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    Forced Circulation Solar Dryer | Solar Dryer System for Fruits and Vegetables
    Comprising a solar air heater and an electric blower, this solar dryer operates in two stages. The greenhouse, constructed with a 200-micron UV-stabilized transparent plastic sheet, naturally heats the air within. The solar air heater then further elevates the temperature, and the blower directs the heated air into the drying chamber, circulating it back to […]
    Duration: 05:30:00
    Properly Storing Dried Grains and Legumes Including Lentils Using Hermetically Sealed Bags
    When storing dried lentils, you can protect them from insect pests and mold by sealing them in PICS bags, which employ an airtight triple-bagging system originally developed in the U.S. by Purdue University. PICS bags use no chemicals and safeguard your grains and legumes by utilizing the right type of plastic and sufficient thickness to […]
    Duration: 05:46:00
    Harvesting and Storing Pumpkins, Sweet Potato (Kumara) & Borlotti Beans
    Crop storage First, a farmer should deep pumpkins in the solution making sure also the stem is covered with solution and also bake the stems to allow longtimeĀ  storage. Similarly, store pumpkins in a place with wood shavings or straw which dont allow it to touch the ground and also touching each other. These can […]
    Duration: 07:45:00
    How To Sow Leeks and Storage Onions, and Tomato Problems
    Crops management First, a farmer should sow thw seeds in 2-3 weeks, cover after sowing and dip the trays of seeds in water for 20 minutes for the soils to wet longer. Add sea weed solution to the mix for seeds to get better germination and remove the tray from water after water absorption and […]
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    Postharvest Loss: Jerrycan Bean Storage
    Bean storage First, before storage, dry seeds well in sun on tarpauline, sort and pour them inside the clean dry jerrycan, shake it and cover with soft plastic bag ad seal the jerrycan lid tightly and label with date sealed and the purpose. Once sealed, leave it for atleast a month and never open until […]
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    A typical water storage tank construction
    As water remains the most important factor in crop growth and development, irrigation takes centre stage for crop production. When constructing the water storage tank, fence off an area of land and improve road connections and it if followed by removing of top soil and storing it on site as it is to be used […]
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    Harvesting and storage of green gram (summary)
    Green gram commonly called mung bean is one of the most popular pulses across the world. By cultivating green gram, farmers enrich their soil. Many farmers loose their crop due to pests and diseases during harvest and storage hence green gram requires proper care during harvest and storage. During the first harvest, start by picking […]
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    Storage of Tractor Tires
    Being implements and equipments that ease farm work, condition of their tires determine the time to complete work, quality of work and efficiency of the machine on a particular work. When storing tires, always clean them before storage and if your frequently using more than one set of tires on a tractor, properly store the […]
    Duration: 00:03:25
    Maize: bagging and storage
    Bagging and storage are very crucial activities in maize storage process and it involves measuring the right amount or weight of grains and package for sale. Additionally maize can be packed in sacks of different sizes this should be done by proper measuring and pack the right amount of maize without adding foreign materials for […]
    Duration: 00:15:40
    Managing aflatoxins in groundnuts during drying and storage
    When you protect the groundnuts from moulds and aflatoxins your yield is going to be better. Groundnuts and peanuts can both be attacked by the invisible poison aflatoxin. Aflatoxins are bad for animals and peoples health. Healthy nuts are not broken and have a nice colour. Unhealthy nuts have brown or grey spots and are […]
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