Grain storage systems lead to higher profits

At the recently concluded VICTAM exhibition in Thailand the emphasis was on short term and long term storage of grain such as corn, paddy and soya.

It has been identified that in some countries as much of 40% of grain is wasted due to the unavailability of suitable and efficient grain storage systems.

Vice President of The GSI Group of USA Larry Prichett who was present at this occasion emphasised the need for modern storage methods worldwide. The success of grain farmers in the USA, he said, was also due to the usage of modern storage, drying and aeration systems.

In some countries, traditional, outdated methods are still used resulting in unhygienic conditions, infestation of insects etc. difficult and bad handling and of course substantial wastage. Even with high yields, wastage of up to 40% of harvested grain also means 40% of wastage of finances, fertiliser and labour input.

This no farmer or businessman should tolerate, especially when alternative modern methods are now available. Farmers and businessmen could also gain substantially by holding grain commodities under hygienic and ideal conditions for better returns financially during off season and at times of reduced market supply.

A large number of visitors at VICTAM in Thailand, showed considerable interest in modern grain storage systems mainly due to understanding the vast advantages financially and operationally as compared to traditional outdated storage systems.