ABSTRACT
A seed conditioning plant must have operators who have been trained in adjusting and maintaining all machines, and in seed quality components and the principles and methods of separating seed. They should have good mechanical ability, able to identify needs and make minor repairs. And, most importantly, they should have the personal characteristics which ensure that they are continuously devoted to achieving and maintaining high quality and reliability of seed and high operating efficiency. An attitude of “almost is okay” or “a little bit off is no problem” cannot ensure the constant high seed quality and minimal operating costs which are essential for a seed enterprise to stay in business. An anecdotal description of the good conditioning operator is that he is “a fuss-budget and nut for detail”.
