Grain Storage Fact Sheet: Storing Oilseeds

Storing oilseeds is more diffi cult than storing cereal grains as they are more susceptible to quality deterioration and have limited insect control options. The decision to store oilseeds requires a planned approach, careful management and a suitable storage system.

Key Points

• Limited chemical control options for insect pests in stored oilseeds increases the importance of careful management and planning.
• Aeration cooling is a requirement for storing oilseeds to maintain seed and oil quality, limit insect reproduction and prevent mould.
• Moisture content in oilseeds must be lower than cereal grains because the oil content increases the risk of moulding and quality damage.
• Successful phosphine fumigation requires a gas-tight silo.
• Extra care is required to prevent chemical residue contamination from structural treatments.

• 380.76 kbGrain Storage Fact Sheet: Storing OilseedsStoring oilseeds is more difficult than storing cereal grains as they are more susceptible to quality deterioration and have limited insect control options. The decision to store oilseeds requires a planned approach, careful management and a suitable storage system.