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Preventing losses along the postharvest value chain

Harvesting

Harvesting

Harvesting is the process of removing the crop from the fields.

Threshing

Threshing

The threshing process separates the grain from the rest of the plant.

Drying

Drying

Drying reduces the moisture content in grain so it can be safely stored or processed.

Storage

Storage

Storage allows individuals or collectives to hold stocks of cereal grains for future use.

Processing/Milling

Processing/Milling

Processing or milling operations make grain more suitable for consumption or other use.

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation occurs throughout the value chain, whenever crops are moved from one location to another.

Marketing

Marketing

Marketing occurs when a crop is sold, either in a market or to a trader or middleman.