Flatbed Dryer: Raising rice quality

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI; http://irri.org ) has found that from harvest to market, farmers usually lose 30–50% of their earnings. Conservatively, they are losing around US$30 per ton of rice harvested.  Delayed, incomplete, or ineffective drying is the main reason for the deterioration of rice seed and grain. To maintain high grain quality, IRRI and…