Essays about: "post-harvest losses"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words post-harvest losses.

  1. 11. An experimental study on an evaporative cooler for hot rural areas

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Katarina Gustafsson; Hanna Simson; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In developing countries about 40 % of the food-waste is due to post-harvest losses, such as improper storage. The Zeer-pot is an evaporative cooler, which cools the inside by convective heat transfer, and can be used to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer. READ MORE

  3. 12. Supply & value chain analysis of onions in Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Hanna Daniels; Stefan Fors; [2015]
    Keywords : logistics; trade; transport; energy; agriculture; Africa;

    Abstract : Ethiopia is a developing country situated on Africa’s horn. Ethiopia ranks 173rd on United Nations human development index where the least developed country ranks 186. About 85% of all Ethiopians are employed in agriculture. Onion is one of the basic ingredients in the Ethiopian cuisine and thus an important crop. READ MORE

  4. 13. Post-harvest losses in fruit supply chains : a case study of mango and avocado in Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Susanna Humble; Amanda Reneby; [2014]
    Keywords : avocado; Ethiopia; mango; post-harvest losses; supply chain management; value chain analysis;

    Abstract : Food insecurity is a great problem worldwide and Ethiopia is one of the sub-saharan countries that are suffering from poverty and food insecurity and a large part of the population are living in a state of undernourishment. To reduce these problems, a successful horticulture production can be an important factor. READ MORE

  5. 14. MISSING GRAINS- Post- Harvest Loss in Maize in Kakamega, Western Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Vera Karmebäck; [2013]
    Keywords : Kenya; maize; post- harvest losses; sustainable agricultural intensification; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Globally, around a third of all food produced is lost or wasted. This means a decrease in food available to meet global food demands, but also a loss in resources used for production, transportation and processing. READ MORE

  6. 15. Effects of forestry on stream water chemistry during autumn : A before and after comparison between a reference and two streams with clear-cut watershed areas

    University essay from Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Engström Linda; [2013]
    Keywords : DOC; forestry; TDN; TP;

    Abstract : Forestry is a large-scale business in many countries, and in northern Sweden a large portion of the Boreal forests is cut. Yet very few studies have investigated the impacts of forestry on the vast number of receiving stream waters. READ MORE