THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF SMALL-HOLDER USE OF HERMETIC STORAGE FOR WHEAT IN AFGHANISTAN

Farmers in Afghanistan are able to produce quality grain, however, are unable to store the grain to maintain quality and seed viability. This greatly contributes to high rates of poverty and food insecurity. The Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bags are a means of low-cost hermetic storage that p...

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Main Authors: Shershah Ameri, Amanda J. Deering, Kevin T. McNamara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics 2018-07-01
Series:International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
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Online Access:http://www.foodandagriculturejournal.com/Vol6.No3.pp33.pdf