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Commodity Systems Assessment Methodology of Postharvest Losses in Vegetable Amaranths: The Case of Tamale, Ghana
Joint Authors
Osei-Kwarteng, Mildred
Gweyi-Onyango, Joseph Patrick
Mahunu, Gustav Komla
Source
International Journal of Agronomy
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A semistructured questionnaire based on the commodity system assessment methodology (CSAM) was used to determine postharvest losses in vegetable amaranths (VA).
Fifty producers and retailers were randomly selected from five and four major VA producing areas and markets, respectively, and interviewed.
Data obtained were subjected to descriptive statistical analyses.
The survey revealed that absence of laws, regulation, incentives, and inadequate technical information affected the production of VA.
The utmost preproduction challenge was poor quality seeds with poor seed yield (35%), low viability (19%), and nontrueness (46%).
It was noted that some cultural practices including planting pattern and density, irrigation, and fertiliser use had effects on postharvest losses.
Some postharvest practices used were cleaning with water, trimming, sorting, and grading.
Usually the produce was transported to marketing centers by cars and motor cycle trailers.
Generally poor temperature management after harvest was a big challenge for the postharvest handling of VA.
The potential of vegetable amaranths as a commodity in the study area can be enhanced by providing the necessary institutional support, incentives, and use of good management practices along the value chain.
An interdisciplinary approach and quantification of losses along the chain are recommended for any future study.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osei-Kwarteng, Mildred& Gweyi-Onyango, Joseph Patrick& Mahunu, Gustav Komla. 2017. Commodity Systems Assessment Methodology of Postharvest Losses in Vegetable Amaranths: The Case of Tamale, Ghana. International Journal of Agronomy،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osei-Kwarteng, Mildred…[et al.]. Commodity Systems Assessment Methodology of Postharvest Losses in Vegetable Amaranths: The Case of Tamale, Ghana. International Journal of Agronomy No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156879
American Medical Association (AMA)
Osei-Kwarteng, Mildred& Gweyi-Onyango, Joseph Patrick& Mahunu, Gustav Komla. Commodity Systems Assessment Methodology of Postharvest Losses in Vegetable Amaranths: The Case of Tamale, Ghana. International Journal of Agronomy. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1156879
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1156879