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ANAND-388110
ABSTRACT
India with more than 28.2 million tonnes of fruits and 66 million tonnes of
vegetables is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world next
only to China. Losses of fresh fruits and vegetables in developed countries are
estimated to range from 2 % to 23 % , with an overall average of 12 % losses
between production and consumption sites. In contrast, the range of produce losses
in developing countries varies widely. Losses at the retail, food-service, and
consumer levels are estimated at approximately 10 % in developed countries and
about 20 % in developing countries.
The most existing market chain of fruits and vegetables in Gujarat is through
middlemen, commission agents, wholesalers, retailers and then the consumers. The
presence of so many stakeholders in the chain is one of the major reasons for much
of post harvest loss. Average post harvest losses of Mango, Sapota, Dates &
Pomegranate at farmer’s level, wholesaler’s level & retailer level are 2-3%, 6-8%
& 15-20% respectively. Total post harvest loss of different fruits such as Banana,
Papaya, Custard Apple, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomato, Okra, Lemon at farmer’s
level, wholesaler’s level & retailer level are 3-9%, 2-7% & 3-8% respectively. Post
harvest loss of horticulture produce varies between 3-31 % of total production.
The Saurashtra region is having large mango plantation so the place is potential to
establish a pack house, especially at Junagadh district. Anand district is very
potential place to establish a pack house, as larger area under banana cultivation is
there and also vegetables are available from Anand & Kheda districts round the
year. The need of this pack house is for that it helps in the reduction of the post
harvest loss.
By studying the existing market chain of fruits and vegetables and pack house
potential, it can be said that challenges are numerous but future is very bright. It
might take a long time to change the mind set of the farmers following their
traditional ways of production and marketing but with time and efforts this can be
achieved.