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India produces around 40 lakh metric tons of onion annually. 2nd largest onion producer in the world. Maharashtra State produces 25-30% onion of the total production of the country. Contributes about 80-85% in the total onion export. So productivity wise onion -important crop.
Conventional storage problems: Onion produced in Rabi season from November to February. To store it throughout the rainy season and even after that is the challenge. Problems of conventional storage methods - loss in weight, sprouting and rotting of bulb. Price fluctuates tremendously and quality deteriorates along storage period. Our aim- to stabilize the onion storage, increase productivity and improve the net profit of farmers.
Ideal Conditions For Onion Storage(Indian Backdrop): Storage should be well ventilated Temperature range: above 25 degree Celsius Humidity range: below 60%
Modes of operation A. Normal Mode: Temperature: greater than 25 degree Celsius, Humidity: between 40% to 60% Operation: . Night mode : Temperature: normally low, Humidity: low Operation: Rainy mode: Temperature: low, Humidity: high temperature is low so the doors are kept closed . If temperature goes low(<250 ), bulbs are put on . Fans are put on for short duration for aeration Doors open. Bulbs off, onion not exposed to silica gel. Electricity is saved Silica gel remains unused The open doors ensure maximum circulation The onion becomes dry in this season and can survive through rainy and winter