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Welcome Address from the Executive Director
Welcome to the NSPRI Postharvest Information Portal — a dedicated knowledge platform for farmers, researchers, and all stakeholders committed to …
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Post-Harvest Knowledge
Explore cutting-edge research on grain storage, pest management, mycotoxins, and food security from Nigeria's leading stored products research institute.
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Specialized Packaging and Logistics Tools
Specialized packaging tools — ventilated crates, ice fish boxes, and composite laminated pouches — are the final line of defense in preserving agricultural value.
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Perishable Storage: Advanced Infrastructure Options
Advanced perishable storage infrastructure ranges from ventilated yam barns and cassava trenches to diffused light stores and evaporative cooling structures.
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Maintenance Engineering for Large-Scale Silos
Large-scale IIAS silo maintenance requires seal integrity checks, thermal protection, corrosion control with food-grade paint, and strict site sanitation protocols.
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Conventional vs. Inert Atmosphere Silo Systems
Conventional silos require chemical fumigants while Improved Inert Atmosphere Silos (IIAS) use compressed nitrogen to provide chemical-free pest control for bulk grain.
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Management of Ventilated Cribs and Bulk Warehouses
Ventilated cribs and bulk warehouses require specific maintenance protocols — from rodent control and rust protection to east-west orientation and white-painted walls.
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The Mechanics of Hermetic Storage Containers
Hermetic containers create oxygen-free environments where pests suffocate — rigid containers must be filled to the brim while flexible bags must be tightly sealed.
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Small-Scale Grain Storage: Improved Rhumbu Structures
The improved rhumbu adds elevation, rodent guards, plastic airtight lining, and flow design to the traditional mud grain store — extending safe storage beyond 6 …
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Non-Chemical Crop Protection: Diatomaceous Earth (NSPRIDUST®)
NSPRIDUST® — natural diatomaceous earth — provides chemical-free pest control at 100g per 100kg of grain, physically dehydrating insects without toxic residues.
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Scale-Specific Storage Management
Storage strategies must match operational scale — from hermetic bags for under 2 tons at household level to automated IIAS silo systems for hundreds of …
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