This course is part of Module II: Technology and Practice on Grain Postharvest Loss Reduction within the webinar series on postharvest loss reduction organized by the WFP Centre of Excellence for Rural Transformation (WFP China COE). The series was held from August 27th to September 26th, 2024, with support from the Academy of China’s National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration (NAFRA).

The overall objective of this webinar series is to share China’s extensive experience, technologies, and practices in reducing postharvest loss. Across two modules—Module I: Experience on Grain Postharvest Management and Module II: Technology and Practice on Grain Postharvest Loss Reduction—a total of 16 Chinese presenters introduced China’s approaches to postharvest management and demonstrated key technologies applied by aggregators at various stages of the postharvest process.

Within this framework, the present course provides an indepth overview of advanced grain storage technologies, focusing on lowtemperature storage, thermal insulation, and moisture management. It examines recent innovations in warehouse design, sustainable storage practices, and the critical role of temperature and humidity control in grain preservation. Covering the evolution of storage methods and the integration of cuttingedge solutions such as heat pumps and solar energy, the course offers a systematic understanding of the technology’s essential for modern grain storage and food security.