An Overview of African Traditional Cassava Processing and Utilization

Cassava is grown in 31 African countries and consumption per capita averages just over 100 kg/year. This article reviews traditional cassava processing and utilization as now practised by small-scale farmers and processors in Africa, and examines the opportunities for improving post-harvest operations in the African continent.

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AHP choice in cocoa post-harvest technology for small-scale farmers

Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research ◽

10.5424/sjar/2014123-5467 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 542 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lenin Vera-Montenegro ◽

Amparo Baviera-Puig ◽

Jose-Maria Garcia-Alvarez-Coque

Keyword(s):

Small Scale ◽

Post Harvest ◽

Small Scale Farmers

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A review: nutrition quality and processing of Malaysian strawberries

Food Research ◽

10.26656/fr.2017.4(s1).s10 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (S1) ◽

pp. 43-51

Author(s):

Rosnah S. ◽

Hamzah H.Z. ◽

K. Shuso ◽

E. Yasunaga ◽

F. Mahat

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Soluble Sugars ◽

Storage Condition ◽

Small Scale ◽

Processing Technologies ◽

Post Harvest ◽

Nutrition Quality ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

Cameron Highlands ◽

Small Scale Farmers

Malaysian strawberries planted in the Cameron Highlands region are mostly done by small-scale farmers and often face post-harvest losses due to the highly perishable nature of strawberries and lack of information on available processing technologies. This review intended to give an overview of the nutritional quality of strawberries, post-harvest factors that contribute to quality decrement and processing practices done to reduce losses as well as increase the shelf-life of strawberries. Literature comparison between Malaysia and other countries was done on available prior studies and written reports. The review revealed that strawberries are rich in anthocyanin (which contributes to its red colour and flavour) and vitamin C, high in moisture content (up to 92% at ripening stage), have an acidic pH (ranging from 3.39 to 3.8 upon ripening) and sweet in taste (glucose, fructose and sucrose are the major soluble sugars available in strawberries). Several factors contributed to strawberry fruits losses and deterioration including the effect of improper handling, storage condition and pathogen bacteria attack. Drying and pasteurisation processes are the most common practices done in strawberry processing due to the effectiveness of the treatments in extending their shelf-life.

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A Review of Production, Post-harvest Handling and Marketing of Sweetpotatoes in Kenya and Uganda

Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal ◽

10.12944/crnfsj.4.3.03 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 162-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

George Abong ◽

Victoria Ndanyi ◽

Archileo Kaaya ◽

Solomon Shibairo ◽

Michael Okoth ◽

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Keyword(s):

Raw Material ◽

Small Scale ◽

Sweet Potatoes ◽

Industrial Processing ◽

Post Harvest ◽

Nutrition Security ◽

Ipomea Batatas ◽

Inadequate Information ◽

Handling Practices ◽

Small Scale Farmers

Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas) is a versatile crop that serves the roles of food and nutrition security, cash crop in both raw and processed forms. It is a source of livestock feed and has great potential as a raw material for industrial processing. The potential of sweetpotato has been greatly under exploited by the fact that it has been regarded as a poor man’s food and is mainly grown under marginal conditions for subsistence by most producers, who are rural small-scale farmers in developing countries, such as Kenya and Uganda. Losses in the highly perishable root crop and its leaves are exacerbated by lack of appropriate postharvest knowledge, technologies and facilities. Inadequate information on available cultivars also limits the maximum utilization of the crop and leaves. The current review examines production potential, post harvest handling practices, marketing, and physicochemical and nutritional properties of sweet potatoes.

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Can Internet Use Improve Farmers' Welfare Effect——A Case Study of Chinese Vegetable Growers

10.21203/rs.3.rs-585377/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Di Yan ◽

Ge Xu

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Internet Use ◽

Welfare Effect ◽

Small Scale ◽

The Internet ◽

Net Income ◽

Per Capita ◽

Small Scale Farmers ◽

The Impact ◽

Vegetable Yield

Abstract This article uses the data of 797 vegetable growers in Shouguang, Shandong Province, and the endogenous conversion model to investigate the impact of Internet use on household welfare. We select the per-mu vegetable yield, net income, and per capita net income of households as welfare indicators. The results show: ① Internet use can significantly improve the farmers' welfare effect. ②Under counterfactual assumptions, when farmers who use the Internet do not use it, the farmers' vegetable yield per mu, net income and household per capita net income will drop by 10.88%, 13.96% and 9.46%. When farmers who do not use the Internet use it, the farmers' vegetable output, net income and family per capita net income will rise by 13.62%, 16.66% and 11.64%. Internet use has the most excellent effect on the net income of vegetables, followed by the yield per mu, and the net income per household is the lowest. ③ Compared with small-scale farmers, Internet use has a better impact on the welfare of large-scale farmers, which also widens the welfare gap between farmers to a certain extent. Based on this, make suggestions to strengthen information infrastructure, improve information technology training, and adjust support policies promptly.

