Post-Harvest Management Training Module
कापणीनंतरच्या व्यवस्थापनाचे प्रशिक्षण (Post-Harvest Management Training)
Post-Harvest Management Training Module designed to cover essential topics and best practices for maximizing crop quality, reducing losses, and improving profitability.
This module will help farmers, agribusiness professionals, and students understand and implement effective post-harvest management techniques.
Training Curriculum (14 Modules)
- Definition and importance of post-harvest management
- The impact of post-harvest losses on the economy and food security
- The supply chain from farm to consumer
- Understanding ripening, senescence, and respiration rates of crops
- Factors influencing post-harvest quality: moisture, temperature, and time
- Shelf-life and perishability of different crops
- Best practices for optimal harvesting time and methods (mechanical vs manual)
- Harvest maturity indices for fruits, vegetables, grains, and other crops
- Reducing crop damage during harvest
- Importance of grading based on size, color, and ripeness
- Manual and automated sorting methods
- Packaging standards and market requirements
- Procedures for cleaning and disinfecting crops to remove dirt, pests, and residues
- Pre-treatment methods: curing, washing, drying, and waxing
- Minimizing contamination and decay during processing
- Types of storage: cold storage, controlled atmosphere, and warehouse storage
- Factors affecting storage conditions: temperature, humidity, and ventilation
- Techniques to prevent spoilage and pest infestation
- Different types of packaging materials for various crops (plastic, paper, biodegradable)
- Importance of proper packaging to prevent mechanical damage
- Techniques for extending shelf life during transportation
- Safe and efficient transportation methods for perishable goods
- Cold chain logistics: importance and management for high-value crops
- Minimizing losses during long-distance transport
- Opportunities for value addition (dehydration, canning, freezing)
- Post-harvest technologies and machinery for processing
- Benefits of converting raw produce into processed products for higher profits
- Understanding market demands for post-harvest products
- International and local quality standards (ISO, FSSAI, GAP)
- Packaging and labeling for domestic and export markets
- Government schemes and subsidies for post-harvest management
- Key institutions offering support for cold storage, food processing, and market access
- Financial assistance programs for farmers and agribusinesses
- Techniques for reducing post-harvest waste
- Sustainable storage and packaging practices
- Reusing and recycling by-products
- Practical sessions on storage, packaging, and transportation
- Case studies of successful post-harvest management systems
- Group discussions on challenges faced and solutions for different crops
- Emerging technologies: IoT, AI, blockchain in supply chain management
- Innovations in sustainable packaging and waste reduction
- Future market opportunities for processed and stored produce
