Methods of grain storage in Jabalpur region

Authors

  • A K Gupta Department of Post Harvest Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur, India Author
  • Deepika Waghmare Department of Post Harvest Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur, India Author
  • Sangeeta Bhalavi Department of Post Harvest Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur, India Author
  • Twinkle Marskole Department of Post Harvest Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur, India Author
  • Sanjan Maravi Department of Post Harvest Processing and Food Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur, India Author

Keywords:

Bunda, Jute, Kothi,, Polypropylene bags,, cereal storage

Abstract

A survey was conducted in Panagar, Mahrajpur, Lakhadon and Bargaht villages of Jabalpur to find out the storage practices prevalent in the  adjoining area. Information regarding the nature and capacity of the storage structure, material used for construction and the extent of losses  to crops stored was collected. Kothi, Bunda, Mandulia, Jute and Polypropylene bags are commonly used for grain storage. An average loss of  2% occurs during the storage period. Jute and Polypropylene bags are gaining popularity as these are light in weight and easy in handling. 

References

FAO. 2013. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations report, 2012-13.

Chouksey, R.G. 1985. Bag and bulk storage of food grains at farmer’s level. In: Storage of agricultural durables and semi perishables. CIAE, Bhopal, 5556.

Mishra, H.N. 2012. Grain storage method. IIT Kharagpur.

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Published

2016-11-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2017): Journal of Postharvest Technology

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

Gupta, A.K., Waghmare, D., Bhalavi , S., Marskole , T., & Maravi , S. (2016). Methods of grain storage in Jabalpur region . Journal of Postharvest Technology, 5(1), 27–29. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/jpht/article/view/15670