Non-chemical disinfestation is no longer just a futuristic idea—it is a practical and necessary approach for modern grain storage and processing. Implementing non-chemical methods in rice...

Daydreaming since 1986 eventually became an addiction—and that journey still continues. From making super silky rice to grading the broken, enabling efficient paddy drying, continuous parboiling,...

From school through to college to Universities, I listened to my teachers and learnt a lot — but at this stage of my life, I am...

Bulk storage of food grains in steel silos needs few minor details of the design which goes long way for ease of operations. Silo is been...

My journey from IIT Kharagpur to the rice fields of Karnal — and how a plant pathologist’s wisdom transformed Basmati farming forever. After graduating from IIT...

The Indian rice milling industry has made remarkable progress — from hand pounding, to hullers, to fully automated rice mills. Today, milling operations are well-settled at...

Bulk Storage Myths. Mastering Paddy Moisture Management: From Field to Mill”. The Most Underrated Yet Critical Component of Silo Storage: Temperature Monitoring Systems Energy Balance for...

Across the world, silos are fumigated using phosphine gas, typically generated either through phosphine generators or a closed-loop fumigation system. The process demands careful timing and...

Through my interactions on LinkedIn, during webinars, and at seminars, I have observed that condensation in silos remains an under-defined and insufficiently standardized issue. Despite its...