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Grain and Bulk Commodity Storage and Handling Management

Africa loses a large share of harvested grain to poor storage, pests and handling losses before it ever reaches market. This course equips managers to store and move grain and bulk commodities while protecting quality and quantity. Delegates learn silo and warehouse management, fumigation and moisture control, and the stock and quality records that underpin trading and food security.

What you will be able to do

  • Manage silo and bulk warehouse storage for grain and commodities.
  • Control moisture, temperature and pests to reduce losses.
  • Apply safe handling and intake procedures for bulk goods.
  • Maintain quality grading and sampling records.
  • Reconcile bulk stock and manage shrinkage and losses.
  • Coordinate storage with trading, logistics and offtake.

Course outline

  1. 01Bulk Commodity Storage Fundamentals
  2. 02Silo and Bulk Warehouse Management
  3. 03Moisture, Temperature and Pest Control
  4. 04Intake, Handling and Safety Procedures
  5. 05Quality Grading, Sampling and Records
  6. 06Bulk Stock Reconciliation and Loss Control
  7. 07Coordinating Storage, Trading and Logistics

Who should attend

This course suits storage, warehouse and supply chain managers in agriculture, grain trading, milling, cooperatives and food processing operations.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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