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Grain Storage
Introduction
Pro-active grain store management is essential to maintain grain and oilseed quality. HGCA continue to invest in research into the best practices for grain storage, each key stage of this process is covered in the following information.
- G52 Grain storage guide 3rd edition (New for 2011)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
HACCP is a system of food safety assurance based on the prevention of food and feed safety problems. It is accepted by the food and feed industry as the most effective means of controlling foodborne safety issues and is a legal requirement for food businesses at any point after primary production. It is a management tool that is not restricted to large organisations and can be used to assure food safety at all stages of the food chain, including in agriculture.
Pests
The principal causes of spoilage in stored grain are fungi, insects and mites. It is important that any pests found are correctly identified, monitored and controlled appropriately. A list of currently approved products can be found at www.pesticides.gov.uk.
| P01 | Insects and mites in stored grain and grain stores (poster) |
| P03 | Inspecting grain for defects and impurities (poster) |
| G09 | Rodent control in agriculture – a guide (2002) |
| TS79 | Insect and mite control in empty grain stores using DE (2004) |
| TS62 | Preventing and controlling mites in stored cereals (2002) |
| TS8 | Effective phosphine fumigation of grain (1998) |
Drying and cooling
Under certain conditions of temperature and moisture content, fungal growth may occur rapidly and temperatures above 15°C increase the risk of insect and mite populations developing. Cooling permits grain to be stored at slightly higher moisture contents and effectively increases the safe storage time.
| Safe Storage Time Calculator | |
| Weight loss during grain drying calculator | |
| G37 | Grain moisture – guidelines for measurement (2008) |
| PP13 | On-floor drying to minimise grain spoilage (2006) |
| TS89 | Drying and storing rapeseed successfully (2006) |
| TS78 | Drying and cooling grain: an update (2004) |
| TS60 | Ensuring good germination in malting barley (2002) |
| TS53 | Vertical ventilation for cooling grain (2002) |
| TS16 | Bulk storage drying of grain and oilseeds (1998) |
Useful links to other websites
HGCA information on grain sampling
www.hgca.com/sampling
HGCA information on mycotoxins
www.hgca.com/mycotoxins
Food Standards Agency
www.food.gov.uk
Chemicals Regulation Directorate
www.pesticides.gov.uk
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