How do the drying options in Version 5 compare to those in Version 4?
Drying operations were reviewed and streamlined in Version 5 for greater transparency and usability. The following table shows the equivalent options between versions:
| Version 4 | Version 5 |
|---|---|
| In bin combination high/low temperature and air | Combination High/Low Temp Bin |
| Commercially dried by buyer | Select “Where was the crop dried? Off-Farm” |
| Batch dryer-low temperature-no air recirculation (Continuous flow dryer) | Continuous/Mixed Flow In Bin |
| In bin-natural, air/air only | Natural Air Only |
Note that if a crop is dried by a third party not associated with the grower, the platform defaults to “Commercially Dried,” which uses a dryer profile based on available industry information. This is treated as a post-harvest impact from an LCA perspective. If the farmer has full control of the dryer system, select “Where was the crop dried? On-Farm” to view available on-farm drying options. You can read more about the drying methods in the platform documentation.