Study of on-farm post-harvest handling systems in groundnuts | |
| Author | Lagunda, Ramiro Edilberto A. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. AE-89-27 |
| Subject(s) | Peanuts Farm produce--Handling |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The on-farm postharvest handling systems in grourn1nuts was studied in Angadanan in the Isabel a province of the Philippines. This study was made ~o develop an appropriate on - farm postharvest handling system for ~rorn1dnuts by recommending measures to reduce on - farm losses. Twenty- four postharvest handing system were considered to identify the most appropriate system which would benefit the groundnut farmer. Quantitative and qualitative losses in the on-farm postharvest handing systems were determined from harvest to on-farm storage. Four day cured and 111ec11anically stripped pods could provide the farmers with a higher n et income if groundnuts are sold immediately after the clryi.119 operation. However, the farmers could derive the highest net income if 2 - clay cured and mechanically striped pods are stored for 45-days. Quantity loss in on-farm postharvest cou1d be minimized by 4-day curing and by using either 111arn1al or mechanical stripping methods. |
| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Illangantileke, Sarath G. ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Athapol Noomhorm ;Salokhe, Vilas M. ;Waibel, Hermann ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | DAAD, Federal Republic of Germany; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1989 |