scholarly journals Quality Deterioration of Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables in Developing Country Pakistan: A Mini Overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshid Ahmad ◽  
Mahideen Afridi ◽  
Nasir Ali Khan ◽  
Azeem Sarwar
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Mechanical Damage ◽  
Production Quality ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Post-harvest losses relate to the degradation in the quantity and quality of the crop’s products from harvesting to consumer usage. In many developing countries, like Pakistan, the post-harvest loss is a problem of food security and is of concern to everyone. Inappropriate handling of agricultural products after harvest may cause quality and quantity losses. It also accounts for the increasing prices of agricultural products in Pakistan. The total production of vegetables and fruits in Pakistan is nearly 13.764 million tons, and it is estimated that 35% to 40% of vegetables and fruits were wasted after harvesting. Severe losses and deterioration of vegetables and fruits occurred mainly during harvesting, along with distribution, transportation, and storage. The important reasons for post-harvest losses include mechanical damage, poor handling, microorganisms (bacteria, fungi), unawareness and lack of modern technologies, time management, insects, and mites. Reduction of post-harvest losses is the main goal of the agricultural sector. Training and educational initiatives could be one of the best strategies for minimizing post-harvest losses. The main objective of this review is, to explain the major production, quality deteriorations of vegetables and fruits, and the causes of post-harvest losses in Pakistan. It can be applied as a positive indication because all bodies involved will strive to implement efficient and effective approaches and policies to address the existing problems.

ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN KLASTER HORTIKULTURA DI KABUPATEN NGAWI

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-117
Author(s):  
Nurul Istiqomah ◽  
Nunung Sri Mulyani ◽  
Izza Mafruhah ◽  
Dewi Ismoyowati
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Free Market ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Free Trade Area ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Buffer Zones ◽  
Horticultural Crops ◽  
Base Points ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Indonesia as an agricultural country has the potential to compete in the agricultural market in the international market, in line with the existence of the ASEAN / ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) Free Market. Ngawi Regency is a fertile area and is one of the buffer zones of the agricultural sector in East Java. Horticulture commodities are one of the main sources in the agricultural sector, because they have high potential and can contribute to the economy of a region. Horticultural commodities in the form of fruits and vegetables are an important food source to meet the nutritional needs of the community. Agriculture with a focus on horticultural crops in Ngawi Regency was developed with a cluster system based on the level of progress, harvest area and by considering agro-climate to map the superior horticultural commodities. The purpose of this study was to map the conditions of horticultural agriculture and analyze problems in the cluster of horticulture plants in Ngawi Regency. The research method is a mixed method using descriptive analysis, Geographic Information System (GIS), and using the Analysis Hierarchy Process (AHP). The conclusion of this study is that the potential development of horticultural clusters in Ngawi Regency requires structuring and developing the location of base commodities in accordance with the conditions of the agro-ecosystem. The development of existing commodities at these base points will make the commodity superior and support the creation of horticultural cluster centers and the development of existing agribusiness in an area. Development of horticulture base commodities for seasonal vegetables and fruits can be adjusted to the LQ results for each sub-district in Ngawi Regency. The results of the Indepth interview processed using AHP obtained results that in fact there were three main factors in the development of clusters, namely production consisting of four derivative factors namely research and development, superior seeds, fertilizers and anti-pest drugs and then marketing with derivative factors namely product standardization, packaging , traditional markets and modern markets. Then the third factor of the institution consists of training, networking, government support and assistance. 

scholarly journals Conditions for increasing the export of agricultural products in our country in the context of a pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2/S) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Hojiakbar Fayzullaev ◽  
Umidjon Dadabaev
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
Dignified Life

This article examines the sectors of the economy of countries during the pandemic, as well as the issues of growing and exporting agricultural products. The article examines the processes of production of vegetables and fruits in the agricultural sector, their processing high - quality supply of the population, and export. In this article, the authors emphasize the importance of reforms and measures taken in our country not only to save the economy in the event of a pandemic but also to protect our greatest wealth from threats, to ensure their dignified life and long-term development.

scholarly journals Building local brand for fresh fruits and vegetables: A strategic approach aimed at strengthening the local agricultural sector

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Just ◽  
Amir Heiman
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Left Wing ◽  
Political Landscape ◽  
Political Views ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
The Us ◽  
Willingness To Purchase ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Abstract The debate about whether to reduce import barriers on fresh produce in order to decrease the cost of living and increase welfare or to continue protecting the local agricultural sector by imposing import duties on fresh vegetables and fruits has been part of the Israeli and the US political dialog. The alternative of building a strong local brand that will direct patriotic feelings to support of the agricultural sector has been previously discussed in the literature as a non-tax barrier to global competition. The motivation of consumers to pay more for local fresh fruits and vegetables are better quality, environmental concerns, altruism, and ethnocentrism. Local patriotic feelings are expected to be stronger among national-religious consumers and weaker among secular left wing voters. This project empirically analyzes consumers’ attitude toward local agricultural production, perceptions of the contribution of the agricultural sector to society and how these perceptions interact with patriotic beliefs and socio-political variables perhaps producing an ethnocentric preference for fruits and vegetables. This patriotic feeling may be contrasted with feelings toward rival (or even politically opposing) countries competing in the same markets. Thus geo-political landscape may help shape the consumer’s preferences and willingness to purchase particular products. Our empirical analysis is based on two surveys, one conducted among Israeli shoppers and one conducted among US households. We find strong influences of nationalism, patriotism and ethnocentrism on demand for produce in both samples. In the case of Israel this manifests itself as a significant discount demanded for countries in conflict with Israel (e.g., Syria or Palestine), with the discount demanded being related to the strength of the conflict. Moreover, the effect is larger for those who are either more religious, or those who identify with right leaning political parties. The results from the US are strikingly similar. For some countries the perception of conflict is dependent on political views (e.g., Mexico), while for others there is a more agreement (e.g., Russia). Despite a substantially different religious and political landscape, both right leaning political views and religiosity play strong roles in demand for foreign produce. 

