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There are a variety of ways grain can be stored, the key to success is understanding the pros and cons of each type. On-farm grain storage is going through a revolution, and one of the big changes is the length grain will be stored for and the changes in market requirements and meeting these now and into the future. Grain quality is influenced by insects, moisture, temperature and chemicals, all need to be managed and this will be determined by the choices made with the system put in place.

Like many products, nuts have a moisture content “sweet spot” where they’re dry enough to meet customer quality specs, but not so dry that they break during shipment. To reliably check quality as the nuts are processed, shipped, stored, and used as ingredient, manufacturers need a moisture method that is: a) Highly accurate b) Verifiable c) Simple to perform.

The tolerance for live storage pests in grain sold off-farm is nil.  With more grain being stored on-farm, growers can obtain best results by using a planned, integrated approach to pest control.

Phosphine is central to pest management in the Australian grain industry and its continued effectiveness is essential to the sustainability of grain biosecurity and market access for Australian grains. In the past 10-15 years, resistance to phosphine in target insect pests has increased in both frequency and strength such that it now threatens effective control.

In response, this strategy was developed in consultation with the Australian grain industry to ensure that practical and commercial constraints inherent to this industry were accommodated without loss of the resistance management aim. The strategy applies to all sectors and is consistent with current best practice integrated pest management. However, the strategy is voluntary, and success will depend on industry commitment and widespread compliance. Where successful, these strategies will limit the spread and impact of resistance but not eradicate it.

Free Eyre have partnered with Graintec Scientific for the supply of grain testing equipment to the Rudall grain storage site.

In 2008/09, the media reported of sickness in pets due to aflatoxin poisoning.  Aflatoxin attacks the liver in several animal species. 

To support the industry in preventing aflatoxin poisoning, Graintec Pty Ltd supplies rapid aflatoxin test kits for pet food and food manufacturers.

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