1. GrainPro Phils, Inc.
Lot 28&29 Innovative cor Efficiency Sts., Gateway Park,
Subic Bay Freeport Zone 2222 Philippines,
Tel. #: +63472527884 Fax #: +63472527885
E-mail: customerservice@grainpro.com
PROTOCOL FOR SETTING UP A DEMONSTRATION TRIAL ON THE SAFE STORAGE OF
SEEDS USING GRAINPRO’S SUPER GRAIN BAGS™
In Collaboration with Organization:________________________________________
This Protocol may be terminated by both parties upon mutual agreement or if there is any
violation of accepted conditions of this protocol
CONFORMED FOR IMPLEMENTATION:
GRAINPRO REPRESENTATIVE
________________________
GrainPro Philippines, Inc.
The issue under discussion i.e. losses incurred in storage of seed is an important component
of our operations in agriculture and the results will help us develop and implement better
extension communication strategies leading to more profits for associated farmers.
PEST CONTROL OF INDIA (PCI) _____________________________________
REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE
Date Signed: _______________ Date Signed: _______________
1. RATIONALE
The purpose of this trial is to provide a demonstration of the effectiveness of storing seed of
____________________ commodity under gas-tight conditions (also termed hermetic
conditions), specifically in a GrainPro SuperGrainbags™ (SGB). This trial shall also illustrate
how these can be used to maintain quality of COMMODITY/SEED for short to long term
periods of time. Moreover, also prevent changes in moisture level in the commodities and
its consequences due to external changes in humidity.
The SGB works under the principle of hermeticity and is made of a multi-layered
Polyethylene (PE) plastic with distinct gas barrier properties. It has a low oxygen and water
vapor permeability enough to create a modified atmosphere for individual packing and
maybe placed inside any convenient protective cover such as woven polypropylene for
physical protection.
The Super Grain Bag has been developed by the international non-profit International Rice
Research Institute (IRRI), endorsed by CIMMYT and shared with GrainPro to scale up and
reduce seed loss in storage - across the world at the lowest possible price. Till date across 82
countries, GrainPro has helped several international development agencies such as USAID,
BMGF, DFID etc, CARE and INGOs and poor they help - to reduce seed losses.
The intention of this trial is to bring cutting edge research to partners who directly work
with poor and marginal farmers.
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2. PROTOCOL FOR SETTING UP A DEMO-TRIAL ON THE SAFE STORAGE OF COMMODITY USING GRAINPRO SUPERGRAINBAGS™
2. SCOPE OF THE TRIAL
2.1 Personnel
A competent staff, preferably from the agriculture team of the field organization shall be
delegated as responsible for overseeing the trial, shall maintain contact with GrainPro and
PCI when necessary, and shall document the results of the trial. Designated as Trial-In-
Charge (TIC), s/he will commit himself/herself to oversee the trial according to the
guidelines of this protocol.
The Trial Incharge [TIC] shall be:
Name: _____________________________________ Mobile #:___________________
Email (if possible): _______________________
Monitoring at specific stages of storage will also be carried out by the partner organization
TIC or other representative and also from PCI and GrainPro. The documented reports of the
test conducted (visual/ocular inspection and cupping test) at the storage destination will be
shared with GrainPro and PCI.
2. 2. Duration of the trial
Duration of the trial shall start upon just after harvesting till next sowing of the same
commodity – on actual loading and unloading of seed in the Super Grainbag™.
3. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
 Number of GrainPro SuperGrainbags™ : 2 bags
 Local storage material : All used
 Seed to be stored : __________Commodity: _____ Kg
4. PACKING OF SGB
 Place SGB as liner inside polypropylene, jute or equivalent protective bags.
 Fill SGB with seed.
 Close the opening by twisting the free plastic portion and fold it in two and then tie off
using supplied cable ties.
 Close the outer bag, taking care not to puncture the SGB.
 Measures to ensure gas-tightness of the SGB will be done to prevent escape of gas.
 Ensure that the surrounding of the bags are kept clean.
5. MONITORING PROCEDURE
 Sampling at start and end of transport trial.
 Conduct visual observation and gather enough samples for analyses.
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3. PROTOCOL FOR SETTING UP A DEMO-TRIAL ON THE SAFE STORAGE OF COMMODITY USING GRAINPRO SUPERGRAINBAGS™
6. SUCCESS OF TRIAL
Success of the trial shall be based on visual observation and parameters results before,
during and after storage of seed of ________________commodity.
7. REPORTS
The report of the trial should consist of a summary of all work undertaken and will be
shared with GrainPro, Inc. and its partner PCI.
The report will indicate the qualitative and quantitative differences between the control
sample and the product stored in the SuperGrainbags. Economic benefits (buying and/or
selling price during and after transport) are also recommended for inclusion.
SUPER GRAINBAG TRIAL OBSERVATIONS CHART
Commodity - ____________________
Period of storage:____________ to________________ (_____months _____ days)
Control Samples
Material Used for storage Super Bag Jute Plastic Others
(___thickness)
Moisture content at start of trial
Moisture content at end of trial
Weight of commodity at start of trial
Weight of commodity at end of trial
Infestation (approx. nos./ kg)
1 to 10
11 to 30
31 to 50
51 to 100
Heavy
Germination Percentage [%]
Cost of Bag
Cost of preservatives
Other savings
Losses
Price
Before Storage
After Storage
Note
Inspection Visits
Date
Organization
Persons
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