Fert Storage Shed

7 Fert Storage Shed Examples To Inspire Your Project

Fert storage sheds continue to be a popular topic in 2024, and with 2025 cropping in mind we thought it would be timely to share some project examples. Now is the time to get your fertiliser storage sorted for next season!

If you are looking to take advantage of the benefits of on-farm fertiliser storage and are researching ideas on how to do that, then this article is a great starting point.

From dedicated fert storage sheds for large cropping enterprises to multi-purpose sheds for mixed farming operations, this list includes a variety of configurations, sizes and design features.

Read on to learn about seven recent fert storage shed projects – and be inspired!

Fert Storage Shed

7 Fert Storage Sheds To Inspire Yours

Taking the time to plan your fertiliser shed project and select the right design can save you time, money and stress – during the project and at cropping.

There are a number of designs available, and you will find many of these in this list, including:

  • An open gable shed with a steep roof pitch and concrete panels
  • A fully enclosed shed with sliding doors and concrete panels
  • An open front shed (one long side open) with concrete panel bays

One common feature between all these designs is the concrete panels. Concrete panels are a must-have inclusion for fertiliser sheds! As well as providing the best possible corrosion protection, concrete panels protect the cladding from machinery damage and make it easier to clean out the shed.

Projects included in this list range from 100 tonne capacity to 3,000 tonne capacity – including some from the Standard Fertiliser Shed Range

We have also provided a handy price guide and cost per tonne for each project, which will be helpful for comparing the different options – and for budgeting.

So, let’s get into it!

First up is a shed designed for bulk grain and fertiliser storage.

1

1750 Tonne Fully Enclosed & Segregated Multi-Purpose Shed

Grain fert storage shed

With a dual purpose of grain storage and fertiliser storage, concrete panels have been used to create multipurpose configuration.

The result is three 250 tonne bays and a 1,000-tonne bulk storage area.

Some of the benefits of this configuration are the segregated storage areas which save needing to build separate sheds and allow a high level of storage hygiene to be maintained.

It is worth noting though that the segregating concrete panels do reduce the overall capacity of the shed which increases the cost-per-tonne. 

One work around for this is to use removable t-walls or l-walls instead. This also gives you much more flexibility and choice in how you use your storage space.

Being a fully enclosed configuration, this shed provides the best possible weather protection and the Action custom gutter system plumbed to each end of the shed directs the stormwater away from the products stored in the shed.

Other design features of this project include 21-degree roof pitch which is the most common option for grain sheds and for some fertiliser shed designs. This is a popular roof pitch because it accommodates the angle of repose for most grains.

Finally, sliding doors and a concrete apron help make loading and unloading the shed a straightforward process.

Size: 39m (L) x 21m (W) x 7m (H)

Capacity: Approx. 1,750 tonnes

Location: Kinnabulla VIC. Download the Mallee Farm Sheds Brochure to learn about more Action sheds in the area.

Build Date: 2023

Price Guide: Approx. $550,000 – $680,000 including GST, concrete slab and installation which works out to be around $320 – $390 per tonne.

grain fert storage shed at Kinnabulla VIC

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680 Tonne Fully Enclosed & Segregated Fert Storage Shed

Fertiliser Shed Sizes - Bulk Density

This project in central western NSW also takes advantage of the benefits of a fully enclosed and segregated configuration.

In this case, the shed consists of two 340 tonne storage areas.

A standout of this project is the accessibility – a clear level site, a concrete apron, sliding doors and a personal access door all combine to keep the shed easily accessible. Having good site and shed access makes loading and unloading the shed easier, saving time and helping to increase efficiency at cropping.

Paying attention to details like access in the planning stages of your project can make all the difference to the functionality and practicality of your shed.

The same goes for shed site preparation. A well-prepared site prevents delays in the installation process and keeps the shed accessible even in muddy conditions.  

An Action custom gutter system (which is a standard inclusion) is also used on this fert storage shed project. Plumbed to the end of the shed, this system helps to prevent downpipes being damaged by machinery and keeps moisture out of shed – an important consideration for fert storage.

Size: 19.5m (L) x 18m (W) x 6m (H)

Capacity: Approx. 680 tonnes of urea.

Location: Condobolin NSW. 

Download the NSW Farm Sheds Brochure to learn more about Action sheds built across New South Wales.

Build Date: 2023

Price Guide: Approx. $240,000 – $310,000 including GST, concrete slab and installation. This works out to be around $350 – $450 per tonne

Project Gallery

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600 Tonne Open Front Multi-Purpose Shed

This recently completed project achieves two main objectives for John Bennett’s cropping operation at Tulkara:

  1. Increased storage capacity at harvestfor hay and grain.
  2. Provided a versatile storage option throughout the yearfor fertiliser, hay or machinery.

John credits much of the project’s success to the thorough consultation process and faultless execution

“The consultation process was excellent … Everything we spoke about was done, plus more.”
John-Bennett
John Bennett
Tulkara VIC

This multipurpose fert storage shed uses an open-front configuration with concrete panels in several end bays. Provision has been made for a canopy to be added in the future which will further increase the functionality of the shed.

Scroll on to learn more about the project and hear from John Bennett on his Action experience.

Multi-Use Farm Sheds

Size: 48m (L) x 24m (W) x 8.25m (H)

Capacity: Approx. 600 – 700 tonnes of grain or fertiliser (depending on the type of product being stored) or 2,700 big square bales. Try out our handy grain, fertiliser and hay storage calculators here.

Location: Tulkara VIC. Download the Wimmera Farm Sheds Brochure to learn more about projects in this area.

Build Date: 2024

Price Guide: Approx. $300,000 – $380,000 including GST, concrete slab and installation.

