| B.O. Akintunde | Federal College of Agriculture |
B.O. Akintunde is an agricultural engineer specializing in crop processing. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Ibadan. He is a Senior Lecturer of the Federal College of Agriculture; and has published a number of papers on the design and construction of agricultural processing machines, survey of post harvest losses/storage structures of some fruits/vegetables and cereals. Other papers include effect of tillage methods on planting of cowpea, safety and causes of tractor-related accidents. His hobbies include driving and community service. |
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Storage of Grains: The Nigerian Perspective |
Grain storage, which has been a lifelong practice, is used to preserve grains during times of harvest until it is needed, usually at times of scarcity. The grains are preserved in a condition as near as possible to its initial condition. In Nigeria, each region of the country has various types of storage structures for grains being stored based on the prevailing climatic/ cultural environment. In most cases, the structures used for the same type of grain vary regionally. This paper identifies the various types of storage structures in the different regions of the country and the prevailing cultural/climatic practices that govern the suitability of the structure to the regions. |