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Organisation for Effective Lubricant Marketing and Selling
Published in R. David Whitby, Lubricant Marketing, Selling, and Key Account Management, 2023
Silos in farms are designed to store large amounts of grain, while keeping different materials, such as wheat, barley and corn, completely separated. In business, organisational silos have the same effect. They prevent resources and information from being shared among departments and teams. When employees interact poorly with people outside their “silo”, it becomes difficult for the company to function as effectively as possible. A tight-knit department that works well together can provide significant advantages for a company. However, organisational silos can be like fortresses within a company and eventually cause serious problems that might not be noticed until the damage is done. For example, if the production department does not communicate effectively with the marketing and sales department, the latter may find out too late that a production problem has occurred, that has led to a shortage of product ready for selling.
Sustainable Energy
Published in Stanley E. Manahan, Environmental Chemistry, 2022
Large amounts of crop by-product biomass are generated annually. Assuming conservatively that the amount of this material available in the United States is equal to the mass of corn grain produced, approximately 230 million tons of crop by-product biomass could be made available for fuel each year, a figure that underestimates the amount of by-product potentially available from crops. An advantage of using crop biomass by-product lignocellulose for biofuel lies in its collection. The harvesting of any crop, such as grain from corn or wheat, requires processing the crop, usually by a combine harvesting machine that traverses the field and through which the crop plants are run and the grain separated out. Rather than returning all the crop biomass separated from the grain back to the land surface as is the current practice, the material can be collected as part of the harvesting operation and processed for biofuel generation.
A Study on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Agricultural Sector
Published in R. Sujatha, S. L. Aarthy, R. Vettriselvan, Integrating Deep Learning Algorithms to Overcome Challenges in Big Data Analytics, 2021
Storage: Foodgrains obtained after harvesting should be dried to remove moisture. The products are stored in such a way as to guarantee food security. Grains are stored in silos. This phase also includes the packing and transportation of crops (Figure 1.1).
Ionizing radiation as a pretreatment technique on the valorization of rice straw
Published in International Journal of Green Energy, 2023
Mukesh K Meena, Thallada Bhaskar, Anil K Gourishetty, Deepak K Ojha
Gamma irradiation has many attributes that can be advantageous to various industrial and agricultural sectors. Due to its capability, the technology is being implemented in plant breeding, delayed sprouting of grain and vegetables such as onions, and food disinfection. The ability of gamma radiation to increase food production by creating new crop types with enhanced features carries a huge advantage. Gamma irradiation causes mutations, resulting in genetic variation that breeders can use to select desired traits and improve resistance to both biotic and abiotic challenges. Technology advancements like whole-genome sequencing and high-resolution analytical techniques help to increase the breeding process’ efficiency by delivering essential genetic information more quickly and affordably. However, it is crucial to recognize some restrictions, such as the sporadic nature of mutations and the limited genetic diversity among current crop kinds. These factors can affect the discovery of truly novel traits and may limit the potential for significant advancements in breeding programs. Additionally, it is crucial to address the potential health risks associated with radiation exposure for individuals working with gamma irradiation, as well as the proper management of radioactive materials to minimize any adverse environmental impact. Despite these challenges, gamma irradiation remains a valuable tool (Beyaz, Yildiz, and Juric 2017; Flores et al. 2022; Katiyar, Pandey, and Keshavkant 2022; National Research Council US Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation BEIR V 1990).
Grain production management to reduce global warming potential under financial constraints and time value of money using evolutionary game theory
Published in International Journal of Production Research, 2021
Seyyed-Mahdi Hosseini-Motlagh, Maryam Johari, Roza Zirakpourdehkordi
Global warming is the main issue causing the movement towards sustainable development. Among parameters affecting global warming, greenhouse gases (GHGs) are the major contributing factors to global warming potential. On the other hand, agriculture is regarded as an important sector of contributing to global warming potential through GHGs emissions (Huang and Wang 2018). As noted by Jaiswal and Agrawal (2020), grain production contributes to the increase of GHGs emissions owing to the use of machinery, fossil fuel as the source of electricity, fertiliser, and pesticides. To this end, cap-and-trade regulation as an efficient carbon emission reduction strategy has been implemented by governments to force producers to reduce carbon emissions in all sectors, including agriculture (Zhang, Li, and Yao 2019).
Silo–dryer–aerator in fixed and thick layer conceptualized for high quality of grains applied in different social scales post-harvest: modeling and validation
Published in Drying Technology, 2020
Paulo Carteri Coradi, Ângelo Francisco Calegare Lemes, Amanda Müller, Lanes Beatriz Acosta Jaques, Ítala Thaisa Padilha Dubal, Nairiane dos Santos Bilhalva, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro, Jonatas Ibagé Steinhaus, Dirk E. Maier
The improved agricultural technology in recent years enabled higher rates of crop growth after harvest, especially for grains. However, improved crop performance is not reflected in post-harvest operations, causing more losses and reduced initial quality of agricultural products.[1–3]