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Economics of Grain Storage

Aeration running costs

Grain Storage Specialists Chris Warrick and Ben White step through an example to calculate aeration running costs.

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02/11/2023 No Comments
Grain Storage Facilities

Pressure test silos every time

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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04/06/2023 No Comments
Grain Storage Facilities

Grain Bags Tips

Chris Warrick provides some key tips for avoiding issues when using grain bags.

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27/10/2022 No Comments
Grain Storage Facilities

Boosting on-farm storage with bags and bunkers

With care, bags and bunkers can provide a practical solution to the harvest logistics challenge.

High-quality sealed silos offer top-of-the-range storage, but the boom in demand for on-farm storage means growers are also exploring cheaper options to expand capacity.

Bags and bunkers have become a popular, more affordable choice, but growers need to be on their toes to avoid costly failures with these temporary storage solutions.

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26/02/2022 No Comments
Grain Storage Facilities

Top tips for grain storage success

Take a sneak peek at some of GRDC’s storage extension team’s favourite systems.

The grain storage extension team regularly meets growers and industry participants on-farm to run workshops and provide specialist advice. Examples of well-laid-out facilities, smart features, ideas and innovations are highlighted here to help inspire other growers who are investing in grain storage infrastructure.

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26/02/2022 No Comments

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