Availability and Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetable in Bihar: Economic Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 207-212
Author(s):  
Meera Kumari ◽  
Shoji Lal Bairwa ◽  
Lokesh Kumar Meena ◽  
Sk. M. Rahman
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Air Cargo ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Scope For Growth ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Wide Range

Bihar is the rich state with abundance natural resources and wide range of diversity in agriculture in comparison to other growing states of the country.Horticultural crops constitute a significant component of total agricultural production of the country and cover nearly 11.6 million ha area with a total production of over 91 million tonnes per year. Production of fruits and vegetables play an important role in generating employment, income and meeting household nutritional security. The combined annual production of fruits and vegetables in India is likely to cross 377 million tonnes (MT) mark by 2021 from the current level of over 227 MT. However, the projected production of fruits and vegetables would only cater to domestic demand leaving no scope for growth on export front due to the huge wastage would continue to rise simultaneously in absence of on-farm processing facilities. Post-harvest losses are very high in fruit, vegetables and root crops as they are much less hardy and are quickly perishable, and if care is not taken in their harvesting, handling and transport, they soon decay and become unfit for human consumption. The importance of post-harvest management for fruit and vegetable trade should not be ignored. New strategies need to be developing to promote adoption of post-harvest technology by the fruit and vegetable growers for good marketing. The creation of market infrastructure from export point of view such as creation of pre- cooling, cold storage, air cargo, packinghouse etc. may be taken up by the concerted efforts of the state government. There is also need to develop the efficient marketing systems with better storage facilities and less number of middlemen for the ultimate welfare of farmers. Thus, the policy makers should promote processing of fruits and vegetables for value addition and also explore export avenues.

scholarly journals Export-Import Performance of Major Agricultural Commodities in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jitender Kumar Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Foreign Trade Policy ◽  
Agricultural Commodities ◽  
Agricultural Export ◽  
Agricultural Exports ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Indian Product

Recent trends in the international trade scenario and related shifts in India’s foreign trade policy have had far-reaching consequences for India’s general agricultural sector and, in particular, for agricultural exports. The Indian product of agriculture has played an important part in the global product of agriculture. For many agricultural commodities, India used to be the key export spot. The present study established the growth and output of agricultural exports from India during the time (2000-2019). India is the top tenth exporter of agricultural products in the world. Top exports comprise sugar, beef, rice, and shrimp. Export of principal agricultural products including rice, wheat, sugar, cotton, fruits, and vegetables are ‘free’ whereas export of pulses (excluding chickpea) and edible vegetable oil in bulk (excluding coconut and rice bran oils) are ‘restricted’ to meet domestic demand. Indian agricultural exports have increased, but the proportion of agricultural exports to the country’s overall exports has decreased. The research also explores the evolving behavior of the allocation of each category of commodities to the overall agricultural export basket. It covers the major agricultural products/crops which, over different periods, contribute to the maximum share of total agricultural exports (2000-2019). Higher agricultural exports would mean better price realization for farmers, increased awareness regarding good agricultural practices, and consequently thrust for quality also.

scholarly journals  The position of agriculture in the Russian Federation – the last two decades development overview

2014 ◽  
Vol 60 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 489-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Svatoš ◽  
L. Smutka ◽  
N. Ishchukova
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
High Level ◽  
Foreign Trade Turnover

The paper provides an analysis of the last two decades Russian agricultural sector development. The main objective of the paper is to highlight the main changes which occurred. The paper is also identifying the role of agriculture in the Russian economy and society development. On the basis of the results coming from the paper, it is possible to characterize the Russian agriculture as follows. After a significant decline in the early 90s and the long process of transformation, the Russian economy including agricultural sector is starting to recover and it is stabilizing. The slowdown of the Russian agricultural performance was stopped (the millstone is the year 2000). At present, the Russian agrarian sector is under the process of recovery especially because of the massive state support (market protection and subsidies coming into agriculture). Agriculture is an important part of the Russian economy. Russia is characterized by large areas of agricultural land, one third of its population lives in the rural areas. The Russian Federation produces many of agricultural products and foodstuffs. However, the country is not self-sufficient in many products. The highest level of the import dependence is observed for meat, vegetables and fruits. Primary products dominate in the structure of Russian exports. Food and agricultural products amount for about only 2% of the Russian total export. The share of agricultural products in the Russian import is more significant and it amounts to 14%. However, in 2000s, there is a significant growth of the foreign trade turnover due to the expansion of both imports and exports. Currently, Russia is seeking not only to achieve a high level of self-sufficiency in basic agricultural products, but also it is trying to be a significant driver in the area of the international trade in agricultural products and foodstuffs.  

