ICAR and FCI to trial new grain-storage pest controls
In short
ICAR and FCI will trial new ways to control pests in stored grain. The tests will use nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and a mix of carbon dioxide and phosphine.
The goal is to deal with pest resistance, worker health risks, and fumigation costs. The report does not say when the trials will finish.
What the reporting says
ICAR and FCI are set to trial nitrogen, carbon dioxide and a carbon dioxide-phosphine mix for grain storage pest control, according to a Business Standard summary. The tests are meant to address pest resistance, worker health risks and fumigation costs. The reporting does not say where the trials will run or when results are expected.
Why it matters
ICAR has tied up with FCI to trial alternative pest control methods in grain storage using nitrogen, carbon dioxide and a carbon dioxide-phosphine combination. The stated aims are to address pest resistance, worker health risks and fumigation costs. The likely impact is on storage practices and grain handling, but the reporting does not state timing, locations or outcomes.