It is possible for long period safe storage if grain moisture content is less than 14%, and stored away from insects, rodents and birds. The following figure is the recommended moisture content for safe storage
| Storage duration | Required MC for safe storage | Potential problems |
| Weeks to a few months storage | 14% or less | Molds, discoloration, respiration loss, insect damage, moisture adsorption |
| Storage for 8 to 12 months | 13% or less | Insect damage |
| Storage of farmer's seeds | 12% or less | Loss of germination |
| Storage for more than 1 year | 9% or less | Loss of germination |
