
Grain storage facilities: Planning for Efficiency and Quality
Download PDF A Grains Industry Guide Overview and introduction Grain storage systems come in a range of shapes and sizes to meet farm requirements and

Download PDF A Grains Industry Guide Overview and introduction Grain storage systems come in a range of shapes and sizes to meet farm requirements and

The decision of which silo to buy can be daunting, mainly because it’s a 20+ year investment and not a purchase that is easily returned
Hear the do’s and don’ts on grain bags from growers who have used them.
Get the best practice tips on storing grain in bags.

Explore the GroundCover Supplement: Grain Storage (Issue 119, Nov–Dec 2015), featuring the latest research, grower case studies, and practical strategies for on-farm grain storage. Topics include phosphine resistance, aeration cooling, nitrogen storage technology, grain hygiene, and tools helping growers improve grain quality and profitability.
Philip Burrill provides tips when taking advantage of the governments accelerated depreciation rules.

A video of aspects to consider before purchasing silos – impacts that last longer than the depreciation tax break.

South Australian grower Corey Blacksell shares his experience with on-farm storage expansion.

Fumigating with phosphine in unsealed silos does not kill pests at all stages of their life cycle. Repeat fumigations in unsealed silos increases resistance levels

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