Why dry?
Why dry?
- To sell your crop when market prices are most favorable, generally months after it is harvested
- To prepare grains for subsequent processing phases (for example: grinding, seeding)
- To give you more choices and options with the product of an entire year of labor.
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| Grains, after they are harvested in the field, must be stored for a certain period of time before they can be sold on the market, used for feeds or for seeds. The time the grain can be stored depends on its humidity content. This humidity content must be reduced to suitable levels. Corn, for example, is generally harvested in Italy with a 25% humidity level and must be dried until this percentage reaches 15%. Otherwise it will be subject to mold, fungi and attacked by insects and termites which can spoil the whole harvest. | ||||
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| In the past grains were left out to dry under the sun, in farmyards and stored on large racks. This drying system certainly did not guarantee a homogeneous product and long-term suitable storage. There was also a high risk that rodents would come in contact with the product. Farming mechanization and industrialization has led to many advantages and innovations. Farmers have greater freedom when they use dryers and can even harvest ahead of time or in adverse weather conditions. A dried product is homogeneous, free of impurities and can be stored for long periods of time without any risks. Dryers increase the end product quality and its market value. Farmers with dryers can dry and store their harvest for long periods of time. This means they can better handle seasonal fluctuations in the grain price. |
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