Post Harvest Profile of Wheat - Agmarknet

The road and rail transport is generally used for internal markets, whereas for export
purpose – waterways are generally used. However, roadways is also used for transport to
neighbouring countries connected by road.
The following means of transport are employed in different parts of the country to
transport wheat.
a) Head Load b) Bullock carts
Animal Load
c) Tractor trolley d) Truck
Railways
: This is most important and
cheapest mode of transport for wheat. It is
suitable for long distance and for larger quantity.
It needs more handling charges as it requires
loading and unloading and local transport cost.
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