Food security is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. According to the FAO, it is achieved when all people have physical, economic, and social access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times. While much attention is given to agricultural production, grain storage plays a crucial, and often underestimated, role in this global challenge.
Why Is Storage So Important for Food Security?
Food security is built on four pillars: availability, access, utilization, and stability. An efficient storage system directly supports all of them, ensuring that the grain produced reaches consumers in good condition, with minimal losses, and can be preserved over time.
Currently, more than 735 million people are living in food insecurity. Factors such as international conflicts, climate change, and economic crises have worsened the situation. Yet there’s one challenge that could be mitigated with relatively simple technical solutions: post-harvest losses.
The Impact of Post-Harvest Losses
In some regions of Africa and Asia, up to 30% of grain is lost between harvest and consumption. The main causes include:
√ Lack of adequate storage infrastructure.
√ Damage from pests and insects.
√ Humidity and adverse environmental conditions.
√ Inefficient transport and logistics.
These losses not only reduce the amount of available food, but also have serious economic and environmental consequences.
Storage Solutions That Make a Difference
At Silos Córdoba, we have been providing integrated grain storage solutions for over 45 years, tailored to each client’s needs and local conditions. Our metal silos offer key advantages:
♦ Long-term preservation of grain with guaranteed quality.
♦ Protection against pests, moisture, and external contamination.
♦ Logistics optimization across the agri-food chain.
♦ Reduction of waste and related CO₂ emissions.
Moreover, localized storage infrastructure allows rural communities to access food more reliably and securely—even in times of crisis.
A Commitment to a Sustainable Future
At Silos Córdoba, we believe storage is not just a technical solution, it’s a strategic tool to ensure food today and in the future. Every ton of securely stored grain is a ton that is not lost, that feeds, and that protects the future of millions of people.
