A Baseline Survey on Postharvest Handling of Selected Vegetables at Different Locations of Bangladesh
| Autor: | M. N. Amin, M. A. Hossain, MA Monayem Miah |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development. 29:161-182 |
| ISSN: | 2074-0131 1018-5291 |
| Popis: | Proper postharvest processing and handling are important parts of modern agricultural production. The adoption of improved postharvest practices can reduce a substantial amount of food losses, improve overall food quality and safety, enhance consumers’ acceptance, and thus add to the value of the marketable products. A baseline survey was conducted on vegetable production, sorting, washing and packaging at four vegetable growing districts such as Narsingdi District, Bogra, Jashore District and Pabna to generate some baseline indicators which will help developing a mechanical device for vegetable washing. Two upazilas from each district were purposively selected based on the existence of primary and secondary vegetable markets. Primary data were collected from randomly selected 71 farmers, 30 Beparis/Paikers and 20 retailers. The study revealed that vegetable washing is generally practiced by farmers and Paikers and it varied from location to location. Sorting and grading of vegetables were done by either farmers or Beparis/Paikers. In all locations, red amaranth and root crops (carrot and radish) were washed by farmers to get a better price. Farmers and traders used bamboo basket, plastic crate, plastic bag and jute sack for packaging of selected vegetables. Washing and grading of vegetables was a profitable activity for the farmers. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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