments support tomorrow’s world | 2 |
| Meet the dedicated team improving on-farm grain storage | 3 |
| Successful fumigation: Gas-tight and just right | 4–5 |
| When to open sealed silos | 6–7 |
| Getting the most out of ground-level fumigation | 8 |
| Local study breathes fresh air into grain aeration | 9 |
| Top tips for grain storage success | 10–11 |
| Boosting on-farm storage with bags and bunkers | 12–13 |
| Phosphine venting and delivery limits require more research | 14–15 |
| Users must heed rising phosphine resistance | 16 |