scholarly journals Fabrication of Smart Storage and Dispensing Machine for Food Grains using Sensors

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1093--1098
Author(s):  
Niharika S K
Keyword(s):  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Distribution Automation ◽  
Harvest Management ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Surplus Production ◽  
Food Grains ◽  
Manual Methods ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Better Than

Abstract: India is a country with a booming population and limited resources. 40 % of food grains are being wasted annually out of the world’s production due to factors like improper post-harvest management, lack of storage spaces, storage facilities, handling and distribution of food grains, etc. Thus an effective solution is required to bridge the gap between surplus production and hunger. The objective of our project is to develop methods for retaining the quality of food grains under a controlled environment for effective storage and distribution. Automation using sensors helps to prevent illegal racketing with data collection, monitor storage conditions like temperature and humidity levels, and eliminate man-to-man contact. When dispensed, the level and quantity of the grains can also be recorded. Thus, this machine is better than the existing manual methods of distribution as it acknowledges fair distribution and quality preservation. Keywords: Smart storage, proper distribution, sensors, post harvest losses, grain quality

Comparison of the effects of the food supplementation programmes of ICDS centers and primary schools at Bali Gram Panchayat, Arambagh, West Bengal, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 232-246
Author(s):  
Gopal Chandra Mandal ◽  
Kaushik Bose ◽  
Slawomir Koziel
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Food Supplementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
The Government ◽  
Better Than

Purpose – Developing countries like India, accounts for about 40 percent of undernourished children in the World and it is largely due to the result of dietary inadequacy in relation to their needs. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the changes in the nutritional status of the children, from their preschool days to the present primary school days. Design/methodology/approach – The present investigation was conducted at 20 Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) centers (Center-A) and 15 primary schools (Center-B) in Bali Gram Panchayat, Arambag, Hooghly District of West Bengal, India, at an interval of three to four years. A total of 1,012 children (boys=498; girls=514) aged two to six years old enrolled in these ICDS centers and a total of 603 children (boys=300, girls=303), aged five to ten years were studied from the 15 primary schools who were the beneficiaries of ICDS centers. Underweight (weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ)) and wasting (weight-for height Z-score (WHZ)) were used to assess the nutritional status. Findings – The nutritional situation (both in case of underweight and wasting) was better in Center B as compared with Center A. In general, the nutritional condition of boys was better than girls. Center had a very significant effect on both WAZ as well as WHZ, irrespective of age and sex. Sex has a significant impact only on WAZ. Interestingly, there was no significant sex-center interaction for both WAZ as well as WHZ. The children of the area were getting Mid Day Meal supplied through the school authorities which was comparatively better than the ICDS centers’ food supplementation. Better monitoring of nutritional supplementation at primary schools may be an important factor. Practical implications – In ICDS centers, only the Anganwari worker is responsible in running and implementing the programs offered by the Government. However, at primary schools, the active involvement of all the teachers to run the program may have effectively led to have better results. Furthermore, the Government's focus should not be only on the increase the area covered by the ICDS program, but focus should be to increase the quality of food supplied, proper monitoring of the implementation and increase the allocation of funds. Appropriate measures may be taken by the authorities regarding this. Originality/value – The results of the study will help in policy making in reducing the prevalence of undernutrition.

scholarly journals The Roles of Women in Food Security in South Merapi Slope Villages

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hastuti Hastuti ◽  
Edi Widodo
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cultural Conditions ◽  
Limited Food ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Food Needs ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Household Incomes ◽  
Better Than

