GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team lead Chris Warrick said trials by Agriculture Victoria’s research team at Horsham SmartFarm indicated wheat falling number could increase by up to 50 seconds and even exceed 300 seconds post storage.
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Tip for sealing silos for fumigation that have a clamp style outlet seal. Thanks to the GRDC’s grain storage specialist Chris Warrick.
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GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team member Charlie Bergmeier reminds us to include sheep feeders and equipment in our grain storage hygiene regime.
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Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick explains, as a structural treatment for empty grain storages, DE (Diatomaceous Earth) is far more effective than lime.
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A simple step by step run through of how to calculate running costs of aeration cooling fans.
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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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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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GRDC Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick explains a key feature of fumigation recirculation systems in grain silos.
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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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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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