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SLCM Celebrating 16 Years of Trust and Leadership in Post Harvest Agri Logistics Management!

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How Agri Logistics Companies Support Farmers and Agribusiness Growth: The SLCM Approach

Agri Logistics Companies
Agri Logistics Companies

The Role of an Agri Logistics Company

An agriculture logistics company plays an important role in contributing to the agricultural post-harvest value chain. Since 2009, SLCM has been a pioneer in providing a technology-based agri-logistics platform by creating, testing and implementing scientifically designed systems for storage management. SLCM is now operational in over 21,000+ locations, 90+ cold storages, and more than 400+ million square feet of area under management with the goal of creating a scale and structure for post-harvest agri-businesses. We are providing efficient commodity management to farmers and agribusinesses throughout India by managing over 500 types of commodities and reducing post-harvest loss.

Scientific Commodity Warehousing for Post-Harvest Management

Agricultural commodities need scientific storage to retain their quality as soon as harvest occurs. SLCM helps preserve these commodities by providing scientific warehousing services through our diverse & vast warehousing network across India. Our wide range of warehouse services include; Professional Warehousing Management Services which provide structured handling and storage practices. The solutions provided by SLCM will help create optimum conditions for storage, monitor the health of the commodity and ensure warehousing operation efficiency. As a result of implementing scientific processes, your storage reliability and supply chain efficiency will improve.

Quality Testing and Monitoring of Agricultural Commodities

Agricultural quality assurance has traditionally been hampered by inconsistent testing practices and insufficient real-time monitoring. At SLCM we perform continuous and real-time quality assurance throughout the lifecycle of agricultural products from the point of harvest through to their final destination. Moisture level monitoring, scientific fumigation, periodic inspections, and stock condition assessments are just a few of the many quality checks we perform within our quality assurance process. Our ACL (Analytical Central Laboratory) carries out scientific analysis and quality testing of all agricultural commodities, using advanced methods and techniques. With this integration approach to both quality assurance and quality control, we are able to identify potential problems early, establish consistency in product quality, and guarantee that products remain of high quality during storage.

Technology and Risk Management in Agri Logistics

Technology is essential for managing warehouses and supply chains. SLCM uses a mix of physical warehouse infrastructure and digital technologies, such as GPS-enabled digital locks, centralized dashboards, and real-time monitoring systems, within its Phygital system. We rely on automated reporting, real-time inventory tracking, and digital monitoring tools to help ensure accurate management of our operations. We are further supported by structured risk mitigation processes that will provide audit mechanisms, real-time data monitoring, and controlled operational workflows to allow us transparency, thereby reducing risks and supporting better decision-making throughout the agri logistics company as a result of using the integrated physical and digital systems. Efficient and dependable agri logistics operations will be achieved through this Phygital system use.

Supporting Financing and the Agricultural Value Chain

A vital aspect of agricultural development is access to capital. Structured collateral management services from SLCM have facilitated access to capital for growers, and agribusinesses through the collateralisation of economically produced commodities that are stored scientifically as part of a collateralisation process for ​warehouse receipt based financing solutions. With this process in place, SLCM works closely with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions to ensure the safe and secure management of stored commodities. By facilitating access to capital, we enable farmers (and agribusinesses) to realize the full value of their stored commodities while maintaining the quality of their commodities according to required domestic/international standards. This contributes to an overall liquidity increase within the agricultural ecosystem and supports continued business growth within the agricultural sector.

Conclusion

The importance of a properly functioning agri logistics system is key in providing assistance to farmers and helping farmers and agribusinesses develop through warehousing, continuous quality control, technologically advanced systems, and financial aid. At SLCM, we offer both operational scale and innovations in order to provide a greater degree of efficiency, transparency, and reliability within the agricultural supply chain. Find out more about SLCM and the integrated solutions of agri logistics, warehousing, and complete supply chain systems by going to the SLCM website.

They are responsible for the management of post-harvest activities specific to agriculture including the storage, monitoring of quality and management of supply chain for agricultural commodities.

Scientific warehousing preserves the quality of commodities, minimizes losses and enhances storage efficiency for farmers.

SLCM's quality control system is in real time and continuous with support from scientific tests performed at the Analytical Central Laboratory.

SLCM's Phygital System integrates a physical warehouse and digital technology, which allows for the monitoring and controlling of activities in real time.

Commodities stored in warehouses have the ability to be used as collateral when obtaining warehouse receipt based financing.

Technology provides greater transparency and reduces risk while assisting with the efficient management of warehouse operations and the supply chain.

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How SLCM Helps Farmers Reduce Post-Harvest Loss Through Better Storage of Agricultural Produce

storage in agriculture
storage in agriculture

In agriculture, the journey does not end at harvest. Farmer income depends on many factors, including the quality of food grains, market prices, weather conditions, and other real-world influences beyond their control. Across India, a large share of agricultural loss happens after the crop has already been harvested. In many cases, the commodity leaves the field in good condition, but once it is moved into substandard storage, quality starts to drop. Moisture in the air, pests, and uneven or rough handling slowly affect the commodity. These issues are not always obvious at the start, but over time they reduce value and limit market options. This is why the storage of agricultural commodities becomes so important after harvest.

