Welcome to the Harvest Installations Knowledge Base. With over 40 years of experience as UK crop drying specialists, we’ve put together these guides to help farmers understand grain and crop drying — from the basics through to choosing the right equipment for your store.
Grain drying guides
- What is Crop Drying and Why Does it Matter? — An introduction to crop drying, why UK harvests need it, and how the process works.
- What Moisture Level Should Grain Be Stored At? — Safe storage moisture targets by crop type, and what to do if grain goes into store too wet.
- On-Floor Drying vs Continuous Flow: Which is Right for You? — A practical comparison of the two main grain drying methods to help you choose the right system.
- How a Grain Stirrer Improves Drying Efficiency — How grain stirrers work, the benefits they bring, and when they are worth fitting to your system.
- Why Should You Cool Grain After Drying? — Why hot grain risks insects and mould, what temperatures to target, and how to cool grain effectively.
- What is a Constant Humidity Controller (CHC)? — How the CHC works, why it was developed, and how it protects grain quality by controlling drying air humidity.
- Grain Drying Equilibrium Chart: How to Use It — How to read the moisture content/RH equilibrium chart, set the right %RH on your CHC, and why it matters for grain drying.