The study assessed the use of indigenous maize storage practices among farmers in
Anambra State, Nigeria. Data for the study was collected by the use of interview schedule
from a sample of 60 respondents. Percentage, mean score and standard deviation were used
for analyzing data collected for the study. Results revealed that the farmers were using
indigenous technologies such as baskets, aerial (over fire) in the kitchen, bare floors, among
others in storing maize. The respondents indicated that they stored maize cobs undehusked
in order to overcome wastage and obtained information about indigenous storage of maize
from parents and fellow farmers. Major problems militating against effective storage of
maize include: attack of pests such as rodents and weevils, diseases, termite attack and use
of poor quality storage materials. The respondents indicated that use of materials free from
termite, clearing of surroundings against fire disaster; use of durable materials treated with
insecticides will help to solve the problems. The study recommends that provision of
appropriate and affordable storage structures should be made available to the maize farmers
in order to avoid wasting of the produce under storage. This will help to ensure food security
among rural farm households.