A key reason for these losses is that storage in agriculture has often been fragmented or inconsistent. When storage conditions are not checked regularly, even small changes in moisture or temperature can quietly damage the commodity and lead to avoidable losses. As a result, farmers and organisations working at the grassroots level are often forced to sell early, even when prices are not favourable.

About Sohan Lal Commodity Management Limited

Sohan Lal Commodity Management Limited, commonly known as SLCM, has dedicated its mission to strengthening post-harvest management across various geographies. Over the years, the company has focused on bringing structure, discipline, and transparency to how agricultural commodities are stored and managed after harvest. SLCM’s role goes beyond providing warehouse space. The focus is on ensuring that commodities are stored in a controlled and well-managed environment so that quality is protected and losses are reduced.

Storage Designed for Agricultural Commodities

At SLCM, storage and warehouse management are designed to be flexible and agnostic to commodity, weather, and geography, making it possible to store a wide range of agricultural products across different regions without difficulty. After harvest, every commodity reacts differently. Some may be highly sensitive to moisture, while others may require better temperature control or careful handling. Because of these variations, SLCM follows scientific storage practices that match the specific needs of each commodity.

Good storage practices help avoid many common problems such as insect infestation, moisture buildup, and gradual damage that can occur when commodities are not stored properly. This includes keeping warehouses clean, maintaining proper airflow, carrying out regular quality checks, and ensuring careful handling at every stage. When these simple but consistent practices are followed, agricultural commodities are able to retain their quality and stay in good condition for a longer time.

Bringing Better Control into Storage Operations

One of the long-standing challenges in storage in agriculture has been limited visibility. When storage conditions are not checked often enough especially before inward of the commodities, small issues can remain unnoticed and slowly cause damage.

To address this, SLCM keeps a close watch on storage conditions, commodity movement, and inspection schedules across its facilities. This helps bring better control to the Storage of Agricultural Produce. When changes are noticed early, action can be taken in time, before the commodity quality is affected. Over a period, this reduces uncertainty and improves reliability in storage operations.

Maintaining Quality through Regular Checks

Quality does not stay consistent on its own. It needs regular attention. At SLCM, commodities are checked at different stages while they are in storage. These checks help ensure that storage conditions remain suitable and that quality standards are being followed.

Along with inspections, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) help reduce risks associated with handling and storage. This approach strengthens storage in agriculture by preventing small issues from turning into major losses. Post-harvest loss is reduced utilizing physical and scientifically-based methods of storage, with protocols that are consistent for storage around the world, utilizing technology to monitor and control storage conditions, and ultimately to monitor and manage the level of quality assurance of individual products stored in warehouses. The patented Agri Reach tool developed by SLCM provides Risk management, Real time Tracking, Auditing, and Digital Warehouse Management to reduce losses from 10% to 0.5% or less based on the validation of FICCI.

Allowing Better Decisions after Harvest

Reliable storage creates flexibility. When Storage of Agricultural produce is dependable, stakeholders are not forced to rush their decisions immediately after harvest. Commodities can be stored safely while waiting for better market conditions.

SLCM supports this flexibility by offering professionally managed storage environments that allow better planning. This reduces the need to sell in a hurry and gives stakeholders more control over when their commodities are sold.

Strengthening the Post-Harvest Ecosystem

Improved storage for agricultural products helps everyone involved in the agricultural supply chain by providing a better end product with fewer losses and therefore more consistent quality as well as smoother movement of commodities through the supply chain. Supporting and encouraging storage systems to operate effectively ultimately reduces the burden of other areas of the value chain due to improved efficiencies within those systems.

By using consistent processes and daily operations, SLCM supports advancement of Post-Harvest Management. Over time, this builds confidence in how agricultural commodities are stored and handled after harvest.

Work With SLCM for Reliable Commodity Storage

If reducing post-harvest loss is important to your operations, SLCM offers storage solutions built around experience, consistency, and scientific practices. Work with us to protect commodity quality and strengthen post-harvest outcomes through better storage systems.

Q1. Why is Storage of Agricultural Produce Important after harvest?

A1. Once the crop is harvested, it becomes very sensitive. If it is not stored properly, moisture, pests, or handling can spoil it quickly and reduce its value.

Q2. How does SLCM help reduce post-harvest loss?

A2. SLCM management of commodities - quality and quantity from the both aspects. Commodities are kept in suitable warehouses, checked regularly, and handled carefully so quality does not drop after harvest.

Q3. What challenges affect storage in agriculture?

A3. The biggest issues are moisture, temperature changes, pests, and rough handling. Even small mistakes in storage can slowly damage the commodity.

Q4. How does scientific storage improve outcomes?

A4. When storage is done properly, the commodity is kept in steady conditions and handled with care. This helps it stay in good condition for a longer time.

Q5. How do improved storage systems benefit those that utilize them?

A5. Improved storage systems allow for better storage for all users. Farmers lose less, traders receive improved quality, supply chain management becomes easier.

Q6. How does proper storage enable improved pricing?

A6. Because commodities are stored securely, farmers have no need to sell quickly. They can wait until a better opportunity arises to sell their commodities.
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