Gas-tight sealable silos are the preferred system of grain storage and like all on-farm machinery, they require an annual maintenance health check, including pressure testing the silo. How can we ensure our silo’s health and avoid problems such as weather damage, wear, corrosion, deterioration to inlet and outlet seals and leaks? In this episode, we hear from GRDC's Grain Storage Extension team members, Ben White and Alex Conway on a detailed rundown and timing for that all-important annual silo maintenance checklist.

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Contact

Ben White, GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team

ben@storedgrain.com.au

Alex Conway, Toowoomba QLD

alex@storedgrain.com.au

More information

GRDC Stored Grain webpage

Stored Grain homepage

Grain Storage Extension Team hotline – 1800 WEEVIL (1800 933 845)