by isaacsesi | May 19, 2021 | Learning, Post-Harvest Resources
How to manage stored grains in a warehouse could be a major challenge to grain farmers and aggregators. It is important to note that, warehouses play an important role in the post-harvest value chain. After harvesting, drying, threshing, and bagging, the grains or...
by isaacsesi | May 5, 2021 | Learning, Post-Harvest Resources
Causes of post-harvest losses are the events that lead to the degradation of grains in quality and quantity. For example; aflatoxins cause discoloration of grains. Post-harvest losses do not occur by themselves or as they say; do not occur in a vacuum. Some various...
by isaacsesi | Apr 28, 2021 | Learning, Post-Harvest Resources
To properly understand the post-harvest loss in grains, we need to know where and how it occurs. Therefore, in this article, we will answer the questions; “Where do post-harvest losses occur? How do post-harvest losses in grains occur? What is a post-harvest loss in...
by isaacsesi | Apr 6, 2021 | Learning, Products
Measuring moisture content in grains Measuring moisture content in grains does not require a degree or diploma. Anyone can do it. Previously when moisture meters were not a thing, farmers bit into their grains to check for moisture content. A grain that easily breaks...
by isaacsesi | Mar 25, 2021 | Learning, Opinions
So you’ve probably just heard about grain moisture meters and you are wondering how exactly it works. How it’s able to detect the moisture content of grains. Well, that’s exactly what this article is about. What is a moisture meter? Moisture meters are technological...
by isaacsesi | Mar 6, 2021 | Learning, Opinions
Managing post-harvest losses in grains is a must for every grain farmer, trader, and aggregator. It is imperative to know that although post-harvest losses cannot be entirely removed, they can be controlled to reduce their effects. In this article, we will share with...
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