Long Distance Insects raise the Hygiene Bar (GRDC Ground Cover)
New insights into the ecology of three major
insect pests of stored grain have implications
for farm hygiene practices
19/11/2015
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Insect Control
Oxygen Starvation Trial (GRDC Ground Cover)
WA growers will put controlled-atmosphere technology through its paces this harvest,
as part of research into chemical-free alternatives for stored-grain insect control
19/11/2015
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Search continues for phosphine alternatives (GRDC Groundcover)
It seems unlikely there will be a single solution to replace the highly effective phosphine. Rather, a suite of alternatives will be required, applied with tactical precision to extend the life of phosphine and maintain Australia’s export commitment of nil live insects in grain shipments
19/11/2015
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Insect Control
It’s all in the seal (GRDC Groundcover)
Replacing oxygen in grain storage silos with nitrogen has proven an effective way to remove insects at all stages of their life cycle, leaving stored grain – be it wheat or canola – preserved, residue-free and subject to no withholding periods.
19/11/2015
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Insect Control
Reduced pest burden slows resistance (GRDC Groundcover)
This GRDC GroundCover feature brings together two articles exploring the benefits of aeration cooling in grain storage, including solar-powered aeration systems and research showing how cooler grain temperatures can reduce insect pressure and help slow phosphine resistance development.
19/11/2015
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Grain Hygiene & Structural Treatments
DE Products put to the test (GRDC Ground Cover)
Prevention rather than cure is always the best approach when it comes to grain storage hygiene GroundCover™ Supplement Issue: 119 | 02 Nov 2015 | Author: Philip Burrill
12/11/2015
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Grain Storage Facilities
Asset Depreciation Change
Philip Burrill provides tips when taking advantage of the governments accelerated depreciation rules.
14/09/2015
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Grain Aeration
Equilibrium Moisture Content Charts for Grains Storage Management – PAMI Saskatchewan 2015
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02/09/2015
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Grain Quality
Storage Checklist
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
08/07/2015
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Storage Pests & Insects
Identification of the flat grain beetles (Cryptolestes spp.) of Australia – DAF
Three species of flat grain beetles (Cryptolestes spp.) occur in stored grain in Australia. Adults are fast moving, small (2mm), flat, with longer antennae than
08/07/2015
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