Agbiz Grain Quarterly covers it all – from South Africa’s grain silo history and the importance of preventative silo maintenance, to insights on hazardous substance transport.
Grain storage has always been central to food security. From ancient methods designed to prevent spoilage to the massive silos that now dot South Africa’s landscape, the evolution of storage systems tells a story of innovation. Today, while concrete silos remain the gold standard for long-term storage, steel silos, bunkers, and silobags offer flexible, short-term solutions – especially for producers seeking on-farm control and rapid drying to meet market demands. In this issue, we provide a short summary of the available options and their uses.
During the 11th virtual SHEQ Workshop hosted by Agbiz and Agbiz Grain, valuable insights into environmental legislation related to chemical safety were shared. All chemicals – hazardous or not –require proper classification, documentation, and handling. This session is covered in two articles in this issue of Agbiz Grain Quarterly.
In the latter half of the last century, hundreds of freestanding concrete silos were built across South Africa. Concrete grain silos can remain functional for decades if properly designed, inspected, and maintained. Prioritising preventative maintenance over repairs is crucial for silo safety and for preserving grain quality during long-term storage. Read about the most important maintenance aspects of concrete silos in this issue.
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