Question

storage of agricultural produce is an important task .explain the need for the methods of proper storage of grains

Answer 1

Explanation:

The food grains obtained by harvesting the crops are dried in the sunshine before storing to reduce their moisture content.It is necessary to prevent them from spoilage. The higher moisture content in food grains promotes the growth of fungus and moulds on the stored grains which damages them.

Answer 2

Explanation:

here is the answer

the need for the methods of proper storage of grains are

• it should provide educate protection against insects rodents birds etc.
• it should provide protection against temperature and moisture this is essential to avoid lumping and caking .
• the storage facilities should have proper ventilation system
• it should have easy access for periodical inspection of food grains and for spraying .
• the storage facility should be located in areas which are easily accessible this facility should not be in areas prone to floods .

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