Requirements of a Good Grain Storage Structure

A proper grain storage structure will meet the following requirements:

• The grains produced should be thoroughly cleaned and graded.
• The structure should be able to take the load of seeds stored and should not allow any exchange with the outside humid air.
• Seed storage structure should be cleaned and disinfected.
• Storage structure should be durable for long term storage.
• For the purpose of a safe storage period of 6 to 12 months, dried to the safe storage moisture level for (i) Cereals are 10-12 % (ii) Oilseeds are 7-9 % (on wet basis).
• Storage structure should provide for keeping grains safe from floor moisture, rain, rats, birds, moulds, rodents, ants, insects, and so on.
• Storage structure needs to be economical and suitable for a selected situation.
• Storage construction needs to be constructed in such a way that it may present the necessary facility for inspection and infection, loading and unloading, cleaning and reconditioning.
• The storage structure should be constructed in such a way that it can protect grain from excessive moisture content or humidity and temperature.