This works out be around $430 – $540 per tonne but keep in mind that only part of the shed is used for fert storage. The rest of the shed can be used for hay storage at $100-$130/bale, making the design both cost-effective and good value for money.

Watch – John’s Action Experience

Learn about John’s experience building a multipurpose fert storage shed in the video below.

You can also learn more about the project here.

4

250 Tonne Enclosed Bay Machinery & Fert Storage Shed

Fert Storage Shed Machinery-Shed-with-concrete-panels

If you only require on-farm fertiliser storage capacity of around 250 tonnes then this combined facility is a great way to achieve this.

Using the ever-popular open front shed configuration and size, the design delivers functional storage for both fertiliser and machinery.

An enclosed bay with sliding doors and concrete panels provides a well-protected fertiliser storage area. This could also easily be repurposed in the future for a workshop area.

The standard 8 metre bays work well for machinery storage and – along with a standard span – guarantee a cost-effective design. You can learn more about standard spans and why we recommend them, here – What Are The Standard Spans For Farm Sheds?

So, like all well designed multipurpose sheds, this project tickets the boxes for cost-effectiveness, functionality and versatility.

and versatility.

Size: 32m (L) x 18m (W) x 6m (H)

Capacity: Approx. 250 tonnes.

Location: Boort VIC

Build Date: 2024

Price Guide: Approx. $170,000 – $210,000 including GST, concrete slab and installation (only storing 100 tonnes will result in a high cost-per tonne figure).

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2500 Tonne Open Gable Fert Storage Shed 

Throughout 2024, Warakirri Cropping have engaged Action to build a series of dedicated fertiliser sheds on several of their properties across Victoria and New South Wales.

While the sizes and capacities vary between projects, each shed uses the same best-practice design.

This design typically includes an open gable end, additional height and a steep roof pitch to allow easy tipping inside.

Fertiliser Shed Sizes - Length and width

Concrete panels have been installed for segregation.

If you are considering a similar project, removable t-walls would provide greater flexibility. 

For example, you could either use the full space for one bulk product or use t-walls to segregate between multiple products.

An additional bay has been included to provide extra weather protection.

While this works well, you could include sliding doors for the ultimate weather protection. 

Sliding door outriggers would work well in this instance to allow the doors to be stacked out of the way when loading and unloading the shed.

Size: 32m (L) x 27m (W) x 8m (H)

Location: Donald VIC.

Capacity: Stores approx. 2,500 tonnes (two products).

Price Guide: Approx. $400,000 – $490,000 including GST, concrete slab and installation. 

This works out be around $160 – $195 per tonne

As well as being a great fertiliser shed, we reckon this is one of the best farm shed photos 2024 so far!

Warakirri Fert shed

These builds do differ to some of the other projects discussed so far, in that they have been built solely for bulk fertiliser storage.

However, that’s not to say they couldn’t be used for either machinery storage or temporary grain storage such as low-grade wheat. That’s the beauty of concrete panel sheds!

Standard Fertiliser Sheds

This design has been proven to work well and as a result has been included in the Standard Fertiliser Shed Range. 

Download the brochure here to learn about sizes, prices and custom options.

Next up is another multi-purpose fert storage shed which includes some smart features for machinery storage.

You can also read about this project and why it works so well in detail here.

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700 Tonne Fert Shed With Storage Area For Long & Wide Machinery

This is a textbook multipurpose shed design.

Multipurpose fertiliser shed at Mayrung NSW

The configuration includes an enclosed gable end with concrete panels for well protected fert storage. The machinery storage area consists of drive-through double bay openings with a canopy for extra coverage.

One reason this is a great design is because both the storage areas could be repurposed.

For example, the fert storage space could temporarily store grain or it could be converted to a workshop to create a combined machinery storage and maintenance facility. Similarly, the machinery storage area would work well for hay storage.

Size: 51m (L) x 24m (W) x 7.5m (H) with 8m canopy

Capacity: Approx. 700 tonnes of fertiliser.

Location: Mayrung NSW

Build Date: 2024

Price Guide: Approx. $400,000 – $490,000 including GST and installation.

This price guide also includes the concrete slab, concrete panels and the column removal to create a double bay opening.

This works out to be between $550 – $700 per tonne – again, keep in mind that only a section of the shed is used for fert storage.

Project Gallery

Browse the gallery to check out the details including, canopy, drive-through bays and concrete panel storage area.

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1000 Tonne Open Gable Fert Storage Shed

Open gable concrete panel fertiliser shed

Another recently completed fert storage shed in the Riverina region, the design of this project takes advantage of an open gable but without the steep roof pitch of some designs.

The open gable combined with a concrete apron provides an easily accessible bulk storage area for quick loading and unloading.

The open gable end also provides a very cost-effective 18 metre wide opening if the shed is used for machinery storage in the off-season.

While this is a great design as is, it could be further customised with movable t-walls or sliding doors

Size:  22.5m (L) x 18m (W) x 6m (H)

Capacity: Approx. 800 tonne of urea or 1000 tonne of MAP or DAP.

Location: Grong Grong NSW

Build Date: 2024

Price Guide: Approx. $230,000 – $280,000 including GST, concrete slab and  installation.

This works out to be around $230 – $280 per tonne depending on the product being stored.

That’s a wrap! We hope this list of recent fert storage sheds has provided you with some ideas for your project. 

You might also be interested in the video below, where Jason and Lennie answer the most common questions about fertiliser sheds.

Top Fert Storage Shed Questions, Answered

Ultimately, fert storage sheds are smart investments. This is true, whether it is a multi-purpose design or dedicated to fertiliser storage. Regardless of the design they can save you time, money and stress.

Our building consultants are available to discuss your project and provide advice on best-practice, functional and cost-effective designs – and they are only ever a phone call away. Call us on 1800 687 888, we would love to work with you.

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