Page 2 - COURSE- DYA1022 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE TECNOLOGY TITLE OF PRACITAL : STORAGE AND FOOD PROCESING LECTURER :SOFIAH HANIM BINTI HAMZAH JABATAN AGROTECHNOLOGY AND BIOINDUSTRY

• "Storage" means the phase of the post-harvest system during which the products are kept in such a way

as to guarantee food security other than during periods of agricultural production.

• Storage refers to the process of keeping agricultural products for future use as food, raw materials, fuel or

for sale and to maintain its original state.

• To ensure that food is available all season.

• To reduces the amount of food spoilage cause by pest and diseases attack

• To ensure seeds availability for the next farming season.

• To preserve goods from loss of quantity

• To take advantage of a higher price during the off season

• Preservation/storage ensures adequate supply of raw materials to industry.

• With good storage structures, a farmer can cultivate more land.