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Australian made means a lot to Optimum Grain Silos and Augers. We’ve always used Australian materials, tailored our products to suit Australian conditions, and endeavoured to keep manufacturing local.
The first phosphine resistant species detected in grain stores in NSW was found in 2007, and the last decade in farming across Australia has seen a dramatic rise in phosphine resistance pest species.m,
With more grain being stored on-farm than ever before, it’s critical that grain storage equipment is up to the task when it comes to protecting stores from pests; and in particular those which may develop resistant to pesticides.
Last month we took a deep dive into a few of the key elements of an Optimum-designed grain handling system; in particular, aspects of the system we designed and are currently constructing on a property in Rannock, New South Wales.
As a grain producer, you’ll likely be familiar with some of the necessary equipment you use in your day-to-day operations. In this article we’re going to be looking at some of the additional handling gear that can make your life as a grower easier: whether you’re a small or large scale producer.
At Optimum Silos, we understand that every primary producers’ needs are different, and every property will require something a little different to achieve its goals. We work closely with our growers to ensure we design the most efficient and effective solution to meet their needs.
If you’ve been storing your grain in bags, looking at starting to grow on your property for the first time, or your current grain storage system has seen better days, it may be time to start shopping around for a new grain storage solution.
The 2021/22 winter harvest is expected to set a new national record for crop production, reaching 58.4 million tonnes, an annual increase of 5%.
If you’re a canola grower, or looking to grow canola in the future, there’s a handful of information you’ll need on oilseed storage; especially if you’re looking to store a significant portion on-farm.
After you’ve toiled all season to ensure the health of your grain, the last thing you want is to load it straight into a grain silo where the risk of insect infestation and contamination is high.
We are a proudly Australian-owned family business, supplying Australian-made grain storage and handling solutions to local growers and the wider grain industry.
In 2017, the Optimum Grain Silos and Augers team met Phillip Clifton and his three brothers and father at their property just north of Corowa, to talk about long-term grain storage solutions for the family mixed-farming business.
You’re considering the installation of a long term grain handling and storage solution. You want something that will streamline logistics, increase efficiency and profitability, and work for you for decades to come. A Cyclone grain silo constructed by Optimum silos, with additional custom-engineered handling equipment, might just be the perfect solution for you.
Southern NSW is a traditionally mixed-farming area, and Optimum Grain Silos client Bruce Thompson is one of the growers who’s been working the land out near Temora, for coming up on three decades.
Richie Lees’ grain farming operation out at Barellan, in the Narrandera Shire of New South Wales, are long-time clients of Optimum Silos and Optimum Engineering.
While we mostly recognise silos as having the 30degree inverted cone top, grain storage comes in a range of configurations; all with their own unique set of benefits. Cone bottom, or hopper bottom, silos - aptly named for their shape, are an excellent choice for growers looking for a smaller storage solution, and are the focus of this article.
As every year passes more and more growers are looking to capitilise on price spikes, by investing in on-farm storage. The ability to store more grain will directly benefit the nature and profitability of a growers grain harvest logistics.
Agriculture is widely regarded as the lifeblood of an economy - providing job, labour, income and export opportunities, and more crucially, food for a nation. But it has become potentially even more important throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic - as feeding the nation truly is an essential service.
Taking proactive measures to ensure the quality and integrity of your grain stores is vital; keeping stores protected against moisture, mould and pests. But what about your safety, as the grain handler?
With the Australian economy suffering at the hands of this unprecedented health pandemic, it is more important for Australians to be purchasing and supporting Australian made and manufactured products.
Moisture migration occurs when the difference between the grain temperature and the outside air is the most extreme, typically during temperature fluctuations from one season to the next.
Our custom designed Optimum Seal gives you the assurance you need as a grower that your stored grain will maintain a high quality.
Silo aeration will provide you, the grower, with a vital tool to ensure grain quality remains high long after harvest, and sees a reduced need for chemical pest, mould and moisture control.
If you’re a seasoned grain grower, you’re well aware of the importance of implementing a full turnkey solution for handling and storing your grain post-harvest, to ensure you can reap the highest return on your investment. Now that summer is in full swing, we’re looking at those storage solutions best suited to warm season grains - in particular, corn and sorghum.