Methods of drying :
- Sun drying : It involves drying at different stages.
a) Before harvesting – standing crop.
b) After harvesting – The harvested product is left for few days on field or threshing floor.
c) After threshing : The threshed product is spread on threshing floor.
Equipment used in packing and handling
- Bagger weigher
- Bag sewing machinery
- Platform scale.