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FMD … It’s not what you think
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals.FMD is a virus that’s transported by live animals, dairy and meat products, bones, soil, untreated hides and vehicles/machinery used in conjunction with livestock.FMD should not be confused with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease that is commonly found in children. FMD is not…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Storing On-farm
Welcome back to the blog! Sowing is just around the corner, and before we know it, we will be ramping up for yet another harvest. Let’s hope it’s a record breaker. It goes without saying, that planning ahead is the ultimate key to success. As the phrase goes; “By failing to prepare, you are preparing…
Read MoreGrain Markets
Welcome back for yet another instalment of The Silologist™. Today I want to discuss the ever-changing grain markets and have a look into the variables affecting your return on investment. Wheat is still the dominant grain produced in Australia, with barley and canola our other two industry leaders. As you all know, the grain markets…
Read More2022 Predictions for Agriculture
Welcome back to the blog for 2022! Last year was an absolute rollercoaster for our agricultural community with floods, mice, labour shortages and a health pandemic, just to name a few. Today I’m having a look into what we can anticipate for 2022. The La Niῆa weather phenomenon is expected to continue until Autumn, resulting…
Read More2021 Harvest Projections
What a year 2021 has been so far. Coming off the back of the incredible 2020 season, most of the state was blessed with plenty of residual soil moisture and autumn rain which showed early promise for the season. The Australia Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) predict the NSW winter crop…
Read MoreMake the best decision for your harvest this year
Deciding to invest in on-farm storage is a big decision. This decision can also become quite overwhelming once you start to consider what extras you may want and/or need. Did you know that here at HE Silos we have a range of 15-20 accessories? Some accessories will come standard with your purchase, such as ladders…
Read MoreSUPPLY VS. DEMAND: FOOD, FEED AND FIBRE IN 2050
Welcome back everyone. I’m sure by now, most of you have heard the predictions regarding world demand for increased agricultural output across the globe, however you may not actually realise how realistic and overwhelming these projections are. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Preparation Required Before we can Deliver your Product
So, you’ve decided to invest in some on-farm storage… what now? Welcome back, covering all the important things we need from you before we can even begin manufacturing your storage. In late 2020, I wrote a blog all about deliveries. This blog, however, will give you an in-depth understanding of what needs to be done…
Read MoreA message from The Silologist 2.0
2020 saw a lot of changes. Changes to our economy, changes to our landscape, changes to the world as we knew it before. But for me, the biggest change I saw was the ever-growing sense of community and support within our region. I have always known that we at HE Silos are a team, a…
Read MoreWhat Insects Could be Living in your Grain?
Welcome back for another instalment of Steve, The Silologist. With harvest in full swing for some and coming to a closure for others; I thought it was best to keep the conversation going. Last time we covered the importance of fumigation, this time I’m taking it a step further to look at what are we…
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