{"id":20629,"date":"2022-07-05T16:29:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T14:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jh.nl\/?p=20629"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:34:27","slug":"important-things-to-consider-when-investing-in-a-grain-silo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jh.nl\/en\/important-things-to-consider-when-investing-in-a-grain-silo\/","title":{"rendered":"Key factors to consider before purchasing a grain silo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Silos are the best way to add value to your grain. Grain storage facilities ensure that harvested goods will preserve the highest quality and allow you to sell grain when the prices in the market will reach their heights. However, it is important to emphasize that acquiring a silo is a significant and long term-investment. <\/strong>Grain silos have a typical working life of around 30+ years, therefore a decision about the grain storage system should be made after thorough calculations and considerations of the farm’s needs. To make the decision-making process easier, Jansen&Heuning prepared a list of important things to consider when investing in a grain silo. Let\u2019s dive into it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Grain silo size and future growth<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is crucial to consider the size of the operation and storage needed. <\/span>The amount of grain produced on the farm should be evaluated based on the current situation and the possible growth of the farm. If there is an expected growth of (let\u2019s say) 25% over the next 3 years, it is wise to invest in a silo with 25% more capacity than currently needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you have the space, it is always possible to add another silo in the future. Our advice is to always take into consideration some potential growth when buying a silo, but when you expect to double in size over the next few years, <\/span>contact us<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0 so we can make a custom plan that fits your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location of the grain silo<\/span><\/h2>\n

When choosing a silo, it is important to evaluate whether there is enough space for the silo and where it should be located on the farm. Besides that, it is necessary to consider where the most optimal space is for easy loading and unloading of the grain. To ensure a smooth process, silos must be located in a convenient, easily accessible place, and it should not interfere with other daily farm operations.<\/span><\/p>\n