Why is it important to develop proper storage facilities in rural areas?

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Proper storage facilities are essential in rural areas because the existing storage facilities are far from satisfactory. Every year, 15 to 30% of the agricultural produce is damaged by rats or rains due to the absence of proper storage facilities. With adequate storage, farmers are not in a hurry to sell their produce and can wait for a better price in the market instead of being forced to make distress sales at very low prices. Storage facilities at the farm level and warehousing facilities in markets and consumption centres help reduce wastage and enable farmers to fetch a better price for their produce.