Question

What is the reason behind drying the grains thoroughly after the production?

Answer 1

Grain drying:

Grain drying is the process of drying grain to keep it from spoiling while it is stored.

Reasons for drying the grains thoroughly after production:

1. To prevent deterioration in the quality of grains after production, grains should be properly dried before storing in the warehouses and godowns.
2. It should be made sure that the dampness of the grains should be less than 9% because freshly harvested grains contain moisture and it might activate fungus and mold formation.
3. If freshly harvested grains are stored before drying, they will get damaged or might be attacked by organisms like rats, pests, insects, fungus, etc.