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paddy is a major cereal crop in our country.
a) Discuss the method of sowing.
b) What measures must be taken to prevent spoilage and insect attack of harvested grains?

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Answered by яσѕнαη
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Answer:

Explanation:

Sowing and methods of sowing. Sowing or seeding is an art of placing seeds in the soil to have good germination in the field. ... There are different methods of sowing such as Broadcasting, Dibbling, Drilling, Seed dropping behind the plough, Transplanting, Hill dropping and Check row planting

Spoilage and insect attack of harvested grains can be prevented in the followed ways.

It is important that the agricultural products like grains reach their consumers without affecting its quality. In order to achieve that, there are many interim processes which are critical.

Let us discuss some here.

Collect only good quality grains. For example, mature, disease-free grains.

Clean them properly to avoid undesired particles like dust, chaff, etc.

Dry them carefully to the desired moisture content to prevent microbial growth.

Keep the storage containers or silos dry and clean in advance.

After filling, the containers should be closed in an airtight manner.

Maintain ideal temperature and humidity specific to the grains in the storage areas.

Apply effective pest control measures, which are preferably ecofriendly and safe, to control attack by insects and other pests like rodents.

Monitor the storage conditions regularly, for example, observe for any noticeable smell, surface moisture, presence of insects, etc.

Maintain ideal and clean storage conditions while transporting them.

Answered by utobarbara2006
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Answer:

Seed quality and selection

Land preparation

Crop establishment

Water use and management

Nutrient management

Crop health

Harvest

b. Exposing them in sunlight for drying as freshly harvested crops have moisture.

Dried neem leaves are added to stored grains, so as to prevent damage from pests.

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