Post Harvest Losses Global Scale Solutions And Relevance To Ghana

Author : Ridolfi, Carlotta,Hoffman, Vivian,Baral, Siddhartha
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Post-harvest losses: Global scale, solutions, and relevance to Ghana by Ridolfi, Carlotta,Hoffman, Vivian,Baral, Siddhartha Pdf

This report collates and contextualizes available evidence on post-harvest losses (PHL) in horticultural crops in Kenya. We begin by outlining the extent of PHL in horticultural crops and its repercussions in the context of food security and poverty reduction. We then describe the growing importance of the horticulture sector in Kenya and its growth potential, especially in terms of exports. Following this discussion, we detail PHL for two important horticultural crops, mangoes and tomatoes, for which Kenya-specific evidence is available. We discuss ways to mitigate PHL from three angles: technological, economic or behavioral, and institutional. Documenting cost-effective technological interventions to mitigate PHL, we catalogue ways to tackle PHL at the individual farmer level. We then highlight behavioral bottlenecks to adoption of such technologies and the need to design interventions in ways that address these. Finally, we discuss structural and institutional changes that would need to accompany individual-level interventions to bring about significant reductions in PHL.

Author : Baral, Siddhartha,Hoffmann, Vivian
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Tackling post harvest loss in Ghana: Cost-effectiveness of technologies by Baral, Siddhartha,Hoffmann, Vivian Pdf

Postharvest Loss (PHL) refers to measurable quality and quantity loss of food in the postharvest system. The postharvest system consists of inter-connected stages, from the act of harvest, to crop processing, storage, marketing and transportation, to the stage of consumption. PHL can occur at any stage in the postharvest chain. This note describes common types of PHL, approaches to mitigation, and the cost-effectiveness of technologies to achieve this. We begin with a section on common causes of loss, best practices for preventing these, and barriers to adoption of these practices. We then discuss prevention of loss during storage, for which several technological solutions have been developed and evaluated. Finally, we summarize the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of three such technologies that have been scientifically evaluated: hermetic storage bags, metal silos, and a cooling chamber

Author : Hoffmann, Vivian,Ridolfi, Carlotta,Nwafor, Manson
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Where to focus post-harvest loss efforts? A review of recent evidence, with application to Ghana by Hoffmann, Vivian,Ridolfi, Carlotta,Nwafor, Manson Pdf

In this note, we summa-rize new evidence from a recent IFPRI study that documents the relative importance of losses in value chains for staple foods in six countries, review the evidence on which crops are most affected by losses, and outline ways to mitigate PHL.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789251364932

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The Global Action on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country One Priority Product by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The Action Framework (2021-2025) for the Global Action on Green Development of Special Agro-Products: “One country – One Priority Product” (OCOP) presents the rationale, main pillars, key principles, thematic areas, results framework, budget, and activity planning, coordination and implementation, and guidelines for country project application for implementation of the Global Action. Special agricultural products (SAPs) are agricultural products with unique qualities and special characteristics associated with geographical locations, farming practices and cultural heritages. They are important examples of underutilized resources, which have not received the same attention as commonly known agricultural products, but which can significantly contribute to ensuring food security and healthy diets, supporting a sustainable bioeconomy, and improving farmers’ livelihoods and economic growth while protecting the environment and biodiversity. SAPs include all kinds of agricultural products, with the potential to become national or local agricultural products, and to be integrated into local, regional, and global markets and trade. In this context, Global Action has been developed based on the renewed mission of FAO. The Global Action will promote inclusive, profitable, and environmentally sustainable value chains through optimizing the structure, functionality, and service of SAPs production systems, minimizing the application of agrochemicals, waste, and losses, and maximizing integrated agro-profits to enable the transition to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture production.

