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Grain storage preparation: clean, control, check and comply

A practical guide to preparing storage before harvest — covering grain hygiene, structural treatments, fumigation and phosphine resistance, gas-tight sealing standards, and the respiratory protection needed to handle phosphine safely.

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Storage options to keep harvest moving and protect grain quality

Chris Warrick and Sudhan Shah walk through every on-farm storage option (bags, bunkers, pits, rings, sheds and silos), what each one suits, how to keep pests out, and what they actually cost per tonne.

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Expert advice helps guide grain storage investment

Speaking at the 2026 Australian Grain Storage and Protection Conference, NSW grain grower and GRDC Northern Panel member Mark Swift emphasised the importance of due diligence when investing in grain storage.

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Grain storage management equipment

The GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team are often asked what tools and equipment aid grain storage management and where they can be sourced. This catalogue is a reference of useful equipment with examples of where they can be sourced.

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On farm grain storage benefits.

This report by Pinion Advisory forms part of the GRDC Stored Grain Project and examines when, why, and under what conditions onfarm storage creates value.

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Grain storage cost considerations.

This costing guide aims to assist growers nationally to identify considerations for various types of storage across the three GRDC regions.

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Holding Over Moisture Grain With Aeration Cooling

Chris Warrick explains the option of using aeration cooling to hold slightly over moisture grain until it can be dried or blended with dryer grain.

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The current guide for Phosphine Fumigation

.Safe Work Australia announced changes to Worker Exposure Limits for airborne contaminants, affective December 2026. This article aims to provide the latest information available to manage phosphine use in compliance with the new limits.

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Fumigation timing for stored grain

When is the best time to fumigate stored grain? Ben White and Chris Warrick from GRDC’s Grain Storage team discuss three common fumigation timing strategies: pre-emptive fumigation after harvest, fumigation on insect detection, and calendar-based fumigation. Learn why gas-tight, pressure-tested silos are essential, how aeration cooling can improve storage outcomes, and how to balance fumigation timing with grain quality, market requirements, and buyer specifications.

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The fumigation process in grain storages

Successful grain storage requires an essential grain fumigation process to achieve effective insect control and help prevent phosphine resistance in stored grain. Ben White and Chris Warrick from GRDC’s Grain Storage team explain best-practice phosphine fumigation, including the importance of gas-tight, pressure-tested silos, correct phosphine dosage calculations, exposure periods, residue management, ventilation requirements, and withholding periods. Whether you’re managing wheat storage, grain silos, or on-farm grain storage facilities, this practical guide provides valuable advice for successful grain fumigation, stored grain pest management, and maintaining grain quality.

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