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How to reduce post-harvest losses in supply chain of fruits & vegetables?

How to reduce post-harvest losses in supply chain of fruits & vegetables?
Start Date :
Jan 01, 2015
Last Date :
Feb 02, 2015
04:15 AM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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India is the World’s second largest producer of Fruits & Vegetables. However, the processing of perishable products in our country is very low, in comparison to the ...

India is the World’s second largest producer of Fruits & Vegetables. However, the processing of perishable products in our country is very low, in comparison to the developed countries or developing countries like China, Brazil, Malaysia, Vietnam, etc. One of the main constraints in the growth of processing of fruits & vegetables in the country is non-availability of modern and suitable infrastructure with efficient supply Chain. Consequently, there is very high level of wastage of the fruits & vegetables in the country resulting in the farmer not getting adequate remuneration for his yield. A study conducted by Central Institute of Post Harvesting Engineering Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, an ICAR institute, reveals that wastage in various agricultural crops in the country range from 6-18% and the highest loss has been shown in fruits and vegetables.

Ministry of Food processing Industries invites views/ suggestions for reduction of these losses.

Last date for sending your suggestions is 1st February 2015.

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Mamta Dalmiya
Mamta Dalmiya 11 years 4 months ago
We must encourage contract farming - this gives a stable committed money. Maybe govt can build some good policies to take care of setting the rules (on behalf of marginal farmers) . However if some farmers can find a good leader amongst themselves who can take the responsibility of co-ordinating the timely pickup/delivery of the goods, the localities farmers should have the option to opt to go outside the system.
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Umesh Pandey
Umesh Pandey 11 years 4 months ago
1. Infrastructure is the main key to reduce the loss the solution is by inducing more private firms 2. Black marketer should be punished 3. Eliminate middle man which is the reason we have to face heavy loss 4. Increase awareness between the farmer communities 5. Training and camp for the farmer and all the related people how to reduce post-harvest loss 6. Government should invest more in R&D to tackle supply chain issue. 7. Policy reform on supply chain front 8. Insurance pool system
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lett haokip
lett haokip 11 years 4 months ago
HAVE A PRICE-BAND FOR EACH VEGETABLE ITEM. Example - POTATO SHOULD HAVE A PRICE BAND OF Rs.10-20. THIS BAND SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE COST OF PRODUCTION BY FARMERS+TRANSPORT+SELLER'S PROFIT. IT SHOULD BE ENSURED THAT FARMERS GET THEIR PRODUCTION COST ALWAYS. TRANSPORT+SELLER'S PROFIT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO CROSS A REASONABLE AMOUNT i.e. AROUND Rs.10/-. IF THERE IS A GLUT & FARMERS CANNOT SELL AT HIS COST PRICE, GOVT SHOULD PURCHASE & DISTRIBUTE AT PDS SHOPS, MOTHER DIARIES etc.
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Amika Amika
Amika Amika 11 years 4 months ago
In this cercumstances, modification and adaptation needed at every level of post harvest activities i.e. from handling to marketing.This only needs a systematic plan and proper execution like fruits & veg. Grading on ripeness will be benificial to decide transportation length and destination as well as which going to spoil readiy can go for preservation in diffrent form.
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