What is BS 6279-2-Guidance for the storage of cereal and pulses about?
BS 6279 is a European standard on the storage of cereals and pulses that discusses the recommendations for storage of cereal and pulses to ensure to reduce the spoilage of cereal and pulses.
BS 6279-2 is the second part of the BS 6279 series that gives guidance on the choice of a method of storage of cereals and pulses, and on the practical recommendations for good storage, according to the method chosen.
Other aspects of the storage of cereals and pulses are dealt with in ISO 6322-1 and ISO 6322-3.
Who is BS 6279-2-Guidance for the storage of cereal and pulses for?
BS 6279-2 on the guidance for storage of cereal and pulses is useful for:
- Cereal and pulses farmers
- Cereal and pulses suppliers and dealers
- Grain storage warehouses
Why should you use BS 6279-2-Guidance for the storage of cereal and pulses?
The main objective of storage is to reduces field mould, mechanical damage to the seed, splitting and preserves seed viability. The challenge is to maintain this quality during storage as there is an increased risk of deterioration at these moisture levels.
BS 6279-2 provides you with guidance on storage in the open, storage in specially constructed buildings other than silos, construction of the building, storage of bagged produce in buildings, silo storage, special systems of storage, storage of grain during transport, etc.
The guidance provided by BS 6279-2 assist you to minimize damage to or deterioration of the grain, managing insufficient loss and ensuring cereal and pulses are free of insects, insect fragments and rodent filth.
With obedience and compliance to BS 6279-2, you can enhance cereals and pulses’ shelf-life, prevent losses due to pests and maintain their nutritional and functional quality.
