Handy farm tools: The tarpaulin is multipurpose
Experts are advising farmers to use tarpaulin for drying grains like maize, rice, groundnuts, beans and millet. It is estimated that Uganda produces close to 90% of maize from five major producing districts but most of it is dried on bare ground and sometimes on the road, thus compromising quality.
By Prossy Nandudu
Experts are advising farmers to use tarpaulin for drying grains like maize, rice, groundnuts, beans and millet. It is estimated that Uganda produces close to 90% of maize from five major producing districts but most of it is dried on bare ground and sometimes on the road, thus compromising quality.
On the ground, it attracts dirt, dust and disease-causing organisms.
Using tarpaulin will not only reduce the dirt in the grains but will increase revenue since clean grain will attract quick market.
A tarpaulin, is a large sheet of strong, flexible, waterproof material.
This material is in form of canvas or polyester coated with urethane, or made of plastics such as polyethylene.
Tarpaulins often have reinforced grommets at the corners and along the sides to form attachment points for a rope, allowing them to be tied down or suspended.
Dangers of drying foods on bare ground
Grain is contaminated with stones, dust and cobwebs. This results in reduced cash inflow to the farmer because nobody is interested in buying dirty seeds.
Uses of a tarpaulin
It is used in gardening especially in a flower business.
Tarpaulin can also be used on fruit trees
They are also used for camping, painting, protecting fields, and for outdoor marketing events.
Another use of a tarpaulin is to cover seats in a stadium that would most likely not be sold except against a marquee opponent.
Experts are advising farmers to use tarpaulin for drying grains like maize, rice, groundnuts, beans and millet. It is estimated that Uganda produces close to 90% of maize from five major producing districts but most of it is dried on bare ground and sometimes on the road, thus compromising quality.
On the ground, it attracts dirt, dust and disease-causing organisms.
Using tarpaulin will not only reduce the dirt in the grains but will increase revenue since clean grain will attract quick market.
A tarpaulin, is a large sheet of strong, flexible, waterproof material.
This material is in form of canvas or polyester coated with urethane, or made of plastics such as polyethylene.
Tarpaulins often have reinforced grommets at the corners and along the sides to form attachment points for a rope, allowing them to be tied down or suspended.
Dangers of drying foods on bare ground
Grain is contaminated with stones, dust and cobwebs. This results in reduced cash inflow to the farmer because nobody is interested in buying dirty seeds.
Uses of a tarpaulin
It is used in gardening especially in a flower business.
Tarpaulin can also be used on fruit trees
They are also used for camping, painting, protecting fields, and for outdoor marketing events.
Another use of a tarpaulin is to cover seats in a stadium that would most likely not be sold except against a marquee opponent.