A Neat Row of Seed and Forage Bags

Storage of Grain and Forage

Sample of grains
Sample of corn
Sample of Maize silage

 

Advantages of the Seed and Forage Bags system
  • The harvest will not be delayed waiting for storage to become available on farm or elsewhere.
  • The Seed and Forage Bags can be put in the paddock you are harvesting, or anywhere on the farm.
  • Grain can be stored as to their variety, grade protein, moisture of for any other reason.
  • Very low cost per tonne of stored grain e.g. Wheat: $4.25/t, Barley: $5.25/t.
  • The high price of freight during harvest can be avoided by negotaiting a freight rate on a back load or by shopping around for after harvest rates.
  • Grain can be freighted after harvest, freeing up time at harvest.
  • Quality assurance. Control.
  • The opportunity to grow, store and market niche crops.
  • Grains retain their quality and colour.
  • Gives the producer control and time to market his crop.
Bags are completely airtight
  • Hasty decisions on pricing your commodities at harvest, when pricing can be complicated, can cost you money,
  • Storage in a bumper season is limited.
  • Perfect for organic commodities.
  • Reduced reliance on chemicals helps to delay resistance.
  • Eliminates costly on farm storage systems, freeing up capital.
  • Flexibilty at all times from harvest to market
Technical Specification

Three-layer film with UV protection
Dimensions: 2.75 metres diameter by 40m, 60m, 75m & 90m long
Capacity: 180-220 tonnes for 60m bag (depending on grain)
Uses: Storage of whole grains of wheat, maize, sorghum, soybeans, sunflower, barley etc.

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