Harvesting, Postharvest & Value Addition
Master the techniques that ensure maximum crop quality — from proper harvesting and handling to grading, storage, and value addition for profitable market access.
Program Overview
This course provides hands-on training in harvesting techniques, postharvest handling, minimizing losses, storage methods, value addition, packaging, grading, and maintaining quality standards. You will gain practical expertise that ensures your produce maintains peak quality from the field to the market.
What You Will Learn
Harvesting Best Practices
Master crop maturity assessment, proper harvest timing, and handling techniques to maintain freshness.
Postharvest Handling
Techniques to reduce bruising, contamination, and spoilage during sorting, cleaning, and transport.
Postharvest Loss Management
Strategies to minimize losses through good handling, drying, preservation, and improved logistics.
Storage & Cold Chain Management
Learn proper storage methods, cold chain systems, and temperature control to extend shelf life.
Value Addition & Packaging
Processing, packaging, and product enhancement techniques for market-ready goods.
Grading, Sorting & Quality Standards
Understand quality requirements, grading procedures, and compliance with market standards.