The Role of Post-harvest Management in Assuring the Quality and Safety of Horticultural Produce
The Role of Post-harvest Management in Assuring the Quality and Safety of Horticultural Produce

Author: Adel A. Kader

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9789251051375

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Basic approaches to maintaining the safety and quality of horticultural produce are the same, regardless of the market to which this produce is targeted. This bulletin reviews the factors which contribute to quality and safety deterioration of horticultural produce, and describes approaches to assuring the maintenance of quality and safety throughout the post-harvest chain. Specific examples are given to illustrate the economic implications of investing in and applying proper post-harvest technologies. Criteria for the assessment of post-harvest needs, the selection of post-harvest technologies appropriate to the situation and context, and for extending appropriate levels of post-harvest information are also discussed.

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.

Export Crop Liberalization in Africa
Export Crop Liberalization in Africa

Author: Andrew Shepherd

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9789251042588

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This bulletin reviews approaches to and experiences with the export crop liberalization in Africa. The problems encountered are identified and ways of overcoming them are considered.

Inventory Credit
Inventory Credit

Author: Jonathan Coulter

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9789251037034

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Since the liberalization of agricultural marketing systems, private traders frequently do not have ready access to finance for purchasing and storing the produce. Inventory credit is a solution to this problem. Drawing on case studies this paper examines the requirements for inventory credit.

Handling and Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables by Combined Methods for Rural Areas
Handling and Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables by Combined Methods for Rural Areas

Author: Gustavo V. Barbosa-Cánovas

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9789251048610

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Contains information on post-harvest handling and marketing operations and storage of fresh and processed products. Highlights technology which, when combined, has a positive and synergistic effect in preventing biochemical and physicochemical reactions and microbial growth - the main causes of quality losses in fruits and vegetables. Suggested methodologies combine technologies such as mild heat treatment, water activity reduction, lowering of the pH and use of anti-microbial substances to realize the potential of minimally processed, high-moisture fruit products. These relatively new technologies have been successfully applied to several important tropical and non-tropical fruits in different countries of Latin America.