Economic conditions and poverty in rural areas have become problems in meeting the needs of food as the most basic needs/need. This problem can lead to food insecurity. This research aims to: (1) examine the characteristics of women; (2) study the obstacles faced by women in achieving food security; and (3) investigate women's efforts to achieve food security. The data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive technique by means of frequency tables. The livelihood diversification in Jetis Suruh was more visible than that in Bulus Lor. The fulfillment of individual food needs was related to economic, social, and cultural conditions. The year-round food needs of both villages indicated the need for food throughout the year. The need for food throughout the year in Bulus Lor was relatively better than that in Jetis Suruh. In general, food security in Bulus Lor was better than that in Jetis Suruh. Food security included the quantity and quality of food that met the standard of living of all family members. The availability of food in every household experienced dynamics at a certain time. When confronted with the limited food availability challenge, food for fathers was prioritized and this was dominant in both villages. Strategies to expand the diversification of businesses undertaken to increase household incomes included mobilizing all household members to go to work, borrowing money to make ends meet, saving money, reducing food, reducing the quality of food consumption, migrating jobs, and asking for help from family through friendship.

scholarly journals An Artificial Intelligence Approach Toward Food Spoilage Detection and Analysis

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekta Sonwani ◽  
Urvashi Bansal ◽  
Roobaea Alroobaea ◽  
Abdullah M. Baqasah ◽  
Mustapha Hedabou
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Spoilage ◽  
Sensors And Actuators ◽  
Food Grains ◽  
Alert Message ◽  
New Methodologies ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Intelligence Approach

Aiming to increase the shelf life of food, researchers are moving toward new methodologies to maintain the quality of food as food grains are susceptible to spoilage due to precipitation, humidity, temperature, and a variety of other influences. As a result, efficient food spoilage tracking schemes are required to sustain food quality levels. We have designed a prototype to track food quality and to manage storage systems at home. Initially, we have employed a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model to detect the type of fruit and veggies. Then the proposed system monitors the gas emission level, humidity level, and temperature of fruits and veggies by using sensors and actuators to check the food spoilage level. This would additionally control the environment and avoid food spoilage wherever possible. Additionally, the food spoilage level is informed to the customer by an alert message sent to their registered mobile numbers based on the freshness and condition of the food. The model employed proved to have an accuracy rate of 95%. Finally, the experiment is successful in increasing the shelf life of some categories of food by 2 days.

scholarly journals HARVEST AND POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT FOR ENSURING QUALITY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 602-606
Author(s):  
Suruchi Malik ◽  
◽  
Kirti Sharma ◽  
Anil Kanaujia ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Harvest Management ◽  
Economic Returns ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Quality Product ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
Post Harvesting ◽  
Suitable Area ◽  
High Quality Product

The instant rising demand of plant-based drugs is unfortunately creating heavy pressure on some selected high-value medicinal plant population in the wild. The safety, quality and efficacy of these products have become a major concern for health authorities and the consumers. Unavailability of proper production technology and suitable area of cultivation, post-harvest processing, market constraints and low economic returns as compared to major cereal crops, are the main problems in cultivation of these herbs and spices. Safe, efficacious and a high-quality product showing batch to batch consistency can be maintained by following harvesting and post harvesting standard guidelines for MAPs (Medicinal & Aromatic Plants).

Effect of Biodegradable Coatings on Post-harvest Quality of Papaya (cv. Golden) under Different Storage Conditions

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Einstein Mathias de Medeiros Teodosio ◽  
Graciele da Silva Campelo Borges ◽  
George Gérson Araújo da Silva ◽  
Cristhian Alfredo Diaz Jopia ◽  
Marília Hortência Batista Silva Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Biodegradable Coatings

scholarly journals Effects of Storage Conditions, Storage Duration and Post-Harvest Treatments on Nutritional and Sensory Quality of Orange (Citrus sinensis (L) Osbeck) Fruits

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 737-749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Baltazari ◽  
Hosea D. Mtui ◽  
Maulid W. Mwatawala ◽  
Lucy M. Chove ◽  
Theodosy Msogoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citrus Sinensis ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Storage Duration ◽  
Post Harvest

The Metal Silo: An Effective Grain Storage Technology for Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Paddy Storage

