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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS

Post-harvest Operations



Post-harvest operations

   The losses resulting from poor handling and storage can be substantial. There are many processes and equipments that make the task easier by saving energy and the time required. They also reduce post-harvest losses, increase the productivity of labour and consequently increase the value of the crop.





bullet Manually operated strippers and shellers

bullet Manual and motorised threshers

bullet Manual and motorised cleaning of grains and pulses

bullet Solar drying equipment

bullet Improved storage facilities

bullet Manual crop processing

bullet Draught Animal Powered and motorised crop processing























These tools have been developed by The Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division
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