Regional harvester set-up workshops for the economic optimisation of harvest losses, efficiency and grain quality
Investment
GRDC Code: PRS2005-001SAX
Regional harvester set-up workshops for the economic optimisation of harvest losses, efficiency and grain quality
This investment includes a series of interactive harvester set up days located across each of the Southern, Western and Northern Regions. This project will inform growers, harvest contractors, advisors and machinery resellers through a coordinated harvester set-up and grain quality/ losses and harvest weed seed control interactive education program with the aim to maximise harvest efficiency and improve grower profitability. The project also involves a training component to increase capacity and expertise in the Australian grains industry for the optimisation of harvest losses, set up and harvest weed seed control.
- Project start date:
- 31/03/2020
- Project end date:
- 31/03/2026
- Crop type:
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- All Crops
- Organisation
- Primary Sales Australia Pty Ltd
- Region:
- North, South, West
- Project status
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Active
HARVEST RESOURCES
Harvest is the most critical time of year for Australian grain growers. GRDC invests in research, development and extension to equip growers with knowledge and resources to underpin best practice harvest operations and management.
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GRDC Harvester Set-up Guide - optimising harvest losses - GRDC
19 Aug 2024
The GRDC Harvester Set-up Guide is a practical guide to help grain growers optimise harvest losses through harvester set-up.
Reducing harvest fires: The Back Pocket Guide - GRDC
08 Oct 2023
All harvesters are prone to fire, but crop and machine losses can be minimised with hygiene, inspection and maintenance. 'Reducing harvest fires: The Back Pocket Guide' provides an easy-to-read harvester fire reduction checklist. ge to surrounding