subject: Australian Grain Storage. A New Solution For Bunkers [print this page] Australian Grain StorageAustralian Grain Storage. A New Solution For Bunkers
Copyright (c) 2010 Wayne PaddisonThere is an ever-increasing demand for farmers to work smarter and think outside the circle to remain in the black Several issues have emerged as direct threats to the viability of the Australian grain industry.The first of those issues is Insect resistance most states of Australia are reporting Insect resistance to Phosphines in excess of 48%, as a nation of Grain growers and handlers our industry is being rocked by this issue we are simply applying far to stronger does of Phosphines to our grain in order to kill the insects that infect our grain.To continue to use Phosphines in this manner is simply placing the Australian grain industry under threat given that a replacement for Phosphines has not been found, couple that with souring grain handling and production costs and most grain producers find themselves battling to make ends meet.Over the last 12 months there has been exhaustive research being conducted behind the scenes with the sole purpose of coming up with a common sense solution that will solve both the Issue of insect resistance and a common sense approach to on farm storage that won't break the bank.A range of common sense solutions to Australian grain growers that simply make sound economic sense, is now offered by a small bunker system that can be built as small as 350 tons which can be added to by the panel and built as large as required designed around existing farm Augers to elevate the need to purchase additional equipment to service the system. The Bunker is the complete solution. It can be utilised in a Kit form complete with Tarps Aeration and insect kill Grain. Service agreements are also available for those who prefer for a third-party to service and maintain their grain.Bunkers have long been regarded as a poor method of storing grain. Not any more, Aeration can now offer total control of your grain. Bunkers developed with axial fans and a new type of air ducting which is not steel rather Polyurethane aeration pipe that is almost indestructible. The system is at the forefront of temporary storage in Australia and incorporates a robust state of the art control and monitoring.
