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Author:   Ameliat Lombard (University of Pretoria, South Africa) ,  Dharini Sivakumar (University of Pretoria, South Africa) ,  Hester Vermulen ,  Lise Korsten
Publisher:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Imprint:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.748kg
ISBN:  

9780850928587

ISBN 10:   0850928583
Pages:   218
Publication Date:   01 March 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Acronyms SECTION I. Organisation, Planning and Effective Delivery of the Training Programme Module 1: Background to the Training Package Module 2: Preparing for the Training Programme Module 3: Implementing the Training Programme Module 4: Measuring the Effectiveness of the Training Programme Module 5: Wrapping up the Training Programme SECTION II. Current Trends and their Implications for Horticultural Chain Management Module 1: Global Trends Module 2: Consumer Trends SECTION III. Organisational Strategies to Enhance Competitiveness in Horticultural Chains Module 1: Understanding Modern Horticultural Supply Chains Module 2: Integration of Small Farmers into Horticultural Chains Module 3: Traditional and Modern Marketing Channels for Horticultural Produce in the Region SECTION IV. Horticultural Produce Quality Module 1: Quality Module 2: Technical Dimensions of Horticultural Chain Management to Assure Quality SECTION V. Quality Impact Factors in Horticultural Supply Chains Module 1: Physiological Factors Module 2: Microbiological Factors Module 3: Agricultural Inputs and Practices Module 4: Insect Pests Module 5: Processing Water SECTION VI. Handling Operations to Assure Quality Maintenance in Horticultural Chains Module 1: Assessment of Maturity Module 2: Harvesting Module 3: Pack-line Operations Module 4: Pre-cooling Operations Module 5: Packing and Packaging of Fresh Produce Module 6: Specialised Treatments to Improve Quality SECTION VII. Quality Maintenance during Storage and Transit Module 1: Maintaining Fresh Produce Quality during Cold Storage Module 2: Maintaining Fresh Produce Quality during Transit SECTION VIII. Effective Monitoring in Horticultural Supply Chains Module 1: Traceability SECTION IX. Logistical Operations in Horticultural Chains Module 1: Logistical Operations SECTION X. Infrastructural Support Systems for Horticultural Chains Module 1: Transport Systems Module 2: Pack Houses Module 3: Cold Storage SECTION XI. Good Practice for Quality Maintenance in Selected Horticultural Supply Chains Module 1: Good Practice in Mango Supply Chains Module 2: Good Practice in Sweet Pepper Supply Chains APPENDICES Appendix 1: Important International Bodies in Global Trade Appendix 2: Maximum Residue Limits Appendix 3: Voluntary Standards, Schemes and Codes

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'Clear and straightforward, this manual can help trainers organise their workshops in a logical and complete way.' - LEISA Magazine, volume 25, Issue 2, June 2009.

'Clear and straightforward, this manual can help trainers organise their workshops in a logical and complete way.' - LEISA Magazine, volume 25, Issue 2, June 2009

Author Information

Professor Lise Korsten is Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Dr. Divine Njie works in the Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Rome, Italy. Dr. Dharini Sivakumar works at the Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Dr. Rosa Rolle is an Agricultural Industries Officer in the Agricultural Support Systems Division of the FAO, in Rome, Italy. Ms. Hester Vermulen, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

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