scholarly journals LC–MS/MS Analysis of Choline Compounds in Japanese-Cultivated Vegetables and Fruits

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenhao Wang ◽  
Shohei Yamaguchi ◽  
Masahiro Koyama ◽  
Su Tian ◽  
Aya Ino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Standard Addition ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Cation Exchange Column ◽  
Positive Mode ◽  
Essential Nutrient ◽  
Concentrated Solution ◽  
Minor Compounds ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Choline is an essential nutrient and choline esters are potential functional food ingredients. We aimed to analyze the choline compound content in 19 cultivated fruits and vegetables and identify those with high acetylcholine content. We utilized liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry to quantify choline compounds according to the standard addition method. Choline compounds were extracted from lyophilized fruit/vegetable powders and passed through a weakly acidic cation exchange column, resulting in a concentrated solution of choline compounds. The compounds were separated on a pentafluorophenyl column and then analyzed using positive mode electrospray ionization. Results showed that acetylcholine and choline were the primary choline compounds in all agricultural products; propionylcholine and butyrylcholine were minor compounds in 17 and 12 agricultural products, respectively. The acetylcholine concentration was 2900-fold higher in eggplants (6.12 mg/100 g fresh weight [FW]) than in other agricultural products (average: 2.11 × 10−3 mg/100 g FW). The concentration of acetylcholine differed only 2-fold between eggplant cultivars with the highest (′Higomurasaki′: 5.53 mg/100 g FW) and lowest (′Onaga nasu′: 2.79 mg/100 g FW) concentrations. The half-life of acetylcholine in eggplants was approximately 16 days, which is longer the shelf life of eggplants. Thus, eggplants can be a good source of acetylcholine.

scholarly journals Perbandingan Kualitas Produk Sayur Dan Buah Pada Pasar Tradisional Dan Pasar Modern Di Kota Serang Dalam Penerapan Strategi Pamasaran

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-120
Author(s):  
Khaeruman Khaeruman ◽  
Hafidz Hanafiah
Keyword(s):  
Physical Condition ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
The People ◽  
Additional Costs ◽  
Horticultural Products

Agricultural products are types of products that have disadvantages, among others: perishable and short shelf life, especially for horticulture. These weaknesses cause horticultural products to require special treatment from pre-harvest to post-harvest so that the quality does not decrease. A decrease in product quality will affect its sale value in the market. However, special handling requires additional costs, so the amount of post-harvest handling must also consider the demand of the buyer.This research aims to find out and understand the best storage treatment for fruits and vegetables to maintain the physical condition of the products and marketing strategies in traditional and modern markets.Based on the results of research shows that most of the people of Serang City tend to prefer shopping in traditional markets, but most also choose to shop in traditional and modern markets, in their opinion it can be concluded that if they shop at traditional markets they can bargain from prices that have been set and they can also directly, whereas if in the modern market they can only see the prices available on the desired goods.

Pro-Health Education of Youth in Poland

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Michalska
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Individual Counseling ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Continuous Work ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

Abstract Nowadays, thanks to greater awareness of society and development of restorative medicine, more and more attention is paid to preventive care. That is caused by the fact that there is little progress for both sexes in the frequency of healthy behavior: girls fall much worse than boys in terms of frequency of physical activity, they do not eat breakfast either; boys do not maintain a healthy diet and are reluctant to eat vegetables and fruits, they often drink high-calorie sodas and less frequently brush teeth. Though with age some improvements in oral hygiene and certain eating behaviors can be noticed. It has been determined that overweight and obesity is a serious problem, as they can contribute to developmental disorders. In this respect it should be the responsibility of teachers to provide individual physical education (according to medical qualifications), prevent various forms of discrimination and bullying among peers, provide individual counseling and health education, weight control of students. It has been defined that for modern teachers it is a difficult task as students rarely eat fruits and vegetables, do not care about hygiene and frequency of meals, have passive mode of leisure. The acquisition of health during puberty allows functioning smoothly in society. However, despite the continuous work on improving and introduction of new programs of health education classes into schools of Poland, children still suffer from health-related problems. According to epidemiological research most of children in Poland fall on obesity, overweight and accompanying disorders and allergies. Youth is also exposed to accidents and related injuries. The problem is that students do not receive assistance and necessary information.

THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF FINANCING RESEARCH WORK IN THE AGRARIAN SECTOR: INNOVATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Abdirashid Babajanov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Agrarian Sector ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Conducting Research

The article identifies the existing problems in the main areas of funding for research in the agricultural sector and discusses the issues of improving the efficiency of funds allocated for research.Not limited to conducting research in the field, but also make its introduction and increase the knowledge of consumers of scientific products one of the main directions. Providing scientific institutions with qualified scientific values and creating ample opportunities for the development of the field on a scientific basis

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