Technical systems for agriculture : postharvest management and storage of maize / Wilfred R. Odogola, Rolf Henriksson

Contents
1. Characteristics of maize grain: Effects on handling and storage
General properties of cereal grain
Moisture in grain
Interaction between the grain and its environment
etc.

2. Post harvest losses in maize
Definition of terms
Factors and causes of grain loss
Main levels of loss in the maize postharvest system

3. Physiological maturity and harvesting
Timely harvesting
Field drying and late harvesting

4. On-farm transport and handling of maize
Criteria for selecting appropriate on-farm transport technology
Hand-pushed wheel barrows
Hand-pulled/pushed cart
etc.

5. Drying maize crop at farm site
Traditional drying techniques at farm yard
Recommended low-cost drying techniques
etc.

6. Shelling cobs and cleaning grain
Traditional methods
Improved maize sellers and winnowers recommended for local manufacture and use

7. Control of storage pests of maize : Insects and rodents
Storage insect pests and their control

8. On-farm storage systems and methods
Household and village storage systems: objectives and common types
Traditional out-door storage structures
Traditional in-door storage systems
etc.

9. Design highlights on improved storage technologies for various levels of small holder farmers
Platform for indoor granary
Platforms for outdoor storage structures
Elevated foundation on stone boulders
etc.

10. Socio-economic analysis of post harvest systems
Recommended postharvest technologies for low-level smallholder farmers
Recommended technologies for middle-level small holder farmers
etc.

Includes bibliography : p.160-162