Tag Archives | maize/corn

Vietnam Issues New Regulation on Subsidizing Postharvest Losses for Agriculture and Aquatic Products

Vietnam has issued new regulations to aid PHL reduction. These regulations highlight improved access to borrowing funds for projects focusing on PHL and reduced interest rates. http://businesstimes.com.vn/vietnam-issues-new-regulation-on-subsidizing-post-harvest-losses-for-agriculture-and-aquatic-products/  

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ADRA Successfully Enhances Access to Reliable Food Sources in Ghana

The Adventist Development and Food Relief Agency’s (ADRA) Northern Ghana Food Security Resilience Project has effectively helped to reduce PHL from 30-40% to zero, and helped to reduce revenue loss by 19.8% and 10.2% in the Northern and Upper West regions of the country, respectively. Average maize yield has increased by 300%. The project was […]

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Food Security and the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership

This article is an overview on USAID programs in Indonesia, including market and support activities, support for research centers, US exchange programs, and improving trade flows between the US and Indonesia. The following article also provides an overview on Feed the Future initiatives for Northern Ghana. Of particular focus are bringing in women’s groups as […]

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Comparison of Three Methods of Weight Loss Determination on Maize Stored in Two Farmer Environments Under Natural Infestation

The Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research published a report by two Kenyan authors titled, ‘Comparison of three methods of weight loss determination on maize stored in two farmer environments under natural infestation’ (PDF). The report analyzes the weight loss assessments of standard volume weight (SVW), count and weigh (C&W), and the indirect with […]

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New Tramline Inaugurated

The Philippine Department of Agriculture, working with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization, recently inaugurated a bi-cable tramline system in order to aid farmers in reducing PHL. The project will also save farmers money in transportation costs. http://www.mindanaotimes.net/new-tramline-inaugurated/  

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Agra Pilots Market Access and Postharvest Services Project to Empower Smallholders Farmers in the Brong Ahafo Region

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) recently launched a project called ‘Development of Market Access and Post-Harvest Services for Small Holder Farmers’ (D-MAPS) in Ghana. Ten thousand smallholder farmers will benefit through the increased access to markets and competitive Farmer Based Organizations. Concern Universal, a UK NGO, will be implementing the project […]

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Adoption, Utilisation and Economic Impacts of Improved Post-Harvest Technologies in Maize Production in Kapchorwa District, Uganda

The International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation (IJPTI) recently published the report ‘Adoption, utilisation and economic impacts of improved post-harvest technologies in maize production in Kapchorwa District, Uganda.’ This report details the problems of traditional postharvest methods and illustrates the interventions were most successful and impactful for reducing PHL. http://www.inderscience.com/offer.php?id=43328

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The Zambian Government Sells Maize to Avoid Waste

The Zambian government is allowing the Food Reserve Agency to sell more than one million tons of maize at a reduced price in order to not waste stores. Prices will be lower in remote locations as farmer transportation costs are taken into account.

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Pioneer Talks Crops

Specific recommendations for farmers drying and storing corn, soybeans, and alfalfa, as well as postharvest fertilizer application and soil analysis are given by agriculture experts in Wisconsin in light of recent weather conditions. http://www.agriview.com/news/crop/pioneer-talks-crops/article_66b3cc60-0652-11e1-9183-001cc4c03286.html

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Post-Harvest Food Losses Reduction in Maize

Post-harvest food losses reduction in maize production in Nigeria (PDF) was recently published in the African Journal of Agricultural Research. The article examines causes of loss as well as makes recommendations for reduction. http://www.academicjournals.org/ajar/PDF/pdf2011/5%20Oct/Samuel%20et%20al.pdf

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