How is storage of food beneficial ? - Vidyadip

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How is storage of food beneficial ?

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Food grains as well as other products obtained from the crops need to be stored after harvesting.
Proper storage helps in the following ways.
$a.$ If ensures availability of food throughout the year.
$b.$ It helps in easy transportation of food to far off places.
$c.$ It helps in preventing infestation of grains by insects and fungi.
$d.$ It helps in maintaining buffer stock for emergency which may arise due to crop failure or natural calamity.

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