792-249 Grain Handling and Storage

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• understand the processes and select equipment for feed milling, mixing and handling;

• select and use safely a range of grain storage, cleaning and handling equipment; and

• understand how to maintain grain quality in storage.

The content includes simple storage design of sheds, silos and bunkers; capacity calculation and measurement; grain handling equipment including augers, elevators, conveyor belts, pneumatic conveying, grain cleaners, mixers, dryers, hammermill, roller mill; grain pest identification and control, disease identification and control, correct and safe use of pesticide application equipment, economics, cost of storage; and milling operations.

Assessment

2-hour examination (60%); assignment of 2000 words (40%).