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Estimates of post-harvest grain losses in farm-level storage. From Tyler (1982).
| estimated weight loss (%) | storage period (months) | cause of loss | grain | country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 7 | insects | maize | Zambia |
| 4.3 | 7 | insects, rodents and moulds | rice | India (Andhra Pradesh) |
| 3.5 | up to 9 | insects and rodents | maize | Kenya |
| 3.2 | up to 9 | insects | maize | Malawi |
| 1.8 | up to 9 | insects | maize | Malawi |
| 1.7 | up to 9 | insects | sorghum | Malawi |
| 5.5 | 6 | insects, rodents and moulds | maize | Nepal |