2017 ◽  
Vol 728 ◽  
pp. 353-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nithitorn Kongkaew ◽  
Theerasak Srimitrungroj ◽  
Somrat Kerdsuwan
Keyword(s):  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Paddy Rice ◽  
Grain Storage ◽  
Bulk Storage ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Storage Technology ◽  
Rice Price ◽  
Consumer Demands

Nowadays Thai farmers confront with the slowdown of rice price problems and the more increasing price of materials. Thus, the expense exceeds the revenue and the farmers do not have enough money. Because paddy rice that farmers sold are contain of more moisture more than 15%, thus the quality of paddy rice is not good. Therefore, the price is cheap based on the quality of paddy rice. Moreover, the consumer demands of rice are steady throughout the year but the rice products are sold by the farmer only after the harvest period. As a result, the price decreased during that period. The merchants/middlemen usually stock rice and resell again afterwards. The paddy silo is the concept for bulk storage of paddy; silo can control storage conditions which will constantly maintain the quality of paddy and prevent access by the rodents, birds and insects. After keep the paddy in silo for the period, the paddy will be sold to the market again at the suitable period. In addition, the qualities of paddy products are not change and the moisture in the paddy will meet the standard.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF DIFFERENT CHEMICALS ON THE POST HARVEST QUALITY OF PEAR (Pyrus Spp L.) FRUIT: A REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunal Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Harvest Management ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The Family ◽  
Keeping Quality ◽  
Tree Fruits

Pear (Pyrus Spp L.) is one of the most harvested temperate fruit crop right after Apple. Pear belongs to the family Rosaceae along with some best known temperate tree fruits. Pear being one of the popular temperate fruit but is having a short storable life under room temperature conditions. The capability of being able to manage keeping quality of the stored fruit is must during the post harvest storage of the crops along with being able to increase the storable life of those fruits. Various post harvest technology are being used to sustain the fruit's keeping quality and also to increase those fruits storable time period. Being a crop prone to decay, diseases such as fungal diseases (mould) and short shelf life different researcher has recommended the use of different chemicals to preserve the quality as well as increase the storage lifetime of the fruits. Chemical such as Calcium have been proven to be effective in this post harvest management of fruits by having effects on the physiochemical fruits.

scholarly journals Effect of Storage Duration and Atmosphere on the Content and Price of Hop Alpha Bitter Acids

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-251
Author(s):  
A. Rybka ◽  
J. Melč ◽  
P. Heřmánek ◽  
I. Honzík
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Storage Duration ◽  
Storage Method ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Bitter Acids ◽  
Bitter Acid

Abstract The quality of hops is significantly affected by the content of alpha bitter acids. Maintaining it with minimum losses lies within the competence of both the hop grower and processor depending on how they follow the optimum harvest technology, storage conditions, and post-harvest hop processing. That indicator is considerably affected by the hop storage method, i.e. whether the warehouse is air-conditioned or not, as well as the storage duration. The alpha bitter acid content should not be reduced during storage. The objective of this paper is an analysis of the alpha bitter acid content in the Saaz hop variety in a technological sequence of operations starting with drying at the grower and finishing with six-month storing at the processor, with three storage variants: an air-conditioned warehouse, non-conditioned warehouse, and a variant in which the square bale is moved after 60 days from a non-conditioned warehouse into an air-conditioned warehouse. The analysis of samples to identify the alpha bitter acid content was carried out by means of the ASBC Hops-6 and the HPLC EBC 7.7 methods. Practically in all cases the alpha content declines, although if a square bale is placed in an air-conditioned warehouse this decline is the lowest depending on the storage duration. The economic analysis shows a significant profit referring to the price of alpha contained in 1 t of hops stored in an air-conditioned warehouse. At the date of 1/11/2015 this profit was 14 706 CZK, at the date of 4/1/2016 it was 7646 CZK, and at 1/3/2016 the profit was 6587 CZK.

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