Farm
Structures-Stores/Godown
Introduction
Considering defects in
old stores new stores with additional improvement are prepared with available various
materials.
These stores has
following Advantage:
- These are safe from rodents.
- These are waterproof and airtight.
- If there is pest infestations are
fumigation can be easily carried out.
- If well dried grains are stored, it can
be stored as it is for a long time.
Types
These stores are
variable in capacity and size. Generally it has dimension of 2.35X1.23X1.54 m
(6.65X4.00X4.9 ft.) that is having 6.65 ft. length, 4 ft. width and 4.9 ft height. Two
types of grains can be stored by dividing it by a wall. There is arrangement of caps for
taking the grains. For high elevation, stores can be built by providing a pillar of bricks
having width of 22.5cm.height of 50-75cm.then place a layer of concrete of 11.25 cm thick
and place caps for taking of the grains at the centre. To built store on the ground first
prepared a ground level by using bricks. Place polythene sheet on it and again give a
layer of bricks cement concrete. Then built walls having 11.25 cm. thickness. To
strengthen the walls place round iron bearing of 6 mm. diameter. Plaster the wall with 1:6
cement and sand mixture. To avoid moisture retention, place polythene sheet and then
construct 11.25 cm. thick wall. Leaving 42.5 cm. X 35 cm. space for filling and taking out
the grains placed a slab of 7.5 cm. thickness. Use only full dried store for storage of
grain.
It is made by raw
earth (kachhi mati) or unbaked bricks. Due to less heat transmitting this store
remain cool. For water proofing and airtight condition a polythene sheet should be placed
between the walls and ground floor.
It is iron tub of 75
cm. height and having a shape of ghamela or iron basket. And there are round iron rings
for staking bamboo sticks. For feeling grain polythene sheet or thick cloth or bags should
be stand with the help of bamboo sticks. After feeling tie the mouth of bag. There is
arrangement at the bottom of tub for taking out the grains. It is easy to make and
whenever there is no need of storage it can be with hold by removing sticks.
- Galvanised Iron Sheet Store
It is made of either
round or square shaped. It has capacity of 50kg to1 tonne of grains. It is made up of 24
guage galvanised iron sheet. It is not rusted therefore safe for storage. These are safe
from rodents, water proof, airtight and required less space. Fumigation can be carried out
and lasts for long time. Before filling grains it should be clean and dry properly also it
should be kept on high elevation. Do not store wet grains. |