What Does Loss of Grain Really Mean?

Given a grain yield of e.g. 5000 kg per hectare, a grain loss of 1% can mean a loss of 50 kg.

When a combine operates with a grain loss of 4% due to incorrect adjustments, this means that 200 kg of grain is lost per hectare.

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