Table 10 Moisture content of bean grain stored by farmers under different storage practices
Storage practice | Proportion (n = 371) | Mean values | |
|---|---|---|---|
MC (%) | Storage days | ||
Overall (pooled sample) | 1.000 | 15.0 (0.105) | 79.62 (2.888) |
Store in bags placed cemented floor | 0.457 | 14.8 (0.145) | 45.39 (1.702) |
Store in bags placed above ground | 0.118 | 14.3 (0.240) | 38.30 (1.649) |
Store in bags placed on earth floor | 0.059 | 14.7 (0.331) | 38.29 (4.660) |
Store in bags placed on tarpaulin | 0.006 | 13.4 (1.431) | 25.50 (2.012) |
Store in plastic containers/ tins | 0.068 | 15.3 (0.356) | 56.45 (9.165) |