Sustainable Maize Storage Technology Adoption in Ghana: Implications for Postharvest Losses, Farm Income, and Income Inequality
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DOI: 10.1002/fes3.70011
Abstract: The Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bag, a sustainable post‐harvest storage technology, can address the high postharvest losses that are a major threat to economic development, food security and the environment in Africa. However, there… read more here.
Keywords: technology; income; technology adoption; postharvest losses ... See more keywords
Identification of determinants of postharvest losses in Zimbabwean tomato supply chains as basis for dedicated interventions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.12.017
Abstract: Abstract Postharvest losses (PHL) are a major problem in tomato supply chains, especially in tropical climates, as up to 40% of harvested fruits are estimated to decay along the chain. The study aimed at identifying… read more here.
Keywords: supply chains; control activities; postharvest losses; tomato supply ... See more keywords
Postharvest losses of fruit and vegetables during retail and in consumers’ homes: Quantifications, causes, and means of prevention
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DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2017.11.019
Abstract: Abstract The issue of food loss and waste (FLW) reduction has recently achieved much public attention as part of worldwide efforts to combat global hunger and improve food security. Studies conducted by various international and… read more here.
Keywords: fruit vegetables; postharvest losses; prevention; quantifications causes ... See more keywords
Modern drying techniques in fruits and vegetables to overcome postharvest losses: A review
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DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.14280
Abstract: Fresh fruits and vegetables have higher moisture contents and deteriorate over a short period of time if not handled appropriately. Available storage technologies such as refrigeration and controlled atmospheres are expensive as these need continuous… read more here.
Keywords: postharvest losses; drying techniques; vegetables overcome; techniques fruits ... See more keywords
Causes and Levels of Postharvest Losses along Amaranthus Supply Chain
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DOI: 10.24966/fsn-1076/100187
Abstract: Amaranthus spp., is one of the oldest and most widely grown vegetables in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Kenyan coast where amaranthus is grown for human consumption and income generation, the crop… read more here.
Keywords: levels postharvest; amaranthus supply; along amaranthus; postharvest losses ... See more keywords
Postharvest losses to agricultural product traders in Mutare, Zimbabwe
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DOI: 10.25081/jsa.2018.v2.892
Abstract: The study examined the nature and causes of postharvest losses incurred by formal and informal traders in Mutare urban. A survey was conducted where questionnaires were administered to various respondents in the formal and informal… read more here.
Keywords: postharvest losses; traders mutare; formal informal; informal traders ... See more keywords
Research and Technologies to Reduce Grain Postharvest Losses: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/foods13121875
Abstract: Reducing postharvest losses offers a significant opportunity to enhance food availability without requiring extra production resources. A substantial portion of cereal grain goes to waste annually due to a lack of science-based knowledge, unconscious handling… read more here.
Keywords: research technologies; technologies reduce; postharvest losses; grain ... See more keywords