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Hybrid Water Rights Systems for Pro-Poor Water Governance in Africa

Water ◽

10.3390/w12010155 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 155

Author(s):

Barbara Schreiner ◽

Barbara van Koppen

Keyword(s):

Water Governance ◽

Water Rights ◽

The State ◽

Small Scale ◽

African Countries ◽

Irrigation Development ◽

Water Legislation ◽

Micro Irrigation ◽

Small Scale Farmers ◽

Customary Land

Water-permit systems are widely used across Africa as a blanket requirement for small and micro irrigation enterprises, as well as large enterprises. The present study aimed to, first, further understand the implications of permit systems for both the most vulnerable and the state, and, second, based on the findings, identify options for pro-poor water legislation that also meet the water governance requirements of the state. The growing recognition of the importance of farmer-led irrigation development for food security across the continent underlines the importance of these questions. Focusing on Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and other African countries, we found that permit systems criminalized instead of protected the water rights of small-scale farmers. Moreover, little if any attention is paid to the logistical burdens and costs to the state of implementing such systems relative to the intended revenue generation. As many small-scale farmers in Africa were found to operate under customary land and water tenure systems, the study proposes a hybrid system of water rights that formally recognizes such practices, along with the use of permits, including enforcement of conditions for large users, to serve the interests of both the state and small-scale farmers.

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GOELRO plan is 100 years old

Elektrichestvo ◽

10.24160/0013-5380-2020-12-4-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (12) ◽

pp. 4-9

Author(s):

Pavel A. BUTYRIN ◽

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Production ◽

Historical Context ◽

Soviet Period ◽

Small Scale ◽

Efficient Production ◽

Soviet Republic ◽

Starting Conditions ◽

Per Capita ◽

State Plan

The historical context in which the State Plan for Electrification of Russia (GOELRO) was developed, establishment of the GOELRO Commission, the GOELRO Plan content, the specific features of its implementation, and the role of the plan in the soviet period of Russia’s history are considered. Attention is paid to the electrification plants of other countries and territories of all inhabited continents, and to the participation of states in the electrification of countries and regions with small-scale and agricultural production in the 1920 s. The specific features pertinent to the electrification of the Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic are pointed out, namely, low starting conditions (in 1923, the energy consumption per capita in Russia was 100 times lower than that in Norway), its being state-owned in nature and revolutionary in its purpose: to get done with the main upheavals in the country and to shift the national economy for fore efficient production. The role of V.I. Lenin and G.M. Krzhizhanovsky, who were the initiators of the electrification of Russia, is analyzed in detail. A conclusion is drawn about the need to study both the GOELRO Plan itself and the specific features and circumstances of its implementation within the framework of training modern specialists in electrical engineering.

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Researching Alternative Cash Crops for Small Scale Farmers in Southern Ohio

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.33.3.530a ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 530a-530

Author(s):

Brad Bergefurd ◽

Gary Gao

Keyword(s):

Applied Research ◽

Small Scale ◽

Extension Agents ◽

Research Projects ◽

Cash Crops ◽

Grant Program ◽

Culinary Herbs ◽

Small Scale Farmers

Speciality crops are great alternative cash crops for small scale farmers. Small scale farmers are constantly searching for viable economic crops to grow. We have been conducting applied research on the production and marketing of culinary herbs, oriental vegetables, colored peppers, and muskmelons to name a few. These crops show excellent potential for southern Ohio. Field demonstration, seminars, and surveys were used to gather and disseminate information on these speciality crops. More than 230 people attended our seminars on alternative cash crops. More than 150 people attended our field days. In addition, we had identified many chefs that are willing to purchase from local speciality crop growers. It will be a win-win situation for both chefs and growers. Growers will be able to maximize their profitability while chefs will receive fresh and unique produce. As a result of our research, we were able to show small scale growers what they can grow successfully and how they can market their crops for most profit. These applied research projects received a combined funding of $10000.00 from OSU Extension-Innovative Grant program. These projects are a great way to establish credibility among clients. We would also like to demonstrate how other extension agents can help their clients. A lecture utilizing slides and overhead transparencies will be the format of the seminar.

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