Why now's the time to buy molasses tanks

This one-tank molasses storage system near Clermont in Central Queensland has since been expanded to a four-tank system with the purchase of additional 10,200 gallon molasses storage tanks.

Molasses was in short supply in 2018-2020 in Australia, leading to the importing of molasses due to domestic supply failing to meet domestic demand.

The struggle to secure molasses coupled with price premiums emphasised to producers the importance of sufficient on-farm storage. 

Those with storage tanks were able to store bulk molasses, or customised molasses mixes such as M8U (molasses with 8% urea), at cheaper prices at the beginning of the season and were not forced to buy at inflated prices when the supplement became scarce.

Molasses will keep for long periods as long as it remains sealed from water. For this reason, molasses tanks are an important form of self insurance.

Ballard Industrial's SmartFlow molasses handling system allows for ongoing expansion of molasses storage facilities.

The tank-manifold-pump-standpipe system can cater to one tank or multiple tanks. Many customers this season opted to expand their storage capacity as the dry conditions continued. 

It may be worth considering instant depreciation schemes by purchasing molasses tanks. For more details on the scheme, speak to your accountant or visit the ATO website. 

Get in touch to place your order for quality molasses storage tanks, delivered to site. We can also assist with the design of a complete molasses handling solution for your business. 

The expanded molasses handling system.