Safe grain handling:TIPS TO KEEP DUST DOWN

摘要

ACROSS ONTARIO, FARMERS have built over 11 million worth of grain storage capacity. On-farm grain handling systems can give farmers more ability to store and market grain themselves. However, these facilities can also create nuisances for nearby neighbours, especially dust and noise. Dust in particular can be a safety risk and a fire hazard. And, since grain is sold by weight, dust is worth hundreds of dollars per tonne.