Topic Content:
- Meaning of Post-harvesting Operations
- Processing of Farm Produce
- Storage of Farm Produce
- Marketing of Farm Produce
What are Post-harvesting Operations?
Post-harvest operations means all the activities carried out on crops after their harvest with the intent of preparing them for market or further processing.
These activities or operations include:
1. Processing of Farm Produce:
This involves the processing of crops into their bye products, for immediate consumption, storage, and marketing.
Processing is important because of the following:
a. It increases the quality of produce.
b. It facilitates easy packaging.
c. It enhances the shelf-life of produce.
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