Author : Asante, Felix A.
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Brief review of Ghana’s food system transformation pathways by Asante, Felix A. Pdf

Global estimates show over half a billion people go hungry (FAO, 2020) and close to 2 billion people are either obese or overweight with another 2 billion of the world’s population suffering from micronutrient deficiencies (Micha et al., 2020, Fresco et al., 2017). Inarguably, the world faces significant malnutrition problem (including micro- and macro-nutrient deficiencies, obesity, and diet related non-communicable diseases). This is evident in a recent analysis pointing out that effort in achieving the Global Nutrition Targets is likely to be missed. The observed malnutrition threat is accompanied by climate change, which is influencing food production and consumption trends, and thereby leading to undernutrition and affecting overall development. In addition, there are growing incomes, accelerated urbanization, and expanding middle classes which are also causing significant changes in consumer behaviour and nutritional choices, necessitating both public and private expenditures for better food market integration. As a result, there is a pressing need to examine our food systems to guarantee food and nutrition security and to advance sustainable development. It is likely that the COVID-19 impact may further exacerbates the worsening food insecurity and nutritional status of the most vulnerable groups including women, children and adolescents, refugees and displaced people, smallholders in rural areas, and the urban poor.

Author : Daniel Ingo Hefft,Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji,Tilahun Seyoum Workneh,Duncan Onyango Mbuge
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323886277

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Engineering Principles, Modeling and Economics of Evaporative Coolers by Daniel Ingo Hefft,Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji,Tilahun Seyoum Workneh,Duncan Onyango Mbuge Pdf

Engineering Principles, Modelling and Economics of Evaporative Coolers covers the basic engineering and technical principles behind the operation and construction of evaporative coolers, also highlighting challenges. The book presents the reader with selected case studies on modelling in the cooling chamber and explains the economic implications an evaporative structure can bring. Edited by a team of specialists, the book also explains the strong dependence of the technology’s performance on environmental conditions, and hence the limits on temperature control in the preservation of post-harvest agriculture products. Evaporative coolers are an ancient technology, invented long before the introduction of chemical refrigerants as used in modern fridges or cooling towers. This two volume set covers the topic, with practical applications, construction techniques, and operation of the technology. Thoroughly explores unit operations and engineering principles of evaporative coolers Includes CFD modelling on evaporative cooling structures Covers the economics of evaporative coolers

Author : Olivia Naa Ayorkor Tetteh
Publisher : Cuvillier Verlag
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783736969773

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Impact of Terroir on the Glucosinolates Profile of Moringa oleifera Grown in Three Agro-Ecological Zones in Ghana and their Potential Role in Food Security (Band 57) by Olivia Naa Ayorkor Tetteh Pdf

Moringa oleifera Lam. can survive extreme growth conditions by adjusting its metabolism. Among the potential metabolites produced during adaptation are glucosinolates, which possess potential cancer chemoprotective attributes. Recent climate events, such as increased temperatures and prolonged drought, impact crop yield and quality significantly. Therefore, climate-resilient plants such as M. oleifera can be utilized in areas where crop production is adversely affected. Understanding how terroir factors and cultural practices affect the glucosinolate profile in M. oleifera is important for optimizing cultivation strategies. To achieve this, the leaves from cultivated and wild-grown mature M. oleifera plants were harvested for intact glucosinolates analysis. Prior to the analysis, preserving the plant materials to prevent the breakdown of glucosinolates was important. Given that the use of dehydration methods such as freeze drying for the leaves is expensive and laborious in developing countries like Ghana, a locally well-suited dehydration method, namely oven-drying at 40 °C for 48 h, was identified and utilized. Results showed that during the rainy season, climate parameters did not significantly influence the total glucosinolates content in all leaf materials harvested. In contrast, accession selection, harvest time, and agro-ecological zones significantly influenced the total glucosinolate content. Fertilization significantly altered the vegetative growth parameters of the cultivated accessions, but not the total glucosinolates content. In conclusion, M. oleifera proved to be well adapted to the climate in Ghana. The continued collection, storage, and use of the genetic resources of M. oleifera accessions well-adapted to stress conditions are envisaged to ensure the species‘ contribution towards improved food security and nutrition among vulnerable groups.

