Profitable grain storage solutions - Warren/Collie

As margins get tight, it's time to review the value-adding potential of new and existing on-farm infrastructure. Explore grain storage benefits for your farm.

Event details:

Central West Local Land Services invites you to attend this workshop to learn and hear from:

Chris Warrick, GRDC Stored Grain Extension Project, covering:

• Matching storage type to the purpose and budget – practical and economic considerations.

• Silo and storage setup options.

• Grain quality management with aeration.

• Pest (weevil) ID, prevention and control.

• How to optimise harvest logistics and capture seasonal price premiums

Kate Glastonbury / Cameron Murray, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, covering plant biosecurity and grain hygiene:

• Awareness and preparedness of exotic and endemic plant pests.

Geoff Minchin, Local Land Services, covering drought adoption:

• Feeding livestock and the implications of storing low quality grain.

• Long-term vs. medium/short-term storage options

• Financial support for large investments- RIC loans, RAA support programs.

Additional details:

• Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided. Please provide details of dietary or accessibility requirements for consideration.

• This event will be held on private property northeast of Trangie about halfway between Warren and Collie. The address will be provided to registered attendees. Please BYO chair, wear appropriate footwear and come clean, go clean.

Contact: Eliza Thomas on 0499 693 191 or via email at: eliza.thomas@lls.nsw.gov.au

The Drought Adoption Officer program is funded by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund, and the NSW Government through the Southern NSW Innovation Hub and the Farm Business Resilience Program.

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