grain storage
[/ɡreɪn ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/]
nounpl: grain storages
armazenamento de grãos
1. the practice or infrastructure of preserving and keeping grains (such as wheat, corn, rice, or barley) in controlled conditions to maintain quality and prevent spoilage
Modern grain storage facilities use climate control to preserve the harvest.
As instalações modernas de armazenamento de grãos usam controle climático para preservar a colheita.
2. a physical structure or facility designed for holding grain after harvest until it is sold, processed, or used
The cooperative invested in new grain storage to accommodate increased production.
A cooperativa investiu em novo armazenamento de grãos para acomodar a produção aumentada.
3. the process of managing grain inventory over extended periods, often involving pest control and moisture management
Proper grain storage requires attention to temperature, humidity, and pest prevention.
O armazenamento adequado de grãos requer atenção à temperatura, umidade e prevenção de pragas.
Grain storage is critical to Brazil's agricultural economy, as the country is one of the world's largest grain producers. Modern storage facilities are a significant investment for Brazilian farmers and agribusinesses, particularly in states like São Paulo, Mato Grosso, and Rio Grande do Sul. In the USA, grain storage infrastructure is essential to the Midwest economy, with large elevator operations and modern silos being common rural features.
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