On-farm grain storage is playing an increasingly important role in cropping and other grain-related businesses. Q&A with Growers Tristan Nitschke, Andy Tucker and Brewer Drew Hennessy.
The journey from grain paddock to a pint of beer involves careful management at every stage to maintain quality and meet brewing standards. GRDC’s article, From Paddock to Pint, explores the critical steps in the grain supply chain that ensure high-quality barley for brewing. From optimal growing practices to specialized storage and handling, each phase is essential in delivering a premium product for the beer industry. This article highlights the close collaboration between grain growers and brewers, emphasizing how quality control from farm to brewery impacts the final product.
Discover the process that brings barley from the paddock to your pint.
Protecting your harvest from insect threats requires diligent control and precise fumigation practices. In GRDC’s article, Insect Control and Effective Fumigation Help Guard Your Harvest, the focus is on strategies to enhance biosecurity and preserve grain quality. Key points include:
Fumigation Best Practices: Effective fumigation techniques are critical for eliminating pests while safeguarding the crop.
Biosecurity Measures: A strong biosecurity approach helps prevent insect infestations before they become a threat.
Integrated Pest Management: Using a combination of methods, including proper storage and sanitation, can minimize pest risks.
Stay informed on the best methods to protect your harvest and ensure grain quality
Explore innovative pest management strategies focused on cleanliness and proactive practices in GRDC’s latest article, A Clean Approach to Pest Management. This approach highlights how effective sanitation and hygiene practices can reduce pest infestations, helping to maintain crop health and yield. Learn more about practical steps for pest prevention and control in this comprehensive guide.
Optimizing grain storage is essential for smooth and efficient harvest operations. In GRDC’s article, Grain Storage Keeps Harvest Operations on a Roll, learn how strategic storage solutions can support seamless harvests and protect grain quality. Adequate on-farm storage allows for continuous harvesting without delays caused by transport or delivery bottlenecks. Proper storage conditions help maintain grain quality, ensuring that crops remain market-ready. Additionally, storing grain on-farm gives growers flexibility in choosing optimal selling times, maximizing profit potential.
Explore how effective grain storage can keep your harvest operations running smoothly.
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.
Over the past five years, insect pests have become harder to control with the fumigant used widely in on-farm storage, the GRDC’s national monitoring and management program has found.
The GRDC Grain Storage Extension team travelled extensively, gathering data on aeration performance in the field. The team tested some 48 different silo configurations with a range of fan types and with different grain types and depths.
New phosphine residue limits are shaping best practices for grain storage and fumigation venting. GRDC’s article, New Phosphine Residue Limits Test Venting Standards, discusses the recent updates to phosphine residue regulations and how they impact fumigation processes.
Automatic grain cooling technology offers a reliable solution for maintaining grain quality during storage. In GRDC’s article, The Automatic Advantage of Grain Cooling, discover how automated systems provide consistent temperature control, reducing the risk of spoilage and pest infestations. By regulating grain temperatures automatically, this technology minimizes the need for frequent manual checks and helps growers protect their harvest with less effort. Automated cooling systems not only preserve grain quality but also offer energy efficiency, making them a valuable tool for modern grain storage management.
Learn more about the benefits of automatic grain cooling in maintaining optimal storage conditions.