Being a farmer means having the special privilege of watching how the hard work and miraculous nature turn the fields, vineyards, and orchards into a true paradise.

Although people often think that farmers’ hard work is finished when the harvest is done, the reality is completely different. In fact, after the harvest is done, a farmer’s work begins to intensify.

Generally, postharvest management is a set of a few farm practices, which include:

• Cleaning
• Grading, sorting, or drying (depending on each crop requirements)
• Packing
• Storage
• Transport

Are you ready to risk losing up to 80% of the yield? If the answer is no, then always keep in mind the aforementioned five elements of successful storage management.

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