Agriculture Dust Extraction Systems

Agriculture naturally generates dust at nearly every stage of the production process. From the movement of dry grains to the chemical processes in fertiliser manufacturing, airborne particulates are often fine, hazardous and difficult to control without the right equipment. Left unmanaged, this dust may cause respiratory issues, contamination, reduced visibility, and in some cases, dangerous explosions. Maintaining your agriculture dust extraction is essential to:

• It protects workers from long-term exposure to harmful dust.
• Maintains product quality and prevents cross-contamination.
• Ensures compliance with strict environmental and workplace safety regulations.
• Minimises any unnecessary downtime and equipment wear.

Grain handling and storage

Dust is released during the movement, loading, and unloading of grain. Silo operations, augers, and conveyors are particularly prone to generating airborne particles.

Fertiliser manufacturing

Dust is generated during the granulation, mixing, coating, and packaging of fertilisers. These particles often contain hazardous substances and may be highly combustible.

Barns and livestock areas

Animal feed, bedding, and manure contribute to airborne dust—particularly in enclosed barns or poorly ventilated sheds.

Agricultural processing and transport

Operations such as drying, milling, crushing and bulk material handling generate large volumes of fine dust. To provide a solution to this, we also offer dust collection in bulk material handling for grain, feed and fertiliser transport.

The nature of dust in agricultural operations brings unique challenges that can only be addressed by a fit-for-purpose extraction system:

Grain and fertiliser dust can cause respiratory illnesses, occupational asthma, and allergic reactions.

Grain dust is highly combustible and presents a risk of ignition and explosion under certain conditions.

Your facility must meet national WHS and environmental guidelines on dust emissions and worker exposure.

Fine airborne dust can spread between processing areas to reduce product quality and compromise hygiene standards.

Explore our leading agriculture dust management systems 

Mideco has developed a range of agriculture dust extraction systems that are built for different operational needs and dust profiles. Even under the most demanding farming conditions, you can count on our systems to provide safe, effective extraction.

Types of extraction systems:

• Burnley® Baffles: Reduce up to 80% of grain dust during hopper unloading in bulk handling and grain elevator operations, protecting workers from harmful airborne exposure.
• Cyclone dust collectors: Ideal for removing coarse or large dust particles before they reach the main filtration unit.
• Baghouse dust collectors: Provide high-efficiency filtration for fine particulate matter commonly found in grain and fertiliser processing.

How you can maximise your dust control

To get the most out of your solution, biomass dust extraction systems should always be implemented thoughtfully and maintained properly. Whether you want to extend the lifespan of your dust control equipment or make your operations safer, start with the following best practices:

Always use proper filter media that’s matched to the dust type and particle size.

Position dust collectors near high-emission zones like dump hoppers, silos or conveyors.

Follow a regular maintenance and inspection program to minimise blockage risk and maintain consistent airflow and performance.

Mideco’s agriculture dust extraction expertise

With 7 decades of experience in agriculture dust extraction, Mideco delivers precision-engineered solutions that align with the real, everyday dust challenges in the agricultural industry. Our systems are trusted all across Australia—as well as internationally—for their stellar reliability and performance.

Our Burnley® Baffles reduces dust during unloading by controlling air displacement at dump hoppers. Mideco dust collectors capture grain and fertiliser dust at the source, while the Bat Booth® removes up to 88% of dust from clothing to boost hygiene and minimise off-site contamination.

Mideco’s systems are also trusted across a range of sectors that includes dust collection solutions in mines, as well as other industrial dust extraction solutions. Whatever your industry, get the dust maintenance your business needs. 

Safeguard your people and your operations

Reliable agriculture dust extraction is essential to meet today’s safety standards and tomorrow’s performance goals. Mideco’s custom-built systems offer long-term protection, operational efficiency and peace of mind.

Contact Mideco today for an agricultural dust control solution, and protect your site, your workforce and your future.