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The FTT-Thiaroye processing technique, an innovation for post-harvest loss reduction in fisheries and aquaculture, presented at the 1st PHL Congress in Rome.
18/11/2015
In Africa in particular, where smoking and drying are the most common methods for fish processing at small and medium scale level, the practices and techniques are constrained by significant challenges related to post-harvest losses, environmental issues, and value chain actors and consumers’ ...
Integrating postharvest development capacity into national extension services
07/12/2015
Lisa Kitinoja (Postharvest Education Foundation, USA) participated as keynote speaker in the session on Education Platform and Decision Support Systems at the 1st International Congress on Postharvest Loss Prevention held in Rome in October 2015.
Her presentation on “Integrating posthar...
Launch of the G20 Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste
07/12/2015
4 December 2015, Rome
WFP in action for PHL reduction in Zambia
17/12/2015
The Senior Programme Assistant Susan Chipeta describes for the CoP members the WFP intervention for reducing PHL undertaken in Zambia and implemented through two different actions and in collaboration with other institutions.
Suffocating Insects to Save School Meals. An airtight solutio...
The CoP presented at FAO regional validation workshop for food loss reduction strategy development in favour of smallholder producers in Africa.
24/03/2016
A three-day validation workshop organized in the framework of the project entitled ‘Food loss reduction strategy development in favour of smallholder producers in Africa Phase 1’ was held in Harare, Zimbabwe from 15 to 17 March 2016. The workshop is part of a project launched in 2014, funded b...
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01/12
2015
02/12
2015
Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture 2015 - Africa Edition
Durban (South Africa), 01/12/2015 - 02/12/2015
Durban, South Africa - Panel discussion: Developing agro-industry (Wednesday, December 2 / 11:45-13:15 hrs) In partnership with the African Development Bank With Africa facing huge post-harvest losses, how can the continent scale up innovations in agro-
04/12
2015
Launch of the G20 Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste
Virtual Event, 04/12/2015
Rome, Italy - During the 153rd session of FAO Council, this side event will launch the FAO and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Technical Platform on Food Loss and Waste and highlight knowledge and concrete steps.
12/9
2016
23/9
2016
Lost harvest and wasted food (2016)
Wageningen (Netherlands), 12/09/2016 - 23/09/2016
In this course, we will look at ways to minimise losses, reduce food waste and explore alternative uses. Ultimately, reduction of losses contributes to food security. During the course we will critically analyse the crop supply chain, and design sustaina
16/2
2016
17/2
2016
Rethinking Global Food Security Collaborative approaches to sustainable agricultural innovation - GFIA 2016
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), 16/02/2016 - 17/02/2016
Abu Dhabi / Parallel General Session 3 - Horticulture (17 February 2016) Innovative agro-logistics to reduce post-harvest losses from farm to fork. The session will present case study material from Egypt, Morocco, Benin and Nigeria.
16/2
2016
17/2
2016
Webminar Series: Post-Harvest Storage Losses are easily solved - Even for Smallholder Farmers
Virtual Event, 16/02/2016 - 17/02/2016
Webminar - "seed system" organizes two webinars by Dr. Dieudonne Baributsa, Purdue University #1 on the hermetic technology : This webinar will discuss hermetic technologies for seed as well as grain storage. Hermetic technologies are airtight chemical-f
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Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of tomatoes in local markets
28/02/2018
The winter tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is one of the most popular vegetables produced in SAARC countries. It is grown during the winter season under protected cultivation using nets to protect fruit from bird infestation. Winter tomatoes are cultivated by small holders and are sold on the domestic market. They are consumed in the fresh form or are used as ingredients in many cooked dishes.
Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of snap beans in local markets
28/02/2018
Snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are among the most important vegetables produced in SAARC countries. They are mainly grown by smallholders and are marketed domestically. As a vegetable, snap beans are high in protein and soluble fiber and low in calories.
Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of mangoes in local markets
28/02/2018
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most important fruit crops produced in SAARC countries. The fruit has excellent overall eating characteristics. Ripe mangoes are consumed in the fresh form and are used as ingredients in the preparation of confectionery, ice cream, sherbets, and bakery products.
Management of reusable plastic crates in fresh produce supply chains
31/07/2009
This guide is targeted primarily for use by returnable plastic crate service providers and stakeholders in fresh produce handling chains: producers, packing house operators, and transport and storage operators. Individuals who are involved with capacity building activities in horticultural chains as well as policy makers should also find it a useful reference.
Horticultural Chain Management for Countries of Asia and the Pacific Region
31/01/2009
This training package guides the trainer in preparing the needed resources appropriate to the context in which the training will be delivered. In order to derive maximum benefit from the training package, the trainer must study the theoretical and practical manuals, selecting the practical examples that are best suited to the training context (country, crops cultivated, target audience and so on).