March 20, 2015
A national stored grain information hotline has been established by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to support growers with pest control practices.
Growers seeking advice can now phone 1800 weevil (1800-933-845) to be put in contact with their nearest grain storage specialist.
In Queensland, this specialist is Department of Agriculture and Fisheries senior development agronomist Philip Burrill.
“The hotline has been established as part the national grain storage extension project funded by GRDC,” Mr Burrill said.
“An online resource – the stored grain information hub – has also been launched as part of this project which contains articles, information and short videos on all facets of stored grain.
“The hub covers topics such as grain aeration, grain quality, storage facilities, grain storage economics, insect identification, fumigation, hygiene, structural treatments and insect and pest control.
“The hub’s articles are produced with a focus on integrating the latest research and development findings from DAF’s and other States’ post-harvest grain protection teams into clear industry relevant advice.”
- The grain storage information hub can be found at www.storedgrain.com.au
