Friday, May 25, 2007

Storage Techniques in Africa

Onions being stored in Africa. Floors are raised off the ground to promote air circulation. Fairly primitive but still provides storage for 3 months after harvest.

Shade Tree Onion Packing





Here is a grower that packs all onion in the field. The field sacks are emptied onto a table and then sorted, sized and placed by hand into each carton.