Materials on PHL presented at the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers and International Symposium on Grain Storage (supported by the ADM Institute for the Prevention of PHL at the University of Illinois) are now available online. http://postharvestinstitute.illinois.edu/recentnews.html
Archive | April, 2012
The Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers and International Symposium on Grain Storage
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Silos in 4 States to Make Space for Growing Grain Stocks
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The Indian food ministry is setting up more modern grain silos in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. The government currently has about 64 million tonnes of storage space, of which 20-25 million tonnes are temporary. The rush to add more grain storage facilities is in response to a 10 million tonne increase in […]
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DU Scientist Invents New Grains Storage Technology
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The Centre for Advanced Research Sciences of Dhaka University has developed a new grain storage technology by using ultra superheated steam (USST). Rice, wheat, broken maize, mixed animal feed and chickpea can now be stored 11 months to two years by using the new technology. http://www1.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=243357&date=2012-04-21
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FAO to Help Train AP Farmers in Raising Productivity
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The FAO is working with the Indian Agriculture Department to improve productivity of oilseeds and pulses in Andhra Pradesh. This will consist of a training program tailored to the particular climatic conditions and needs of the region. The FAO will assist in capacity building for staff, especially for efficient water use technologies and the effect […]
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Israel, U.S. Pledge to Expand Agricultural Cooperation in Africa
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Israel and the United States have pledged to expand agricultural cooperation in Africa, focusing on Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Both Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation and USAID will be working on reducing PHL, irrigation issues, productivity, and applying R&D results. http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/israel-u-s-pledge-to-expand-agricultural-cooperation-in-africa-1.425587
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Slow Kazakh Grain Exports Fuel Storage Fears
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Rail wagons have proved to be a severely limiting factor for Kazakhstani farmers. The country is facing a dilemma as it has been unable to export its grain and has cut the amount of exports from 15 million tonnes to 11-12 million tonnes. Kazakhstan had a record harvest last year of 27 million tonnes but […]
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Intelleflex CEO to Present at U.S. State Departments Global Impact Economy Forum
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The CEO of Intelleflex will present as part of a panel at the U.S. State Department’s Global Impact Economy Forum on reducing inefficiencies in the food value chain on April 26 in Washington, D.C. The panel will discuss “how a combination of technical assistance, grants, investment and technology backed by innovative business models is required […]
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ICAR Plans Student Ready Concept in Farm Courses
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The Indian Council of Agriculture Research is promoting a “student ready” concept through eleven branches of agriculture science, requiring students to undergo “rural awareness work experience” in order to get actual experience in marketing and entrepreneurial skills. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/241946/icar-plans-student-ready-concept.html
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Government to Improve the Grains Industry
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The Government of Ghana and Ghana Grains Council have made plans to collaborate in initiatives to reduce PHL. The government provided legal and regulatory framework that enabled the establishment of the Ghana Commodity Exchange and Warehouse Receipt System. The GGC has trained 2,500 farmers in post-harvest handling and the use of warehouse receipt systems, and […]
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School on the Air Program in Philippine
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The Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization has a “school-on-the-air” (SOA) program, which has been used to train 2,535 farmers since 2009. The program utilizes province-based radio stations to educate farmers on how to reduce PHL. The program broadcasts lectures by postharvest experts for a month’s duration, and administers two sets […]
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