Why Advanced Grain Management and Handling is a Game Changer
The ability to use an advanced grain management and handling system, rather than relying on guesswork, manual tasks, and labor is an absolute game changer. These systems increase productivity, yield better-quality crops, and increase revenue.
Why New Grain Management and Handling Is Key to Success
Grain management is, as you well know, a full-time position. The grain requires care and consideration throughout its lifetime to ensure that you can market it to its maximum value. As technology has advanced, and grain management has modernized, the new grain management solutions are creating a brave new world. Let’s explore some of the solution's features and benefits:
Remote Fan Control
When working with a grain management system you’re able to not only remotely control fans but also automate the process. Being able to control the fan system from a remote position allows you to maintain and optimize the efficiency of grain production without having to physically be at the location. The remote system allows you to focus on grain quality and moisture levels, plus you’ll be able to more efficiently manage utilities, all while minimizing labor costs. Increased efficiency means increased productivity and yield, maximizing profits.
Temperature Monitoring
Naturally drying grain might be a tried and tested method but it involves a lot of guesswork and is inefficient. With a modern system that allows for temperature monitoring all of that guesswork is eliminated. You can see the genuine levels within the grain and storage on screen and remotely. This gives you exact control over the humidity, temperature, and grain aeration wherever you are.
Wireless Monitoring Solutions
True wireless solutions mean the removal of any physical need to access storage locations. Rather than racing halfway across your holding to check a screen on the side of the bin, access the system from your own wireless device. It could be your phone, a tablet, or even your computer at home.
Remotely Monitor Moisture Levels
Moisture is the enemy of effective grain storage, if moisture content increases within the bin then mold can run rife as well as it enticing the local insect population. Keeping an eye on moisture levels is an essential part of the process.
The majority of moisture is handled during the drying process, but typically once stored moisture rebound can occur. This bounce-back of moisture can undo all of the hard work and lead to issues within the crop. By using a remote system that can monitor moisture levels you’re able to ensure that the grain is at an appropriate level and contamination is kept to an absolute minimum.
Automate Grain Management
Many tasks within grain management can take place automatically, they don’t need you to physically start the process every single time. With an advanced grain management system, you can take the position of overseer rather than a laborer. The system handles the drying process, fan management, and temperature management, all for you. You just need to set the levels and allow the system to do its work.
This level of automation not only ensures maximum efficiency but also frees up human hours for other more pressing tasks that could further increase and benefit production. Plus there’s the added peace of mind that there’s a cutting-edge system that relies on hard facts and accurate measurements rather than guesswork and chance.
Instant Notifications
Grain management isn’t a stress-free process, that’s for sure. The constant worry and concern that the grain is being kept safe, is going to lead to maximum profits, and isn’t contaminated is a lot to bear. With a grain management system, you can rest assured thanks to the instant notifications that it will send you if there are ever any problems. That means you can find solutions to any issues before they have a chance to get any worse.
Boost Efficiency and Safety
When you’re running your fans manually it takes a great deal of time and effort, you might even have to physically visit each individual bin to begin the process. That’s not a very efficient way of dealing with grain management. Instead, those same fans and heaters can be completely automated and run by a grain management system. This means that run times are for precisely the amount of time you need to be, meaning no wasting fuel, no overdried grains, and maximum productivity. Your grains will be at the perfect temperature and moisture thanks to accurate sensor measurements.
The beauty of an automated system is that it not only boosts efficiency but also helps to keep you and your team safe. By having a grain management system designed and installed, you no longer have to enter a grain-filled bin ever again. The system will let you know precisely what is happening within each bin, finishing any manual requirements within it. The days of probing and climbing can be over, thanks to the system and its reporting structure.
Less Worry Over Your Grains
All of the above just enables you to reduce the stress associated with grain management. Having all of the data at your fingertips means that you can check in on the grain at any point, from anywhere. The technology will inform you instantly should there ever be any issues.
A helpful by-product of the grain management system is that it not only reduces the stresses outlined above but also reduced financial stresses too. With a system in place that ensures a more productive, higher-quality yield, you’re bound to gain more profits and therefore have a less strained bank balance to worry about.
Key Takeaways
There’s no shying away from the fact that having an advanced grain management system is the future of grain management. There are so many advantages to it that there’s really no argument against it. Any initial expense during installation and maintenance is far outweighed by the increases and benefits that it bestows.
Grain management systems are a great way to increase profits and reduce the stress of grain management.
Syncing the system with your devices means you can manage the system on the go.
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