Open Source GIS is assisting in the reduction of PHL in Africa through APHLIS, the African Post Harvest Loss Information System. Using a shared database, loss estimates for sub-Saharan Africa can be shared on an online platform. The project is funded by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and is aiming to provide […]
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The Brussels Rural Development Briefings: Addressing Food Waste in Times of Crisis meeting in June has published its resources guide online. http://brusselsbriefings.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/reader-br-28-addressing-food-waste-in-times-of-crisis.pdf
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Factors Determining the Adoption and Impact of a Postharvest Storage Technology
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A selected paper for the International Association of Agricultural Economists Triennial Confernece in Brazil this year focuses on “Factors Determining the Adoption and Impact of a Postharvest Storage Technology”. http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/125138/2/Postcosecha_IAAE_2012.pdf
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Postharvest Losses in Africa- Analytical Review and Synthesis : Report of Project Inception Workshop Held at Icipe Nairobi, Kenya
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The abstract for “Postharvest losses in Africa- analytical review and synthesis: report of project inception workshop held at icipe Nairobi, Kenya, 24-25.04.2012” was published by The International Development Research Centre library. The full report is available upon request. http://hdl.handle.net/10625/49139
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Post-Harvest Management in Zimbabwe
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A report on FAO’s work in Zimbabwe’s post-harvest management sector was published and states the major achievements of its program and efforts. http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/tc/tce/pdf/Brochures/Africa-Zim_crop.pdf
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Effective Grain Storage for Sustainable Livelihoods of African Farmers in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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A report on the initial phases of a program on “Effective Grain Storage for Sustainable Livelihoods of African Farmers in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe” (PDF) was posted on the website PostCosecha.com. http://www.postcosecha.net/en/media/Sum_Post_Harvest_RPSA_d2.pdf
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Reduction of Post Harvest Losses by Improving Storage Methods and Technologies
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CIRDAP recently published a project proposal online on the “Reduction of Post Harvest Losses by Improving Storage Methods and Technologies” in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The document includes background information such as definitions and case studies to supplement the proposal. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/99444348/1-Project-Proposal-on-Reduction-of-Post-Harvest-Losses-by
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Resistance of Tropical Maize Genotypes to the Larger Grain Borer
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CIMMYT, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, recently uploaded “Resistance of tropical maize genotypes to the larger grain borer” to the CIMMYT Library Blog. The report was recently published in the Journal of Pest Science. http://libraryblog.cimmyt.org/?p=2723
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The Innovations: Household Pit Storage Rehabilitation Using Plastic Bag Lining and its Impact on the Reduction of Grain Storage Loss in East Hararge Zone
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GFAR produced a new “Voices of Change” report titled “The Innovations: Household Pit Storage Rehabilitation Using Plastic Bag Lining and its Impact on the Reduction of Grain Storage Loss in East Hararge Zone: the case of Babile, Gursum, and Midega Tola Woredas” (PDF). This short report details specific storage problems and accompanying solutions in Ethiopia. […]
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The Government of India’s Budget for 2012-2013
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The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Global Agricultural Information Network released a report on the Government of India’s Budget for 2012-2013, highlighting funding for agricultural issues and PHL (PDF). http://gain.fas.usda.gov/Recent%20GAIN%20Publications/GOI%20Budget%202012-13%20-%20Agricultural%20Highlights_New%20Delhi_India_3-23-2012.pdf
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