A South Korean-funded rice processing center was turned over to the Philippine government last week. The R150 million RPC complex was built to help achieve food self-sufficiency. The facility will aid farmers in attaining higher income and improve efficiency in rice production, storage, drying, and processing, and help reduce rice PHL. Another three complexes are […]
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IICPT Views Post-harvest Losses as Deterrent to Food Processing Sector
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The Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology (IICPT) is researching how PHL could prove to be detrimental to the growth of food processing in the country. Some experts are calling for a “second green revolution with a focus on value-addition and processing” as the key to solving this issue. There is currently a loss of about […]
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Japan to Fund UNIDO Projects in Africa Worth over USD 7 Million
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The government of Japan will fund UNIDO-based projects in Africa in order to provide training and equipment to various groups in different countries. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, US $1.3 million will be used to help improve the local agro-processing sector, expecting to benefit 4,000 people. In Kenya, US $1 million will be used to aid […]
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Government Proposes Food Processing Cluster in Africa at Rs 117 Crore
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India is investing in African agriculture through the creation of a food-processing cluster of countries. The investment will amount to about Rs 117 crore and allow for the development of infrastructure for “cold storage, food testing labs, incubation centers, standard designed factories, pre-cooling chambers and other modern technologies used by the industry.” Currently a bid is […]
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DA-PhilMech Eyes 63 Village-Type Rice-Processing Centers
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The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) is looking to build 63 village-type grain processing centers throughout 2012. These centers will be used by farmers to mill and store their rice, cutting PHL. In addition, there is a push to update existing rice mills to increase grain recovery.Such mills and processing centers could cut […]
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TNAU Gets Patent for Instant Cumbu Food
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The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in India has developed new technology and acquired a patent for a ‘ready-to-cook Cumbu mix and food’. This technology allows millet to be processed and packaged without preservatives and also allows millet to re-enter diets, as more easily processed foods such as rice have taken over. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tnau-gets-patent-for-instant-cumbu-food/229251-60-118.html
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Postharvest Losses in Rice
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This blog article analyzes the amount of rice PHL in Indonesia, using information taken from the BPS (Badan Pusat Statistik). It also includes information on the major causes of loss. http://fahrizalaffandi.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/postharvest-losses/
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EC Seeks Proposals for Projects to Improve the Livelihood of Rural Households in Malawi through Improvement in Post-harvest Storage and Processing Methods
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The Malawi government is seeking proposals for postharvest storage and processing and diversification of smallholder agriculture productivity. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 6, 2012. http://www.fundsforngos.org/europe/ec-seeks-proposals-projects-improve-livelihood-rural-households-malawi-improvement-postharvest-storage-processing-methods/
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Food Security – Postharvest, Processing and Quality Assurance of Selected Agro-Industrial Products
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The Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency is offering a course in May 2012 for applicants from developing countries on ‘Food Security – Postharvest, Processing and Quality Assurance of Selected Agro-Industrial Products.’ The deadline for application is Feb. 5, 2012. http://forumsec.org/resources/uploads/attachments/documents/2012_Thai_Schols_Course7_Food_Security.pdf
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Vietnam Issues New Regulation on Subsidizing Postharvest Losses for Agriculture and Aquatic Products
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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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