Why do farmers dry the paddy crop after cutting them from fields?

1.	Why do farmers dry the paddy crop after cutting them from fields?
Answer» 1. Naturally food produce can be damaged by fungi, pests, rats and bacteria. 2. If moisture is also there in the grains, it helps to develop moulds (fungi). 3. Such grains neither germinates nor suitable to eat. 4. To overcome this problem farmers dry the grains for 2-3 days in sun. 5. After drying they keep the grains in jute bags and preserve them in godowns.

Answer»

1. Naturally food produce can be damaged by fungi, pests, rats and bacteria.

2. If moisture is also there in the grains, it helps to develop moulds (fungi).

3. Such grains neither germinates nor suitable to eat.

4. To overcome this problem farmers dry the grains for 2-3 days in sun.

5. After drying they keep the grains in jute bags and preserve them in godowns.

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