Australian growers are steadily lifting the standard of on-farm grain storage. In the past 15 years, average capacity has almost tripled – from about 850 tonnes in 2009 to more than 2450 tonnes in 2024. This growth reflects the importance of storage as part of the farming business model: capturing market premiums, smoothing harvest logistics, and safeguarding grain quality.
Continue readingUsers must heed rising phosphine resistance (GRDC Groundcover Supplement)
Australian growers have relied heavily on phosphine fumigation to disinfest stored grain and meet market expectations for high-quality grain with nil tolerance to insects. However, reliance on one chemical over a long period of time has led to resistance.
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