Early harvest captures quality opportunity

摘要

Recent widespread rains across eastern cropping regions and a spring forecast for damp conditions in south-west Western Australia could see proactive growers opting for an early harvest to safeguard valuable crops. with adequate grain handling knowledge and access to grain aeration drying facilities, savvy growers could benefit from harvesting at high moisture levels in four ways: by harvesting faster, preserving grain yields, protecting grain quality and increasing profits. The approach will be most attractive to growers in areas that commonly experience damp conditions during harvest.