Rice storage silos - to prevent food loss and achieve maximum food security.

Rice is vital in the global diet. Proper storage requires clean, dry, and undamaged grain. Key factors: -Humidity: Harvest at ≈ 25%. -Temperature: Affects fungal growth and chemical changes. -Storage time: Less is better; prior cleaning reduces risks. -Overall condition: Control of broken seeds and foreign particles. -Post-harvest handling includes receiving, cleaning, drying, and storage. To maintain quality: -Receiving: Analyze humidity, temperature, and foreign particles. Insect control and suction system. -Cleaning: Integrated system with magnetic separator, drum sieve, pre-filtering, grain cleaner, and waiting silos. Ventilation and fans are crucial. -Drying: Reduces moisture. Prevents discoloration and loss of germination. -Storage: Popular options include metal silos, concrete silos, warehouses, and bag silos.