Prerequisites for optimizing the process of measuring grain moisture in the field before harvesting

Process optimization aims to develop a methodology for operational grain moisture monitoring using hand-held grain cleaning devices. This approach improves measurement accuracy, reduces time costs, and provides farmers with real-time information on crop condition. The goal of this study is to optimize the process of measuring grain moisture in the field before harvesting, which is critical for ensuring crop quality and improving the efficiency of agronomic practices. The prerequisites for implementing new technologies are described, and a comparative analysis of existing methods aimed at improving the quality of pre-processing of grain samples before moisture measurement is conducted.