Storage structures used by the farmers

Gunny bags		Mud and earthen structures
Gunny bags of different capacities (35, 50, 75 and 100 kg) with or without inside plastic lining Mostly used for short term storage Generally farmers prefer gunny bags for storage of farm cary over seeds		Clay, straw and cow dung- 3:3:1. Earthen structures are made, sun dried and then burnt in fire. Used for storage of Paddy, wheat, sorghum,oil seeds and pulses. Life 8- 10 years. During rainy season develop cracks and moisture absorption followed by insect and mould infestation. Capacity is 5 to 10 q

Bamboo structures Wooden structures Split bamboo woven in the form of a cylinder with wide base and narrow mouth Used for the seeds of Paddy, wheat and sorghum Life 4-5 years. Weight loss due to insect attack is 5 % in paddy and 15 % in sorghum. Capacity is 500 Kg Local wood is painted black. At the top, 30 cm x 20 cm in let and at the bottom 30 cm x15cm outlet is provided Life15- 20 years. Neither airtight nor moisture proof. Used for stoage of paddy seeds with the capacity of 10 q Next