Critical Processes in Food Supply Chain
Post-harvest control and value addition are critical processes in the agricultural, aquaculture and fisheries supply chain, aimed at minimizing losses and maximizing the potential of harvested produce. Effective post-harvest management ensures that crops, fish, seaweeds etc maintain their quality and nutritional value from the farm to the consumer or industry, reducing waste and enhancing food security.
Value addition involves transforming raw agricultural, aquacuculture, insect products into higher-value goods through processes such as processing, packaging, and branding. This not only increases the marketability of products but also boosts income for farmers and enhances local economies.
At TECAFILI, we are dedicated to promoting best practices in post-harvest control and value addition.
Our initiatives focus on training, technology transfer, and sustainable practices to empower all farmers and strengthen supply chains. Join us in our mission to optimize agricultural outputs and create economic opportunities through effective post-harvest strategies.
We at TECAFILI:
(i) Develop and promote technologies for efficient post-harvest handling, storage, and processing of agricultural and Blue Economy produce.
(ii) Provide training and capacity building on post-harvest management techniques to reduce losses and improve market access for farmers.
(iii) Support the establishment of post-harvest infrastructure and value chain development for increased agricultural and Blue Economy products profitability.
(iv)Reduce post-harvest losses and improve the quality and marketability of agricultural and Blue Economy products.
(v) Introduce appropriate technologies for value addition and processing of agricultural products and aquatic products to enhance their market value.
(vi)Facilitate training and knowledge sharing on value addition techniques, such as food processing, packaging, and preservation.
(vii) Foster partnerships with industry and market players to create opportunities for small-scale producers to add value to their products.
(viii)Promote value addition activities such as food processing, packaging, and marketing.
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Provide training and capacity building
on post-harvest management techniques to reduce losses and improve market access for farmers.
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Support the establishment of post-harvest infrastructure
and value chain development for increased agricultural and Blue Economy products profitability
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Foster partnerships with industry and market players
to create opportunities for small-scale producers to add value to their products.
Areas of Focus
