Advances in Postharvest Management of Cereals and Grains
Advances in Postharvest Management of Cereals and Grains

Author: Dirk Maier

Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Sc

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781786763525

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Part 1 of this collection assesses the causes of postharvest losses. Part 2 reviews advances in storage technologies, including management of insect pests using techniques such as fumigation, controlled atmospheres and biopesticides, as well as control of fungal contamination.

Grain Storage Techniques
Grain Storage Techniques

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9789251034569

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Deals with the main aspects of preservation of grains after harvest in tropical and subtropical regions. Presents the entire range of technologies currently available, from the farm granary to large-scale storage facilities. Special emphasis has been placed on quality control as it is becoming more and more important in view of the marketable surplus. Aimed at private and public sector storage operators, extension workers, students and researchers.

Fermented Grain Legumes, Seeds and Nuts
Fermented Grain Legumes, Seeds and Nuts

Author: S. S. Deshpande

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9789251044445

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This bulletin reviews the production of meat substitutes, condiments and bread-like products in various regions of the world, through the fermentation of grain legumes, seeds and nuts. Such traditional fermentation technologies, which are rapidly being lost, improve the nutritional quality and palatability of these protein-rich foods, while reducing levels of their toxic constituents and fuel requirement for their preparation. It is hoped that this document will generate wider interest in, and contribute to, the development and improvement of small-scale food fermentations in the developing world.

Contract Farming
Contract Farming

Author: Charles Eaton

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9789251045930

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Interest in contract farming is growing, especially in countries that previously had a central planning policy. The purpose of this guide is to provide advice to existing contract farming companies on how they can improve their operations and to those thinking of starting such companies on the preconditions of success.

Credit Guarantees
Credit Guarantees

Author: Michael Gudger

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9789251041734

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The problem of collateral is a daily issue for lenders and causes much debate in the development finance community. Given the difficulties experienced in arranging traditional forms of loan security, such as land or chattel mortgages, various collateral substitutes have been proposed. Among the substitutes for traditional collateral is the loan guarantee. Guarantee systems for loans have been proposed, planned and implemented in various countries. The assumption made by proponents of such a service is that the guarantee organization is either better informed about the risk of the loan than the lender or it is better structured financially to be able to manage the risk. Despite the apparent attractiveness of a loan guarantee, the empirical evidence available gives little encouragement. Nevertheless, interest in guarantees continues.