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(POSTHARVEST) HANDLING OF FRESH FRUITS AND …
www.fao.orgBoth quantitative and qualitative losses occur at all stages in the post-harvest handling system of the distribution chain of perishables (from harvesting, through handling, packing, storage and transportation to final delivery of the fresh produce to the consumer). Factors affecting post-harvest losses vary widely from
HANDBOOK ON RICE POST-HARVEST TECHNIQUES
www.jica.go.jppost-harvest losses, giving incentives to farmers and mill operator to increase production, efficiency and effectives of the support services provided through the rice milling [service] stations. At the end of each section, additional “Further Explanations” are added to give more explanation and description of the topic discussed.
POST-HARVEST LOSSES AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THEM
www.actioncontrelafaim.orgTechnical paper on Post-Harvest Losses ©ACF-January 2014 Page 5 Weight losses in traditional postharvest chain Crop Weight losses in mechanized postharvest chain Fig. 1. Estimated losses (weight and quality) from the postharvest chain for rice in south Asia (After Hodges et al. 2011)
Post-harvest management of tomato for quality and safety ...
www.fao.orgPost-harvest losses – Losses in quantity and quality occur between harvest and consumption. In tomatoes, losses occur due to immaturity, over-ripening, mechanical damage, and decay (Photo 1). These losses can be attributed to poor harvesting method, rough handling, improper packaging and poor transport conditions.
Post-harvest management of mango for quality and safety ...
www.fao.orgPost-harvest losses represent a waste of the resources – land, labour, energy, water, fertilizer, etc. that went into producing the crop. Every effort must therefore, be made to minimize these losses. Unless these losses are minimized, the gains from production will be offset and potential income cannot be realized.
POST-HARVEST HANDLING AND STORAGE (PHHS) PROJECT
www.usaid.govmarketing and post-harvest activities; and • Identifying specific market-led interventions that can be adopted by individual players within the value chain to reduce post-harvest losses in staple crops, including investments by buyers in supply chain constraints. Budget $8.3 million Duration 4 years : September 2009 through August 2013