"Grain Quality Workshops"
“Beer, bread, or steak – ensure your grain quality is fit for purpose.”
Partners in Grain is bringing a workshop covering grain quality, grain standards and grain testing equipment to a location near you.
The workshop will help you
•Understand the standards used to assess grain quality
•Determine varietal classifications
•Maintain grain in a premium condition
•Learn how to take representative samples
•Assess grain quality for sale ex farm
•Lear how to correctly use grain testing equipment, providing you with a hands-on experience in grain testing.  Equipment will include protein & moisture analysers, sieves, screenings equipment, test weight measuring devices, sampling probes, insect managment tools and more - there will also be a great new weather station on display.  Growers can also order equipment on the day.
The cost for the one day workshop is $330, fully rebatable to FarmReady approved Primary Producers
 
Presenters
**Gerard McMullen, Consultant working for a range of organisations including Grain Trade Australia.
**Craig Moore (Graintec Scientific) who will have a range of equipment to use and explain its purpose.
The workshop is linked to the National Competencies AHCBAC304A Test grains/seeds on receival and  AHCBAC303A Prepare to receive grains/seeds

Workshops Dates
Yarrawonga Golf Club - 27th September
Bendigo,  28th September
Birchip – Birchip Cropping Group Offices, 29th September
Horsham – Longerenong College, 30th September
Lake Bolac - 1st October
Further information, contact Nickie or Akemi Pham-Vu at VFF Grains 03 9207 5536.
Registration is essential  with Partners in Grain Vic Tas Inc - Coordinator Nickie Berrisford:  Telephone 03 5226 4075 or 0428 622 655 or FAX 03 5226 4725
email nickie.berrisford@dpi.vic.gov.au

Complete the attached registration form to confirm your place.

ARE YOU READY FOR HARVEST?
In preparing for harvest, it is vital to check that your grain testing equipment is operating correctly.  Here are a few things to consider;

Moisture meters:  Has your moisture meter been recently serviced/calibrated?  If not, you risk the accuracy/performance of the unit.
Protein instrument:  If you own a CropScan NIR Analyser we recommend it be serviced every 12 months.  We will check calibrations, check over the optics and perform QC tests to ensure you are ready for harvest.  If you have a trade approved instrument, you may require the unit to be re-certified for trade.
Sieves:  Are your sieves in good condition?  Also check your sieves for damaged slots.  Replace any damaged sieves to ensure you accurately measure screenings.
Insects:  Do you have insects in storage?  Do you want to prevent insect problems?  Click here to view our insect management tools.

For any queries regarding the servicing of your equipment, please contact our service department on (07) 4638 7677

PROTEIN FOR PROFIT

Measuring Protein on-farm has many advantages for the grower in maximising profit.  Knowing the protein of your grain will assist with segregation, blending and storage.  Our range of Protein and Moisture (NIR) Analysers means there is a unit suitable for every grain business.  Our new pricing structure has made it even more affordable.
 
For further information, please contact us on (07) 4638 7677 or email to craig@graintec.com.au