GRDC Grains Research Update, online – Grain storage update for the western region
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Event Name
GRDC Grains Research Update, online – Grain storage update for the western region
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Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Description
GRDC Grains Research Updates, online bring you the latest grains research straight to your screen. Log in for the latest farm-ready research and regionally relevant topics.
This webinar starts at 10am (AEST), 8am in WA and is free of charge.
Theme: Grain storage update for the Western region
Topics
- Aeration system design – The uses and limitations of existing aeration systems & questions to ask when purchasing or retrofitting. Ben White (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 (DAF Qld)
- 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 – recent trends and guidance for management. David Cousins (DPIRD)
- Grain protectants available for use in WA – uses & cautions. Ben White (GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team)
- Q & A. Chris Warrick (GRDC Stored Grain Extension team leader).
Region
West
Contact name
Erica McKay
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Contact phone
Cost
Cost (in AUD$):
Free
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