Question
Write short note on the terms: $(i)$ Storage $(ii)$ Harvesting
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Answer
$(i)$ Storage: Storage of produce is an important task. If the crop grains are to be kept for longer time, they should be safe from moisture, insects, rats and microorganisms. Before storing, the grains are properly dried in the sun to reduce the moisture in them. This prevents the attack by insect pests, bacteria and fungi. Grains are stored by farmers in jute bags or metallic bins. However, large scale storage of grains is done in silos and granaries to protect them from pests like rats and insects.
$(ii)$ Harvesting: After maturation of crop, harvesting is an important task. In harvesting, crops are pulled out or cut close to the ground. It usually takes $3$ to $4$ months for a cereal crop to mature. Harvesting in our country is either done manually by sickle or by machine called harvester.
$(ii)$ Harvesting: After maturation of crop, harvesting is an important task. In harvesting, crops are pulled out or cut close to the ground. It usually takes $3$ to $4$ months for a cereal crop to mature. Harvesting in our country is either done manually by sickle or by machine called harvester.
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