Factors that influence the choice of materials for packaging II
Agricultural Science JSS 3 First Term
WEEK 6
Factors that influence the choice of materials for packaging II
Performance Objectives
Student should be able to:
1. Give examples of some types of packaging materials in agriculture.
Content
Types of packaging materials
There are different types of packaging material that can be used in packaging agricultural products to keep them in good condition prior to tranportation, marketing, storage, consumption etc. Examples includes the following:
1. Boxes: These maybe made of wood or fibre. The size may vary in accordance with the types of item to be packaged. They are mainly used in packaging melon seeds, tomato and dried ginger.
2. Drums/Barrels: These are made of either metals or rubber. Agricultural products such as palm oil, palm kernel oil and vegetable oil are.... View More
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