GRAINS STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE - LOKOJA. (EFFECT OF STORAGE ENVIRONMENT ON GRAINS LONGEVITY).
GRAINS STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE - LOKOJA. (EFFECT OF STORAGE ENVIRONMENT ON GRAINS LONGEVITY).
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Date
1997-09
Authors
HASSAN OGWU, OPALUWA
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Abstract
Considerable amount of grains arc lost annually in the country. The losses are
attributed to lack of or poor storage facilities. In most part of Nigeria, farmers store
their grains in traditional storage structures. However, about 30% - 40% of grains
stored in these structures are often lost to insects, rodents, birds, micro-organisms, five
and theft.
Governments participation in grains storage has been declining in recent times
compared to its policy on increasing food production. This action has led to the
increased amount of grains lost annually.
Reduction of these huge losses is an acknowledged means of increasing the
available food supply. On this premise., the thesis concentrated on the study of the
causes of grains deterioration and losses during storage. Other factors that influence
storage practices and grains handling were also looked into. The effect of the storage
environment on grains longevity were also studied.
The design of the grains storage and distribution centre. Lokoja is aimed at
reducing grams losses during storage and providing the conducive environment for
long term storage of grains. The centre is provided with all the facilities that will
enhance successful grains storage and distribution
Description
A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POST-GRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU BELLO
UNIVERSITY ZARIA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT
FOR THE AWARD OF THE MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) DEGREE IN
ARCHITECTURE.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE,
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,
ZARIA., NIGERIA.
SEPTEMBER, 1997.
Keywords
GRAINS STORAGE,, STORAGE ENVIRONMENT,, GRAINS LONGEVITY