Stored grain pests account for a significant amount of loss every year in the agricultural sector. Handlers of dry agricultural commodities know the extent of damage that these various insects can bring, such as the lesser grain borer’s tendency to decimate stored grains or the rice weevil’s ability to render nutritious rice as inedible. Whatever the pest may be, farmers and traders strive to find solutions in order to prevent such from happening.
The global coffee market has evolved into a $20 billion dollar industry today. With so much variety, innovations, and new techniques coming up, it’s hard to keep track of all the new developments that are trending. One upcoming movement, however, is making ripples slowly but surely—the demand for organic coffee.
Written by Victor Dela Casa, Sustainability Development Officer of GrainPro
The organic food industry is a multibillion-economy with an increasing demand. A major challenge for companies that supply certified organic products is preserving the quality of products organically after harvest. Many companies that grow organic crops are forced to use chemicals to stop infestation and inhibit fungal growth during storage and transport. These chemicals may leave residue on food that could have adverse health effects on consumers, especially among children.
