A practical guide to preparing storage before harvest — covering grain hygiene, structural treatments, fumigation and phosphine resistance, gas-tight sealing standards, and the respiratory protection needed to handle phosphine safely.
The GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team are often asked what tools and equipment aid grain storage management and where they can be sourced. This catalogue is a reference of useful equipment with examples of where they can be sourced.
.Safe Work Australia announced changes to Worker Exposure Limits for airborne contaminants, affective December 2026. This article aims to provide the latest information available to manage phosphine use in compliance with the new limits.
The stored grain extension team have put together some key resources on setting up and storing grain in bunkers. Rather than re-invent the wheel, useful information resources from commercial suppliers of bunker tarps and equipment has been included.
Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for health and safety when fumigating with phosphine.
The phosphine label mandates the use of a full-face respirator with a combination particulate (P1) and phosphine gas cartridge filter along with elbow-length rubber gloves to comply with label requirements.
In this episode of the GRDC podcast, Chris Warrick from the Stored Grain Extension Team shares the most important steps growers can take to protect grain quality and reduce storage risks.
During this video, Chris Warrick and Alex Conway discuss ‘Monitoring grain temperature’ and explore the various methods available and the factors to consider when deciding on a system that’s best suited to your business.
During this video, Chris Warrick and Alex Conway discuss ‘Fumigation recirculation’ and provide guidance on both passive and powered systems.
Pre-harvest grain storage health check – Chris Warrick, Primary Business.
With harvest looming this livestream will address timely factors that will impact your grain storage outcomes. Preventing issues is always better than dealing with them and the loss they cause. Topics will include high impact hygiene, this year’s protectant choices and application, retrofitting and utilising aeration cooling.