Grain Storage Fact Sheet: Storing Pulses

Storing pulses successfully requires a balance between ideal harvest and storage conditions. Harvesting at 14 per cent moisture content captures grain quality and reduces mechanical damage to the seed but requires careful management to avoid deterioration during storage.

Key Points

• Pulses stored above 12 per cent moisture content require aeration cooling to maintain quality.
• Meticulous hygiene and aeration cooling are the first lines of defence against pest incursion.
• Fumigation is the only option available to control pests in stored pulses, which requires a gas-tight, sealable storage.
• Avoiding mechanical damage to pulse seeds will maintain market quality, seed viability and be less attractive to insect pests.

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