Stored grain researchers are working to address the challenges of storing grain in the warm, humid climate north of the Tropic of Capricorn. As grain production expands across northern Australia, growers are increasingly turning to on-farm storage to maximise profits and flexibility. However, storing grain in the warm, humid climate [...]

A recent study led by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, supported by CRCNA, has shed light on the unique challenges of storing grain in northern Australia’s tropical climate. Researchers found high levels of insect pest infestations and resistance to phosphine fumigation, especially in key species like the red [...]