
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dust masks and eye protection: Grain storage safety essentials
Dust exposure is a common but often overlooked safety risk in grain storage operations. Watch as Chris Warrick and Ben White from the GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team discuss the importance of choosing the right dust masks, respirators, and eye protection when working around grain storages, silos, and sheds. Learn when to use P2 and P3 dust masks, the benefits of full-face respirators, and how sealed safety goggles help protect against airborne dust during grain handling, storage cleaning, and compressed air use.

Home made venturi for DE application with leaf blower
Grain storage specialists Chris Warrick and Ben White show how a homemade venturi attachment can be used with a leaf blower to apply diatomaceous earth.

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.

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.

