Theme: Grain storage update for the Northern & Southern Regions

Topics:

  • Aeration system design – The uses and limitations of existing aeration systems & questions to ask when purchasing or retrofitting. Alex Conway (GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team)
    • Grain type & fan performance
    • Fan performance & motor limitations
    • Airflow
    • Cooling results & air flow rates.
  • Venting after fumigation – research comparing trial results with label directions & buyer needs. Manoj Nayak (QDAF)
    • Vent time
    • Measuring gas clearance
    • Planning fumigations.
  • Fumigating & venting grain bags after phosphine or sulfuryl fluoride – market drivers for fumigation, passive venting & planning equipment & time. Mark Earles (GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team)
  • Insect resistance to fumigants & protectants – recent trends and guidance for management. Brodie Foster (QDAF)
  • Q & A. Chris Warrick (GRDC Stored Grain Extension Team).

The GRDC grain storage extension team along with entomologists from QDAF provide an update on the latest research in grain storage for the southern and northern grains regions.