News
GIZ - Post-Harvest Losses of Rice in Nigeria and their Ecological Footprint
30/01/2015
The study ‘Post-Harvest Losses of Rice in Nigeria and their Ecological Footprint’ presents an analysis of food losses in the harvesting, processing and marketing stages in Nigeria, and identifies...
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Replication of Successful Post Harvest Technology in Latin America Project (2015-18)
30/01/2015
At the end of 2012 SDC has started the project “Wide spread Replication of Successful Post Harvest Technology in Latin America (Proyecto Postcosecha América Latina PPAL)
Food Losses and Waste Initiative: From Prevention to Valorisation
30/01/2015
As the reduction of food losses and valorisation of waste must be part of a portfolio of solutions needed to feed the world more sustainably, GFIA 2015 will include a major focus on the important issues.
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Micro-nutrient loss in food loss and waste in fruit and vegetables, two FAO studies presented at the 1st PHL Congress in Rome
05/11/2015
Food loss and waste from fruit and vegetables are as high as 50% (Gustavsson et al. 2011). There is lack of information on micro-nutrient losses in the food supply chains. Given the large scale of micro-nutrient deficienc...
Food Losses & Waste in the chain, a short course by WageningenUR
17/11/2015
Irene Koomen, course coordinator, has shared with the CoP moderator an update on 2015 course on “Lost Harvest, Wasted Food” organized by WageningenUR (University and Research centre).
“48 professionals from 19 countries across Asia, Africa and South America gathered from 14 till 2...
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Events
13/8
2015
15/8
2015
3rd ISHS Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems
Krong Siem Reap (Cambodia), 13/08/2015 - 15/08/2015
Siem Reap - Cambodia. The conference will be held on 13-15 August 2015 at Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference Center, Siem Reap. SEAsia2015 is organized by the Royal University of Agriculture, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and University of California Davis, US
26/10
2016
28/10
2016
7th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics - Modernization of Agriculture Statistics in Support of the Sustainable Development Agenda
Rome (Italy), 26/10/2016 - 28/10/2016
Rome, Italy - ICAS VII is organized by the Italian National Institute of Statistics, in close collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO). The Conference focuses on bringing together research and best practices in the field o
20/7
2015
15/8
2015
PHL course by ADM Institute and Coursera
Virtual Event, 20/07/2015 - 15/08/2015
The ADM Institute's online course "Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies and Actors" will be offered for a second time starting July 20. This 4-week online course is free to all and registration is now open on Coursera. Join parti
12/10
2015
Side Event on Post-Harvest Management of Grains
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), 12/10/2015
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - AFAAS is organizing a side event on post-harvest management of grains during the ‘AFAAS Second Africa Wide Agricultural Extension Week 2015’, 12 – 16 October, 2015, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Global Programme Food Security (GPFS
01/10
2015
30/10
2015
FAO e-conference: ‘Utilization of Food Loss and Waste as well as Non-Food Parts as Livestock Feed’
Virtual Event, 01/10/2015 - 30/10/2015
From 1 to 30 October 2015, the Livestock Production Systems Branch of Animal Production and Health Division, FAO will host, as part of the “Save Food” initiative, an e-conference on "Utilization of Food Loss and Waste as well as Non-Food Parts as Lives
Projects
| Title | Mainstreaming food loss reduction initiatives for smallholders in food deficit areas (FAO-IFAD-WFP) |
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| Project Code | RBA/GLO/001/SWI |
| Donor | Switzerland |
| Title | Reduction of post harvest losses for enhanced food security (FAO) |
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| Project Code | none |
| Title | Reducing Food Losses Through Improved Post Harvest Management in Ethiopia (FAO) |
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| Project Code | none |
| Donor | Switzerland |
| Title | Mainstreaming food loss reduction initiatives for smallholders in food deficit areas (FAO-IFAD-WFP) |
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| Project Code | RBA/GLO/001/SWI |
| Donor | Switzerland |
Publications
Milk and dairy products in human nutrition
30/08/2013
This publication is unique in drawing together information on nutrition, dairying and dairy-industry development from a wide range of sources and exploring the linkages among them.
Technical and investment guidelines for milk cooling centres
30/06/2016
This book aims to serve as a reference and guideline document for small and microenterprises, small-scale organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, the manufacturers of bulk milk coolers for small and microenterprises, and teaching and educational institutions offering courses in dairying, food sciences and technology.
Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of cauliflowers in local markets
28/02/2018
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is a cash crop and is one of the most widely consumed vegetables in SAARC countries. It is consumed for its nutritional value and health benefit. Cauliflower is rich in nutrients and in phytochemicals (glucosinolates) that can lower the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Aside from its nutritional value, cauliflower production and marketing offer many economic opportunities in the region especially for smallholder farmers.
Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of bananas in local markets
28/02/2018
Banana (Musa sapientum) is one of the leading fruit crops produced in SAARC countries. Bananas are popularly consumed both in the fresh and cooked forms. Bananas are a rich source of carbohydrate and vitamins and particularly vitamin A. They are also a rich source of potassium, phosphorous calcium and magnesium. Banana production and marketing offers many economic opportunities in the region, and particularly for smallholder farmers.
Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of mandarins in local markets
28/02/2018
Mandarin (Citrus reticulate Blanco) is an important fruit crop grown in SAARC countries. Almost all mandarin fruits are marketed domestically, although small volumes are exported by producing countries to other countries within and outside the region. Known for its excellent flavor and nutritional value, the easy-to-peel fruit is commonly consumed in the fresh form or in fruit salad preparations as well as in the form of fresh juice.