Different ways to protect food grains before they are stored for future use :
(a) Drying : The food grains should be properly dried in the sun.
(b) Maintenance of hygiene : The grains must not contain insects. The godowns should be cleaned well. The cracks in the roof and on the walls and floor should be sealed completely.
(c) Fumigation : Godowns and stores should be properly sprayed with fumigants. Specially, the seeds should be treated with insecticides and fungicides.
(d) Storage devices : Cleaned and dried grains should be stored in gunny bags or other proper bags. Airtight, moisture-resistant and temperature- resistant storage devices have been developed by various organizations. These should be used.
