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On-farm grain storage: Part 1/6 Economics aeration

A simple step by step run through of how to calculate running costs of aeration cooling fans.

Get Gas-tight Storage

Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick encourages growers without any sealable silos to get some gas-tight storage to enable fumigation when required.

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Winter is The Time for Grain Storage Hygiene

Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick reminds growers to clean up grain storages before the weather warms up and insect pests become more active.

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Explosion Panel Required in Fumigation Recirculation Box

GRDC Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick explains a key feature of fumigation recirculation systems in grain silos.

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Phospine Exposure in Large Grain Storages with or without Recirculation

GRDC Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick explains how long to leave phosphine in large grain silos. What does ‘surface only application’ mean on the phosphine label?

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Good Reason to Pressure Test Silos Before Fumigating

GRDC Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick demonstrates why a pressure test before every fumigation is worth while. Silos may be pressure tested on delivery or installation but ensuring they are actually sealed before fumigation can save time and ensure a successful result.

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