-
Management, 14 Apr 2021
Don’t omit ladders when ordering new grain storage infrastructure
Grain growers are encouraged to have ladders meeting Australian standards in order to safely conduct maintenance and monitor grain.
-
Management, 15 Mar 2021
To seal or not to seal
The aim and sole purpose of sealable silos is to ensure that successful fumigations to control insects. There is no other purpose or time a silo should be sealed.
-
Management, 03 Dec 2020
Strategic approach recommended if harvest is a wet one
Seed testing recommended to ensure quality and vigour if rain is experienced during harvest.
-
Management, 06 Oct 2020
Hygiene and monitoring essential for stored grain
As more grain is stored on-farm, it is essential that it is managed correctly so that the quality does not deteriorate. Storing grain on-farm successfully requires understanding the best practice for storage hygiene and monitoring.
-
Management, 17 Sep 2020
Improving results for grain storage aeration cooling
Adding aeration to storage facilities is one of the most effective means of maintaining grain product quality. When correctly designed and managed, aeration achieves cooler grain temperatures and uniform grain moisture conditions in storages.
-
Management, 04 Aug 2020
Temporary grain storage tips
Strong crop plantings across much of Australia for winter season 2020 mean growers might need to consider temporary storage for their grain harvest.
-
Management, 02 Jul 2020
Tips for harvesting high moisture sorghum this season
Grain storage expert has tips for harvesting high moisture sorghum this season.
-
Management, 12 Feb 2020
Insecticide offers potential to deal with resistance in stored grain pests
Researchers collaborate to test efficacy of a new insecticide for stored grain pests.
-
Management, 04 Feb 2020
Grain storage expert urges growers to stay alert for changing grain conditions
Regularly monitoring and recording stored grain conditions helps detect problems early.
-
Management, 28 Dec 2019
Tips to maximise potential of retained seed in NSW
Grain can be susceptible to poor germination and low vigour so planting rates in 2020 may need to be adjusted.