GRDC Grains Research Update, online – Grain storage update for the northern & southern regions
Past online event
Date:
11 Jun 2024
Region: North; South
Summary
Theme: Grain storage update for the Northern & Southern Regions
Topics:
- Aeration system design – The uses and limitations of existing aeration systems & questions to ask when purchasing or retrofitting. Alex Conway (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 (QDAF)
- 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 & protectants – recent trends and guidance for management. Brodie Foster (QDAF)
- Q & A. Chris Warrick (GRDC Stored Grain Extension Team).
Webinar
Contact
Erica McKay
02 9482 4930
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