Key points
– A new study is investigating the impact of high temperatures and high moisture content on lentil storage to help growers protect grain quality
– Important quality traits such as seed coat colour (redness), germination efficiency and cooking quality were adversely affected by inappropriate storage conditions in as little as four months
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Wheat Equilibrium moisture content Sorghum Equilibrium moisture content
Philip Burrill explains the best way to store planting seed and why.
A grain storage template for growers to record site information, best practice activities and records. Also includes a guide to grain storage best practice. Download
Grain Storage Fact Sheet February 2015 Results of aeration trials supported by the Australian Oilseed Federation Oilseed Development Fund and the Australian Sunflower Association as
Storing pulses successfully requires a balance between ideal harvest and storage conditions. Harvesting at 14 per cent moisture content captures grain quality and reduces mechanical