Author : Minten, Bart,Engida, Ermias,Tamru, Seneshaw
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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How big are post-harvest losses in Ethiopia? by Minten, Bart,Engida, Ermias,Tamru, Seneshaw Pdf

Based on a unique large-scale data set on teff production and marketing, Ethiopia’s most important cash crop, we study post-harvest losses in rural-urban value chains, specifically between producers and urban retailers in the capital, Addis Ababa. We analyze the structure of the value chain and rely on self-reported losses by different value chain agents (farmers, wholesale traders, and retailers). We estimate that post-harvest losses in the most prevalent pathway in the rural-urban value chain, amount to between 2.2 and 3.3 percent of total harvested quantities. The variation in this figure depends on the storage facilities used and on assumed losses during transport at the farm. These losses are significantly lower than is commonly assumed for staple foods, possibly because of the rather good storage characteristics of teff due to its low moisture content. These findings, nonetheless, point to the need to gather further solid evidence on post-harvest losses in staple foods in these settings to ensure appropriate policies and investments

Author : Amewu, Sena,Arhin, Eunice,Pauw, Karl
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Farm input subsidies and commodity market trends in Ghana: An analysis of market prices during 2012–2020 by Amewu, Sena,Arhin, Eunice,Pauw, Karl Pdf

Ghana has a long history of intervening in food markets to balance consumers’ expectations of low and stable food prices, farmers’ demands for high farmgate prices, and traders’ demand for predictability in seasonal price patterns. However, government interventions may also alter the behavior of markets and alter incentives or risks for all market actors. The Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative, launched in 2017, signaled a renewed commitment from government to agriculture and is Ghana’s flagship strategy for boosting smallholder production, strengthening market linkages, and developing value chains. Given this significant policy shift, we examine agricultural commodity price patterns before and after 2017 to identify potential structural shifts in price behavior in maize, tomato, and onion markets, three key sectors targeted by PFJ. Results show maize and tomato prices drop below their long-term trend under PFJ, but not onion prices. Tomato and onion prices exhibit smaller seasonal price variations. These results are indicative of a structural shift in food markets, although further analysis is required to conclusively attribute these changes to PFJ.

Author : Karg, H.,Drechsel, Pay
Publisher : International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE).
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789290908753

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Atlas of West African urban food systems by Karg, H.,Drechsel, Pay Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251027668

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Prevention of Post-harvest Food Losses by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Author : A. P. Mossman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Rice
ISBN : MINN:31951002860547V

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Rice Postharvest Losses in Developing Countries by A. P. Mossman Pdf

Author : Henning Steinfeld,Pierre Gerber,T. D. Wassenaar,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Vincent Castel,Cees de Haan
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251055718

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Livestock's Long Shadow by Henning Steinfeld,Pierre Gerber,T. D. Wassenaar,Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Vincent Castel,Cees de Haan Pdf

"The assessment builds on the work of the Livestock, Environment and Development (LEAD) Initiative"--Pref.

Author : Kenton L. Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89003277878

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Postharvest Grain Loss Assessment Methods by Kenton L. Harris Pdf

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251079201

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Tackling Climate Change Through Livestock by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Greenhouse gas emissions by the livestock sector could be cut by as much as 30 percent through the wider use of existing best practices and technologies. FAO conducted a detailed analysis of GHG emissions at multiple stages of various livestock supply chains, including the production and transport of animal feed, on-farm energy use, emissions from animal digestion and manure decay, as well as the post-slaughter transport, refrigeration and packaging of animal products. This report represents the most comprehensive estimate made to-date of livestocks contribution to global warming as well as the sectors potential to help tackle the problem. This publication is aimed at professionals in food and agriculture as well as policy makers.