Follow crop quality from harvest through grading, drying and storage. Address food loss, contamination and safe handling.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify quality hazards
  • Choose storage controls
  • Interpret loss records

Main topics

  • Harvest timing
  • Drying
  • Grading
  • Storage pests and mould

Practical task

Audit a fictional grain-storage process and propose measurable improvements.

Assessment

Quality audit and postharvest case assessment.