Storage Technology

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 tons.

NSPRI Executive Director Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute

📅 June 22, 2026 ⏱ 1 min read 👁 1 views 💬 0 comments

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Storage strategies must be tailored to the volume of the harvest and the operational scale of the facility:

Small-Scale / Household Level: Handles volumes under 2 metric tons. Recommended options include hermetic storage bags (such as PICS™, ZeroFly® Hermetic, or plastic-lined jute bags) and airtight rigid containers like metal or plastic drums.
Medium-Scale Level: Manages volumes from 2 to 100 metric tons. This scale utilizes regional stores, dedicated grain warehouses, or mid-sized metal silos.
Large-Scale Level: Accommodates hundreds of tons of bulk grain. This level requires commercial warehouse complexes or automated silo systems, such as Improved Inert Atmosphere Silos (IIAS).

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