In spite of that per capita availability of fruits and vegetables is quite low because of post-harvest losses, which account for about 25% to 30% of production. Besides, quality of a sizable quantity of produce also deteriorates by the time it reaches the consumer. This is mainly because of perishable nature of the produce, which requires a cold chain arrangement to maintain the quality and extend the shelf life if consumption is not meant immediately after harvest. In the absence of a cold storage and related cold chain facilities, the farmers are being forced to sell their produce immediately after harvest which results in glut situations and low price realisation.
Yogesh Rawat (Industrial Foams Private Limited)
I-78, Site V, U.P.S.I.D.C. Kasna, Gautam Budh Nagar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh - 201308, India
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