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Pineapple harvesting in Kyanamukaaka, Masaka, Uganda / K. Troeger, 2015

Flying pineapples – Re-considering losses in a fruit supply chain in Uganda

By Katharine Troeger, University of Kassel, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Germany / DITSL – German Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture, Witzenhausen, Germany This post is part of the ADM Institute’s #PreventPHL blog campaign, following up on the First International Congress on Postharvest Loss Prevention. To read more posts in the series, click here. When you […]

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The first International Congress on Postharvest Loss Prevention Rome october 2015. DAY 2 © Francesco Vignali Photography

Understanding postharvest loss – calling on community of experts to share what you know: Prevent PHL Blog campaign

What has remained a top recommendation for how to prevent postharvest losses around the world?      A better understanding of the issues. In October 2015, a new community was formed of people who have that understanding. Over 260 scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, practitioners, donors, educators, and students came to the table for the first […]

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<span style="font-size: 11px;font: Arial;color: #999999"> <em>The Gleaner by Jean-Francois Millet documents the traditional involvement of women in 
in PHL activities. Source: <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jean-Fran%C3%A7ois_Millet_-_Gleaners_-_Google_Art_Project_2.jpg">Wikimedia</a></em></span>

Women and Postharvest Loss

by Grace Kenney, Project Assistant, ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss Women are highly engaged in postharvest activities. Therefore, it is important to understand how efforts to reduce postharvest loss (PHL) can affect their welfare. Understanding how to bridge the gender gap and provide appropriate interventions can help to effectively reduce PHL and […]

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