The Use of Polymer Sleeves for Grain Storage in Russia: Experience from the Siberian Federal District
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https://doi.org/10.31279/2949-4796-2025-15-1-69-80Keywords:
Polymer sleeves, storage costs, grain storage in elevators, non-stationary storage type, grain quality indicators, comparative cost analysisDownloads
Abstract
Introduction. The increasing development of the agro-industrial sector in Russia affects a shortage of stationary grain storage facilities, particularly in the Siberian Federal District (SFD), where only 42% of elevators meet the required standards. As a result, producers have begun to use polymer sleeves for short-term storage of the harvest.
The aim of this study is to investigate the practical experience of grain storage using polymer sleeves in open areas in the SFD and to assess the economic costs involved.
Methods. The research was conducted in the Talmenka District of the Altai Krai. The experience of storing wheat grain in polymer sleeve structures with a batch size of 7,000 tons was studied during the period of 2023-2024. Parameters of grain storage quality were analyzed, along with the costs of packaging equipment and elevator services in the region.
Results. The necessary equipment for storage in polymer sleeves is presented. A cost analysis revealed that rental rates for agricultural machinery are expected to increase by 20% in 2024. A comparative analysis indicated that savings from non-stationary storage could reach up to 100%. Laboratory studies showed no deterioration in grain quality.
Conclusions. Storing grain in non-stationary conditions proves to be more economically advantageous. While the quality parameters of the grain are maintained during storage, there exists a risk of damage to the polymer sleeves. It is recommended that monitoring of the condition of the sleeves be included in the production control program.
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