How do storage grain losses occur?
The storage grains loss can occur due to the following reasons:
(i) Biotic factors – like insects, rodents, fungi, mites and bacteria. These organisms infect the grains and degrade the quantity and quality of the grains.
(ii) Abiotic factors- Various factors like inappropriate moisture, temperature can lead to loss of grains and their discolouratiion, loss in weight etc.
What is genetic manipulation? How is it useful in agricultural practices?
How do good animal husbandry practices benefit farmers?
What are the benefits of cattle farming?
For increasing production, what is common in poultry, fisheries and bee-keeping?
