Raw Material Procurement :

At the time of purchaser should consider moisture content, per-centage of damaged seeds, maturity of the seeds. Oil percentage and other foreign matter. The rates are decided based on market price considering the above factors. There are guidelines avai-lable in different markets and specifications are followed accor-dingly. Raw material procurement is a very critical factor affecting productivity and profitability.

Storage of Oil Seeds :

Normally the oil seeds are stored in godowns packed in gunny bags. Care should be taken of proper moisture content in seed and proper aeration. Sometimes the Seeds get damaged due to self combustion, if they are not dry. The most modern method of storing of oil seed is to stock them in long vertical well venti-lated bins or “silos”, which may be constructed either with con-crete, steel or wood.