GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team member Charlie Bergmeier reminds us to include sheep feeders and equipment in our grain storage hygiene regime.
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Storage options
Grain Storage Specialists Chris Warrick and Ben White explain why the cheapest form of storage is the one that suits the purpose.
Continue readingMasks for phosphine
Grain Storage Specialist Alex Conway guides us through purchasing the correct mask for handling phosphine.
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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.
Continue readingStored Grain Protectant Application System Components
Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick explains, as a structural treatment for empty grain storages, DE (Diatomaceous Earth) is far more effective than lime.
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Grain Storage Specialists Ben White explains the purpose and use of pressure relief valves on silos.
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Grain Storage Specialist Ben White provides tips for silo maintenance.
Continue readingAeration running costs
Grain Storage Specialists Chris Warrick and Ben White step through an example to calculate aeration running costs.
Continue readingOn-farm grain storage: Part 1/6 Economics aeration
A simple step by step run through of how to calculate running costs of aeration cooling fans.
Continue readingGet Gas-tight Storage
Grain storage specialist Chris Warrick encourages growers without any sealable silos to get some gas-tight storage to enable fumigation when required.
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