Protein measurement on-farm - "I can afford it"

Grain growers are increasingly turning their attention to the benefits of operating an on-farm grain protein analyser to maximise their profit. 

Major grain handlers for a long time have operated near-infrared (NIR) grain analysers which rapidly determine protein, moisture and oil percentage of a grain sample.  Recently, there has been a surge in the purchase of on-farm portable grain anaylsers.

Generally speaking, an average grower can view the purchase cost of a protein meter at $5 per tonne for one harvest season.  

As a grain grower, you can afford a protein meter – click here to read the article

Grain Storage:  Pressure the key to aeration drying

As part of a GRDC-funded project within the Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity, a team of scientists and extension staff are working to create a method for farmers and advisers to measure the working airflow of fans installed in their storages.

Philip Burrill and Andrew Ridley from the Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), along with Chris Saunders from the University of South Australia, are endeavouring to remove some of the guesswork from grain aeration.

Click here to read the article.

Ovens and Germination cabinets

Graintec Scientific can supply your lab with quality ovens, germination cabinets and incubators.  Manufactured here in Australia with 65 years in the industry, you can be assured there is a unit suitable for your applications.

Modifications to standard models can be made to your requirements.

Contact us for further information – 1300 640 299 or email Craig here.

 


Events

We are hitting the road again with visits to both capital cities and regional centres.  You will find us at the following locations over the coming weeks…;

Mallee Machinery Field Days = August 3-4, Speed, VIC

AgQuip Farm Field Days = August 16-18, Gunnedah, NSW

Cereal Chemistry Conference = September 5-9, Twins Towns Clubs and Resorts, NSW

AgShow = September 6-8, Showgrounds, Toowoomba, QLD

HACCP Conference = September 14-16, Royal Pines Resort, QLD

Elmore Field Days = August 3-4, Elmore VIC

The 15th Australian Barley Technical Symposium, September 18-21, Adelaide, SA

If you are in the above listed areas and would like us to visit you for a product demonstration or more – please email Craig here OR phone 0411 654 254