Question

Keeping crop grains for long time under proper conditions is called _____________.

Answer 1

Warehousing of grains:

1. Warehousing in agriculture is the storage of agricultural products such as grains, sugar, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.
2. The Food Corporation of India manages the storage facilities available throughout the country.
3. The current capacity of warehouses in India is 160 million tonnes.
4. Warehousing of grains is important as the high temperature and moisture content of the environment tampers the quality of grain and this, in turn, affects germination.
5. They help prevent losses due to insects, rodents, and pathogens.

Final answer: Keeping crop grains for a long time under proper conditions is called Warehousing of grains.