Good grain storage should preserve grain quality over the storage period. This can be challenging as the New Zealand system does not always allow growers to accurately predict how long grain needs to be stored before use, as movement of grain from silos is dictated by contracts, end use and grain prices. Read more here.
Key Points
- Protecting grain in storage is key to preserving quality.
- Poor storage conditions such as high grain moisture and temperature can result in increased levels of insect infestation and moulds.
- Regular monitoring for grain quality and insects is an important tool for protecting stored grain.
- Records of sampling can be stored within the grain storage function of ProductionWise®.