Essays about: "post-harvest losses"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words post-harvest losses.

  1. 1. Sustainable use of calcium nitrate fertilizer under variable precipitation, soil properties and crop management

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Liliana Marcela Daza Gomez; [2023]
    Keywords : nitrogen.; calcium nitrate; ammonium-based fertilizers; urea; nitrate leaching; nitrous oxide emissions; crop yield;

    Abstract : Application of nitrogen fertilizers in agriculture contributes substantially to global greenhouse gas emissions and nitrogen leaching. Accordingly, there is a need to increase knowledge about sustainable farming practices to reduce nitrogen losses to the environment without curtailing crop harvest. READ MORE

  3. 2. Design, Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Indirect Solar Dryer

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Tandin Jamtsho; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food production is a critical component of global livelihoods and economic revenue. However, storing harvested food presents challenges in minimizing post-harvest losses. Among various methods, food drying has emerged as a popular technique for preserving food during off-seasons. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Development and Testing of Low-Cost Heat Transfer Enhancements for Solar Dryers

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Hoda Mahmoodi; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar dryer; Bhutan; Drying rate; Solar absorber; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the mountainous regions of Bhutan and Nepal, post-harvest losses cause significant challenges for producers. Open air sun drying is usually used by farmers to preserve their produce. There are many disadvantages to this method. READ MORE

  5. 4. Design, Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Indirect Solar Dryer

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Dechen Om; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Food production is a critical component of global livelihoods and economic revenue. However, storing harvested food presents challenges in minimizing post-harvest losses. Among various methods, food drying has emerged as a popular technique for preserving food during off-seasons. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mitigating Post-Harvest Losses in Bhutan through Solar Food Drying: Optimization and Analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Christian Rissler; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar dryer; Ginger; Drying; Bhutan; Heat exchanger; Heat storage; Solar absorber; Drying rate; Air flow; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Bhutan is the world’s most mountainous country which comes with some logistical difficulties. Due to slow transportation times and lackluster food preservation are the post-harvest losses high which especially affects the rural parts of Bhutan negatively. READ MORE