Abstract
The use of Double Lid (DL) silos in grain storage lead to one hundred per cent prevention of grains from being infested by weevils or destruction from rodents. The structures are economically viable and cheap in management compared to other forms of food storage that has been in use over the years. The technology of putting up the structures is locally available and easy to assimilate by the beneficiaries. The results of this study indicated that DL silos completely deter any form of grain destruction, it provides security; boost the income of the farmer through reduction of exploitation by grain merchants. The silos can hold large quantity of grains and they do not require use of chemical application at the time of storage. The findings of the study indicated that if farmers can have DL silos, each family can improve their living standards by 40% because the system is 100% better and usable. Exhausting oxygen from the DL silo before sealing and using desiccant material to arrest any possible moisture that may build inside the silo after sealing are the key secrets of keeping the grains clean. Further, constructing the structure under a roof to keep it at normal room temperature minimises building of moisture in the stored grains resulting from high heat from direct sun. The study proved that weevils cannot with stand lack of oxygen in properly sealed silos. Further, farmers can change their lifestyle if they can store their grains in DL Silos.
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