Investment in on farm storage and the grain supply chain
Source Link GRDC Author: Andrew Freeth, ‘Fairfield’ Gilgandra, Nuffield Farming Scholar Take home message Growers considering investment in On Farm Storage (OFS) should establish clear
Source Link GRDC Author: Andrew Freeth, ‘Fairfield’ Gilgandra, Nuffield Farming Scholar Take home message Growers considering investment in On Farm Storage (OFS) should establish clear

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

In order to kill grain pests at all stages of their life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult), phosphine gas needs to reach, and be maintained

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
Source Link GRDC Author: Greg Daglish, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Take home message A pilot study in southern Queensland demonstrated that combining the
Source link GRDC Author: Andrew Ridley, Philip Burrill and Pat Collins, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Take home message Results of trial fumigations conducted
Source Link GRDC Author: Philip Burrill, DAF Qld. Take home message Seek advice to ensure the right size aeration fans and associated equipment are fitted

Two methods for fumigating and venting grain bags with phosphine have been trialed. While passively venting a grain bag is possible, it takes significantly longer
Hear the do’s and don’ts on grain bags from growers who have used them.