Insect control is only one of the problems being addressed by cooperative agricultural research teams. Besides the problem of pests, great quantities of food are lost by improper threshing methods and by poor handling, storage, and food preservation.
Fermentation and mold during wet-season crop harvesting and badly organized drying and milling facilities lose much grain. Grain dryers that work for North America may be useless in tropical climates. Grain bins designed for gentle prairie winds are no good for Africa's blazing sun. Developing the right storage facilities for local conditions is a great need