ClimateAugust 26, 2026

threshing

THRESH-ing

Definition

The process of loosening or separating the edible part of a grain crop from the stalk, husk, or outer chaff.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'therscan', meaning to beat or trample, which originally referred to the act of beating grain out of stalks with a flail.

In the news

The article mentions that the Department of Agriculture provided threshing machines to help farmers reduce labor-intensive work during the post-harvest stage of millet production.

Kezoma Millet Festival highlights climate-resilient farming and rural livelihoods

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Nagaland Tribune

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