Grain Silo Considerations and Aeration Performance, guides growers through essential factors to consider when choosing and managing grain silos. For growers looking to enhance storage conditions, this article provides a comprehensive look at how optimal aeration and silo choice work together to support long-term grain quality and safety.
Aeration, Back Pressure, fan performance, field testing, Fumigation, phosphine, Resistance, update, Venting, webinar
GRDC Grains Research Update, Online – Grain Storage update for the Western Region. Including topics – Aeration, Back Pressure, Fan performance, Field testing, Fumigation, Phosphine Resistance, Venting.
GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team member Charlie Bergmeier reminds us to include sheep feeders and equipment in our grain storage hygiene regime.
Grain Storage Specialists Chris Warrick and Ben White explain why the cheapest form of storage is the one that suits the purpose.
Grain Storage Specialist Alex Conway guides us through purchasing the correct mask for handling phosphine.
Grain Storage Specialist Alex Conway explains the various types of phosphine monitoring equipment. Types covered include high-range for fumigation, low-range for safety or clearance and real-time monitors.
Contact details to send grain storage insect samples for resistance testing.
This summary of development activity work conducted by the GRDC grain storage extension team investigates current knowledge and understandings relating to the aeration of grain in storage in Australia.
Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick explains, as a structural treatment for empty grain storages, DE (Diatomaceous Earth) is far more effective than lime.