Contents tagged with long-term storage

5 August 2021

Several treatments – residual insecticides, fumigants and physical desiccants – are available to help control pest infestations.

4 August 2021

Top tips on how to use pest monitoring traps.

11 August 2021

Hit cooling targets to help manage insect, mite and fungal risks in grain stores.

5 August 2021

Learn about the two basic methods of grain drying and the associated pros and cons.

5 July 2022

Information on moisture content (MC) and equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) targets in grain stores.

2 August 2021

Find out about the common terms used to help you follow a HACCP approach in your grain stores.

5 August 2021

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is a risk-based approach to the management of grain storage hazards.

2 August 2021

A Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to manage food and feed safety hazards requires thorough planning.

5 August 2021

Use a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to manage food and feed safety hazards.

2 August 2021

It is essential to thoroughly clean and prepare a grain store, irrespective of whether grain is held for a temporary or longer period.

4 August 2021

Highly influenced by moisture content and temperature, the main causes of spoilage in stored grain are fungi, insects and mites.

2 August 2021

No matter how long grain is stored for, it is essential to follow best storage practice.

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