1. Recurso clave Introduction Given the proper facilities necessary to store seeds long-term, whereby low temperature and low humidity are kept stable over time, it is very possible to store most orthodox seeds for several years at a time in the tropics (Harrington, 1972). Unfortunately, implementation and...
  2. 17/7/2017 Proteger la viabilidad de las semillas durante su almacenamiento puede representar una tarea difícil en los trópicos, que con frecuencia presentan tanto temperaturas como humedad relativa altas. En mayo de 2017 ECHO fue sede de un taller para almacenamiento de semillas en nuestra Finca Global de...
  3. Access Agriculture Training Video Farmers face great difficulties with drying their seeds because seed absorbs moisture from the soil. As a result, seed quality deteriorates, and no-one can expect good yields by using poor quality seed. In this video you can see how farmers of Maria village...
  4. This animation shows how to use the PHL moisture meter, a new, low-cost meter for measuring grain moisture content before storage. If you properly dry your grain before storage, you will have better quality grain for seed, sale, or eating. This technique will minimize grain losses and earn you...