Storage of organically produced crops

Aims of project

• Identify and review current methods of storage by UK organic farmers and growers.
• Review and assess the suitability of conventional methods of storage which might become appropriate for organic growers in the future
  

Results of Project

• A report was published and an executive summary can be seen here (PDF 14Kb). The full version is available from HDRA and a brief summary of the practical results appears below.
• The information is available as a base to produce a series of technical guidelines
• The information was used to identify research priorities

Summary of the Practical Results

• Organic crops can be stored using the same methods as conventional crops
• There is some increased risk for higher storage losses with organic produce
• Specific problems with pests and diseases can generally be dealt with by good organic husbandry
• Research priorities identified include:
  • assessing organic crop varieties/seed for storage potential,
  • investigation of biological control storage methodsl nutrient compost

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