A farmers’ cooperative convened a stakeholders meeting to discuss postharvest losses in the town of New Konkrompe, Ghana. Locals say interventions have been attempted, but none have successfully overcome major maize storage and marketing problems faced by most of the farmers in the region. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=277197
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NE China Barn Fire Engulfs 1,000 Tonnes of Grain
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A large scale fire burned through a grain storage center in northeastern China, destroying 1,000 tonnes of grain. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2013-06/03/c_132427509.htm
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German Government Investigates Postharvest Losses
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A government study of postharvest losses in Germany finds the country has lost 3.3% of wheat, or about 820,000 tonnes, per year over the last three years. The researchers recommended targeted investments in storage systems, and more funding for R&D, both nationally and internationally. http://www.farming.co.uk/news/article/8431
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Brazil Allocates $12bn to Close Grain Storage Void
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As part of its $64 billion plan to support agriculture, Brazil will allocate$12 billion to increase storage capacity. The program will fund low-interest loans for private companies. Conab, a state-owned food distributor, will additionally receive $250 million to increase storage. http://www.agrimoney.com/news/brazil-allocates-$12bn-to-close-grain-storage-void–5906.html
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Haryana Negotiating with Argentina, Brazil to Set Up Godowns
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Haryana is negotiating an agreement with Argentina and Brazil to build godowns, or warehouses, in rural areas. http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/haryana-negotiating-with-argentina-brazil-to-set-up-godowns-113060200450_1.html
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Haryana: Left to Rot, 22,000 Quintals of Wheat Declared Unfit for Human Consumption
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22,000 quintals of wheat are found to be rotting in Haryana, India, where adequate storage is not available. The grain has been declared unfit for human consumption, leading many to blame the government procurement process. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/22000-quintals-of-wheat-declared-unfit-for-human-consumption/398377-3-240.html
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Punjab Rice Mills in the Red as Milling Season Stretches
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Inadequate storage for rice paddy leads to economic losses for rice mills in Punjab, India. Mills have the processing capacity to finish entire paddy harvests in 3 months, but due to lack of shortage, government manpower, and the slow movement of grain, it extends to 9 months. Labor costs and time bottlenecks hurt bottom lines of mills. […]
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In Madhya Pradesh, a Different Kind of Cloud Storage
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Silo bags are used in India as a solution to storage obstacles. According to one article, the benefits of silo bags over conventional silos or warehouses are their options for pay-per-use, easy start-up, reduced operational and labor costs, multi-tenancy, and reliability. http://forbesindia.com/blog/enterprise/in-madhya-pradesh-a-different-kind-of-cloud-storage/
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Bolga Poly Designs Post-Harvest Loss Programme
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A public polytechnic in the Upper East region of Ghana has initiated plans to minimize postharvest losses. Officials say PHL is a major problem in the area due to lack of storage, preservation, and processing facilities. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/regional/artikel.php?ID=271063
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Punjab’s Problem of Plenty: Bumper Wheat Crop But No Storage Space
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A video on Punjab storage issues identifies diversatification of crops as a solution to ease capacity constraints. Farmers are not in support of this solution, however, due to the economic value of certain crops over others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlJbh-8R6MY&feature=youtu.be
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