The storage of cereal grains in three villages of Zaria province, northern Nigeria

Hays, H.M. (1975) The storage of cereal grains in three villages of Zaria province, northern Nigeria. Savanna, 4 (2). pp. 117-123.

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Abstract

This study on the storage of millet [Pennisetum americanum] and sorghum grains examines the storage practices of 54 farmers in 3 villages of Zaria Province in North Central [Kaduna] State. The types of storage structures in use are described with a view to providing some insights as to their adequacy and efficiency. Given the present storage practices for millet and sorghum, the scope for improvement through the use of better structures appears to be limited because of the effectiveness and the present low cost of storage using the rumbu [mud-walled store]. There is some scope for reducing storage losses through wider adoption and proper use of insecticides

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Institute for Agricultural Research, Samaru, Zaria Nigeria
Subjects: Plant Production
Divisions: Millet
Sorghum
Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited: 30 Jul 2012 03:46
Last Modified: 30 Jul 2012 03:47
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/7037

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